Austin Wood

Advisor at Merrill — Charlotte, NC S Tryon

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 66

Experience

3 years

Location

Charlotte, NC 28255

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Merrill

Institution

Total advisors

25,558

Across 3,149 offices

Clients per advisor

70 Very Low

Avg AUM per client

$860,085 Very High

HNW client ratio

29% High

About

Austin Wood is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with high-income professionals to develop cohesive, forward-looking financial plans that integrate income, investment strategy, tax efficiency, cash flow decisions, and long-term objectives. His approach focuses on bringing structure, alignment, and purpose to clients' financial lives.

Austin's expertise includes education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, individual and corporate investment strategies, and retirement income. He helps clients bring clarity and confidence to their financial decisions, emphasizing intentional planning and thoughtful advice to achieve financial well-being.

He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the Pennsylvania State University System and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Austin is also involved with the Penn State Alumni Chapter of Charlotte. Outside of his professional work, his personal interests include football, golfing, hiking, ice hockey, and music.

Client services

Based on Merrill

Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops
Performance measurement reports, allocation modeling, ips, research reports and services, see schedule d

Expertise

Wealth management Retirement income strategy General estate planning guidance College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Cash flow / budgeting

Demographic focus

HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet)

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Commissions

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Location

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Charlotte, NC S Tryon

620 S Tryon

Charlotte NC 28202

Advisors at this office

219

Most active in

North Carolina · Texas

Work history

3 years of industry experience

Bank of America, N.A.

2024 - Present • 2 years

Charlotte, NC

Merrill

2024 - Present • 2 years

Charlotte, NC

The VANGUARD GROUP, INC.

2022 - 2024 • 2 years

Charlotte, NC

Volunteers in Medicine

2022 - 2022 • 1 year

Wilkes-Barre, PA

target

2020 - 2022 • 2 years

Wilkes-Barre, PA

Penn State

2018 - 2020 • 2 years

State College, PA

Pennsylvania State university

2018 - 2020 • 2 years

State College, PA

Weiss Market

2017 - 2017 • 1 year

Mountain Top, PA

Pennsylvania State university

2016 - 2018 • 2 years

Hazleton, PA

best buy

2015 - 2017 • 2 years

Wilkes-Barre, PA

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Business activities & affiliations

Nick F

CFP®

Charlotte, NC

Greenway Wealth Advisors, LLC

Nick built Greenway Wealth to solve a specific problem: high-earning professionals had incredibly complex financial lives, but the traditional advisory industry was only offering them generic, fragmented advice, or sales focused product pitches. He serves as the visionary behind the firm’s "Personal CFO" model, designing the overarching wealth and tax strategies that convert high-velocity income into permanent independence. Before founding Greenway in 2018, Nick honed his institutional investment expertise at Vanguard and later opened the Charlotte office for a California-based independent advisory firm. A proud graduate of Miami University, he earned his CFP® certification in 2010. Outside the office, Nick is deeply embedded in the Charlotte community. He has volunteered at Brookstone School and served on the Family Advisory Council at Levine Children’s Hospital. In the early morning hours, you might find him roaming the streets of Charlotte with the men of F3 Nation. Ask Me About: -Bay Area sports -My early morning workouts with F3 -Where to find the best nacho in Charlotte

Business ownership considerations General retirement planning General tax planning Doctor or Medical Professional Christian Faith Based Gen X (Born 1965-1980)
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Joseph B

Series 63, Series 65

Charlotte, NC

Sparta Wealth Partners

Joseph Bogdan is a financial advisor with Sparta Wealth Partners in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. He has worked with Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and its affiliates prior to joining Sparta Wealth Partners. His background also includes diverse roles outside finance, such as involvement in Bogdan Agriculture Systems and work with Barstool Sports and Gravity Water. Sparta Wealth Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA retirement-plan advisory services, utilizing a combination of fundamental and technical analysis alongside Independent Managers and model-based strategies.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Equity compensation tax strategy Long-term care insurance Business exit / sale strategy Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Executive Financial Professional Mid-Career Professionals HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet)
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Brice O

CFP®, CFA®

Charlotte, NC

Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC

Brice Oldham is a CFP®, CFA®, and holds a Series 66 license with 21 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC and has prior experience at LPL Financial, Carroll Financial Associates, and Cetera Advisor Networks. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and specialized consulting services through a combination of active and passive investment strategies overseen by an internal Investment Committee.

Active portfolio management Factor investing / smart beta Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Executive Founder/Business Owner Retired HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Mid-Career Professionals Approaching retirement Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964)
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Ian M

Series 7, Series 65, AAMS®, Series 63, Series 6

Charlotte, NC

Raymond James & Associates

Ian McCann is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates in Charlotte, NC. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting to a wide range of clients, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm offers tailored financial plans and asset-allocation analyses primarily through non-discretionary advisory relationships, and it maintains notable public finance and municipal services alongside its retail advisory offerings.

Retirement income strategy Roth conversion strategy Early retirement planning Concentrated stock management Charitable giving tax strategies Sales Professional Engineering Professional Executive Technology Professional Military & Veterans Approaching retirement Established Professionals Retired HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet)
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Taysha H

Series 66

Charlotte, NC

Merrill

Taysha Hogarth is a financial advisor at Merrill in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, she worked at Chen Med and the Stephen C.O Connell Center. Outside of her advisory role, she operates an online retail platform as an independent seller. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services using model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers investment approaches constructed by internal and third-party teams and supports customized portfolio implementation and trading.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Andrew D

Series 65

Charlotte, NC

Lake Effect Wealth LLC

Andrew Driscoll is a financial advisor at Lake Effect Wealth LLC in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 65 designation with six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Grandview Analytics from 2015 to 2019 before founding Lake Effect Wealth, where he has been the sole advisor since 2019. Lake Effect Wealth serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporations and businesses, offering discretionary portfolio management alongside project-based and comprehensive financial planning. The firm employs a passive investment strategy based on Modern Portfolio Theory, incorporating low-turnover, tax-aware portfolio construction, and distinguishes itself by providing business planning and employee benefits optimization services uncommon among independent solo advisers.

Business ownership considerations Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner
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