Cooper Randolph Woolson

Advisor at Merrill — Roanoke, VA Franklin Rd SE

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Credentials

Series 66

Experience

11 years

Location

Roanoke, VA 24011

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Merrill

Institution

Total advisors

25,588

Across 3,189 offices

Clients per advisor

70 Very Low

Avg AUM per client

$860,085 Very High

HNW client ratio

29% High

About

Cooper Woolson is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in wealth and asset management strategies for high net worth individual and institutional clients. He joined the Roanoke Merrill office in 2018 after beginning his career with Edward Jones in Rocky Mount, Virginia. Cooper employs a holistic approach that leverages Merrill's global team of resources to address the complex needs of his clients.

His services include discretionary portfolio management, stock option analysis, sophisticated retirement planning, hedging and monetization of concentrated equity positions, life insurance analysis and funding, as well as wealth preservation and transfer services. Cooper's approach includes collaboration with clients' tax and legal teams to develop strategies focused on liability management, tax minimization, and asset preservation.

Cooper holds a Bachelor's Degree from Liberty University and professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He is actively involved in his community as a member of the Franklin County YMCA Board and the Healing Strides of Virginia Board. Cooper resides in Rocky Mount with his wife and twin daughters.

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 Stock option exercise strategy Life insurance needs analysis Retirement withdrawal strategies

Demographic focus

Parents

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Commissions

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Location

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Roanoke, VA Franklin Rd SE

110 Franklin Rd SE

Roanoke VA 24011

Advisors at this office

18

Most active in

Texas · Virginia

Work history

11 years of industry experience

Bank Of America, N.a.

2018 - Present • 8 years

Roanoke, VA

Merrill

2018 - Present • 8 years

Roanoke, VA

Edward Jones

2015 - 2018 • 3 years

St Louis, MO

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Business activities & affiliations

Todd D

CFP®, EA

Roanoke, VA

Greenbrier Financial

The goal of my firm is to provide practical solutions to questions about, and assist with, investments, financial planning and taxation. I have 15 years experience as a financial planner and 28 years as a tax practitioner.

Business ownership considerations Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Doctor or Medical Professional Gen X (Born 1965-1980)
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Michael S

Series 63, Series 65

Roanoke, VA

360 Wealth Consultants, LLC

Michael Shelton is a financial advisor at 360 Wealth Consultants, LLC in Roanoke, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining 360 Wealth Consultants in 2020, he worked at several firms including Level Four Advisory Services, LPL Financial, and VOYA Financial Advisors. Shelton is also a certified public accountant and owner of 360 Tax Solutions, LLC, a tax preparation and accounting business. 360 Wealth Consultants serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, business owners, and retirement plans, focusing on business owners and Baby Boomers. The firm uses proprietary model portfolios combined with fundamental analysis and offers financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and the recommendation and monitoring of third-party advisers as part of its client services.

Business exit / sale strategy Tax strategies for small businesses General tax planning Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964)
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Daniel C

CFP®, Series 65

Vinton, VA

Upward Financial Planning

Daniel Colston is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience and is the sole advisor at Upward Financial Planning in Vinton, VA. He previously worked at American Financial Planning, Inc. and currently operates Daniel's Painting, LLC, which accounts for about 10% of his time. Upward Financial Planning serves individual clients, including those with substantial assets, offering discretionary investment management, comprehensive financial planning, tax preparation, and limited insurance brokerage services. The firm combines passive and active investment strategies and emphasizes business-owner and exit-planning.

Business ownership considerations Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General retirement planning Founder/Business Owner Established Professionals
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Walter D

Series 65

Roanoke, VA

Augusta Capital LLC

Walter Dixon III is a financial advisor with Augusta Capital LLC in Roanoke, VA, holding a Series 65 credential and 25 years of industry experience. He worked for Dixon, Hubard, Feinour & Brown, Inc. for 20 years before joining Augusta Capital in 2021. Augusta Capital provides discretionary investment management and advisory services primarily to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, and estates. The firm builds customized portfolios using ETFs, mutual funds, stocks, and bonds, combining fundamental and technical analysis with a predominantly long-term investment approach.

Active portfolio management
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Kristopher M

Series 63, Series 65

Roanoke, VA

Kommon Wealth, LLC

Kristopher Montgomery is a financial advisor at Kommon Wealth, LLC in Roanoke, VA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has experience as an independent contractor in insurance sales and commercial vehicle transport. His insurance work includes life, long-term care, medical supplement, and disability insurance products. Kommon Wealth, LLC is an independent advisory firm serving individuals, families, and small businesses with financial planning and investment management. The firm employs a tailored investment approach emphasizing asset allocation, diversification, and ongoing portfolio monitoring, and utilizes third-party model portfolios alongside AI tools for administrative support.

Retirement income strategy Wealth management Annuities Founder/Business Owner
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Andrew S

Series 65

Roanoke, VA

BanksChannel Advisors, LLC

Andrew Sherman is a financial advisor with BanksChannel Advisors, LLC, an independent firm based in Roanoke, VA. He holds a Series 65 designation and has 13 years of industry experience. Sherman has been with BanksChannel Advisors since 2012 and has been active in the financial field since 2001. BanksChannel Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm uses model portfolios primarily composed of low-cost index funds and ETFs, tailored to clients’ risk tolerance, goals, and time horizons, with an emphasis on diversification, reducing drawdowns, and tax efficiency. It is notable for serving charitable organizations and offering consulting services to plan sponsors and unaffiliated registered advisers.

Passive / index investing Real estate investing
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