Jacob J Ray

Advisor at Merrill — Montgomery, AL Carmichael Rd

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Credentials

Series 66

Experience

13 years

Location

Montgomery, AL 36106

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Total advisors

25,448

Across 3,107 offices

Clients per advisor

70 Very Low

Avg AUM per client

$860,085 Very High

HNW client ratio

29% High

About

Jacob Ray is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined the firm in 2013 after completing his Bachelor's Degree from Middle Georgia College in Air Traffic Management. Jacob holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) certification as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation.

His professional focus includes college education planning, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, and retirement income. Jacob works with a diverse group of clients across the country to develop financial strategies aligned with their short- and long-term objectives.

Jacob and his wife Catherine reside in Montgomery, Alabama with their two children, Hanan and Virginia. The family is active in their local community and participates in organizations such as the Alabama Shakespeare Festival, First United Methodist Church, Montgomery Symphony Orchestra, and Saint James School. Outside of work, Jacob's interests include cooking, football, music, reading, running, skiing, and traveling.

Client services

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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 College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Business ownership considerations Retirement withdrawal strategies

Demographic focus

Parents Values-based investing

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Commissions

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Location

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Montgomery, AL Carmichael Rd

4001 Carmichael Rd

Montgomery AL 36106

Advisors at this office

19

Most active in

Alabama · Texas

Work history

13 years of industry experience

Bank Of America, N.a.

2013 - Present • 13 years

Montgomery, AL

Merrill

2013 - Present • 13 years

Montgomery, AL

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Business activities & affiliations

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Joseph M

Series 65

Montgomery, AL

Goldsmith Martin Wealth Strategy

Joseph Martin is the principal of Goldsmith Martin Wealth Strategy LLC, an independent registered investment adviser. He holds a Series 65 credential and has been in the financial industry since 2026. Prior to founding his firm, Martin worked at Montgomery Metro Realty and Common Bond Brewers and spent seven years at Haynes Ambulance of Alabama. He is also active as a Realtor alongside his advisory practice. Goldsmith Martin Wealth Strategy provides fee-only wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm uses a combination of passive and active investment strategies with a focus on client-specific policies, offering discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive written financial plans.

General retirement planning
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Richard A

Series 63, Series 65

Montgomery, AL

Rwc Wealth Management, Inc.

Richard Akinyemi is a financial advisor at Rwc Wealth Management, Inc. in Montgomery, AL, with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Rwc Wealth Management since 2012. Akinyemi is also a published author and serves as a director of a non-functioning construction company in Nigeria. RWC Wealth Management provides investment supervisory services and financial planning to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and corporate entities such as pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm offers individualized Investment Policy Statements, ongoing portfolio monitoring, and corporate consultations, utilizing a mix of analytical approaches and strategies while operating primarily on a non-discretionary basis.

Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Real estate investing
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Douglas T

ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

Montgomery, AL

Tucker Financial Group

Douglas Tucker is a financial advisor with Tucker Financial Group in Montgomery, Alabama, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 39 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. and AIG American General Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory work, he is an independent insurance agent. Tucker Financial Group provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals and small businesses. The firm manages discretionary and non-discretionary accounts using tailored investment strategies and offers retirement and estate planning advice.

General estate planning guidance Annuities
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Daniel D

Series 65

Montgomery, AL

Tucker Financial Group

Daniel Dean is a financial advisor at Tucker Financial Group with a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Alea for 23 years and has held roles at County Risk Services and the AC Board of Education. Outside of finance, he serves as a police officer at Central Alabama Community College. Tucker Financial Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser that provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals and small businesses. The firm manages discretionary and non-discretionary accounts using various strategies tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerances.

General estate planning guidance Annuities
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Benjamin A

Series 65

Montgomery, AL

Tucker Financial Group

Benjamin Auman is a financial advisor at Tucker Financial Group in Montgomery, Alabama. He holds a Series 65 designation and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Tucker Financial Group in 2018, he worked for Huntsville City Schools from 2015 to 2018. Tucker Financial Group provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals and small businesses, managing discretionary and non-discretionary accounts across various asset types. The firm tailors portfolios based on clients’ objectives and risk tolerances, employing strategies such as asset allocation and dollar-cost averaging, with accounts reviewed quarterly.

General estate planning guidance Annuities
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Robert A

CFP®, CFA®, Series 65

Montgomery, AL

Welon Partners

Robert Allan is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 65 credentialed advisor at Welon Partners with seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Welon Partners, he worked at Empirian Health and Hayek Kallen Investment Management. He also dedicates limited time to Welon Consulting, LLC, a small-business advisory founded by Welon Partners managing members in 2024. Welon Partners serves high-net-worth individuals, households, trusts, and small-business clients with discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm emphasizes a tax-aware, asset-allocation-based investment approach and coordinates with clients’ tax and legal professionals.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Real estate investing Founder/Business Owner
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