Jason Bradley Moretz

Advisor at Merrill — Roanoke, VA

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Credentials

Series 66

Experience

17 years

Location

Roanoke, VA 24011

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Merrill

Institution

Total advisors

25,562

Across 3,167 offices

Clients per advisor

70 Very Low

Avg AUM per client

$860,085 Very High

HNW client ratio

29% High

About

Jason Moretz is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been active in the financial services industry since 2005, focusing on helping clients build comprehensive wealth management strategies tailored to their individual needs.

Jason's areas of expertise include legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. He works closely with clients to develop personalized financial approaches aimed at pursuing their long-term goals. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management from National Business College and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation.

Jason and his wife have been married for over 25 years and are parents to two college-aged children. Outside of his professional work, he is involved with the Roanoke County Education Foundation and enjoys golfing, hiking, music, reading, spending time with his family, traveling, and volleyball. In 2025, he was part of the Craighead-Moretz Group, which was named to the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" list.

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 retirement planning Charitable giving & philanthropy Tax strategies for small businesses

Demographic focus

Parents Established Professionals

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Commissions

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Location

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Roanoke, VA

110 Franklin Rd SE

Roanoke VA 24011

Advisors at this office

18

Most active in

Texas · Virginia

Work history

17 years of industry experience

Merrill

2022 - Present • 4 years

Roanoke, VA

Bank of America, N.A

2022 - Present • 4 years

Roanoke, VA

Truist Advisory Services

2021 - 2022 • 1 year

Atlanta, GA

Truist Investment Services, INC.

2021 - 2022 • 1 year

Roanoke, VA

BB&T

2019 - 2022 • 3 years

Roanoke, VA

Bb&T Securities, Llc

2018 - 2022 • 4 years

Richmond, VA

BB&T Investments

2017 - 2022 • 5 years

Charlotte, NC

BB&T Bank

2017 - 2019 • 2 years

Roanoke, VA

Total Action For Progress

2016 - 2017 • 1 year

Roanoke, VA

Cetera

2014 - 2014 • 1 year

Schaumburg, IL

Cetera Investment Services Llc

2011 - 2014 • 3 years

Roanoke, VA

Uvest Financial Services Group, Inc.

2007 - 2011 • 4 years

Merrill

2005 - 2007 • 2 years

Roanoke, VA

Disclosures

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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 the principal advisor at 360 Wealth Consultants, LLC in Roanoke, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including LPL Financial and Level Four Advisory Services before founding his current firm. Shelton is also a CPA and owner of 360 Tax Solutions, LLC, providing tax preparation and accounting services. 360 Wealth Consultants serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, business owners, and retirement plans, focusing on business owners and Baby Boomers. The firm offers financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and monitors third-party investment advisers, using proprietary model portfolios and fundamental analysis tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerance.

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 65, Series 63

Roanoke, VA

Kommon Wealth, LLC

Kristopher Montgomery is the sole advisor at Kommon Wealth, LLC, a state-registered independent advisory firm based in Roanoke, VA. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has experience as an independent contractor in insurance sales and commercial vehicle transport. Montgomery has worked as a licensed insurance agent since 2012, focusing on life insurance, long-term care, medical supplement, disability insurance, and fixed annuities. Kommon Wealth, LLC serves individuals, families, and small businesses with comprehensive financial planning and investment management, employing a tailored, holistic approach that includes asset allocation, diversification, and a mix of analytical methods. The firm uses third-party model portfolios and AI-assisted administrative support while maintaining human oversight of investment advice.

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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