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Harris D
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65, Series 66
Vestavia Hills, AL
RFG Advisory, LLC
Harris Doobrow is a CFP® and ChFC® affiliated with RFG Advisory, LLC, bringing 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Metlife Securities Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he provides consulting services to dental practices through a separate consulting business. RFG Advisory is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 178 advisors managing about $8 billion for over 17,000 clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to both proprietary and third-party investment strategies, typically managing assets on a discretionary basis with a combination of actively managed and passive models.
Franklin B
Series 66
Birmingham, AL
Lanark Financial, Inc.
Franklin Brown Jr. is a financial advisor at Lanark Financial, Inc. in Birmingham, AL, with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation. Outside of his advisory role, Brown is a silent partner in businesses related to dumpster rental and hauling, as well as golf simulator rental. Lanark Financial provides investment management, financial planning, and advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, municipalities, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.78 billion in assets across multiple advisor teams and offers a range of program-based accounts utilizing various platforms and sub-advisers.
Bobby W
Series 66
Vestavia Hills, AL
RFG Advisory, LLC
Bobby White is a financial advisor with RFG Advisory, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked with several firms, including LPL Financial and Everbank, and has been associated with RFG Advisory since 2011. RFG Advisory is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 178 advisors managing about $8 billion for over 17,000 clients, including individuals, high-net-worth households, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to both third-party and proprietary investment strategies.
Stephen T
CFP®, Series 66
Birmingham, AL
Synovus Securities, Inc.
Stephen Taylor is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Synovus Securities, Inc. since 2015 and will join Pinnacle Bank in 2026. Outside of his financial advisory role, he is a member of Caroline Cavanaugh, LLC, a real estate holding company. Synovus Securities, Inc. serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering investment advisory and brokerage services that include managed accounts, financial planning, and access to alternative investments. The firm uses Envestnet platforms to guide portfolio management through both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.
Jay M
CFP®, PFS™, Series 65
Birmingham, AL
The Welch Group, LLC
Jay Mcgowan is a financial advisor at The Welch Group, LLC in Birmingham, AL, with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, PFS™, and Series 65 credentials. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial LLC, FI-Plan Partners, and Berk Cleveland Rathmell Wealth Strategies, LLC. The Welch Group, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $3.2 billion in client assets and offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and family-office services tailored to clients' objectives using a variety of analytical approaches.
Audie R
Series 63, Series 65
Birmingham, AL
Stonex Advisors Inc.
Audie Rea is a financial advisor at StoneX Advisors Inc. in Birmingham, AL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 41 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc and BancorpSouth Investment Services, Inc. Outside of advising, he is president and owner of Pinetucky Farms, where he handles farming operations. StoneX Advisors Inc. serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations with portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment strategies across various account structures.
Leslie M
Series 66
Birmingham, AL
Synovus Securities, Inc.
Leslie McGill is a financial advisor with Synovus Securities, Inc. in Birmingham, AL, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Leslie's career includes roles at First Commercial Bank and Synovus bank before joining Pinnacle Bank in 2026. Synovus Securities, Inc. serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering a range of investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm employs both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management programs on the Envestnet platform, utilizing risk tolerance assessments and due diligence processes to guide investment decisions.
Jennifer D
Series 63, Series 65
Birmingham, AL
Synovus Securities, Inc.
Jennifer Dunaway is a financial advisor with Synovus Securities, Inc. in Birmingham, AL. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 25 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at multiple Synovus entities and BBVA affiliates, as well as Pinnacle Bank beginning in 2026. Synovus Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base that includes individual, high-net-worth, and institutional investors. The firm provides investment advisory and brokerage services using discretionary and non-discretionary programs on the Envestnet platform, applying risk-tolerance assessments and due diligence to guide portfolio management.
Jeffery R
Series 63
Birmingham, AL
Stonex Advisors Inc.
Jeffery Riley is a financial advisor at StoneX Advisors Inc. in Birmingham, AL, with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at firms including Charles Schwab and L&R Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an outside agent for United Healthcare in a limited capacity. StoneX Advisors Inc. serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations by providing portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA consulting, and related services. The firm employs a combination of independent advisors and an in-house Private Client Group, using various platforms and third-party managers to implement tailored investment strategies.
Thomas W
CFP®
Birmingham, AL
The Welch Group, LLC
Thomas Wagner is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at The Welch Group, LLC since 2006. He is based in Birmingham, AL. The Welch Group, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.2 billion in client assets with about two dozen advisors and over a thousand clients. The firm serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, consulting, and family-office services.
Peter S
Series 66
Birmingham, AL
Stonex Advisors Inc.
Peter Saab is a financial advisor at StoneX Advisors Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 credential and has previously worked at NextSite, LLC and Chance Partners. StoneX Advisors Inc. serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations by providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA plan consulting, and related services. The firm uses a variety of advisor-managed portfolios, proprietary models, and third-party money managers to implement customized investment strategies.
Nicole C
Series 66
Birmingham, AL
Waverly Advisors, LLC
Nicole Clarke is a financial advisor at Waverly Advisors, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Strategiq Financial Group LLC and SII Investments, Inc. Nicole is based in Birmingham, Alabama. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing portfolios for individuals, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm combines traditional equity and fixed-income strategies with alternative and private-market allocations and offers a range of wealth management and consulting services.
Robert L
Series 66
Birmingham, AL
Advisors Capital Management, LLC
Robert Lasater is a financial advisor at Advisors Capital Management, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Advisors Capital Management since 2015. Advisors Capital Management provides discretionary portfolio management and proprietary model strategies to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm offers customized private accounts and model strategies, combining top-down macro analysis with fundamental, quantitative, and qualitative research.
Kerry M
Series 63, Series 66
Birmingham, AL
Lanark Financial, Inc.
Kerry Maldonado is a financial advisor with Lanark Financial, Inc. in Birmingham, AL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and possessing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at NBC Securities, Inc. since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, Maldonado is a partner in a furniture refinishing business. Lanark Financial provides investment management, financial planning, and advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, municipalities, and other institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.78 billion in client assets and offers a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary investment arrangements across multiple advisor teams.
Savannah M
CFP®, Series 65
Birmingham, AL
The Welch Group, LLC
Savannah Montgomery is a CFP® with two years of industry experience, currently advising at The Welch Group, LLC. Her prior experience includes roles at Bridgeworth Wealth Management, Pivotal Finance, ShineOn Living, and The University of Alabama. The Welch Group serves individual investors, trusts, business entities, and retirement plans through discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm offers family office–style and concierge services and employs a mix of fundamental, technical, charting, and cyclical analysis across various investment horizons.
Matthew L
Series 63, Series 65
Birmingham, AL
Arkadios Wealth Advisors
Matthew Lemen is a financial advisor with Arkadios Wealth Advisors in Birmingham, AL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions with Northwestern Mutual and operating Rfg Advisory, LLC dba Lemzar Capital. Arkadios Wealth Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, trusts, businesses, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized investment plans implemented through various portfolio management strategies, blending fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.
Michael M
Series 63, Series 65
Birmingham, AL
Synovus Securities, Inc.
Michael Murray is a financial advisor with Synovus Securities, Inc. in Birmingham, AL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Synovus Securities since 2005. Synovus Securities serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering investment advisory and brokerage services including managed accounts, financial planning, and access to alternative investments. The firm uses a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management programs supported by a structured due-diligence process and serves a diverse client base.
Thomas N
Series 63, Series 65
Birmingham, AL
Stonex Advisors Inc.
Thomas Newbauer is a financial advisor with Stonex Advisors Inc. in Birmingham, AL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He worked at Quest Capital Strategies, Inc. from 2001 to 2019 before joining StoneX Advisors Inc. and StoneX Securities Inc. in 2019. He serves as a trustee for the Thomas Newbauer Family Number Three Limited Partnership, where he monitors equity transactions. StoneX Advisors Inc. serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA consulting, and related services through independent financial advisors and an in-house Private Client Group. The firm uses a range of strategies and platforms including proprietary models and third-party money managers, supported by its affiliation with StoneX Group and its integrated clearing and custody capabilities.
Charles S
CFP®, CFA®, Series 66
Birmingham, AL
The Welch Group, LLC
Charles Smith is a financial advisor at The Welch Group, LLC in Birmingham, AL, holding the CFP®, CFA®, and Series 66 designations with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with The Welch Group since 2002. The Welch Group, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.2 billion in client assets with about two dozen advisors and over a thousand clients. The firm serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and family-office services tailored to each client's objectives.
Celeste C
Series 66
Birmingham, AL
Lanark Financial, Inc.
Celeste Courtney is a financial advisor with Lanark Financial, Inc. in Birmingham, AL, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at NBC Securities and Courtney and Morris Real Estate and Appraisals, as well as positions in education at the University of Alabama and St. Paul's Episcopal School. Lanark Financial provides investment management, financial planning, and related advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, municipalities, and other institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.78 billion in client assets across multiple advisor teams and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory arrangements.
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