Matthew Savela is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with seven years of industry experience. He has been with The Welch Group, LLC since 2018 and previously worked at Dent Moses, LLP. The Welch Group, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.2 billion in client assets. 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 client objectives.

Margaret Sandy is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with three years of experience in the financial industry. She has worked at The Welch Group, LLC since 2022 and previously held roles at Warren Averett Asset Management, The University of Alabama, Monkees of Mountain Brook, RealtySouth, and Shipt, LLC. The Welch Group, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.2 billion in client assets. 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 client objectives.

Andrew Myers is a financial advisor at The Welch Group, LLC in Birmingham, AL, holding a Series 65 designation. He began his advisory role at The Welch Group in 2026 and has experience across multiple sectors including education and retail. The Welch Group provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individual investors, trusts, business entities, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, charting, and cyclical analysis to design portfolios aligned with clients’ objectives and offers family office–style and concierge services.

Melissa Barkley is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Avidian Wealth Solutions with 11 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Linscomb & Williams Inc. for 12 years before joining Avidian Wealth Enterprises, LLC. Avidian Wealth Solutions is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth families, businesses, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $3.99 billion in assets and offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-plan advisory services, utilizing model-based solutions alongside sub-advisors and separately managed accounts.

Bradley Moore is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with three years of industry experience. He is currently with The Welch Group, LLC, having joined in 2025 after working at BMSS Wesson Wealth Solutions and South State Bank. The Welch Group, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.2 billion in client assets across about 24 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 client objectives.

Cory Reamer is a CFP® with one year of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at The Welch Group, LLC. He previously worked at Bryant Bank from 2015 to 2023. The Welch Group, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.2 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities, providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and wealth-management services tailored to each client's objectives.

Wynton Blount is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC in Birmingham, AL, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Stephens Inc., Riddell Sports Group, Suffolk Construction, and Cornerstone Investment Management and Consulting. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs both advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, uses third-party sub-advisers, and acts as an ERISA fiduciary when applicable.

Sarah Glenn is a financial advisor at The Welch Group, LLC in Birmingham, AL, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining The Welch Group, she worked at Kanakuk Summer Kamps and was employed by Vestavia Hills City Schools. She also attended Auburn University from 2021 to 2025. The Welch Group serves individual investors, trusts, business entities, and retirement plans with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm offers family office–style and concierge services and designs portfolios using a combination of fundamental, technical, charting, and cyclical analysis to align with each client's objectives.

David Glenn is a financial advisor with Lanark Financial, Inc. in Birmingham, AL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with NBC Securities, Inc. since 2016. 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 across multiple advisor teams, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements and utilizing third-party and affiliated sub-advisers.

Madeline Kramer is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently serving at The Welch Group, LLC since 2023. Prior to this, she worked at Longbow Capital Partners from 2019 to 2023. The Welch Group, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individual investors, trusts, business entities, and retirement plans. The firm offers family office–style and concierge services, focusing on customized portfolio design and ongoing supervision using a combination of fundamental, technical, charting, and cyclical analysis.

Cason Westmoreland is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at The Welch Group, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Twickenham Advisors, UBS Financial, and Ameriprise Financial. The Welch Group provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individual investors, trusts, business entities, and retirement plans. The firm combines fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor portfolios to client objectives and offers family office–style and concierge services alongside aggregated reporting for assets both managed and unmanaged.

Frank Falkenburg is a financial advisor at Lanark Financial, Inc. based in Birmingham, AL. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 56 years of industry experience, including over three decades at NBC Securities, Inc. since 1995. Lanark Financial provides investment management, financial planning, and related advisory services to a range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, municipalities, and institutions. The firm manages approximately $1.78 billion in client assets across multiple advisor teams and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account management through various program-based platforms.

Monte Marshall is a financial advisor at Lanark Financial, Inc. in Birmingham, AL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with NBC Securities Inc. since 2014. Outside of advising, he spends time coaching and giving private baseball lessons. Lanark Financial provides investment management, financial planning, and advisory services to a range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, municipalities, and other institutions. The firm manages approximately $1.78 billion in client assets and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account management across multiple advisor teams.

Franklin Brown Jr. is a financial advisor with Lanark Financial, Inc. in Birmingham, AL, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has been a full-time student since 2008. Outside of financial advising, he is a silent partner in Core Waste Solutions LLC, a dumpster rental and hauling business, and Caddie Wagon Golf, which rents golf simulators. Lanark Financial provides investment management and advisory services to a range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and institutional entities, managing approximately $1.78 billion in client assets through multiple advisor teams.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

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.