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Jason C
Series 66
Homewood, AL
Wells Fargo Advisors
Jason Cork is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and possessing 23 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2024, he worked at Ameriprise Financial Services from 2009 to 2024. He is the sole owner of Cork Wealth Management LLC, a separate business entity. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing a broad range of investment and financial planning services. The firm offers tailored recommendations using proprietary research and planning tools, with a focus on specialized planning areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis.
Stephen M
Series 63, Series 66
Birmingham, AL
Cetera
Stephen Massengale is a financial advisor with Cetera in Birmingham, AL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 23 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at First Allied Securities, Summit Brokerage Services, and several other firms. He has been affiliated with Cetera and its various entities since 2015. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base that includes individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, model portfolios, and a range of program options tailored to different investment needs.
Timothy D
Series 66
Birmingham, AL
Ameriprise
Timothy Donahue Jr. is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Stifel and Donahue and Associates. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary, written recommendations through a centralized consulting team.
Kurt B
CFP®, Series 63
Bessemer, AL
Cetera
Kurt Britnell is a CFP® with 35 years of experience in the financial services industry, currently affiliated with Cetera since 2025. He has held roles at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, and Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc, and has operated under the dba Security Financial Advisors since 2011. Outside of financial advising, Britnell is co-owner and instructor at a local gym, Fitness 459 LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that works with a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers.
Daniel B
Series 63, Series 65
Birmingham, AL
Ameriprise
Daniel Bass is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 40 years of industry experience. He held previous roles at Synovus Securities, Inc. for 18 years before joining Ameriprise in 2023. Bass serves on the Board of Directors for the Leon Aland Foundation. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement planning advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.
Michael P
Series 66
Birmingham, AL
Morgan Stanley
Michael Player is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Birmingham, AL, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.
Matthew H
Series 66, Series 63
Birmingham, AL
Mass Mutual Investors Services
Matthew Hope is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Birmingham, AL, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and possessing 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of advising, he is involved in other business activities including serving as a financial representative selling life insurance for multiple carriers and managing an LLC for pass-through compensation. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm employs a structured planning approach using firm-approved analytical tools and provides event-driven planning programs, including a recent addition of Divorce Planning services.
William W
Series 66
Birmingham, AL
Morgan Stanley
William Wykle is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Highland Associates for eleven years and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2022. Wykle serves on the Investment Committee of the Independent Presbyterian Church in Birmingham, Alabama. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and models as part of its financial planning process.
Susan S
Series 66
Birmingham, AL
Merrill
Susan Sloan is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with 15 years of experience in the banking and wealth management industry. She combines the resources of Merrill and Bank of America to provide investment guidance, banking and borrowing solutions, digital tools, and financial planning. Her client focus areas include Corporate Executive Services, Women and Wealth, Tax Minimization, and Retirement Income. With 12 years in banking and 3 years as a Financial Advisor, Susan specializes in simplifying complex financial decisions and creating personalized strategies that align with clients' lifestyles and long-term goals. She is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and holds a Bachelor's Degree from Auburn University. Beyond her professional role, Susan serves as an Ambassador for the Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce. She is involved in community organizations such as The Red Barn, Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce, and Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest. Her personal interests include antiquing, boating, cooking, gardening, interior decorating, and running.
Ryan P
Series 66
Birmingham, AL
OSAIC
Ryan Parker is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Birmingham, AL. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC, he has served in the Alabama Air National Guard since 2019 and owns Parker Family Group, a real estate investment company managing residential rental properties. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs various asset-allocation tools and supports multiple advisory platforms, including third-party managed accounts, to construct client portfolios across a broad spectrum of investment types.
Maurice N
Series 65, Series 63
Birmingham, AL
Wells Fargo Clearing
Maurice Nix is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, he worked at K and G Mens Clothing and Lowe's Home Improvement. Outside of finance, he serves as the assistant music director for Saint Paul AME in Birmingham, Alabama, and is an independent musician. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.
Shelly F
Series 66
Birmingham, AL
Cetera
Shelly Floyd is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She has held roles at Cetera and its affiliates since 2022 and is also involved in administrative support activities at Vision Financial Group. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual and institutional clients through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing multiple program structures and investment options to meet diverse client needs.
Cynthia M
Series 66
Birmingham, AL
Merrill
Cynthia Matthews is a financial advisor with Merrill in Birmingham, AL, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1998. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional fiduciaries.
Alexander B
Series 66
Birmingham, AL
Raymond James & Associates
Alexander Belt is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates in Birmingham, AL, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Bridgeworth Wealth Management, Stifel, and employment roles outside finance such as at Coast Bar and Grill. Raymond James & Associates is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser with more than $500 billion in assets under management and over 5,400 advisors. The firm serves a diverse client base through wealth advisory planning and investment consulting, offering firm-sponsored wrap fee programs and institutional consulting services with a distinctive focus on municipal and public finance.
Jack W
Series 66
Birmingham, AL
Raymond James & Associates
Jack Wells III is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with one year of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked at OSAIC and held positions at Chick-Fil-A, DoorDash, and Mercedes Benz of Birmingham. He also attended the University of Alabama. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $500.956 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and government entities, providing wealth advisory planning and investment consulting through non-discretionary financial planning and firm-sponsored programs.
Sophie V
Series 66
Birmingham, AL
Wells Fargo Clearing
Sophie Ventura is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Birmingham, AL. She holds the Series 66 designation and has six years of industry experience. Since 2016, she has been with Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as treasurer for Scouts BSA Troop 193 in Hoover, AL, managing financial records and processing payments. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm utilizes research and analytics to guide its investment approach and offers a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions.
Alfredo F
Series 63, Series 66
Birmingham, AL
Morgan Stanley
Alfredo Formentano is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Birmingham, AL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill from 2008 to 2022 before joining Morgan Stanley in 2022. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.
Brian W
Series 63, Series 65
Birmingham, AL
Merrill
Brian Woodke is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in helping clients navigate the transition from accumulating wealth to managing spending during retirement. His approach includes probability modeling, tax mitigation strategies, and portfolio engineering to support sustainable income streams throughout retirement. Brian holds the Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®), Certified 401(k) Professional (C(k)P®), and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA) designations. He is a graduate of the University of Alabama with a Bachelor's degree in corporate finance. He has been recognized on Barron's "Top 1,200 Financial Advisors" and Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" lists from 2019 through 2023. In addition to his professional work, Brian is involved in youth sports and has held leadership roles such as Commissioner of the Over the Mountain Basketball League and Mountain Brook Youth Football. He enjoys fishing, gardening, and spending time with his family.
John G
Series 63, Series 65
Birmingham, AL
LPL Financial
John Gray is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc., Securities America, Inc., and Investacorp Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Cedar Advisory, Inc., a non-investment-related business entity. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.
Mitchell C
Series 66
Birmingham, AL
Fidelity
Mitchell Chappell is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2023. In this capacity, he leads a team focused on assisting families and organizations with significant wealth decisions. Prior to this, he served as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2023. Mitchell has a background in financial advising and branch management, having worked as a Financial Advisor and Vice President at Regions Investments from 2020 to 2022, and as a Branch Manager at Regions from 2015 to 2020. He holds an Arkansas Insurance License, enabling him to provide insurance-related financial guidance. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Mitchell enjoys activities such as biking, cars, fitness, hiking, kayaking, and outdoor adventures.
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