Top financial advisors working with women in Montana

Louis Dilello is a CFA® charterholder with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Davidson Investment Advisors, Inc. since 2016. Outside his advisory role, he manages a rental property in Bozeman, MT. Davidson Investment Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management to individuals and institutions, offering equity, taxable fixed income, and municipal fixed income strategies. The firm employs a centralized investment team that uses fundamental, quantitative, and qualitative analysis to manage multi-cap equity and fixed income portfolios, emphasizing active, long-term management and tax-related services.

Susan Green is a CFP® with 33 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Osaic since 2023. She previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for 14 years and has been involved with Independent Capital Management, Inc. since 1993. Outside of her advisory roles, she is a notary public and provides office supervisory and consulting services through her sole proprietorship. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients with integrated brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to manage diversified portfolios, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Gregory Ferriter is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones in Great Falls, MT since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with GMF Properties and a freelance court reporting business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment strategies and affiliated services. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Sean Sturges is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience and has been with D.A. Davidson & Co. since 2015. He serves on several nonprofit boards, including as board president of the Montana Council on Economic Education and NeighborWorks Great Falls, and is involved in youth baseball as a coach and club officer. Sean is based in Great Falls, MT. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including retirement plans, individual investors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services from ERISA retirement plan advisory to comprehensive financial planning and wealth management, operating under fiduciary standards and employing both qualitative and quantitative investment analysis.

Kristen Kline is a financial advisor at NewEdge Advisors with 11 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Southern Style Financial, Inc. dba Mission Trails Financial, and BWK, Inc. Ms. Kline holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. NewEdge Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through a wrap fee program that integrates asset management with financial planning and consulting.

Lance Lohr is a Wealth Management Advisor and Managing Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 1996, focusing on advising and managing client portfolios and wealth management strategies. Lance holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) certification and the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC) designation, along with FINRA Series 7, 63, and 65 registrations. His expertise encompasses a broad range of client focus areas, including college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Lance graduated from Moeller High School, played football at Vanderbilt University, and earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Cincinnati. Lance follows Merrill's tradition of community service by volunteering with local organizations. His personal interests include football, golfing, hiking, traveling, and spending time with his family. He emphasizes working one-on-one with clients to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their long-term goals.

Tracey Hayes is a ChFC® and Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones in Albemarle, NC since 2011. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Bailey Ziemski Harwood is a financial advisor at OneAscent Financial Services LLC with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Thrivent Investment Management Inc and Brad Nelson - Thrivent Financial. Outside of her advisory role, she is a part owner of Rapid Towing. OneAscent Financial Services LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, broker/dealers’ customers, and institutions. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, consulting, and back-office support through a variety of advisory teams and utilizes both customized and model-based investment approaches.

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Paula Gilovich is an Investment Solutions Representative III at Fidelity Investments, where she has been working since 2022. In her role, she helps clients connect to their financial goals by translating complex financial concepts into clear and practical steps. She specializes in addressing the unique financial issues women face and supports women in planning confidently at every stage of life. Prior to her current position, Paula held roles at Fidelity Investments as a High Net Worth Service Associate in 2022 and as a Customer Relations Advocate from 2021 to 2022. Her experience at Fidelity has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of investment solutions and client service. Outside of her professional work, Paula has interests in art, Pilates, soccer, surfing, theater, and writing.