Seasoned advisors focused on union employee in Texas

The right financial advisor for you depends on how you weigh location, expertise, experience, the clients they typically serve, and how they work with you.

If you work for a union and face unique benefits or pension rules, you need an advisor who understands how these affect your financial decisions. Without this insight, you might miss out on optimizing your retirement income or mismanage your benefits.

  • Union benefit nuances. Confirm the advisor knows how your specific union benefits interact with Social Security and other retirement income sources.
  • Pension integration. Ask how they plan around your pension's payout options to maximize your overall retirement cash flow.
  • Collective bargaining impact. Understand how contract changes might affect your benefits and how the advisor adjusts your plan accordingly.
  • Seasoned perspective. With many years of experience, these advisors can anticipate challenges unique to union employees and guide you through complex decisions.

Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.

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Jeffrey P

Series 66

Dacula, GA

Merrill

Jeffrey Park is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 credential and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill in multiple capacities since 2011, with brief stints at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities in 2022. Merrill serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients, offering managed account programs, discretionary portfolio management, and brokerage services. The firm employs a range of program strategies and manager-constructed portfolios, with oversight from its CIO and platform management, and leverages its affiliation with Bank of America to support trading, lending, and capital markets activities.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Executive Founder/Business Owner Mid-Career Professionals HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet)
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Scott M

Series 63, Series 65

New York, NY

Morgan Stanley

Scott Mahoney is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in New York, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Giants Foot Cubed LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured planning tools and broad investment resources.

General estate planning guidance
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Elizabeth B

Series 66

Chicago, IL

J.P. Morgan Securities

Elizabeth Brown is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in New York, NY, where she has worked since 2012. She has 26 years of industry experience. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Wesley P

Series 63, Series 66

Fort Worth, TX

Wells Fargo Clearing

Wesley Pool is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC for seven years and has entrepreneurial experience with #TagMeBro LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services grounded in modern portfolio theory and tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances. The firm’s advisory process includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Willie M

Series 63, Series 66

Cary, NC

Equitable Advisors

Willie Myles is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2016, previously affiliated with Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as co-chairman of a fundraising campaign for Alpha Light Fund Inc., a nonprofit organization. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through various third-party programs. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage channels to implement client recommendations.

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive Approaching retirement Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964)

Robert K

Series 66

Bridgeport, WV

Merrill

Robert Koerber is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Bridgeport, West Virginia. He offers investment services to individuals, small business owners, unions, non-profits, and dealerships across North Central West Virginia and Southwestern Pennsylvania. His coverage areas include multiple counties in West Virginia and Pennsylvania. Robert's expertise encompasses retirement planning, rollovers, succession planning, trusts, private family foundations, insurance, annuities, Roth IRAs, cash management, CDs, equity and fixed-income strategies, estate planning strategies, IRAs, SEP IRAs, and Simple IRAs. He holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned a High School Diploma from Tyler Consolidated High School. He is actively involved in community organizations such as Cecil Jarvis 10K, Harrison County CASA program, Toys for Tots, and United Way. Robert also participates in several professional and community groups including Emerging Leaders of Harrison County, FBI Citizens Academy Alumni, Generation WV, Marine Corps League, Morgantown Chamber of Commerce, VFW, and Wetzel County Chamber of Commerce.

Retirement income strategy Roth conversion strategy Annuities Wealth management Business ownership considerations Founder/Business Owner Union Employee Mid-Career Professionals HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet)
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Michael H

Series 63, Series 66

Overland Park, KS

Penn Wealth Management

Michael Hazell is a financial advisor at Penn Wealth Management in Lenexa, KS, with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has led Penn Wealth Management since 2008. In addition to his advisory role, he operates Penn Wealth Publishing, producing investment-related articles for a subscribing audience. Penn Wealth Management is an independent, fee-only advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, and small businesses with discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm employs a strategic asset-allocation, core/satellite investment approach and manages approximately $15 million across various account types.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General tax planning Active portfolio management Union Employee
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Michael L

Series 65

Chesterfield, MO

Acropolis Investment Management

Michael Lissner is a financial advisor at Acropolis Investment Management, L.L.C. with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Acropolis since 2002. Acropolis Investment Management is a fee-only wealth management firm serving individual investors, institutional clients, and company-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a committee-driven investment process focused on strategic asset allocation, tax-aware implementation, and low turnover, combining equities, bonds, mutual funds, and ETFs with quantitative and fundamental analysis.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Concentrated stock management Real estate investing Wealth management Retired Founder/Business Owner Union Employee Executive
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Michael W

CFA®, Series 63, Series 65

Bloomington, MN

White Pine Capital LLC

Michael Wallace is a CFA® charterholder with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at White Pine Capital LLC since 2000. He is also a manager member of Itasca Capital Partners, LLC, a limited liability investment partnership. White Pine Capital provides fee-based, discretionary portfolio and wealth management services to institutional clients, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm employs a combination of active and passive investment strategies across multiple asset classes, tailoring allocations based on clients’ specific financial needs and risk profiles.

Wealth management Union Employee
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Rebecca L

Series 65

Minnetonka, MN

Adams-Hansen & Associates

Rebecca Lair is a financial advisor at Adams-Hansen & Associates with a Series 65 designation and five years of industry experience. She has been with Creative Wealth Strategies, Inc. since 2013. Adams-Hansen & Associates provides asset management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, union locals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm employs a risk-based investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and the Uniform Prudent Investor Act, utilizing diversified portfolios with periodic rebalancing.

Retirement income strategy Wealth management General tax planning Cash flow / budgeting Executive Union Employee
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Scott M

Series 63, Series 65

New York, NY

Morgan Stanley

Scott Mahoney is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in New York, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Giants Foot Cubed LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured planning tools and broad investment resources.

General estate planning guidance
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Elizabeth B

Series 66

Chicago, IL

J.P. Morgan Securities

Elizabeth Brown is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in New York, NY, where she has worked since 2012. She has 26 years of industry experience. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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David C

Series 63, Series 65

Houston, TX

LPL Financial

David Cade is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Houston, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked for Next Financial Group, Inc. for 20 years. LPL Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, institutions, charities, and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a broad range of investment solutions supported by an in-house Research team and a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Sarah C

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Boston, MA

Santander Securities LLC

Sarah Currier Barrella is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience. She is currently with Santander Securities LLC and Santander Bank, NA, having previously worked at TD Bank and Citizens Securities, Inc. Barrella holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Santander Securities LLC provides investment advisory and related services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers wrap-fee advisory programs and financial planning services, delivering investment advice through the FMAX managed-account platform with discretionary portfolio management and ongoing suitability reviews.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting General retirement planning Income planning Founder/Business Owner
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Linda P

Series 63

Mt. Laurel, NJ

BC Advisors, LLC

Linda Postorivo is a financial advisor at BC Advisors, LLC with 42 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at MAFG RIA Services, Inc. since 1994 and Mid-Atlantic Companies since 1981. BC Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory services, portfolio analysis, and consolidated performance reporting to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and estates. The firm employs a fundamental analytical approach supplemented by charting and cyclical analysis, offering a broad range of investment strategies and regularly performing due diligence and account reviews.

Active portfolio management
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