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AE Wealth Management, LLC

Enterprise

Firm-wide stats for AE Wealth Management, LLC

Total advisors

465

Across 252 offices

Clients per advisor

274 Very High

Avg AUM per client

$387,358 Typical

HNW client ratio

7% Low

About

AE Wealth Management provides fee‑based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement‑plan consulting to a broad mix of clients including individual (both non‑HNW and high‑net‑worth) households, corporations, trusts, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm operates model portfolio and direct asset management programs, offers 3(21) and 3(38) ERISA services, and supports third‑party RIAs through sub‑advisory and model‑licensing arrangements.

Investment decisions are implemented primarily through discretionary model portfolios managed by AEWM, third‑party Strategists, or advisor‑managed models, with methods of analysis that include fundamental, technical, and cyclical approaches and strategies such as direct indexing, tactical and strategic asset allocation, and limited options overlays. AEWM’s Investment Consulting Group provides regular reporting and commentary on model performance and holdings and delivers model trade signals to subscribers, while client accounts are reviewed at least annually and receive periodic performance reporting.

What is noteworthy about the firm is its scale and platform focus: it manages roughly $49.8 billion for about 127,213 clients across 444 advisors (roughly 280–290 clients per advisor), a client‑to‑advisor ratio that is high for firms of this size and implies reliance on standardized model and platform services. AEWM also operates an AE Investments program and a Strategic Sponsors revenue‑sharing arrangement and is affiliated with multiple broker‑dealer, insurance marketing, and related RIA entities (e.g., AEFS, MAS, Advisors Excel, AMSIS, VIP, and IPW), which expands product access and distribution but introduces additional conflicts that the firm discloses and manages.

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Expertise

Tax-loss harvesting Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)

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Occupation focus

Self-Employed Founder/Business Owner

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Location

2057 Valley Dale Rd, Ste 200

Birmingham AL 35244

Advisors at this office

11

Advisors at this office

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David P

Series 65

Birmingham, AL

AE Wealth Management, LLC

David Pradat II is a financial advisor at AE Wealth Management, LLC with a Series 65 designation. He has experience working at Freedom Financial Group and Northwestern Mutual, among other firms. His background also includes roles outside the financial industry. AE Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services such as model portfolio solutions, discretionary asset management, and financial planning, operating a platform that integrates multiple investment models and supports advisor customization.

Tax-loss harvesting Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Self-Employed Founder/Business Owner
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Thomas H

Series 65

Birmingham, AL

AE Wealth Management, LLC

Thomas Hill is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with AE Wealth Management, LLC since 2017 and previously worked at Global Financial Private Capital from 2010 to 2017. Hill also owns Freedom Financial Group, an insurance business based in Birmingham, AL. AE Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a platform-centered approach combining model portfolios, discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting services.

Tax-loss harvesting Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Self-Employed Founder/Business Owner
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Jacob G

Series 66

Birmingham, AL

AE Wealth Management, LLC

Jacob Greene is a financial advisor at AE Wealth Management, LLC with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Freedom Financial Group, Ameriprise, and Publix. AE Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a platform-centered approach combining multiple model portfolios and discretionary management, supporting advisors with reporting, portfolio construction, and licensing programs.

Tax-loss harvesting Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Self-Employed Founder/Business Owner
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Alexander W

Series 63, Series 65

Birmingham, AL

AE Wealth Management, LLC

Alexander Walley is a financial advisor with AE Wealth Management, LLC in Birmingham, AL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Hill Wealth Management dba FreedomFinancial Group and has experience in support services at St. Vincent's Hospital and Athena Health. Outside of advisory work, Walley is involved in insurance sales through Freedom Financial Group. AE Wealth Management provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, trusts, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm utilizes discretionary model portfolios and a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical investment approaches to serve its approximately 127,000 clients.

Tax-loss harvesting Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Self-Employed Founder/Business Owner
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Colton B

Series 66

Birmingham, AL

AE Wealth Management, LLC

Colton Bradford is a financial advisor with AE Wealth Management, LLC in Birmingham, AL. He holds the Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience, including prior roles at Merrill and Freedom Financial Group. AE Wealth Management provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base ranging from individual households to corporations and trusts. The firm uses discretionary model portfolios and a variety of investment strategies, managing approximately $49.8 billion for over 127,000 clients across 444 advisors.

Tax-loss harvesting Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Self-Employed Founder/Business Owner
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Genesis H

Series 65

Birmingham, AL

AE Wealth Management, LLC

Genesis Hooks is a financial advisor at AE Wealth Management, LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining AE Wealth Management, Hooks held roles at Freedom Financial Group, Mass Mutual Investors Services, Piedmont Group, and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. Outside of finance, Hooks has experience working at Diamonds Direct and Holiday Inn Express and attended Birmingham-Southern College. AE Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a platform-centered approach combining model portfolio solutions, discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting services.

Tax-loss harvesting Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Self-Employed Founder/Business Owner
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Tyler H

Series 65

Birmingham, AL

AE Wealth Management, LLC

Tyler Hill is a financial advisor with AE Wealth Management, LLC in Birmingham, AL, holding a Series 65 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked with AE Wealth Management since 2018 and operates Hill Wealth Management DBA Freedom Financial Group, where he is also involved in insurance sales. AE Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a platform-centered approach that integrates model portfolios, discretionary asset management, and financial planning services.

Tax-loss harvesting Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Self-Employed Founder/Business Owner
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Danielle P

Series 65

Birmingham, AL

AE Wealth Management, LLC

Danielle Pittler is a financial advisor at AE Wealth Management, LLC with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Freedom Financial Group, Broad Financial, and Mazza and More among other firms. AE Wealth Management offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to a varied client base including individual households, corporations, trusts, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm utilizes discretionary model portfolios and a range of investment strategies, serving over 127,000 clients with a platform-focused approach.

Tax-loss harvesting Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Self-Employed Founder/Business Owner
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Toni H

Series 65

Birmingham, AL

AE Wealth Management, LLC

Toni Hill is a financial advisor with AE Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at AE Wealth Management since 2017 and previously spent five years with Global Financial Private Capital. In addition, she owns and operates Hill Wealth Management Dba Freedom Financial Group, where she is involved in insurance sales. AE Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a platform-centered approach with model portfolio solutions, discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting services.

Tax-loss harvesting Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Self-Employed Founder/Business Owner
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John H

Series 65

Birmingham, AL

AE Wealth Management, LLC

John Heacock is a financial advisor at AE Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential. He has one year of industry experience with prior roles at Freedom Financial Group and Whitten & Associates. His background also includes a brief period working at Crunch Fitness. AE Wealth Management provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, trusts, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm utilizes discretionary model portfolios and various investment strategies, managing approximately $49.8 billion across more than 127,000 clients.

Tax-loss harvesting Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Self-Employed Founder/Business Owner
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Cole C

Series 65

Birmingham, AL

AE Wealth Management, LLC

Cole Czajkoski is a financial advisor at AE Wealth Management, LLC in Birmingham, AL, holding a Series 65 credential with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining AE Wealth Management in 2021, he worked at Hill Wealth Management DBA Freedom Financial Group starting in 2020 and has experience with United Parcel Service. AE Wealth Management provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, trusts, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm utilizes discretionary model portfolios and a range of investment strategies, managing nearly $50 billion for over 127,000 clients.

Tax-loss harvesting Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Self-Employed Founder/Business Owner
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