Commonwealth Financial Services

Zachary Seese is a Series 65-licensed advisor with Commonwealth Financial Services, where he has worked since 2022. He has two years of industry experience, including prior roles in education at West Virginia University and several secondary schools. Commonwealth Financial Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pensions, trusts, estates, corporations, and state and municipal government clients. The firm provides discretionary asset management, retirement-plan advisory services, third-party money manager arrangements, financial planning, and lending services, using both fundamental and technical analysis across a range of investment vehicles.

Samuel Cremeans is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Services holding a Series 65 credential. He has been with Commonwealth since 2024 and has prior experience at Northwestern Mutual and United Parcel Service. He attended Marietta College from 2021 to 2025. Commonwealth Financial Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pensions, trusts, corporations, and state and municipal government clients. The firm offers discretionary asset management, retirement-plan advisory programs, financial planning, and insurance products through an affiliated agency, employing both fundamental and technical analysis in its investment approach.

Joshua Wine is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Services with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. He also serves as a tax manager at Perry & Associates, CPA's, AC, an accounting firm where he has worked since 2016. Prior to his current roles, he worked at Fairmont State University from 2011 to 2016. Commonwealth Financial Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, pensions, trusts, estates, corporations, broker/dealers’ customers, and state and municipal government clients. The firm offers discretionary asset management, retirement-plan advisory programs, third-party money manager arrangements, financial planning, and lending services, combining fundamental and technical analysis with tactical trading strategies.

Shanell Jeffrey is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Services with 13 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Arbor Point Advisors, Securities America, and LPL Financial. Commonwealth Financial Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pensions, trusts, estates, corporations, broker/dealer clients, and state and municipal government clients. The firm offers discretionary asset management, retirement plan advisory programs, third-party money manager arrangements, financial planning, and lending services, combining fundamental and technical analysis with tactical trading strategies.

Tyler Brautigan is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed advisor at Commonwealth Financial Services with 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Commonwealth in 2024, he worked at Hazlett, Burt & Watson, Inc. and United Brokerage Services, Inc. Since 2017, he has served as president of Helping Heroes, Inc., overseeing the nonprofit’s financials and monthly operations. Commonwealth Financial Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, corporations, and state and municipal government clients. The firm offers discretionary asset management, retirement plan advisory services, and financial planning, combining fundamental and technical analysis with tactical trading strategies, and operates both as a registered advisory firm and a licensed insurance agency.

Craig Seachrist is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and over 22 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Commonwealth Financial Services since 2011 and Arbor Point Advisors since 2017, as well as founding Seachrist, Kennon & Marling, a public accounting firm where he serves as president. Outside of finance, he is chairman of Handley House, a wholesale distributor of dollhouse miniatures. Commonwealth Financial Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pensions, trusts, estates, corporations, broker/dealers’ customers, and state and municipal government clients. The firm offers discretionary asset management, retirement-plan advisory programs, third-party money manager arrangements, financial planning, and lending services, combining fundamental and technical analysis with tactical trading strategies and a distinctive dual role as a registered advisory firm and licensed insurance agency.

Madison Gontarek is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Services with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Commonwealth, Madison held positions at Galton Academy and R.W. Baird Financial. Commonwealth Financial Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pensions, trusts, estates, corporations, and notably state and municipal government clients. The firm offers discretionary asset management, retirement plan advisory programs, third-party money manager arrangements, financial planning, and lending services, combining fundamental and technical analysis with tactical trading strategies.

Ciara Stewart is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed advisor with Commonwealth Financial Services, based in Vienna, WV, and has four years of industry experience. She previously worked at Heritage Financial and Investment Services, Securities America, Inc., and the Monroe County Health Department. Stewart serves as Vice President and Advisor for the Monroe County 4H Committee/Cross County Classics 4H Club. Commonwealth Financial Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pensions, trusts, estates, corporations, broker/dealers’ customers, and state and municipal government clients. The firm offers discretionary asset management, retirement-plan advisory programs, financial planning, and lending services, combining fundamental and technical analysis with tactical trading strategies, and operates as both a registered advisory firm and a licensed insurance agency.

Evan Brockmeier is a Series 65 licensed advisor with Commonwealth Financial Services in Marietta, OH, where he has worked since 2022. He has two years of industry experience and previously worked at Fleming Watson Financial, Marietta College, and Chevron Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant baseball coach at Marietta High School. Commonwealth Financial Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pensions, trusts, estates, corporations, broker/dealers’ customers, and state and municipal government clients. The firm offers a range of services including discretionary asset management, retirement-plan advisory programs, and insurance products through its affiliated agency.

Sierra Love is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Services holding a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Commonwealth Financial Services, she worked at Hazlett, Burt & Watson for three years and has experience outside finance in animal healthcare and education. Commonwealth Financial Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pensions, trusts, estates, corporations, broker/dealer customers, and state and municipal government clients. The firm offers discretionary asset management, retirement-plan advisory programs, third-party money manager arrangements, financial planning, and insurance products through its affiliated agency.

Derek Bailey is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Services with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Arbor Point Advisors, Securities America, Inc., and One AquaSource. Commonwealth Financial Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pensions, trusts, estates, corporations, broker/dealer clients, and state and municipal government clients. The firm offers discretionary asset management, retirement-plan advisory programs, third-party money manager arrangements, financial planning, and lending services, combining fundamental and technical analysis with tactical trading strategies.

Tyler Szafran is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Services in Vienna, WV. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Arbor Point Advisors, Securities America, Inc., and T. Rowe Price. Commonwealth Financial Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pensions, trusts, estates, corporations, broker/dealer customers, and state and municipal government clients. The firm offers discretionary asset management, retirement plan advisory programs, third-party money manager arrangements, financial planning, and lending services, utilizing both fundamental and technical analysis and providing ERISA-focused retirement plan services.

Bernard Mc Manus II is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience, currently with Commonwealth Financial Services since 2022. His prior roles include positions at JP Morgan Chase Bank and Securities America, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the boards of Habitat for Humanity and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Parkersburg and is involved with the Parkersburg Cougars Wrestling Club as treasurer, board member, and coach. Commonwealth Financial Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pensions, trusts, estates, corporations, broker/dealer clients, and state and municipal governments. The firm offers a range of services including discretionary asset management, retirement-plan advisory, third-party money manager arrangements, and financial planning, utilizing both fundamental and technical analysis alongside tactical trading strategies.

Neal Watson is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving at Commonwealth Financial Services since 2023. His prior roles include positions at Arbor Point Advisors, Maplewood Investment Advisors, and Fleming Watson Financial Advisors, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he is also licensed as an insurance agent. Commonwealth Financial Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pensions, trusts, estates, corporations, and state and municipal government entities. The firm offers discretionary asset management, retirement-plan advisory programs, third-party money manager arrangements, and financial planning, combining fundamental and technical analysis with both direct and co-advisory account management.

Michael Seese is a CFP® and ChFC® with 29 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Commonwealth Financial Services since 2003 and previously held positions at LPL Financial, Arbor Point Advisors, and Securities America, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the boards of the WVU at Parkersburg Foundation, First Exchange Bank, and West Virginia Central Federal Credit Union, and is involved with a local sports recreation center. Commonwealth Financial Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pensions, trusts, estates, corporations, and government entities. The firm offers a range of services including discretionary asset management, retirement-plan advisory programs, financial planning, and insurance products, utilizing both fundamental and technical analysis in its investment approach.