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CWM, LLC

Enterprise

Firm-wide stats for CWM, LLC

Total advisors

648

Across 219 offices

Clients per advisor

81 High

Avg AUM per client

$875,860 High

HNW client ratio

14% Typical

About

CWM, LLC is an SEC‑registered investment adviser that serves a broad mix of individuals, high‑net‑worth families, foundations, endowments, corporations and institutional clients through a network of partner offices and more than 600 advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, variable sub‑account management, sub‑advisory services, and a suite of retirement‑plan services including a Carson Retirement Program with delegated 3(38) and consulting options.

CWM typically manages accounts on a discretionary basis using model portfolios governed by an in‑house Investment Committee and combines fundamental and technical analysis, third‑party sub‑advisors and trade‑signal providers, and customization tools such as Orion Custom Indexing and access to alternative investments via iCapital. The brochure emphasizes ongoing fiduciary processes for retirement plans (e.g., FI360 toolkit and IPS‑driven monitoring), centralized custody and platform relationships (Fidelity, Schwab, Vestwell), and regular client reviews and reporting.

Several features in the brochure distinguish CWM from many enterprise peers: it discloses multiple sponsor and revenue‑sharing arrangements (for example, a Flourish revenue‑sharing program and parent‑company investments in Vanilla), a paid Premier Partner investment universe, and a lead‑generation/matching platform and trust administration offering — all accompanied by explicit conflict‑of‑interest disclosures. The firm’s materials also note that it advertises predecessor performance (a relatively uncommon practice for large advisers) and place heavier operational emphasis on retirement plan, institutional and platform services than on charity‑focused practice areas.

Based on CWM, LLC

Location

One Bigelow Square, 20th Floor

Pittsburgh PA 15219

Advisors at this office

6

Advisors at this office

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Nicole S

Series 66

Pittsburgh, PA

CWM, LLC

Nicole Szakos is a financial advisor with CWM, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing six years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Carson Wealth, Advice & Planning Services, and Thrivent Financial. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in real estate management and home remodeling through ownership and administrative roles in related businesses. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth families, foundations, endowments, corporations, and institutional clients through over 600 advisors. The firm employs model portfolios governed by an in-house Investment Committee and integrates fundamental and technical analysis, third-party sub-advisors, and customization tools, with a strong emphasis on retirement plan services and fiduciary processes.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Bradley S

CFP®

Pittsburgh, PA

CWM, LLC

Bradley Shermeto is a CFP® professional currently with CWM, LLC and Carson Wealth, with a combined one year of experience in the financial advisory industry. He previously worked for Louis Plung & Company for six years and spent time at Technip FMC before entering the advisory field. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth families, foundations, endowments, corporations, and institutions through a large network of advisors. The firm uses discretionary model portfolios managed by an in-house Investment Committee and offers services such as portfolio management, financial planning, sub-advisory and retirement-plan services with an emphasis on fiduciary processes and operational transparency.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Neal M

Series 63, Series 65

Pittsburgh, PA

CWM, LLC

Neal McGrath is a financial advisor with CWM, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at Carson Wealth, Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, Aptus Wealth Planning, and LPL Financial. Outside of advisory roles, he is an insurance agent selling life and annuities and is the owner of Pittsburg Wealth Management, LLC, a business entity maintained for tax purposes. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, foundations, endowments, corporations, and institutional clients through a network of over 600 advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services, employing discretionary management with model portfolios and a combination of fundamental and technical analysis supported by third-party sub-advisors and customization tools.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Mario R

CFP®, Series 65

Pittsburgh, PA

CWM, LLC

Mario Riccadonna is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed financial advisor with four years of industry experience. He currently works at CWM, LLC and Carson Wealth, and previously held positions at Note Advisors, LLC and Mariner Wealth Advisors. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth families, foundations, endowments, corporations, and institutional clients through a network of over 600 advisors. The firm manages portfolios primarily on a discretionary basis using model portfolios and combines fundamental and technical analysis with third-party sub-advisors and customization tools.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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John M

CFA®, Series 66

Pittsburgh, PA

CWM, LLC

John Mc Gowan is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license, with four years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Carson Wealth, Raymond James Financial, and PNC Bank. Mc Gowan is currently with CWM, LLC in Pittsburgh, PA. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth families, foundations, endowments, corporations, and institutional clients through a network of more than 600 advisors. The firm manages discretionary accounts using model portfolios and combines fundamental and technical analysis with third-party sub-advisors and customization tools, placing significant operational focus on retirement plan, institutional, and platform services.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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John G

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Pittsburgh, PA

CWM, LLC

John Graves is a CFP® professional with four years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He is currently affiliated with CWM, LLC and Carson Wealth, having previously worked at Corecap Investments, Corecap Advisors, and Affinity Advisory Network. Outside of financial advising, he co-owns Graves Law Firm, where he participates in client appointments and educational seminars. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, foundations, corporations, and institutional clients through a network of over 600 advisors. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, sub-advisory services, and retirement plan solutions, employing model portfolios overseen by an internal Investment Committee and offering access to alternative investments and customized indexing.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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