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Meld Financial, Inc.

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Client AUM

$740,721,526

Clients

1,114

Advisors

10

across 2 offices

About

Meld Financial serves a mix of individual clients (including high-net-worth and non‑HNW households), pension and profit‑sharing plans, corporate clients, and state or municipal government entities, and delivers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, trustee/fiduciary services, and individual consultations. The brochure also describes participant education and employer‑sponsored plan support as part of its pension consulting offering.

The firm typically implements tailored model portfolios and may be granted discretionary authority to execute trades on client accounts, while retaining the ability to use sub‑advisers for fixed‑income management. The brochure discloses that some fixed‑income sub‑advisory arrangements involve firms affiliated with Meld’s ownership and investment committee, and that account reviews are performed on an ongoing basis with at least quarterly reviews.

What distinguishes Meld from many peers is its combination of pension consulting with ERISA 3(21)/3(38) roles, trustee/executor services that create custody relationships, and a documented emphasis on educational seminars and participant workshops for plan clients. The brochure also notes affiliated business activities — licensed insurance agents who may receive commissions and associated legal services — and discloses these potential conflicts while identifying directed brokerage and use of a qualified custodian as part of its operational model.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops
Social security and medicare consulting, individual consulting and financial wellness educational programs

Expertise

Trust structures (GRAT, IDGT, revocable) General estate planning guidance Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Options & derivatives strategies Retirement income strategy

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner

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Fee options

Fixed

Up to $2,500 for financial planning services, negotiable; $200 - $2,500 for educational seminars/workshops per event, negotiable; $2,000 - $6,000 annually for trustee services plus $250 per hour for extraordinary work

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: 1.50% $250,001 - $500,000: 1.25% $500,001 - $1,000,000: 1.00% $1,000,000+: Negotiable

Commissions

Certain persons are licensed insurance agents and earn commissions for selling insurance products separate from advisory fees.

Project-based

$250 per hour for individual consultations, negotiable

Main office

See office

3008 Pump House Rd.

Birmingham AL 35243

Advisors at this office

9

Most active in

Alabama · California · Colorado · Florida · Georgia · Indiana · Louisiana · Mississippi · Nebraska · New York · North Carolina · South Carolina · Tennessee · Texas · Virginia

Also doing business as

Brookstone Wealth Management · Fairwood Financial Services · Meld Financial, Inc.

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Ashley C

CFP®

Birmingham, AL

Meld Financial, Inc.

Ashley Crawford is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience. She has been with Meld Financial, Inc. since 2016 and previously worked at Triad Advisors, Inc. from 2016 to 2022. Meld Financial serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporate clients, and government entities. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, trustee and fiduciary services, and emphasizes educational seminars and participant workshops for plan clients.

Trust structures (GRAT, IDGT, revocable) General estate planning guidance Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Options & derivatives strategies Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner
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Dwight R

Series 66

Birmingham, AL

Meld Financial, Inc.

Dwight Reynolds is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Meld Financial, Inc. since 2009 and previously worked at Triad Advisors, Inc. He is based in Birmingham, AL. Meld Financial serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporate clients, and government entities, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and trustee/fiduciary services. The firm is noted for combining pension consulting with ERISA 3(21)/3(38) roles and providing educational seminars and participant workshops for plan clients.

Trust structures (GRAT, IDGT, revocable) General estate planning guidance Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Options & derivatives strategies Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner
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Tonya W

Series 66

Birmingham, AL

Meld Financial, Inc.

Tonya Williams is a financial advisor at Meld Financial, Inc. with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. and Wealth Intelligence, LLC. Meld Financial, Inc. provides portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and educational seminars to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities such as pension and profit-sharing plans and government organizations. The firm employs model portfolios, fundamental and technical analysis, and modern portfolio theory, with a focus on serving state and municipal government clients and offering fiduciary pension consulting services.

Trust structures (GRAT, IDGT, revocable) General estate planning guidance Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Options & derivatives strategies Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner
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Justin T

Series 65

Birmingham, AL

Meld Financial, Inc.

Justin Tackett is a Series 65 licensed advisor with Meld Financial, Inc. in Birmingham, AL, where he has worked since 2024. He has two years of industry experience, including a prior role at John Graham & Associates. Meld Financial serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporate clients, and government entities, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and fiduciary services. The firm is noted for combining pension consulting with ERISA 3(21)/3(38) roles, trustee/executor services, and a focus on educational seminars and participant workshops.

Trust structures (GRAT, IDGT, revocable) General estate planning guidance Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Options & derivatives strategies Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner
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Blake M

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Birmingham, AL

Meld Financial, Inc.

Blake May is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Meld Financial, Inc. in Birmingham, AL, where he has worked since 2018. Prior to Meld, he held positions at Triad Advisors, Mass Mutual Investors Services, and Metlife Securities. Additionally, he provides basic legal advice to clients as a non-practicing attorney on a voluntary basis. Meld Financial serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporate clients, and government entities, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and trustee/fiduciary services. The firm combines pension consulting with ERISA advisory roles and emphasizes educational seminars and participant workshops for plan clients.

Trust structures (GRAT, IDGT, revocable) General estate planning guidance Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Options & derivatives strategies Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner
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Tami M

CFP®, Series 66

Birmingham, AL

Meld Financial, Inc.

Tami Mcdonald is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at Meld Financial, Inc. since 2017. She previously worked at Synovus Securities, Inc. and Columbus Bank & Trust Co. She is a board member and scholarship committee chair for the United Way Women's Leadership Council. Meld Financial provides portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities including state and municipal governments. The firm employs model portfolios and sub-advisers for fixed income management, with ongoing account monitoring and formal quarterly reviews.

Trust structures (GRAT, IDGT, revocable) General estate planning guidance Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Options & derivatives strategies Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner
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Matthew G

Series 63, Series 65

Boynton Beach, FL

Meld Financial, Inc.

Matthew Gensler is a financial advisor at Meld Financial, Inc. with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Meld Financial since 2020, following prior roles at Capstone Investment Financial Group and GERSON LEHrMAN. Meld Financial provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and educational seminars. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and government entities, employing model portfolios, fundamental and technical analysis, and modern portfolio theory in its investment approach.

Trust structures (GRAT, IDGT, revocable) General estate planning guidance Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Options & derivatives strategies Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner
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Madison C

CFP®, Series 65

Birmingham, AL

Meld Financial, Inc.

Madison Caswell is a CFP® with five years of industry experience currently serving at Meld Financial, Inc. Prior to joining Meld Financial, Madison worked at Triad Advisors and LPL Financial. Outside of finance, Madison is a member of the O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center Young Supporters Board, where they participate in fundraising efforts for cancer research. Meld Financial serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and government entities. The firm provides tailored investment management, financial planning, pension consulting, and trustee services, with a focus on educational seminars and participant workshops for plan clients.

Trust structures (GRAT, IDGT, revocable) General estate planning guidance Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Options & derivatives strategies Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner
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Kyle W

CFP®, Series 66

Birmingham, AL

Meld Financial, Inc.

Kyle Whittington is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving at Meld Financial, Inc. since 2007. He previously worked at Triad Advisors, Inc. and holds the Series 66 designation. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for Leadership Vestavia Hills and works as a consultant for The Bloomston Firm. Meld Financial provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and educational seminars to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and government entities. The firm utilizes model portfolios and employs fundamental and technical analysis along with modern portfolio theory, with a notable focus on serving state and municipal government clients.

Trust structures (GRAT, IDGT, revocable) General estate planning guidance Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Options & derivatives strategies Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner
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Michael G

Series 63

Birmingham, AL

Meld Financial, Inc.

Michael Guilsher is a financial advisor with Meld Financial, Inc. in Birmingham, AL, holding a Series 63 designation and 41 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lanark Financial, Inc. and Triad Advisors, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a driving chair for the Alabama PCA automobile club, arranging drives for club members. Meld Financial serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporate clients, and government entities, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and fiduciary services. The firm combines pension consulting with trustee and executor roles and emphasizes educational seminars and participant workshops for plan clients.

Trust structures (GRAT, IDGT, revocable) General estate planning guidance Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Options & derivatives strategies Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner
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