Meristead Wealth, LLC

Christopher Gilmor is a CFP® professional at Meristead Wealth, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stansberry Asset Management since 2022 and was previously with Marin Capital Management from 2015 to 2022. Meristead Wealth, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for high-net-worth individuals and families, offering separately managed accounts and third-party asset management programs. The firm combines macro analysis with fundamental research to pursue opportunistic, value-oriented allocations across global equities and credit, and also manages private credit funds for accredited or qualified investors.

Mario Valente is a CFA® charterholder with three years of industry experience, currently serving at Meristead Wealth, LLC. Prior to joining Meristead, he spent eight years at Stansberry Asset Management LLC and has additional work history in the biopharma sector. Meristead Wealth, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for high-net-worth individuals and families, offering separately managed accounts and participating in third-party asset management programs. The firm employs a value-oriented investment approach combining top-down macro analysis with bottom-up research across global equities and credit, and manages multiple private credit funds for accredited investors.

Austin Root is a financial advisor at Meristead Wealth, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Stansberry Asset Management as Chief Investment Officer since 2021, along with prior experience at Re-Occur Capital Management, Stansberry & Associates Investment Research, and D.F. Dent & Company. Meristead Wealth, LLC offers discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for high-net-worth individuals and families. The firm employs a value-oriented investment approach combining macro analysis and fundamental research, managing separately managed accounts and private credit funds focused on specialized credit and real-estate strategies.

Rick Kennedy is a financial advisor at Meristead Wealth, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Fisher Investments, Inc. since 2003 and Stansberry Asset Management since 2025. Meristead Wealth, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for high-net-worth individuals and families, offering separately managed accounts and participating in third-party asset management programs. The firm’s investment approach combines top-down macro analysis with fundamental bottom-up research to pursue value-oriented strategies across global equities and credit, including special situations and distressed investments.

Zachary Laws is a financial advisor at Meristead Wealth, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill. His background also includes roles outside finance such as at R&B Liquors and Neighborhood Harvest. Meristead Wealth, LLC serves high-net-worth individuals and families with discretionary portfolio management and financial planning, offering separately managed accounts and private credit funds. The firm employs a value-oriented investment approach combining macro analysis and fundamental research across global equities and credit.

William Pedersen is a financial advisor at Meristead Wealth, LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Stansberry Asset Management since 2016. Meristead Wealth, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for high-net-worth individuals and families. The firm employs a value-oriented, opportunistic approach across global equities and credit and manages multiple private credit funds designed for accredited or qualified investors.

Jeffrey Sargent is a financial advisor with Meristead Wealth, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Stansberry Asset Management, Brite Advisors LLC, Northstar Wealth Partners LLC, and LPL Financial. Meristead Wealth, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for high-net-worth individuals and families. The firm employs a value-oriented investment approach combining top-down macro analysis with fundamental bottom-up research, managing private credit funds and utilizing strategies such as special situations, distressed investments, and income-oriented positions.

Peter Mahony is a financial advisor at Meristead Wealth, LLC holding a Series 65 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Stansberry Asset Management and Stevens Transport. Meristead Wealth, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for high-net-worth individuals and families, emphasizing separately managed accounts and third-party asset management programs. The firm integrates macroeconomic analysis with fundamental research to pursue value-oriented allocations across global equities and credit, and it manages private credit funds targeted to accredited and qualified investors.

Corey Drejas is a financial advisor with Meristead Wealth, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Stansberry Asset Management and Trustco Bank. Meristead Wealth, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for high-net-worth individuals and families, utilizing a combination of top-down macro analysis and fundamental bottom-up research to pursue value-oriented investment strategies across global equities and credit.

Kimberley Threadgill is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving at Meristead Wealth, LLC. Her prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan Chase, where she has worked since 2016 and 2019, respectively. Outside of her advisory work, she is a partner in Bull Run LLC, a real estate venture. Meristead Wealth, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for high-net-worth individuals and families, utilizing a combination of top-down macro analysis and fundamental bottom-up research to pursue value-oriented investment strategies. The firm is notable for managing multiple private credit funds and integrating advisory, publishing, and private-fund activities within its operations.

Michael Joseph is a CFA® charterholder with nine years of industry experience. He currently serves at Meristead Wealth, LLC and previously worked at Stansberry Asset Management and TD Ameritrade. Meristead Wealth, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for high-net-worth individuals and families. The firm employs an opportunistic, value-oriented investment approach combining macro analysis with fundamental research, and manages private credit funds designed for accredited investors and certain retirement accounts.

David Ortiz is a financial advisor at Meristead Wealth, LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Stansberry Asset Management, InsuranceHub Leavitt Agency, and Mark Forgas State Farm Agency. Meristead Wealth, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for high-net-worth individuals and families, offering separately managed accounts and third-party asset management programs. The firm also manages private credit funds with a value-oriented, opportunistic investment approach that integrates top-down macro analysis and bottom-up research across global equities and credit.

Jeffrey Starr is a financial advisor at Meristead Wealth, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Stansberry Asset Management, NYLIFE Securities LLC, Tarella Financial Group, and Citizens Bank. He is also a commissioned notary public. Meristead Wealth, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for high-net-worth individuals and families. The firm combines macroeconomic and fundamental research in a value-oriented investment approach, managing private credit funds and utilizing strategies including special situations and distressed investments.

Jared Skinner is a financial advisor at Meristead Wealth, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Stansberry Asset Management, BancWest Investment Services, Merrill, Bank of America, and Northwestern Mutual. Meristead Wealth, LLC offers discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for high-net-worth individuals and families, providing separately managed accounts and participating in third-party asset management programs. The firm combines top-down macro analysis with fundamental bottom-up research to pursue value-oriented, opportunistic allocations across global equities and credit, including private credit funds focused on specialized strategies for accredited investors and certain retirement accounts.

Christopher Delaura is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at Meristead Wealth, LLC. His prior work includes roles at Stansberry Asset Management LLC and Fieldpoint Private Securities LLC. Meristead Wealth, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for high-net-worth individuals and families. The firm employs a value-oriented investment approach combining top-down macro analysis with fundamental bottom-up research and manages private credit funds for accredited or qualified investors.