United Capital Financial Advisors

Andrew Rutherford is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at United Capital Financial Advisors with three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Raymond James & Associates and Morgan Stanley. United Capital Financial Advisors offers national financial planning and discretionary investment management to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth households, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm provides customized investment solutions through a broad platform that includes United Capital-managed strategies, third-party managers, and separately managed accounts.

Samuel Schlesinger is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He has been with United Capital Financial Advisors since 2017. Prior to joining United Capital, he was affiliated with the University of Arizona for three years. United Capital Financial Advisors provides national financial planning and discretionary investment management to a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth households, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm supports customized investment strategies through a broad affiliate network and offers technology and sub-advisory services to independent advisors via its FinLife Partners platform.

Stacey Zwicker is a financial advisor with United Capital Financial Advisors in Honolulu, HI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 30 years of industry experience. She has been with United Capital since 2010 and worked at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC from 2017 to 2018. United Capital Financial Advisors provides national financial planning and discretionary investment management services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth households, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers customized investment solutions and operates an extensive affiliate network and technology platform to support both clients and independent advisors.

Julie Hanson is a financial advisor at United Capital Financial Advisors with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill and TIAA-CREF. United Capital Financial Advisors provides financial planning and investment management services nationally to individual investors, corporations, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management using asset-allocation models and selected third-party managers, with capabilities for portfolio customization including ESG and faith-based preferences.

Trudy Turner is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. She has been with United Capital Financial Advisors since 2015 and previously worked at RGT Wealth Advisors and Rench & Muir Financial Advisors Inc. Turner also serves as an instructor in the Personal Financial Planning program at Southern Methodist University. United Capital provides national financial planning and discretionary investment management to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth households, retirement plans, and institutional accounts, with a platform that supports customized investment solutions and offers sub-advisory and consulting services.

Joshua Meziere is a financial advisor with United Capital Financial Advisors in Seattle, WA, holding a Series 65 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at United Capital since 2018 and previously operated Meziere Advisors LLC, a health insurance agency, from 2014 to 2018. United Capital provides national financial planning and discretionary investment management services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth households, retirement plans, and corporate accounts. The firm offers a range of investment options and operates a technology and practice platform, FinLife Partners, to support independent advisors.

Ryan Mcdonald is a financial advisor with United Capital Financial Advisors and holds a Series 65 credential. He has two years of industry experience and previously worked at Willis Johnson & Associates, Inc. He has also held positions outside of financial services. United Capital provides national financial planning and discretionary investment management to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth households, retirement plans, and institutional accounts, offering a platform that supports customized strategies and access to alternative investments.

Michael Jeans is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at United Capital Financial Advisors since 2019. He previously worked at TD Ameritrade and FIDELITY Brokerage Services LLC. Outside of his financial advisory role, he owns and manages Guided by Grace LLC, a counseling facility in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. United Capital Financial Advisors provides national financial planning and discretionary investment management to a diverse range of clients, including individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a broad affiliate network and supports customized investment strategies through its platform FinLife Partners.

Melissa Evans is a financial advisor with United Capital Financial Advisors in Brentwood, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Southwestern Investment Group, SageSpring Wealth Partners, Plunkett Wealth Team, Raymond James Financial Services, Eudaimonia Partners, Diversicare, and Wileybros Aintree Capital. United Capital Financial Advisors provides financial planning and investment management services nationally to individual investors, corporations, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm manages accounts primarily on a discretionary basis using asset-allocation models and offers portfolio customization for ESG and faith-based preferences, along with client-facing technology and a variety of ancillary services.

Adam Nelson is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 66 credentialed financial advisor based in Seattle, WA, with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at United Capital Financial Advisors since 2024, following seven years at BBJS Financial Advisors, six years at BNY Mellon, and one year at Edward Jones. United Capital Financial Advisors provides national financial planning and discretionary investment management to a diverse client base, including individual households, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers extensive customization options and operates a broad affiliate network, supporting a variety of investment strategies and additional legal, trust, and lending services.

Anthony Andolino is a financial advisor at United Capital Financial Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previous work experience at the University of Arizona and Sandra Day O'Connor High School. United Capital provides national financial planning and discretionary investment management to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth households, retirement plans, and corporate or institutional accounts. The firm also offers sub-advisory and consulting services and supports other independent advisors through its technology and practice platform, FinLife Partners.

Frank Mazzuca is a financial advisor at United Capital Financial Advisors with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Apexium Financial LP and WealthFD, as well as academic appointments at Saint Joseph's University and St. Augustine Prep. United Capital Financial Advisors provides national financial planning and discretionary investment management to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth households, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm supports customized investment solutions and operates an affiliated network of legal, trust, lending, and advisory entities.

Chris Badciong is a financial advisor at United Capital Financial Advisors with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at United Capital Financial Advisors and Goldman Sachs & Co. during his career. United Capital Financial Advisors provides financial planning and investment management services nationally to a diverse client base, including individual investors, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs asset-allocation models developed by an Investment Policy Committee and offers portfolio customization, access to third-party managers, and client-facing technology tools.

David Carlson is a financial advisor at United Capital Financial Advisors with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining United Capital, he held roles at CBI Bank & Trust, LPL Financial, and Farmers and Mechanics Bank. United Capital provides national financial planning and discretionary investment management to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth households, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm supports customized investment solutions and offers a broad affiliate network along with technology and consulting services for independent advisors.

Geoffrey Paul is a financial advisor with United Capital Financial Advisors who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 44 years of industry experience. Prior to joining United Capital in 2025, he spent nine years at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is co-owner of the Griswold Inn, a hospitality business in Essex, CT, and serves as president of the Paul Foundation, a nonprofit organization. United Capital provides national financial planning and discretionary investment management services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth households, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a customizable investment platform that integrates United Capital-managed strategies, third-party managers, and separately managed accounts, supported by a broad affiliate network and affiliated non-standard businesses.