Wellington Shields & Co., LLC

Alexander Cripps is a CFA® charterholder with 23 years of industry experience, currently working at Wellington Shields & Co., LLC since 2009. Prior to this, he was with H.G. Wellington & Co Inc for five years. In addition to his role at Wellington Shields, he serves as an investment committee member, research analyst, and portfolio manager at Wellington Shields Capital Management. Wellington Shields & Co. provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis with third-party manager selection and a variety of investment strategies to manage client portfolios.

Ellen Purinton is a financial advisor at Wellington Shields & Co., LLC with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wellington Shields since 2017. Prior to her finance career, she served 24 years with the Massachusetts State Police. Outside of advising, she is co-owner of Chickley Alp Farm, a tree farm in Hawley, MA. Wellington Shields & Co. provides portfolio management and brokerage services to individuals, corporations, trusts, and institutional clients, managing approximately $470.9 million across 514 client relationships. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, options strategies, and third-party manager selection, and operates as both a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser.

Mark Pankoff is a financial advisor at Wellington Shields & Co., LLC in New York, NY, holding a Series 66 designation with 15 years of industry experience. He worked at Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. from 2010 to 2018 before joining Wellington Shields, where he has been since 2018. Wellington Shields & Co. provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and brokerage services to individuals, corporations, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $470.9 million across about 514 client relationships, employing a range of investment methods and offering both advisory and brokerage account options.

Joseph Barbera is a financial advisor at Wellington Shields & Co., LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 credential and has worked previously at Fidelity Investments. Outside of finance, he has experience in the restaurant industry, including time at Tony and Joe's Seafood Place and 2 Spring Restaurant. Wellington Shields & Co. provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management to individuals, corporations, trusts, and other entities. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, third-party manager selection, and various investment strategies, offering multiple execution and servicing options including a wrap-fee program and an Advisory Brokerage Group.

Patricia Powell is a financial advisor at Wellington Shields & Co., LLC with 29 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 designation and has been with Wellington Shields since 2014. Wellington Shields & Co. provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and brokerage services to individuals, corporations, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $470.9 million across about 514 client relationships through a team of 15 advisors, employing a variety of investment methods and offering both advisory accounts and commission-based brokerage services.

William Hayes is a financial advisor at Wellington Shields & Co., LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation. Hayes is the founder of Rondevoo LLC, a non-investment business that previously operated a platform allowing fans to Facetime with college athletes. Wellington Shields & Co. provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and brokerage services to individuals, corporations, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $470.9 million across about 514 client relationships and employs a range of investment methods, including fundamental and technical analysis, options strategies, and third-party manager selection.

Donald Chappell is a financial advisor at Wellington Shields & Co., LLC with five years of industry experience. He has been with Wellington Shields since 2009. Wellington Shields & Co. provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management for individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, third-party manager selection, and various investment strategies, and offers multiple execution and servicing options through its dual registration as both an investment adviser and broker-dealer.

Robert Oneal is a financial advisor at Wellington Shields & Co., LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Wellington Shields since 2017. Wellington Shields & Co. provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and brokerage services to individuals, corporations, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other institutional clients. The firm employs a range of investment methods and manages approximately $470.9 million across about 514 client relationships through a team of 15 advisors.

Scott Purinton is a financial advisor with Wellington Shields & Co., LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Wellington Shields since 2009 and previously worked at H.G. Wellington & Co Inc. outside of his advisory career, Purinton co-owns and operates Chickley Alp Farm, a tree farm, and serves as a compensated Town Moderator for the Town of Charlemont. Wellington Shields & Co. provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management for individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, third-party manager selection, and various investment strategies, and maintains dual registration as both an investment adviser and broker-dealer.

Joshua Coonce is a financial advisor with Wellington Shields & Co., LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and based in Thomasville, GA. He joined Wellington Shields in 2026 and has prior experience in the retail pharmacy industry. Wellington Shields & Co. provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis with third-party manager selection, mutual fund and ETF investments, and both long- and short-term strategies.

Deborah Gaskins is a financial advisor with Wellington Shields & Co., LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. She has been with Wellington Shields since 2009 and previously worked at Shields & Company from 2001 to 2011. Wellington Shields & Co. provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, third-party manager selection, mutual funds and ETFs, and various strategies including options and margin, with accounts monitored regularly through formal reviews and custodial statements.

Noel Kezsbom is a financial advisor with Wellington Shields & Co., LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 57 years of industry experience. He has been with Wellington Shields since 2018 and previously worked for 15 years at Janney Montgomery Scott. Wellington Shields & Co. provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, third-party manager selection, and a variety of investment strategies, supported by an integrated broker-dealer operation.

Guy Ule is a financial advisor with Wellington Shields & Co., LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 54 years of industry experience. He has been with Wellington Shields & Co., LLC since 2009 and has worked with Shields & Company since 2000. Wellington Shields & Co. provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management to clients including individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, third-party manager selection, mutual funds and ETFs, and both long- and short-term strategies, with accounts monitored regularly.

Stephen Portas is a financial advisor with Wellington Shields & Co., LLC in New York, NY. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Wellington Shields since 2011. Wellington Shields & Co. provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and brokerage services to individuals, corporations, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $470.9 million across about 514 client relationships and employs a range of investment methods including fundamental and technical analysis, options strategies, and third-party manager selection.

Mark Sperry is a financial advisor at Wellington Shields & Co., LLC with 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Wellington Shields since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a portfolio manager at Wellington Shields Capital Management. Wellington Shields & Co. provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and brokerage services to individuals, corporations, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $470.9 million across about 514 client relationships, employing a variety of investment methods and offering both advisory and brokerage account options.