Meet Our Team

Thomas has earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, or CFP®, practitioner designation from the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board). For this designation, he had to complete approved educational programs, pass rigorous examinations and meet stringent experience requirements. His education and experience as an Electrical Engineer for IBM in the 1980’s has forged the merging of the Art and Science of investment planning. He merges the risk tolerance and needs of his clients with current market conditions, including portfolio management, insurance planning, tax and estate planning strategies, and retirement income analysis.

Thomas is married and has 3 grown boys; 2 are working with him on this team.  He enjoys his time in the Blue Ridge Mountains with hiking and kayaking.

Brad focuses on the fixed income side of portfolios for the team.  Brad has 30 years of experience as a registered financial advisor.  Brad previously served as Branch Manager of the Fort Lauderdale office but left that role to focus solely on clients.

Qualifications

• Series 9 and Series 10 registrations
• FINRA Series 7 General Securities Representative
• Series 66 - Uniform Combined State Law Examination
• Accredited Asset Management Specialist

I have been in the financial services industry since 2003.  As a Financial Advisor I help my clients build, manage, preserve, and transition their wealth using sound strategies and services.  I believe the first step in securing a financial future for my clients is to listen and understand their specific needs and create a plan to meet those needs.

I joined Wells Fargo Advisors in 2016 and became a Financial Advisor in 2003 after starting my career in public accounting with Ernst & Young, LLP.  Having attained the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) designation, with degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in Business Administration and Masters in Taxation, I can provide my clients with the services and advice necessary to help meet their needs. 

Away from the office my wife and I enjoy traveling, scuba diving and watching our three daughters play club soccer/tennis.  I have been honored to service on various community organizations that strive to make our community stronger, Lake Norman Charter School (Treasurer), Pine Lake Prep (Treasurer), Johnston YMCA.

Brandon focuses on comprehensive investment planning strategies.  He strives to act as his clients’ personal CFO to help advise and guide them through all aspects of their financial life.  Some of the services he provides for clients include portfolio management, retirement planning, risk management and insurance planning, and investment related tax and estate planning strategies.

Brandon balances an active family life, with his wife and their two boys, with the job he loves — helping make a difference in clients’ lives.  When not working he enjoys running, cycling, photography, fly fishing, and hiking.

Qualifications

• CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional (CFP^®)
• FINRA Series 7 General Securities Representative
• Series 66 - Uniform Combined State Law Examination

* Wells Fargo Advisors and its affiliates do not provide legal or tax advice. Any estate plan should be reviewed by an attorney who specializes in estate planning and is licensed to practice law in your state.

Mark’s focus is on analysis of investments and plans for client’s long-term success.  He strives to provide advice and guide clients towards accomplishing their long-term financial goals.  Some of the services Mark provides for clients include portfolio management, risk management, retirement planning, goal planning, insurance planning, and investment related tax and estate planning strategies.

Prior to joining the team, Mark worked as an engineer at Lockheed Martin on many interesting and highly classified projects.

Qualifications

• FINRA Series 7 General Securities Representative
• Series 66 - Uniform Combined State Law Examination

I began my career in the financial services industry with Interstate Securities in 1987 as a Wire Operator in the Over-the-Counter Trading Department.  I have 20 years of Operations experience as well as 20 years in Client Services.

My focus is on serving the administrative needs of our clients to ensure a smooth ride no matter the destination.  Among other things, I can assist our clients with money transfers, document and account information requests, account updates, and entering trades.

I have been honored to be recognized as a Wells Fargo Advisors Platinum Council Client Associate every year from 2014-2022 (the last year the award was offered). The Wells Fargo Advisors Platinum Council Client Associate (previously Premier Client Associate) distinction is held by a select group of Registered Client Associates within Wells Fargo Advisors nominated by their management for their consistent display of professionalism, integrity and core leadership values.

I am a native of the Charlotte area and currently live in Concord, NC with my husband, Barney. We enjoy spending time together especially doing things outdoors along with our daughters, Kristen and Caitlyn, our grandchildren, Gavyn, Kinsley and Grayson, our two dogs Sparky and Harley and our three granddogs Oreo, Jake and Dexter.

CA insurance license number: 0J23370. Resident state NC.

Michael is a native New Yorker who, like most, moved to south Florida to escape the cold winters. He graduated with a degree in Finance from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. While in school, Michael was a 4-year starter on the men’s soccer team earning All Northeast Region accolades. Prior to joining us in 2021, he worked with a Private Wealth Management team at UBS Financial Services for 7 years where he was responsible for managing the team’s Alternative Investments, lending and Rule 144 transactions. Michael enjoys resolving the complex issues that may arise and looks forward to continuing to provide the White glove service our clients deserve.

Ethan joined the team in 2022.  In his role, he is often the first point of contact with clients – speaking with them to assist with money request, tax document requests, rescheduling calls and meetings, and numerous other administrative needs. Before joining the team, Ethan started out his working career at Wells Fargo in the Customer Service Center, where he gained experience talking with clients and helping resolve their issues.

Outside of work Ethan enjoys hiking, traveling, road trips, riding his motorcycle, and playing with his dog, Dexter.