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Honored to be Recognized

These awards are a reflection of the trust our clients have placed in us over the years.

Awards


Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams 2025

The Worrell Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors was recognized by Forbes as a 2025 Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams: Awarded January 2025; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 3/31/23 - 3/31/24 (Source: Forbes.com). 1,674 wealth management teams were considered for the rating; 5,331 (45.66% of candidates) were named 2025 Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams. View additional disclosures
 

Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams 2024
The Worrell Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors was recognized by Forbes as a 2024 Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams: Awarded January 2024; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 3/31/22 - 3/31/23 (Source: Forbes.com). View additional disclosures


Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors1
Ed Worrell, Managing Director-Investments is honored to be named as one of Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors for 8 years in a row:  2018-2025. Eric Worrell, Managing Director-Investments was recognized as one of 2025 Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors.


Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors 20242
Eric Worrell, Managing Director-Investments was recognized as one of 2024 Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors:

Why Credentials Matter

We’re always learning and growing. Earning advanced certifications helps us stay sharp and provide thoughtful, up-to-date advice across everything from wealth planning to investment management and business consulting. Simply put: the more we know, the better we can help you.

Credentials


CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®

Ed Worrell, Managing Director – Investments, Eric Worrell, Managing Director – Investments, and Kevin Lennon, Financial Consultant have all earned their CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional certifications. The CFP® professional certification includes demonstrating skill in analyzing and developing personal long-term financial strategies, insurance planning and risk management, employee benefits planning, retirement and estate planning strategies. To earn the CFP® certification, they completed hundreds of hours of rigorous course work and examinations and must adhere to the CFP® Board's Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility.
 

Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®)
Eric Worrell, Managing Director – Investments is a Certified Private Wealth Financial Advisor® and is committed to a holistic, personal approach to serving high-net-worth individuals and families. Eric can provide access to Wells Fargo affiliate products and services such as Wealth Planning, Private Banking Services, Trust and Estate Services, Insurance as well as customized and more traditional lending products. This elevated level of service is designed to support your full financial picture to help you preserve and grow your wealth across generations.
 

Certified Exit Planner Advisor® (CEPA®)
Eric Worrell, Managing Director – Investments is a Certified Exit Planner Advisor®.  The Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®) credential is for professional advisors who want to effectively engage more business owners. Through the process of Exit Planning (the Value Acceleration Methodology™), owners can build more valuable companies, have stronger personal financial plans, and align their personal goals.

1 2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors; Awarded April 2025; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 6/30/23- 6/30/24 (Source: Forbes.com). The Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors rating algorithm is based on the previous year's industry experience, interviews, compliance records, assets under management, revenue and other criteria by SHOOK Research, LLC. Investment performance is not a criterion. Self-completed survey was used for rating. This rating is not related to the quality of the investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria. 2024 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors; Awarded April 2024; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 6/30/22 - 6/30/23. 2023 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors: Awarded April 2023; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 6/30/21 - 6/30/22. 2022 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors: Awarded April 2022; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 6/30/20 - 6/30/21. 2021 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors: Awarded February 2021; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 6/30/19 - 6/30/20. 2020 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors: Awarded January 2020; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 6/30/18 - 6/30/19. 2019 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors: Awarded February 2019; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 6/30/17 - 6/30/18. 2018 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors: (Awarded February 2018; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 6/30/16 - 6/30/17. See additional award disclosures.


2 2024 Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors: Awarded August 2024; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 3/31/23 - 3/31/24 (Source: Forbes.com). The Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors (AKA America's Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors) rating algorithm is based on the previous year’s industry experience, interviews, compliance records, assets under management, revenue and other criteria by SHOOK Research, LLC. Investment performance is not a criterion. Self-completed survey was used for rating. This rating is not related to the quality of the investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria. See additional award disclosures.

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