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Steve S

CFP®

Eldersburg, MD

ABEL Financial Management Co.

Hi, I'm Steve. I've loved financial planning ever since I was a kid watching the ticker tape on CNBC as my mom, a homemaker learned about finances herself. I grew up in a very frugal household who taught me about working hard and saving for the future. My mother was a homemaker or "domestic engineer" as she calls it and my father was a federal employee. I was fortunate to be introduced to Rita Abel and become the owner of her small, family owned financial planning firm in 2019. Today we work with approximately 60 families. What makes us unique is our passion to be "accountability partner's" for our clients to ensure they take care of the important financial matters in their lives. We are part financial advisors and party financial therapists for our married couples but most importantly we are organized, proactive and have a passion for financial planning. Looking forward to meeting and if you want to know more, I encourage you to read our google reviews online. Just search "Abel Financial Reviews" in google.

Roth conversion strategy Early retirement planning General tax planning Inheritance planning Wealth management Retired Executive Military & Veterans Government Employee Biotech Professional Established Professionals Approaching retirement

Top 30 financial advisors of 93 near 36301

Out of 400,000+ nationwide

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Stanley P

Series 63

Dothan, AL

Merrill

Stanley Peterson is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients' unique financial goals and life priorities, drawing on investment insights from Merrill and the lending solutions of Bank of America. His client focus areas include legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Mr. Peterson holds a Bachelor's Degree from Samford University and has earned the professional designations of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is involved in his community through volunteer work with the American Red Cross. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Stanley enjoys antiquing, baseball, boating, dancing, football, golfing, music, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Wealth management General retirement planning Retirement income strategy General estate planning guidance
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James S

Series 63, Series 65

Dothan, AL

Merrill

James Sapp is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in financial services in 1994 and has since accumulated over 28 years of experience helping families and small businesses grow and preserve their assets. His expertise includes college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, retirement income, and philanthropic planning, among other areas. James holds a bachelor's degree in finance from Florida State University, earned in 1993, and obtained the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) designation in 2005. Over the course of his career, he has worked with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, Wells Fargo Advisors, and currently serves at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management again since 2020. He is also a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional work, James is a member of the First Baptist Church of Chipley. He values community involvement and dedicates time to volunteering with local organizations. His personal interests include basketball, cooking, golfing, swimming, and traveling. James lives with his wife Jennifer and their three children.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Charitable giving & philanthropy General estate planning guidance Parents Mid-Career Professionals
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Blake S

CFP®, Series 66

Dothan, AL

Edward Jones

Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Business ownership considerations Wealth management Founder/Business Owner
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Randy H

Series 63

Dothan, AL

Edward Jones

Retirement income strategy Business ownership considerations Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Wealth management Founder/Business Owner
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Brandon P

Series 63, Series 66

Dothan, AL

Merrill

Brandon Parsons is the Senior Resident Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management's Dothan office. In this role, he draws on extensive experience in financial services, having worked with small business owners and their families on business life insurance planning, estate planning services, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. Since beginning his career in 2003, Brandon has leveraged the firm's resources and strategic partnerships to deliver tailored wealth management and retirement planning strategies. He holds the Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations, as well as an Accredited Certificate from The American College. Brandon earned his bachelor's degree from Auburn University. A native of Dothan, he balances his professional commitments with involvement in the local community, serving on the boards of the Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce and Live at the Opera, Inc., a nonprofit concert promotion organization. Outside of work, Brandon enjoys cooking, music, pickleball, and traveling.

Life insurance needs analysis General estate planning guidance Retirement income strategy Wealth management
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Mc Dowell P

Series 66

Dothan, AL

Edward Jones

Retirement income strategy Business exit / sale strategy Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Military & Veterans
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Brandon A

Series 66

Dothan, AL

Edward Jones

Retirement income strategy Business ownership considerations Business exit / sale strategy Charitable giving & philanthropy General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner
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Mark K

Series 66

Dothan, AL

Edward Jones

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Military & Veterans Founder/Business Owner
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Alison C

Series 66

Dothan, AL

Merrill

Alison J. Creekbaum is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Dothan, Alabama, where she has been serving clients since January 2005. She focuses on helping clients navigate long-term investing by developing and maintaining investment strategies tailored to their unique goals and objectives. Her expertise includes retirement income planning, liability management, insurance solutions, estate transition, gifting strategies, and the design and development of retirement plans for small businesses. Alison emphasizes coordination with clients' trusted tax and legal advisors to ensure comprehensive and coordinated financial strategies. Before joining Merrill, Alison worked as Operations Controller and technology consultant for Arthur Andersen's advanced technology team in Atlanta, GA and San Jose, CA, and later as Director of online business platforms at a public company in Purchase, NY. She holds several professional designations, including Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Alison earned a Bachelor's degree in Business and Computer Science from Troy University. Alison has been actively involved in the Wiregrass community through service on the boards of organizations such as Girls, Inc., Southeast Alabama Community Theatre, Boys and Girls Clubs of the Wiregrass, American Cancer Society, Music South, and the Wiregrass Museum of Art. She is a former Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the Southeast Health Foundation and serves as a member emeritus. Alison is also a member of the Dothan-Houston County Rotary Club and First United Methodist Church. Her personal interests include cooking, gardening, horseback riding, interior decorating, music, reading, scuba diving, spending time with family, traveling, and watching movies.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving & philanthropy Gifting strategies Women Professionals Women's Finance
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Kelly W

Series 66

Dothan, AL

Merrill

Kelly Windham is a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In her role, she works closely with clients to understand their financial goals and develops strategies to pursue those goals across short-, mid-, and long-term horizons. Kelly provides guidance on a range of financial matters including general investing, retirement planning, and saving for unexpected expenses. She also facilitates access to specialists in banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions through Bank of America. Kelly holds the professional designations of Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She earned a Bachelor's Degree from Faulkner University. Her approach centers on building relationships with clients to uncover what matters most to them and their families, enabling tailored financial strategies. Kelly offers ongoing advice and support as clients' needs evolve.

General retirement planning Wealth management
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