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Meld Financial, Inc.

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Client assets under management

$740,721,526

Clients

1,114

26% high-net worth

Advisors

10

of 15 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

111

Very High

Average account size

$664,921

About

Meld Financial serves a mix of individual clients (including high-net-worth and non‑HNW households), pension and profit‑sharing plans, corporate clients, and state or municipal government entities, and delivers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, trustee/fiduciary services, and individual consultations. The brochure also describes participant education and employer‑sponsored plan support as part of its pension consulting offering.

The firm typically implements tailored model portfolios and may be granted discretionary authority to execute trades on client accounts, while retaining the ability to use sub‑advisers for fixed‑income management. The brochure discloses that some fixed‑income sub‑advisory arrangements involve firms affiliated with Meld’s ownership and investment committee, and that account reviews are performed on an ongoing basis with at least quarterly reviews.

What distinguishes Meld from many peers is its combination of pension consulting with ERISA 3(21)/3(38) roles, trustee/executor services that create custody relationships, and a documented emphasis on educational seminars and participant workshops for plan clients. The brochure also notes affiliated business activities — licensed insurance agents who may receive commissions and associated legal services — and discloses these potential conflicts while identifying directed brokerage and use of a qualified custodian as part of its operational model.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops
Social security and medicare consulting, individual consulting and financial wellness educational programs

Expertise

Trust structures (GRAT, IDGT, revocable) General estate planning guidance Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Options & derivatives strategies Retirement income strategy

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner

Fee options

Fixed

Up to $2,500 for financial planning services, negotiable; $200 - $2,500 for educational seminars/workshops per event, negotiable; $2,000 - $6,000 annually for trustee services plus $250 per hour for extraordinary work

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: 1.50% $250,001 - $500,000: 1.25% $500,001 - $1,000,000: 1.00% $1,000,000+: Negotiable

Commissions

Certain persons are licensed insurance agents and earn commissions for selling insurance products separate from advisory fees.

Project-based

$250 per hour for individual consultations, negotiable

Main office location

Meld Financial, Inc.

3008 Pump House Rd.

Birmingham AL 35243, United States

Number of offices

3

Most active in

Alabama · California · Colorado · Florida · Georgia · Indiana · Louisiana · Mississippi · Nebraska · New York · North Carolina · South Carolina · Tennessee · Texas · Virginia

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Ashley C

CFP®

Birmingham, AL

Meld Financial, Inc.

Ashley Crawford is a CFP® professional with nine years of experience in the financial industry. She has been with Meld Financial, Inc. since 2016 and previously worked at Triad Advisors, Inc. and the University of Alabama. Meld Financial provides portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and educational seminars to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and government entities. The firm employs model portfolios and may use sub-advisers for fixed income management, with ongoing account monitoring and formal quarterly reviews.

Trust structures (GRAT, IDGT, revocable) General estate planning guidance Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Options & derivatives strategies Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner
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Dwight R

Series 66

Birmingham, AL

Meld Financial, Inc.

Dwight Reynolds is a financial advisor at Meld Financial, Inc. in Birmingham, AL, holding a Series 66 designation with 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Meld Financial since 2009 and was previously with Triad Advisors, Inc. from 2009 to 2022. Meld Financial provides portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and educational seminars for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and government entities. The firm utilizes model portfolios and may engage sub-advisers for fixed income management, serving a distinctive client base that includes state and municipal government clients with pension consulting capabilities.

Trust structures (GRAT, IDGT, revocable) General estate planning guidance Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Options & derivatives strategies Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner
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Tonya W

Series 66

Birmingham, AL

Meld Financial, Inc.

Tonya Williams is a financial advisor at Meld Financial, Inc. with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. and Wealth Intelligence, LLC. Meld Financial, Inc. provides portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and educational seminars to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities such as pension and profit-sharing plans and government organizations. The firm employs model portfolios, fundamental and technical analysis, and modern portfolio theory, with a focus on serving state and municipal government clients and offering fiduciary pension consulting services.

Trust structures (GRAT, IDGT, revocable) General estate planning guidance Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Options & derivatives strategies Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner
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Justin T

Series 65

Birmingham, AL

Meld Financial, Inc.

Justin Tackett is a financial advisor at Meld Financial, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and previously worked at John Graham & Associates. Meld Financial provides portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and educational seminars to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and government entities. The firm uses model portfolios and may engage sub-advisers for fixed income management, monitoring accounts regularly with formal quarterly reviews.

Trust structures (GRAT, IDGT, revocable) General estate planning guidance Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Options & derivatives strategies Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner
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Blake M

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Birmingham, AL

Meld Financial, Inc.

Blake May is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at Meld Financial, Inc. since 2018. His prior experience includes roles at Triad Advisors, MML Investors Services, LLC, and Metlife Securities. He is also a non-practicing attorney who provides basic legal advice to clients on a voluntary basis. Meld Financial, Inc. offers portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and educational seminars to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and government entities. The firm employs model portfolios, sub-advisers for fixed income, and uses fundamental and technical analysis alongside modern portfolio theory, with a focus that includes state and municipal government clients and pension consulting services.

Trust structures (GRAT, IDGT, revocable) General estate planning guidance Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Options & derivatives strategies Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner
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Tami M

CFP®, Series 66

Birmingham, AL

Meld Financial, Inc.

Tami Mcdonald is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at Meld Financial, Inc. since 2017. She previously worked at Synovus Securities, Inc. and Columbus Bank & Trust Co. She is a board member and scholarship committee chair for the United Way Women's Leadership Council. Meld Financial provides portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities including state and municipal governments. The firm employs model portfolios and sub-advisers for fixed income management, with ongoing account monitoring and formal quarterly reviews.

Trust structures (GRAT, IDGT, revocable) General estate planning guidance Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Options & derivatives strategies Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner
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Matthew G

Series 63, Series 65

Boynton Beach, FL

Meld Financial, Inc.

Matthew Gensler is a financial advisor at Meld Financial, Inc. with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Meld Financial since 2020, following prior roles at Capstone Investment Financial Group and GERSON LEHrMAN. Meld Financial provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and educational seminars. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and government entities, employing model portfolios, fundamental and technical analysis, and modern portfolio theory in its investment approach.

Trust structures (GRAT, IDGT, revocable) General estate planning guidance Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Options & derivatives strategies Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner
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Madison C

CFP®, Series 65

Birmingham, AL

Meld Financial, Inc.

Madison Caswell is a Certified Financial Planner® with four years of industry experience, currently serving at Meld Financial, Inc. He previously worked at Triad Advisors and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, Caswell is a member of the O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center Young Supporters Board, where he participates in fundraising efforts for cancer research. Meld Financial provides portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and educational seminars to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and government entities. The firm utilizes model portfolios and engages sub-advisers for fixed income management, offering services that include fiduciary pension consulting and specialized support for state and municipal government clients.

Trust structures (GRAT, IDGT, revocable) General estate planning guidance Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Options & derivatives strategies Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner
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Kyle W

CFP®, Series 66

Birmingham, AL

Meld Financial, Inc.

Kyle Whittington is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving at Meld Financial, Inc. since 2007. He previously worked at Triad Advisors, Inc. and holds the Series 66 designation. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for Leadership Vestavia Hills and works as a consultant for The Bloomston Firm. Meld Financial provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and educational seminars to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and government entities. The firm utilizes model portfolios and employs fundamental and technical analysis along with modern portfolio theory, with a notable focus on serving state and municipal government clients.

Trust structures (GRAT, IDGT, revocable) General estate planning guidance Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Options & derivatives strategies Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner
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Michael G

Series 63

Birmingham, AL

Meld Financial, Inc.

Michael Guilsher is a financial advisor at Meld Financial, Inc. in Birmingham, AL, holding a Series 63 designation with 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Meld Financial since 2014 and previously worked at Triad Advisors, Inc. from 2014 to 2022. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with the Alabama PCA automobile club, where he arranges drives for members. Meld Financial provides portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and educational seminars to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and government entities. The firm uses model portfolios and may engage sub-advisers for fixed income management, serving a notable client base that includes state and municipal government clients.

Trust structures (GRAT, IDGT, revocable) General estate planning guidance Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Options & derivatives strategies Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner
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