Providence Capital Advisors, LLC

Brian Jones is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience and has been with Providence Capital Advisors, LLC since 2015. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Charlotte, NC. Providence Capital Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and integrated financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and small businesses. The firm employs a valuation-driven investment approach supplemented by technical and cyclical analysis, offering multiple distinct strategy sleeves and utilizing derivatives and limited leverage as part of its portfolio construction and risk management.

Stephen Ratcliffe is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at Providence Capital Advisors, LLC since 2016. He previously worked at Northwestern Mutual in various capacities from 2001 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance sales, focusing on non-variable life, health, annuity, and disability income insurance products. Providence Capital Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and integrated financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and small businesses. The firm employs a fundamental security selection process supported by technical and cyclical analysis, offering multiple distinct strategy sleeves and utilizing derivatives and borrowing in some accounts as part of its investment approach.

Brian Alderson is a CFA® charterholder at Providence Capital Advisors, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ernst & Young LLP before joining Providence Capital Advisors. Providence Capital Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and integrated financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and small businesses. The firm employs fundamental security selection alongside technical and cyclical analysis, offering diverse strategy sleeves and uses derivatives and borrowing in some strategies as part of its risk management approach.

Thomas Searson is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license with 21 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Providence Capital Advisors, LLC since 2015. Providence Capital Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and integrated financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and small businesses. The firm employs a fundamental security selection process supplemented by technical and cyclical analysis, offering distinct strategy sleeves and utilizing derivatives and borrowing in certain separately managed accounts.

David Huff is a CFA® charterholder with seven years of industry experience. He currently serves as an advisor at Providence Capital Advisors, LLC, joining the firm in 2023. Prior to this, he worked at JPMORGAN Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank NA from 2018 to 2023, and has experience at the University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School and FactSet Research Systems. In addition to his advisory role, he holds a license to sell various insurance products. Providence Capital Advisors offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and integrated financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and small businesses. The firm employs fundamental security selection with technical and cyclical analysis, utilizes option writing and margin transactions in some strategies, and manages approximately $916 million in assets with a team of eight advisors.

Melissa Wall is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Providence Capital Advisors, LLC. She previously worked at Bank of America for thirteen years. Outside of her advisory role, she operates a seasonal tax preparation and schedule fee business. Providence Capital Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and integrated financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and small businesses. The firm employs fundamental security selection combined with technical and cyclical analysis across various strategy sleeves, including Core Equity, Diversified Income, and Covered Call programs, and incorporates derivatives and margin transactions in some strategies.

Brian Huff is a CFP® professional with one year of industry experience, currently serving at Providence Capital Advisors, LLC. He previously worked at Flood, Bumstead, McCready & McCarthy, Inc. for several years and has held roles at organizations including Great Minds, Live Nation, and American University. Providence Capital Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and integrated financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and small businesses. The firm employs a valuation-focused investment approach with risk controls, utilizing fundamental security selection complemented by technical and cyclical analysis, and offers strategy sleeves such as Core Equity, Diversified Income, and Covered Call programs.