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A densely populated state like Alabama has different types of experienced & certified financial advisors such as fiduciary financial advisors and fee only financial planners making it challenging for you to choose the one that may perfectly meet your financial situation and needs. WiserAdvisor has pre-qualified and selected some of the top qualified financial advisors, independent certified financial planners, financial advisory firms & associations in Alabama and has listed them below with their details such as qualifications, service offerings, and other important information that you could use while searching for financial advisors to best suit your financial and investment goals. Please note that the list of financial advisors mentioned below does not include all vetted advisors as some have not been listed as per their request. They may be available when you use our free match tool to compare up-to 3 financial advisors if they match your specific requirements and preferences.
Alabama
has
2
WiserAdvisor vetted Financial Planners and Advisors on the online list below for you to
choose from and
562
non-vetted advisors in your local area. These financial advisors in
Alabama
have an average of
37
years of experience.
NOTE: The list of vetted financial
advisors in
Alabama
mentioned below does not include all the advisors in our network due
to their compliance listing restrictions. More vetted advisors may
be available when you use our free match service
to compare financial advisors near you in
Alabama.
| Financial Advisor | Experience | AUM | Minimum Assets | Fee Structure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Ron Moody
CFP®, CSA®, CRPC® OAK TREE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC 400 Bob Wallace Ave SW, Huntsville, AL 35801 |
41 Years | $110,000,000 | $100,000 | Fee-Based |
|
Terry Nager
CFP®, ChFC® SOUTHERN CAPITAL SERVICES, INC. REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR 29000 US Hwy 98, Daphne, AL 36526 |
34 Years | Not Specified | $100,000 | Fee-Only |
Qualifications
CRD# 1002081
Firm CRD# 6413
Series 7, 8, 63, 65
Compensation/Fee Fee-Based, Hourly, Commissions, Flat Fee, Based on Assets
Office Location
400 Bob Wallace Ave SW,
Huntsville,
AL
35801
Phone Number
256-704-9400
Ron Moody is the founder and Chief Investment Officer of Oak Tree Financial Services, LLC. Ron has been involved in the financial services industry since 1981. He graduated with a bachelor's degree from the University of Alabama. Ron holds the designations of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor® from the College of Financial Planning, Certified Senior Advisor®, and is a member of the Financial Planning Association. Ron holds various securities registrations with LPL Financial including Series 63, 7 and 8; Series 65 held with Oak Tree Financial Services. His extensive background and knowledge in the investment, estate and retirement planning fields help Ron to provide outstanding service to his clients. Because Ron is challenged by the financial market, he approaches his job enthusiastically. He has dedicated himself to long hours and staying up to date through continuing education courses. It is through this effort that Ron feels he can best serve the people he works for, his clients, and help them achieve the "work optional" lifestyle. Ron's knowledge in the financial services arena has helped him to conduct numerous seminars and workshops on investments and estate planning. Through outstanding service and a commitment to excellence, Ron has built a solid client base and cares deeply for his clients' success.
Founded in 2009, Oak Tree Financial Services, LLC has a combined 80+ years of financial service experience across 4 different advisors. Securities are offered through LPL Financial, LLC, an SEC registered investment adviser and member FINRA/SIPC broker/dealer. This allows Oak Tree to maintain the "small town" look and feel, while still being backed by the support and technology of a Fortune 500 company. Our goal at Oak Tree is not to see how large we can become, but how small we can remain so that we build long term relationships and you receive the individual service that you deserve and expect.
Advisory Services Provided:
Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Investment Advice & Management, Estate Planning & Trusts, Insurance Products & Annuities
Qualifications
CRD# 344567
Firm CRD# 105582
Compensation/Fee Fee-Only
Office Location
29000 US Hwy 98,
Daphne,
AL
36526
Phone Number
251-626-1140
Terry is the longest serving Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) in the Mobile, Alabama area, earning that designation in 1980. He founded Southern Capital Services, Inc. in 1982. In 1990 he gave up his brokerage licenses to become a fee-only adviser and he has specialized in portfolio management ever since.
When we take on a client we feel that his/her best interests must be placed above all else and that he/she should be given the personal attention and the highest standard of excellence in service that we can give. This commitment is extended to every client regardless of whether it is our largest or smallest account. We strive to provide our clients with the quality money management that we would seek for ourselves based upon integrity and competence as well as service.
| Firm Name | No. of Advisors | No. of Clients | AUM | Fee Structure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 71 | $36,484,774,214 | A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees
|
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| 28 | 2 | $15,658,845,432 | A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees
|
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| 162 | 48 | $7,658,544,921 | A percentage of AUM, Performance Based
|
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| 12 | 408 | $2,946,089,814 | A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
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| 9 | 735 | $701,087,501 | A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees
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PORTER WHITE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.
15 Richard Arrington Jr., Blvd North, Birmingham, AL 35203-4103 |
8 | 280 | $632,917,434 | A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
|
| 11 | 1516 | $585,944,667 | A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
|
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| 3 | 30 | $427,128,044 | A percentage of AUM, Performance Based
|
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BIRMINGHAM CAPITAL MANAGEMENT CO INC
2 Perimeter Park South, Suite 235-East, Birmingham, AL 35243-3253 |
2 | 190 | $320,758,899 | A percentage of AUM
|
| 12 | 10 | $249,636,650 | Performance Based, Other (TRANSACTION, DEVELOPMENT, CONSTRUCTION & GUARANTEE FEES)
|
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| 5 | 566 | $221,295,133 | A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges
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| 2 | 262 | $160,061,999 | A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges, Fixed fees
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| 9 | 212 | $131,017,531 | A percentage of AUM, Commision Based
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| 7 | 46 | $123,848,536 | A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges
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| 4 | 596 | $118,414,724 | A percentage of AUM, Hourly charges
|
* Additional advisors listing is provided in partnership with Yext
| Financial Advisor | Office Location | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| 3500 Colonnade Parkway, Suite 200, Birmingham, AL 35243 | 205-969-7080 | |
| 5120 Selkirk Dr, Ste 200, Birmingham, AL 35242 | 205-313-9153 | |
| 3500 Colonnade Parkway, Suite 200, Birmingham, AL 35243 | 205-968-6932 | |
| 3500 Colonnade Parkway, Suite 200, Birmingham, AL 35243 | 205-969-7031 | |
| 3120 Frederick Road, Suite G, Opelika, AL 36801 | 334-501-3343 | |
| 7530 Parker Road, Fairhope, AL 36532 | 251-990-2931 | |
| 3000 Riverchase Galleria, Suite 950, Hoover, AL 35244 | 205-444-4996 | |
| 22787 US 98, Suite E4, Fairhope, AL 36532 | 251-517-0207 | |
| 4121 Carmichael Rd, Ste 301, Montgomery, AL 36106 | 334-279-1174 | |
| 3500 Colonnade Parkway, Suite 200, Birmingham, AL 35243 | 205-969-7007 |
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