Insight grounded in experience
As a member of Gateway Wealth Management, Andrew specializes in bringing a holistic wealth management approach to a select group of families of closely held businesses as well as corporate executives. He is a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) with expertise in guiding successful entrepreneurs and wealthy families through the transfer of ownership of their privately held companies. Andrew's experience guiding clients through liquidation events, mergers & acquisitions and exit strategies, differentiates him as one of a select group of wealth managers who truly understand the process for taking business owners comfortably through the "owner to investor" transition. Tapping into the exclusive network he has established across the industry, Andrew can connect you to the right experts at the right time to help further inform your planning decisions for your company, your family and your legacy.

In addition, he is a Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®) having successfully met initial and ongoing standards to provide objective investment advice and guidance to individuals and institutions by applying investment theory and integrating a complex body of investment knowledge systematically and ethically to assist clients in making prudent investment decisions.  

Credentials that build confidence

• Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA)  
• Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®)
• UBS Wealth Advisor
• Portfolio Manager
• Series 7, 9, 10, 31 and 66 securities licenses
• Life, health and long-term care insurance licenses
• B.S., University of Rhode Island
• M.B.A., Providence College

Making a difference
Andrew serves on the board of  P3 Foundation which is dedicated to the relief of the impoverished, the ill, and the elderly; furthering community development; furthering education; and lessening the burdens of government. He has also been involved with coaching youth sports and serving on the boards and committees at the YMCA and Clean Air Carolina. Andrew lives in Charlotte with his sons Will and Ty

Registered States:
AR, CA, CT, FL, GA, LA, MA, NC, NJ, NY, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI

Insight grounded in experience
Guy spent 28 years of his career in retail banking, primarily as a lender. Banking gave him an opportunity to really understand the challenges small business owners and their families face when planning for the future. He also managed the bank’s investment portfolio, which gave him a good foundation in the fixed income markets. All of this experience, combined with a strong desire to help clients grow and protect their assets and pursue their long-term goals, prepared Guy to be a Financial Advisor.

Credentials that build confidence

• Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC®)
• Portfolio Manager
• UBS Wealth Advisor
• Series 7, 9, 10, 31 and 66 securities licenses
• Life, health and long-term care insurance licenses
• B.S.B.A., banking and finance, Appalachian State University

Making a difference
Guy is a past Master of Snow Masonic Lodge and a past president of Denver Lake Norman Rotary Club. He is a board member of the North Carolina Masonic Foundation, Lincoln County Community Foundation and his church finance committee. He and his wife Christol are active and dedicated members of their church, Mt. Pleasant United Methodist in Sherrills Ford. Together they enjoy life on Lake Norman and spend quality time at the beach with friends and family.

Registered States:
AR, CA, FL, GA, LA, MA, NC, NY, OR, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI

Insight grounded in experience
Candace "grew up" in financial services. Always interested in saving and investing, her first job out of college was assisting her dad, a financial advisor. From there, she assisted a number of other Financial Advisors, which helped her decide her ultimate career path. Candace returned to UBS in 2010 and completed the Financial Advisor Training Program.

Today, Candace is a lead Advisor with Gateway Wealth Management Group where she focuses on advanced planning, helping clients in transition make smarter decisions about their money-particularly those facing divorce challenges.  Her planning advice primarily addresses her clients' cash flow, wealth protection and transfer needs as well as and philanthropic planning.  

Credentials that build confidence

• CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
• Certified Divorce Financial Analyst ™
• UBS Wealth Advisor 
• Series 7 and 66 securities licenses
• Life, health and long-term care insurance licenses
• B.S., business administration, University of North Carolina Charlotte
• Member, Divorce Alliance and Financial Planning Association of Charlotte 

Making a difference
Candace truly values being able to make a positive impact on the lives of her clients and their families. Giving back outside of UBS, is also important to her. She is a volunteer camp counselor at Chameleon's Journey,™ an overnight camp for grieving children and teens coping with loss, and a board member of "Doing My Part," a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to helping children and families in need. Candace is an active member of Junior League for Charlotte where she chairs the committee for the “Give Kids a Smile" charity.  She enjoys reading, travelling and learning about different cultures.

Registered States:
AR, CA, CT, FL, GA, LA, MA, NC, NY, OR, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI

Insight grounded in experience 
Alec began his career working on a portfolio management team and soon realized that he is a people person and preferred working directly with clients.  He joined Gateway Wealth Management in 2016 where he is able to do just that - listening and learning about clients, what they need and what they hope to accomplish with their wealth.  Alec is also the main point of contact for all team operations, including account opening and maintenance, trading, lending and banking inquiries. He coordinates all Gateway Wealth Management-sponsored events and fully enjoys engaging with clients in these more informal settings.

Credentials that build confidence

• Series 7 and 66 securities licenses
• Life, health and long-term care insurance licenses
• MBA, B.S., business administration/finance concentration, The College of Saint Rose

Making a difference
Through UBS, Alec volunteers for a number of causes, including the food bank of Charlotte. He and his wife, young son and Golden Retriever live in Indian Land SC. Alec is an avid NBA fan and enjoys watching local basketball games and spending time with his young son and family on weekends.

Registered States:
NC, RI, SC