Wiener Financial Management and MAI Capital

Wiener Financial Management and MAI Capital Are Excited to Announce Their Partnership

Wiener Financial Management (WFM) has partnered with MAI Capital, effective 4/21/2023. Our combined firms share a client-first philosophy, implementing a comprehensive financial planning approach to support our clients in reaching their financial goals. We move forward together with expansive resources and tools to meet our clients’ needs.

MAI has been in business for 50 years and manages assets for high-net-worth individuals and families, business owners, professional athletes, and entertainers. MAI and WFM share a client-first philosophy and a dedication to building meaningful relationships with them.

After 28 years of operating as an independent financial planning and investment management firm, WFM decided to join MAI in order to provide the best opportunity to enhance the services offered.


WFM clients will continue to have:
 

  • Advisor access. You will continue to work directly with Bruce and Lori and the team as you transition to MAI. The WFM team will continue to be your main point of contact and manage your financial plan. We will also work in conjunction with your dedicated MAI Team Leader and will be supported by the broader MAI team.
  • Attentive client service. We work to develop meaningful partnerships with those who entrust their future to us. Our focus is to help prioritize your financial goals and guide you on the path toward meeting them.
  • A trusted fiduciary. We will always maintain a fiduciary approach, putting your interests first.

As a result of the new partnership, you will now have access to:

  • The backing of an extensive and experienced team. The expansive MAI team brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to its clients.
  • Personalized and comprehensive technology. MAI provides each client with personal financial and investment websites (MAI WealthView & MAI InvestView) that serve as dedicated and customized resources to help meet your objectives and provide real-time access to your accounts.
  • Expansive resources to meet your financial needs. Our resources include investment management services, retirement and financial planning, family office services, and estate and legacy planning.

Our goal is to help our clients plan for their futures through a tailored strategy and aligning with MAI allows us to continue to deliver on this objective.

We’re here to answer any questions. Bruce and Lori can be reached at:

– Bruce Wiener: Bruce.Wiener@mai.capital

– Lori Hoyland: Lori.Hoyland@mai.capital

We look forward to partnering with you today and for years to come. Welcome to MAI!

Best regards,

Rick Buoncore
Managing Partner,
MAI Capital Management

Bruce Wiener
Senior Wealth Advisor, Managing Director,
MAI Capital Management

West Point Business Group and MAI Capital Are Excited to Announce Their Partnership

West Point Business Group (“West Point”) has partnered with MAI Capital, effective 9/30/2022. Our combined firms share a client-first philosophy, implementing a comprehensive financial planning approach to support our clients in reaching their financial goals. We move forward together with expansive resources and tools to meet our clients’ needs.

MAI provides holistic wealth management, financial planning and investment advisory services to high-net-worth individuals and families, business owners, professional athletes and entertainers. MAI is an ideal partner for West Point, providing the resources and scale to enhance the client experience and expand our available offerings for clients.

 At MAI you will continue to have:

  • Advisor access. You will continue to work directly with Clayton and Keola and the team as you transition to MAI. The West Point team will continue to be your main point of contact and manage your financial plan. We will also work in conjunction with your dedicated MAI Team Leader and will be supported by the broader MAI team.
  • Attentive client service. We work to develop meaningful partnerships with those who entrust their future to us. Our focus is to help prioritize your financial goals and guide you on the the path toward metting them.
  • A trusted fiduciary. We will always maintain a fiduciary approach, putting your interests first.

As a result of the new partnership, you will now have access to:

  • The backing of an extensive and experienced team. MAI has over 240 full-time employees. More than 70% of our professional staff have earned designations and advanced degrees, including Chartered Financial Analysts (CFA®), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERS™ (CFP®), Certified Public Accountants (CPA) and MBAs.
  • Personalized and comprehensive technology. MAI provides each client with personal financial and investment websites (MAI WealthView & MAI InvestView) that serve as dedicated and customized resources to help meet your objectives and provide real-time access to your accounts.
  • Expansive resources to meet your financial needs. Our resources include investment management services, retirement and financial planning, family office services, and estate and legacy planning.

Our goal is to help our clients plan for their futures through a tailored strategy. Aligning with MAI allows us to continue to deliver on this objective

We’re here to answer any questions. Clayton and Keola can be reached at their new email addresses clay.perry@mai.capital and keola.elobt@mai.capital.

We look forward to being your partner today and for years to come. Welcome to MAI!

Best regards,

Rick Buoncore
Managing Partner
MAI Capital Manager

C. Clayton Perry
Group Head, MAI Retirement
MAI Capital Management

Keola J. Elobt
Group Head, MAI Retirement
MAI Capital Management

For more about our partnership, click here.

MAI Capital Management Acquires Prime Investment Advisors

Bethesda-based Prime Investment Advisors expands MAI’s footprint in Mid-Atlantic Region

CLEVELAND — Sept. 26, 2022 — MAI Capital Management, LLC (“MAI”), a registered investment adviser specializing in comprehensive investment and financial planning for high-net-worth individuals and families, announces the acquisition of Prime Investment Advisors (“Prime”). The addition of Prime will expand MAI’s presence in Maryland and widen its Mid-Atlantic footprint, while adding significant talent and industry experience to its lineup.

Stephen S. Polan
Phone: (301) 951-5233
Email: Stephen.Polan@mai.capital

Founded in 1991, Prime has built a multitude of client relationships and established a prominent reputation in the Bethesda, Maryland area. Stephen Polan, founder of Prime, holds a Masters degree in Taxation and is a licensed CPA. Prior to Prime, Polan worked at Ernst & Young and MCI Communications advising on executive compensation, stock incentive plans and tax strategies. Now at MAI, Polan will assume the role of Senior Wealth Advisor and Managing Director.

Founded in 1991, Prime has built a multitude of client relationships and established a prominent reputation in the Bethesda, Maryland area. Stephen Polan, founder of Prime, holds a Masters degree in Taxation and is a licensed CPA. Prior to Prime, Polan worked at Ernst & Young and MCI Communications advising on executive compensation, stock incentive plans and tax strategies. Now at MAI, Polan will assume the role of Senior Wealth Advisor and Managing Director.

Polan added: “MAI is the perfect firm for us to partner with. MAI’s forward-looking vision and dedication to providing their clients with leading investment advice and the best resources possible, aligns with our overall approach here at Prime. We are so excited to partner with MAI and be able to offer our clients a broad range of tools, helping to advance their futures and reach their goals.”

MAI’s acquisition of Prime Investment Advisors is the firm’s ninth deal since Galway Holdings (“Galway”), a leading financial services distribution company, completed its acquisition of MAI in September 2021. The firm has shown significant success since this partnership and is focused on continued growth throughout the remainder of 2022 and into 2023.

Earlier this year, MAI announced its partnership with Pareto Wealth Management in Northeast Ohio; Intersect Capital in San Ramon, California; Winfield Associates in Cleveland, Ohio; and Monarch Business & Wealth Management in New York City. Prior to that, MAI acquired Investment Planning Associates located in Rockville, Maryland; Queens Oak Advisors in Charlotte, North Carolina; Hochman Cole Investment Advisors, based in the Chicagoland area; Storey & Associates, located in North Canton, Ohio; HW Financial Advisors in Cleveland, Ohio; the wealth management division of Ownership Advisors in Cleveland, Ohio; MWM Investment Consulting located in Naples, Florida; and Geier Asset Management in Baltimore, Maryland.

Prime joined MAI effective September 23, 2022 and adds approximately $140 million in assets under management.

About MAI Capital Management
MAI is a fee-based registered investment adviser and wealth management firm based in Cleveland with 18 additional offices nationwide. As of June 30, 2022, MAI’s assets under management totaled $13.4 billion. The firm also provides comprehensive investment management and planning services to high-net-worth individuals, families, and athletes. MAI is led by Managing Partner Rick Buoncore. For more information, please visit www.mai.capital.

About Galway Holdings
Galway Holdings, LP (“Galway”) is a diversified financial services distribution platform focused on product distribution and differentiated client service leveraging technology, data analytics, and innovative risk-sharing solutions.

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Pareto Wealth Management and MAI Capital Management Are Excited to Announce Their Partnership

MAI Capital Management Acquires Pareto Wealth Management

The Cleveland-based acquisition continues to strengthen MAI’s foothold in Northeast Ohio

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Aug. 10, 2022 — MAI Capital Management, LLC (“MAI”), a registered investment adviser specializing in comprehensive investment and financial planning for high-net-worth individuals, families, professional athletes and entertainers, has acquired Pareto Wealth Management (“Pareto”). The acquisition adds talent to MAI’s financial planning and wealth teams at its headquarters in Independence, Ohio.

Based in Cleveland, Pareto provides financial planning and wealth management services for its high-net-worth clients. The firm’s leaders Sean Kriak and Joe Palko work with clients to design comprehensive financial and retirement plans aligned with goals-based investment management and strategy. Pareto was previously a division of McDonald Partners Wealth Advisory Group in Cleveland. The entire Pareto team will join MAI, with Kriak and Palko each assuming the role of Managing Director at MAI.

“Partnering with professionals who share our client-first philosophy remains a priority for us as we grow,” said Rick Buoncore, Managing Partner at MAI. “Sean and Joe exemplify this commitment and will be additive to MAI’s larger financial planning and wealth management offerings. We’re excited to welcome them aboard.”

This is MAI’s eighth acquisition since Galway Holdings (“Galway”), a leading financial services distribution company, completed its acquisition of MAI in September 2021. The partnership with Galway positions MAI for ongoing and strategic growth through M&A and organic activity and broadens its client service offerings.

Most recently, MAI announced its partnership with Intersect, a San Ramon, Calif.-based wealth management firm with a significant focus on advising professional athletes. Earlier this year, MAI announced its acquisition of Winfield Associates in Cleveland and Monarch Business & Wealth Management in New York City. Prior to that, MAI acquired Investment Planning Associates located in Rockville, Maryland; Queens Oak Advisors in Charlotte, North Carolina; Hochman Cole Investment Advisors, based in the Chicagoland area; Storey & Associates, located in North Canton, Ohio; HW Financial Advisors in Cleveland; the wealth management division of Ownership Advisors in Cleveland; MWM Investment Consulting located in Naples, Florida; and Geier Asset Management in Baltimore.

“Our team’s top focus is on delivering a superior client experience,” said Kriak. “Partnering with MAI will allow us to amplify these efforts, bringing expanded tools and resources for our clients, while affording us more time to focus on meeting our clients’ goals and needs.”

John Hahn, Executive Chairman at Galway added: “MAI’s growth objectives are rooted in its mission to best serve its clients and fortify its team of quality and forward-thinking professionals. The addition of Sean, Joe and the Pareto team bolsters MAI’s offerings within its Northeast Ohio headquarters and beyond.”

The acquisition closed on Aug. 9, 2022 and financial and legal terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Our goal is to serve your specific financial needs through a relationship based on trust and by developing a customized strategy to grow and preserve your wealth.

We’re here to answer any questions. We can now be reached at:

– Sean Kriak: Sean.Kriak@mai.capital

– Joe Palko: Joe.Palko@mai.capital

We look forward to being your partner today and for years to come. Welcome to MAI!

Joe McLean and Intersect Capital Join in Growth of MAI Capital Management

CLEVELAND, OH and SAN RAMON, CA – JULY 21, 2022 – MAI Capital Management (“MAI”), a registered investment adviser amplifies its national growth strategy by partnering with Joe McLean and Intersect Capital (“Intersect”). Intersect, a California-based wealth management firm has a shared client-centric philosophy, which is at the heart of MAI’s vision of taking care of their clients’ financial and business affairs so that their clients can stay fully focused on their passion.

“Intersect delivers comprehensive financial planning and wealth management services with a strong focus on the client that is 100% in alignment with MAI,” said Rick Buoncore, Managing Partner at MAI. “We look forward to working closely with Joe and his team as we continue to build one of the best sports & entertainment wealth management platforms in the country.

Intersect was founded with the goal of delivering highly personalized solutions to a select group of high-net-worth clients with a focus on providing family office services for professional athletes, entrepreneurs, and entertainers. McLean added, “Our clients have dedicated their lives to achieving generational success for themselves and their families. MAI’s recent partnership with Galway allows us to forge a new path forward while elevating our capabilities to meet the needs of our clients delivering an innovative range of solutions to meet and exceed the high standards of each client we serve.”

The introduction of Intersect came via Galway Holdings, a financial services distribution platform. Galway completed its acquisition of MAI in September 2021 with an aligned partnership for MAI’s ongoing and strategic growth through M&A and organic activity and broadening its client service offerings.

“Our partnership with Joe and his team further broadens MAI’s wealth management footprint and strengthens our ability to provide comprehensive wealth management services and tailored solutions to address the unique needs of athletes, entertainers, and executive clients,” added John Hahn, Executive Chairman at Galway.

About MAI Capital Management

MAI is a fee-based registered investment adviser and wealth management firm based in Cleveland with 17 additional offices nationwide. As of June 30, 2022, MAI’s assets under management totaled $13.4B. The firm also provides comprehensive investment management and planning services to high-net-worth individuals, families, and athletes. MAI is led by Managing Partner Rick Buoncore. For more information, please visit www.mai.capital.

About Galway Holdings

Galway Holdings, LP (“Galway”) is a diversified financial services distribution platform focused on product distribution and differentiated client service leveraging technology, data analytics, and innovative risk-sharing solutions.

Our goal is to serve your specific financial needs through a relationship based on trust and by developing a customized strategy to grow and preserve your wealth.

We’re here to answer any questions.  We can be reached:

– Joe McLean: Joe.McLean@mai.capital

– David Shiell: David.Shiell@mai.capital

– Joy Puyear: Joe.Puyear@mai.capital

– Joe Lum: Joe.Lum@mai.capital

We look forward to being your partner today and for years to come.  Welcome to MAI!

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Winfield Associates and MAI Capital Are Excited to Announce Their Partnership

Winfield Associates, Inc. (“Winfield ”) has partnered with MAI Capital, effective 6/24/2022. Our combined firms share a client-first philosophy, implementing a comprehensive financial planning approach to support our clients in reaching their financial goals. We move forward together with expansive resources and tools to meet our clients’ needs.

MAI provides holistic wealth management, financial planning and investment advisory services to high-net-worth individuals and families, business owners, professional athletes and entertainers. MAI is an ideal partner for Winfield, providing the resources and scale to enhance the client experience and expand our available offerings for clients.

At MAI you will continue to have:

  • Advisor access. You will continue to work directly with Biff, Mark and the team as you transition to MAI. The Winfield team will continue to be your main point of contact and manage your financial plan. We will also work in conjunction with your dedicated MAI Team Leader and will be supported by the broader MAI team.
  • Attentive client service. We work to develop meaningful partnerships with those who entrust their future to us. Our focus is to help prioritize your financial goals and guide you on the path toward meeting them.
  • A trusted fiduciary. We will always maintain a fiduciary approach, putting your interests first.

As a result of the new partnership, you will now have access to:

  • The backing of an extensive and experienced team. MAI has over 275 full-time employees. More than 70% of our professional staff have earned designations and advanced degrees, including Chartered Financial Analysts (CFA®), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERS™ (CFP®), Certified Public Accountants (CPA) and MBAs.
  • Personalized and comprehensive technology. MAI provides each client with personal financial and investment websites (MAI WealthView & MAI InvestView) that serve as dedicated and customized resources to help meet your objectives and provide real-time access to your accounts.
  • Expansive resources to meet your financial needs. Our resources include investment management services, retirement and financial planning, family office services, and estate and legacy planning.

Our goal is to help our clients plan for their futures through a tailored strategy. Aligning with MAI allows us to continue to deliver on this objective

We’re here to answer any questions. Biff and Mark can be reached at their new email addresses Biff.Baker@mai.capital and  Mark.Haley@mai.capital.

We look forward to being your partner today and for years to come. Welcome to MAI!

MAI Capital Management Acquires Monarch Business & Wealth Management

The acquisition, which also includes strategic partner Regal Wealth Management, expands MAI’s nationwide presence while adding to its Sports + Entertainment Division

CLEVELAND & NEW YORK – Jan. 3, 2022 – MAI Capital Management, LLC (“MAI”), a registered investment adviser specializing in comprehensive investment and financial planning for high-net-worth individuals, families, professional athletes and entertainers, has acquired New York Based Monarch Business & Wealth Management, LLC (“Monarch”) and its strategic partner, Regal Wealth Management, LLC (“Regal”). The acquisition expands MAI’s presence nationwide and adds an experienced team of financial planning and investment professionals to the firm’s Sports + Entertainment Division.

Monarch was founded in 2008 by CEO Barry Klarberg with the goal of delivering innovative and personalized financial planning and business management services to high-net-worth families, artists, entertainers, and professional athletes. Launched in 2020, Regal offers a complementary array of wealth management services, including goals-based investment management, tax planning, legacy planning, and assisting with both business and personal financing. Klarberg will assume the role of Senior Managing Director at MAI.

Klarberg has managed several high-profile music artists, entertainers, and prominent athletes over the last 35 years. In addition, Klarberg holds an ownership stake in three American professional sports franchises including the New York Yankees since 2011.

“Our acquisition of Monarch and Regal is an important step forward in our intentional growth strategy,” said Rick Buoncore, Managing Partner at MAI. “Their team’s unwavering commitment to client success integrates perfectly with our philosophy. This partnership will expand our capabilities in core areas, including family office and our Sports + Entertainment Division, which will be a significant driver in MAI’s future growth.”

This is MAI’s fifth acquisition since Galway Holdings (“Galway”), a leading financial services distribution company, completed its acquisition of MAI in September 2021. The partnership with Galway positions MAI for ongoing and strategic growth through M&A and organic activity and broadens its client service offerings. Recently, MAI announced its acquisition of Investment Planning Associates located in Rockville, Maryland; Queens Oak Advisors in Charlotte, North Carolina; Hochman Cole Investment Advisors, based in the Chicagoland area; and Storey & Associates, located in North Canton, Ohio. Earlier in 2021, MAI acquired HW Financial Advisors and the wealth management division of Ownership Advisors, both based in the Greater Cleveland area; along with Naples, Florida-based MWM Investment Consulting and Baltimore-based Geier Asset Management.

“We are excited to partner with MAI and Galway to further strengthen our financial services to help meet the unique needs of our clients,” Klarberg noted.

Jay Williams, Monarch Partner and TV Personality, added: “I am looking forward to this new partnership with MAI and Galway and the opportunities it presents for our organizations and clients. We will make great things happen together.”

“Our partnership with Barry Klarberg and his team strengthens our ability to provide strategic wealth management guidance and customized solutions to address the unique needs of high-net-worth families, particularly in the sports and entertainment space,” added John Hahn, Executive Chairman at Galway.

The acquisition closed on Dec. 17, 2021 and will expand MAI’s family office practice and increase assets under management by over $163 million. Financial and legal terms of the deal were not disclosed.

About MAI Capital Management

MAI is a fee-based registered investment adviser and wealth management firm based in Cleveland with 16 additional offices nationwide. As of Nov. 30, 2021, MAI’s assets under management totaled $12.2 billion. The firm also provides comprehensive investment management and planning services to high-net-worth individuals, families, and athletes. MAI is led by Managing Partner Rick Buoncore.

About Galway Holdings

Galway Holdings, LP (“Galway”) is a financial services distribution company. It includes EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants and a diversified brokerage distribution and underwriting platform, with a focus on data analytics, technology transformation and innovative risk-sharing solutions.

Monarch, Regal & MAI Capital Management

Monarch Business & Wealth Management, Regal Wealth Management and MAI Capital Management Are Excited to Announce Their Partnership

Monarch Business & Wealth Management (“Monarch”) and Regal Wealth Management (“Regal”) have partnered with MAI Capital, effective December 17, 2021. Our firms share a commitment to supporting clients in reaching their financial goals through comprehensive financial planning and asset management strategies and services. As a combined team, we move forward with expansive resources and tools to meet our clients’ needs.

MAI provides holistic wealth management, financial planning and investment advisory services to high-net-worth individuals and families, business owners, professional athletes and entertainers. MAI is an ideal partner for Monarch and Regal, providing the resources and scale to enhance the client experience and expand our available offerings for clients.


At MAI you will continue to have:

  • Advisor access. You will continue to work directly with the Monarch and Regal Team as you transition to MAI. We will continue to be your main point of contact and manage your financial plan. We will also be supported by the broader MAI team.
  • Attentive client service. We work to develop meaningful partnerships with those who entrust their future to us. Our focus is to help prioritize your financial goals and guide you on the path toward meeting them.
  • A trusted fiduciary. We will continue to put your interests first and uphold our fiduciary duties in our work with you.

As a result of the new partnership, you will now have access to:

  • The backing of an extensive and experienced team. MAI has over 250 full-time employees. More than 75% of our professional staff have earned designations and advanced degrees, including Chartered Financial Analysts (CFA®), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERS™ (CFP®), Certified Public Accountants (CPA) and MBAs.
  • Personalized and comprehensive technology. MAI provides each client with personal financial and investment websites (MAI WealthView & MAI InvestView) that serve as dedicated and customized resources to help meet your needs and provide real-time access to your accounts.
  • Expansive resources to meet your financial needs. Our resources include investment management services, retirement and financial planning, family office services and estate and legacy planning.

Our goal is to serve your specific financial needs through a relationship based on trust and by developing a customized strategy to grow and preserve your wealth.

We’re here to answer any questions. I can now be reached at: Barry.Klarberg@mai.capital.

We look forward to being your partner today and for years to come. Welcome to MAI!

Best regards,

Rick Buoncore
Managing Partner,
MAI Capital Management

Barry Klarberg
Senior Managing Director,
MAI Capital Management

To learn more about our partnership, click here.

Investment Planning Associates and MAI Capital Management Are Excited to Announce Their Partnership

Investment Planning Associates (“IPA”) has partnered with MAI Capital, effective December 17, 2021.

Our firms share a commitment to supporting clients in reaching their financial goals through comprehensive financial planning and asset management strategies and services. As a combined team, we move forward with expansive resources and tools to meet our clients’ needs.

MAI provides holistic wealth management, financial planning and investment advisory services to high-net-worth individuals and families, business owners, professional athletes and entertainers. MAI is an ideal partner for IPA, providing the resources and scale to enhance the client experience and expand our available offerings for clients.


At MAI you will continue to have:

  • Advisor access. You will continue to work directly with Jay and Ari as you transition to MAI. We will continue to be your main point of contact and manage your financial plan. We will also be supported by the broader MAI team.
  • Attentive client service. We work to develop meaningful partnerships with those who entrust their future to us. Our focus is to help prioritize your financial goals and guide you on the path toward meeting them.
  • A trusted fiduciary. We will continue to put your interests first and uphold our fiduciary duties in our work with you.

As a result of the new partnership, you will now have access to:

  • The backing of an extensive and experienced team. MAI has over 250 full-time employees. More than 75% of our professional staff have earned designations and advanced degrees, including Chartered Financial Analysts (CFA®), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERS™ (CFP®), Certified Public Accountants (CPA) and MBAs.
  • Personalized and comprehensive technology. MAI provides each client with personal financial and investment websites (MAI WealthView & MAI InvestView) that serve as dedicated and customized resources to help meet your objectives and provide real-time access to your accounts.
  • Expansive resources to meet your financial needs. Our resources include investment management services, retirement and financial planning, family office services, and estate and legacy planning.

Our goal is to serve your specific financial needs through a relationship based on trust and by developing a customized strategy to grow and preserve your wealth.

We’re here to answer any questions. We can now be reached at:

– Jay Levin: Jay.Levin@mai.capital

– Ari Wierner: Ari.Wiener@mai.capital

We look forward to being your partner today and for years to come. Welcome to MAI!

Best regards,

Rick Buoncore
Managing Partner,
MAI Capital Management

Jay Levin
Senior Wealth Advisor,
MAI Capital Management

Ari Wiener
Wealth Advisor,
MAI Capital Management

Queens Oak Advisors & MAI Capital Management

Queens Oak Advisors and MAI Capital Management Are Excited to Announce Their Partnership

Queens Oak Advisors (“Queens Oak”) has partnered with MAI Capital, effective December 10, 2021. Our firms share a commitment to supporting clients in reaching their financial goals through comprehensive financial planning and asset management strategies and services. As a combined team, we move forward with expansive resources and tools to meet our clients’ needs.

MAI provides holistic wealth management, financial planning and investment advisory services to high-net-worth individuals and families, business owners, professional athletes and entertainers. MAI is an ideal partner for Queens Oak, providing the resources and scale to enhance the client experience and expand our available offerings for clients.


At MAI you will continue to have:

  • Advisor access. You will work directly with the Queens Oak team as you transition to MAI. We will continue to be your main point of contact and manage your financial plan. We will also be supported by the broader MAI team.
  • Attentive client service. We work to develop meaningful partnerships with those who entrust their future to us. Our focus is to help prioritize your financial goals and guide you on the path toward meeting them.
  • A trusted fiduciary. We will continue to put your interests first and uphold our fiduciary duties in our work with you.

As a result of the new partnership, you will now have access to:

  • The backing of an extensive and experienced team. MAI has over 250 full-time employees. More than 75% of our professional staff have earned designations and advanced degrees, including Chartered Financial Analysts (CFA®), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERS™ (CFP®), Certified Public Accountants (CPA) and MBAs.
  • Personalized and comprehensive technology. MAI provides each client with personal financial and investment websites (MAI WealthView & MAI InvestView) that serve as dedicated and customized resources to help meet your objectives and provide real-time access to your accounts.
  • Expansive resources to meet your financial needs. Our resources include investment management services, retirement and financial planning, family office services, and estate and legacy planning.

Our goal is to serve your specific financial needs through a relationship based on trust and by developing a customized strategy to help grow and preserve your wealth.

We’re here to answer any questions. We can now be reached at:

– Leila Evans: Leila.Evans@mai.capital

– Deems May: Deems.May@mai.capital

– Judy August: Judy.August@mai.capital

– Dolly Dudley: Dolly.Dudley@mai.capital

– Marcia Joines: Marcia.Joines@mai.capital

– Brandon Phillips: Brandon.Phillips@mai.capital

– Kevin Runge: Kevin.Runge@mai.capital

– Michele Stutts: Michele.Stutts@mai.capital

We look forward to being your partner today and for years to come. Welcome to MAI!

Best regards,

Rick Buoncore
Managing Partner,
MAI Capital Management

Leila Evans
Regional President of Charlotte,
MAI Capital Management

Deems May
Director of Business Development,
MAI Capital Management

To learn more about our partnership, click here.