Meet the Team
Michael P. Davino, CFP®
CEO / Financial Advisor
Dustin Johnson, CFP®, ChFC®
President / Financial Advisor
Dustin Johnson CFP®, ChFC® started his career in 2005 as a financial advisor in Denver, CO upon graduating from the Colorado School of Mines where he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics and Computer Science. He...
Gary Parsons, CFP®, CLU®
CFO / Financial Advisor
A 1980 graduate of Troy University in Alabama, Gary Parsons has been helping clients pursue their lifelong financial objectives since 1983. He joined the team at Waddell & Reed in 2014. Along with his work as a Financial Advisor, Gary...
Nick Brinson, ChFC®
Vice President / Financial Advisor
Nick Brinson is a proud Tallahassee native who graduated from Leon High School in 2007. He later went on to attend Florida State University where he achieved a Bachelors Degree in Finance. He joined Waddell & Reed in 2012, and is now...
Sheila Kelly
Vice President Alabama / Financial Advisor
Glenn Lillibridge, CRPC
Financial Advisor
Glenn Lillibridge began his association with Waddell & Reed in 2003 as a Financial Advisor. He graduated from Florida State University where he received a Bachelor of Science Degree and currently holds the professional designation of...
Ryan Petteruti
Business Development Officer
Ryan Alexander Petteruti graduated from Florida State University, where he earned a Master's in Accounting and Bachelor's degrees in Accounting & Finance. Before joining U-Vest®, Ryan was a tax specialist for various CPA firms. His...
Allie Sylvester
Client Relationship Manager
Allie Sylvester has worked in the financial services industry since 2018 and started at Waddell & Reed, like many of the U-Vest team members. Allie worked at Waddell & Reed until it was acquired by LPL Financial in 2021, and she has...
Paul Vogel
Financial Advisor
Paul Vogel is a proud graduate of the University of South Carolina, where he earned a Bachelor’s in Interdisciplinary Studies and Business in 1984. While Paul studied, he played college football for four years. Paul has 35 years...
Sammy Smith, CFP®
Financial Advisor
Sammy Smith is a certified financial planner with 31 years of experience in the finance industry. Throughout his career, he has held roles at Waddell & Reed, Inc, Various Insurance Carriers For W&R Insurance Agencies, Smith's Daycare,...
Tobi Sanders
Director of Operations