Our Team

Brian S. Jones, CFP^®

Brian is a co-founder and principal of Providence Capital Advisors, and serves as the Director of Financial Planning. He offers strategic financial guidance to clients in virtually every area of personal finance. Bio

Thomas M. Searson, CFA

Tom is a co-founder and principal of Providence Capital Advisors and serves as the Chief Investment Officer. He directs the investment process and is responsible for security selection within the portfolios. Bio

Stephen P. Ratcliffe, CFP^®

Stephen is a principal and Director of Financial Planning at Providence Capital Advisors. He partners with clients to fully understand their goals and offers strategic guidance in developing customized financial plans. Bio

Melissa S. Wall, CPA, CFP^®

Melissa is a Senior Wealth Advisor at Providence Capital Advisors.  In this role, she works with new and existing clients in various aspects of financial planning. Bio

Brian P. Alderson, CFA

Brian Alderson is a Research Analyst and works with the investment team at Providence Capital. In this role he is responsible for individual security analysis across all portfolio strategies. Bio

W. Chris Wrenn, CFP^®

Chris is a Financial Strategist at Providence Capital Advisors, helping to integrate client solutions across all of the firm’s areas of financial planning and investments. Bio

Julie C. Zawislak

As a Wealth Advisor at Providence Capital Advisors, Julie works with new and existing clients in various aspects of financial planning. Bio

Meredith C. Miner

Meredith is the Operations Manager at Providence Capital Advisors.  She is responsible for managing the day-to-day operational processes and procedures at the firm. Bio

Jackie Joseph

As a Client Services Associate at Providence Capital Advisors, Jackie provides client-related, operational, administrative and executive support to the internal PCA team. Bio