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OUR TEAM
Your financial life is complex and evolving, and when you have questions, we believe you deserve answers. That’s why we build your experience around a team, so you get the full depth of our expertise and care.
YOUR WEALTH ADVISOR
- Responsible for leading and coordinating your Brightworth team to ensure a fantastic client experience.
- Responsible for creating, implementing, and monitoring a bespoke financial gameplan that integrates our firm’s best ideas with your unique goals and circumstances
YOUR WEALTH PLANNER
- Collaborates with your Wealth Advisor and assists with the creation and ongoing monitoring/updates to your financial plan
- During periods when your wealth advisor may not be available, your wealth planner will serve as your primary point of contact and fulfills the responsibilities of the wealth advisor
YOUR RELATIONSHIP MANAGER
- Your day-to-day team point of contact who will assist on a range of issues ranging from facilitating the client onboarding/account transfer process to other items such as wiring money, establishing monthly drafts into accounts, and anticipating your needs
Brett is a Wealth Advisor at CI Brightworth. Prior to joining McGill Advisors, he worked as a wealth advisor and wealth planner catering to high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients in the Washington, DC, and Raleigh, NC markets.
Jason’s background in serving high-net-worth families in addition to his education and experience in advanced wealth transfer techniques, helps him serve clients’ unique needs.
TENLEY DESJARDINS, CPA, CFP®, PFS
Associate Wealth Advisor
Tenley is an Associate Wealth Advisor with CI Brightworth. Prior to joining McGill Advisors, she worked for a Big 4 accounting firm in the Private Client Services tax department.
Thomas is a Partner and a Wealth Advisor at CI Brightworth. Thomas graduated from The University of the South in Sewanee, TN with a bachelor’s degree in English and a concentration in Economics.
Herman is a Wealth Advisor with CI Brightworth. He graduated with a degree in Marketing and a Masters in Business Administration from the University of New Orleans.
Eric is a Partner and Wealth Advisor at CI Brightworth. Prior to joining McGill Advisors, Eric worked for a local tax and wealth management firm for 10 years.
Andrew is an Associate Wealth Advisor at CI Brightworth. Working closely with Small Business Owners, Dental Professionals, and Attorneys; Andrew aims to create financial plans that align with each client's values and goals.
Brett is Division Partner-In-Charge and Wealth Advisor at CI Brightworth. Brett graduated from The Citadel with a degree in Business Administration (Accounting Concentration).
Warren is a Partner and Wealth Advisor at CI Brightworth. Warren graduated from Wake Forest University with a degree in Communications, a minor in International Studies, and completed an intensive program of business disciplines.
Jalen is an Associate Wealth Advisor at CI Brightworth. Prior to joining CI Brightworth, Jalen worked in both financial services and non-profit development. He received his bachelor’s degree and MBA from the University of Delaware.
Bob is Co-Founder and a Wealth Advisor at CI Brightworth. Bob has more than 30 years of professional experience in financial and investment planning.
Since Jenna joined CI Brightworth, she has focused on understanding the needs of her clients and is committed to helping each of them realize their retirement goals.
Originally from Pennsylvania, Caitlin graduated magna cum laude from West Virginia University with a degree in Marketing. Upon graduation, she moved to Charlotte and became a part of the CI Brightworth team.
Erin Henry graduated from Appalachian State University with a degree in Finance. She worked in a couple of different financial fields before landing at CI Brightworth and, as she says, “I’m not going anywhere!”
Susan has been with CI Brightworth since its inception. She started as the only support person and was a Senior Relationship Manager and Supervisor of Division Services for 22 years.
Megan is a Senior Relationship Manager who joined our team in 2014, after graduating cum laude from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree.
Jacobi is originally from Wisconsin and graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in 2012 with a degree in Sociology. Following graduation, she moved to Charlotte and joined the CI Brightworth team in 2018.
Originally from West Virginia, Misty relocated to North Carolina in 2014. She joined the CI Brightworth team in 2020, bringing more than 14 years of financial service experience. Misty prides herself in building relationships with her clients and providing the attention each client deserves.
Kelsey joined the CI Brightworth team bringing 15 years of financial service experience. She is passionate about creating and developing long-lasting relationships with clients.
Teresa moved to Charlotte from Adelaide, South Australia a few years ago and loves it here. Her attention to detail and passion for a challenge makes her a valuable member of the CI Brightworth team.