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What is our top priority at Gateway Wealth Management? Helping our clients—a select group of successful families, entrepreneurs and corporate executives achieve the goals that matter most. How do we do it? Through sophisticated wealth management and strategic exit and transition planning, we help you navigate the financial maze that often comes with major life change—from the investment and liquidity challenges of transferring ownership of your privately held company to divorce and retirement.

As a team that includes a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, Certified Exit Planning Advisor, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®, and Certified Investment Management Analyst®, our competence, experience and network of experts run deep. We look forward to delivering the advice you need to transition confidently and to make well-informed decisions for your business, your family and your future.

Advice for your evolving life and wealth

We believe that when it comes to helping you make important decisions about your current and long-term financial well-being, planning should always be our starting point. We have the insight and experience to guide you as you undertake each important milestone throughout your lifetime.

With our exit planning experience, we truly understand how to take business owners comfortably through the “owner to investor” transition.

- Andrew Kittelson, CEPA, CIMA®

Pursuing your goals together

Our mission is to provide quality strategies customized to your needs. Our goal is to be your primary source of financial advice. To this end, we concentrate our efforts on developing long-term relationships through a commitment to quality client service.

  • Andrew Kittelson

    Andrew Kittelson, CEPA, CIMA®

    Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

    Financial Advisor

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    • NC
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    Andrew specializes in bringing a holistic wealth management approach to a select group of families including closely held business owners and corporate executives. In addition to being a Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®), he is a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) with experience in guiding successful entrepreneurs and wealthy families through the transfer of ownership of their privately held companies. His experience guiding clients through 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.

    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.  He is also a founding board member of the Exit Planning Exchange Charlotte, a community of trusted advisors that collaborate to help their private company clients build business value, transfer ownership and create a legacy of success in their lives and their communities.

     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

     

    • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in January, based on information from a 12 month period ending March of the prior year.

      • Certified Exit Planning Advisor
      • Certified Investment Management Analyst
      6100 Fairview Road
      Suite 900
      Charlotte, NC 28210
      andrew.kittelson@ubs.com
      Andrew Kittelson, CEPA, CIMA®
      6100 Fairview Road,Charlotte,NC,28210
    • Candace

      Candace Cline, CFP, CDFA

      Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

      Financial Advisor

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      Candace helps individuals and families make confident financial decisions during life's most important transitions. Whether navigating divorce, preparing for retirement, coping with the loss of a loved one, or planning for future generations, she provides thoughtful guidance tailored to each client's goals and priorities.

      Candace's career in financial planning began working alongside her father, a financial advisor, where she saw firsthand how trusted advice can help people navigate complex decisions with greater confidence. Today, as a Lead Advisor with Gateway Wealth Management, she helps clients simplify financial complexities and create strategies for wealth preservation, legacy planning, and charitable giving.

      As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® professional, Candace brings both technical knowledge and a compassionate perspective to her work. Clients appreciate her ability to listen, explain complex issues in understandable terms, and help them move forward with clarity during periods of change.

      Credentials that build confidence

      • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
      • Certified Divorce Financial Analyst ™ (CDFA®)
      • 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

       

      • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in January, based on information from a 12 month period ending March of the prior year.
      • Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State, 2024, 2025, 2026The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in February based on information from a 12 month period ending September of the prior year.

      • UNC Charlotte, BSBA
      • Certified Divorce Financial Analyst
      • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER
      6100 Fairview Road
      Suite 900
      Charlotte, NC 28210
      candace.cline@ubs.com
      Candace Cline, CFP, CDFA
      6100 Fairview Road,Charlotte,NC,28210
    • Gordon

      Gordon Semeniuk

      Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

      Financial Advisor

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      • WA

      Gordon has been helping clients plan and manage their financial lives since beginning his career in 1983 with Merrill Lynch in Newport Beach, California.  He and his family relocated to Charlotte in 1989, joining UBS in 1999.

      With the privacy and security of your assets of utmost importance, the vast global resources of UBS are at your fingertips, delivered locally by Gordon and the Gateway Wealth team.  Your experience begins with a thorough financial plan, leading to solutions designed to help you enjoy your life and achieve your goals, confident of the solid financial foundation supporting you.  Whatever you care about, we're here to help you make it happen.

      Ongoing communication is a key element of a strong financial planning relationship.  Gordon and the Gateway team employ a precise service model of regular contact and dialogue so that you continue to understand your own plan and how it can adapt to changes in your life and in the world around us.

      Originally from Chapel Hill, Gordon graduated from UNC with a degree in Economics and Political Science.  He and his wife, Kay enjoy spending time with their three sons, their wives and four grandchildren.

      • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2025, 2026The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in January, based on information from a 12 month period ending March of the prior year.

          13024 Ballantyne Corporate Pl.
          Suite 650
          Charlotte, NC 28277
          gordon.semeniuk@ubs.com
          Gordon Semeniuk
          13024 Ballantyne Corporate Pl.,Charlotte,NC,28277
        • Alec Johnsen

          Alec Johnsen

          Senior Wealth Strategy Associate

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          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.

          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 lives in Fort Mill, SC with his wife and two children. Alec is an avid NBA fan and enjoys watching local basketball games and spending time with his family on weekends.

                6100 Fairview Road
                Suite 900
                Charlotte, NC 28210
                alec.johnsen@ubs.com
                Alec Johnsen
                6100 Fairview Road,Charlotte,NC,28210
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                Amanda Walrath

                Senior Client Associate

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                Amanda began her financial services career in 1997 before teaming with Gordon in 2010.  Amanda is Series 7 and 63 securities licensed and represents the strength of UBS' client support.

                You will be impressed with Amanda's friendly, client-first attitude.  She is highly organized and detail oriented, a perfect fit as your key contact for all administrative needs.  You will enjoy the first class experience that Amanda provides.

                      13024 Ballantyne Corporate Pl.
                      Suite 650
                      Charlotte, NC 28277
                      amanda.walrath@ubs.com
                      Amanda Walrath
                      13024 Ballantyne Corporate Pl.,Charlotte,NC,28277
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                      Lauren Turner

                      Client Associate

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                        Lauren is originally from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and graduated from the University of South Carolina, where she studied Public Relations, Communications, and Spanish. Prior to joining UBS, she built her career in client-facing roles within the healthcare industry, developing strong relationships and a reputation for going above and beyond to deliver an exceptional client experience.

                         Outside of work, Lauren enjoys exploring Charlotte with her black lab, Bingo, running, trying new workout classes, and cooking.

                              6100 Fairview Road
                              Suite 900
                              Charlotte, NC 28210
                              lauren.turner@ubs.com
                              Lauren Turner
                              6100 Fairview Road,Charlotte,NC,28210
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                              Erik Seeney

                              Executive Director

                              Wealth Planning Strategist

                            • Sheree

                              Sheree Woods, CFP®

                              NMLS #797777

                              Senior Wealth Management Banker, UBS Bank USA, N.A.

                              Current role and areas of expertise

                              Sheree joined UBS Bank USA in 2016, and she is currently a Senior Wealth Management Banker covering the Atlanta PWM, Charlotte PWM, Philadelphia PWM, Southern Virginia, Georgia and the Carolinas offices.

                              Leveraging her extensive background in relationship banking, Sheree is focused on providing Financial Advisors and their clients with a variety of banking and lending options, where suitable, to complement their overall wealth management objectives. By presenting both asset and liability management strategies, Sheree is able to highlight all that UBS Bank USA has to offer to help ensure awareness of opportunities on both sides of the balance sheet.

                              Professional history

                              Sheree began her career in financial services in 1994. Prior to joining UBS, Sheree spent five years as a Private Banker at Morgan Stanley. Sheree has held positions as a Commercial Lender for BB&T and Wachovia. She also served as a Market Executive for Coastal Banking Company.

                              Education and personal information

                              In Sheree’s role as a Senior Wealth Management Banker, her NMLS # is 797777. She holds permissive Series 7 and Series 66 securities licenses, and CFP®. Sheree also holds a BBA in Finance from Georgia Southern University.

                              Outside the office, Sheree stays active through gardening, tennis and boating. She also enjoys cooking, entertaining and gathering with friends and spending time with her two adult stepsons, Levi and Addison and daughters-in-law, Laura and Kylie. Sheree is an avid tennis player.

                              Sheree resides in Sandy Springs, Georgia with her husband Kendall, a 2x IRONMAN and 12x 70.3 IRONMAN, and has fun crewing for his IRONMAN events. Sheree and Kendall also volunteer with the Kyle Pease Foundation.

                              Senior Wealth Management Bankers are employees of UBS Bank USA. UBS Bank USA is a subsidiary of UBS Group AG. UBS Bank USA, N.A., Member FDIC, NMLS No. 947868. Equal Housing Lender.

                               

                            • James Jack

                              Managing Director

                              Business Owners Segment Lead

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                            Building multicultural wealth, together

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