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Insight grounded in experience
More than 40 years ago, Bruce began his career as a credit analyst. He always loved the markets and credits that to those few shares of stock his uncle gave him when he was five years old. After various managerial and commercial banking positions, he joined UBS, and is known for his professionalism, easy going nature and simply just being there for his clients when they need him.  When asked what his favorite hobby is, Bruce emphatically responds, "I like to work." Today, having a real ability to speak comfortably with every generation, he focuses primarily on clients' intergenerational wealth transfer goals.

Credentials that build confidence

• Series 4, 6, 7, 24, 53, 63 and 65 securities licenses
• B.A., history,  UNC Chapel Hill
• M.B.A., East Carolina University

Making a difference
While he has been and continues to be a board member for numerous community, arts and educational organizations throughout his life, Bruce is particularly dedicated to the Interfaith Food Shuttle, a local food bank.

• East Carolina University, M.B.A.
• UNC Chapel Hill, B.A. History

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Insight grounded in experience

Having built his wealth management practice from the ground up, Ben has a solid understanding of the needs and goals of the individuals he serves. He's walked with his clients through both the high points and challenges in their lives. As a Financial Advisor and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER TM (CFP®), Ben understands the human element in working with his clients. He is not your typical CFP professional. While he delivers strategic thinking and numbers-based analysis, Ben's focus is on people and relationships. He enjoys connecting his tactical expertise with the human side of wealth management—learning what matters to his clients, what makes them worry, what brings them joy. He is a born teacher and his approach is always one of collaboration and education.

Though only in his early-fifties, Ben already has more than twenty-seven years of experience at the firm. This means that he offers clients the expertise of a seasoned advisor while having many years ahead of him to work with his clients throughout their retirement and golden years.

Speaking engagements

Ben is frequently an invited speaker to various organizations throughout North Carolina. Recent speaking engagements include:

• Duke Energy- Invited speaker to their offices across the Carolina's giving educational presentations to senior employees on retirement planning.
• North Carolina Association of CPA's (NCACPA)- Frequent speaker to their conferences, providing continuing education to CPAs maintaining their professional license. Audiences  ranged in size to as many as 400 CPAs.

Making a difference

Ben is passionate about making an impact in the lives of his clients and community.

• Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Triangle- Former Board Member and mentor in a one on one relationship with a child.
• American Corporate Partners- Ben serves in a mentor relationship with a military veteran. 
• Better Business Bureau- Arbitrator to resolve disputes between businesses and consumers.

• UBS Wealth Management President’s Council, 2024, 2025UBS Financial Services Inc. Councils are a distinction held by UBS Financial Advisors based on criteria including evaluation of compliance with firm rules, standards & policies and revenue. Council membership is not representative of any one client's experience and is not indicative of the advisor’s future performance.

• North Carolina State University, B.S. Business Management

• CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER
• Series: 7,65,63,31

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We are a multi-generational team with diverse experience that collectively spans decades. SSG Wealth Management provides our clients—successful families and entrepreneurs —with the knowledge and advice they need to navigate their complex financial lives. Over the years, our team has worked successfully with our clients’ entire families. We believe in the importance of planning with focus on liquidity, longevity, and legacy - understanding where you are today is critical to prepare, build, and protect for the future.

• Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 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.

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Stephen has been with UBS Financial Services since 2000. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of North Carolina Wilmington , a Masters in Business Administration from Campbell University and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™. Stephen has previously been an active member of The UNC Wilmington Alumni Board. He lives in Raleigh with his wife, Jennifer, and daughters, Samantha and Lindsey. In addition to family activities, he enjoys running and involvement in youth sports.

• Campbell University, M.B.A.
• University of North Carolina WIlmington, B.S. Finance

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Melanie joined UBS in May 2013 as a Senior Registered Client Service Associate for Benjamin Goldstein. She brings over 20 years of industry experience to our team. Melanie enjoys all aspects of providing service to clients while deepening relationships.   In her spare time, she enjoys spending time at the beach and cooking. She also volunteers her time with the Triangle Wine Experience benefiting the Frankie Lemon School and the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina.  Melanie was born and raised in Raleigh and now lives in Raleigh with her husband, Scotty, and their sheltie rescue, Sprocket.

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