Experience

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.

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-forty's, Ben already has more than twenty 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.

Successful individuals and families work with Ben to:

• Develop and implement comprehensive financial plans to help them reach their financial dreams.
• Obtain an independent second opinion from a top financial advisor in their community.
• Make educated decisions in today’s uncertain political, economic and social environment.
• Integrate their current CPA and Attorney with Ben's expert team in order to streamline and optimize the financial decision-making process.

Credentials that build confidence

• CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
• Series 7, 31, 63 and 65 securities licenses
• State of North Carolina, Life, Accident and Health Insurance Licensed
• B.S. Business Management, North Carolina State University

Speaking engagements

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

• Progress Energy (now Duke Energy) - Fortune 500 company. Invited speaker that rotated among corporate headquarters, nuclear power plants, and administrative offices across North Carolina and South Carolina giving educational presentations to their senior employees on retirement planning topics.
• North Carolina Association of CPA's (NCACPA) - Frequent speaker to their conferences, providing continuing education to CPAs maintaining their professional license. Audiences have ranged in size to as many as 400 CPAs.
• Various investment clubs and local retirement groups on a wide range of financial topics.

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- Active Board Member
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Triangle- Serves as a Big Brother and mentor in a one on one relationship with a child
• American Corporate Partners (ACP) - Ben serves in a mentor relationship as he is paired with a veteran transitioning from active military duty to the business world.
• Better Business Bureau- trained and volunteered as an Arbitrator to resolve disputes between businesses and consumers.
• YWCA- designed and gave presentations on financial topics to women residing in the shelter.
• NC Symphony- Fundraising
• Safe Haven- Animal rescue and kitten foster volunteer

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.

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.

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.