Form ADV Part 2B — Brochure Supplements
About Form ADV Part 2B
Form ADV Part 2B is a brochure supplement that provides information about the individual advisory personnel who provide investment advice on behalf of Meridian Wealth Partners, LLC. The SEC requires us to deliver a brochure supplement to clients for each supervised person who provides them with investment advice.
This page summarizes the supervised persons for whom we maintain current brochure supplements. The full Form ADV Part 2B for each individual contains the items required by SEC rules and is provided to clients before or at the time the individual begins providing advisory services to that client.
Current Brochure Supplements
James Meridian, CFA
Title: Founder & Chief Investment Officer
Year of Birth: 1971
Formal Education: MBA, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania (2001); BA in Economics, Yale University (1993).
Professional Designations: Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) — granted by the CFA Institute. The CFA designation requires passing three sequential six-hour examinations, a minimum of four years of qualified investment work experience, and ongoing adherence to the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct.
Business Experience (last 10 years): Founder and Chief Investment Officer, Meridian Wealth Partners, LLC (2008–present).
Disciplinary Information: None.
Other Business Activities: Mr. Meridian serves on the investment committee of the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving and the finance committee of a regional hospital system. These activities are unpaid and do not present a material conflict of interest with his advisory duties.
Additional Compensation: Mr. Meridian does not receive economic benefits from any third party in connection with providing advisory services to clients.
Supervision: Mr. Meridian's advisory activities are subject to the firm's Compliance Manual and Code of Ethics, which is administered by the Chief Compliance Officer. He may be contacted at (860) 555-0100.
View Full BioSarah Chen, CFP®
Title: Senior Wealth Adviser & Director of Financial Planning
Year of Birth: 1982
Formal Education: MS in Finance, Boston College (2007); BA in Mathematics, Williams College (2004).
Professional Designations: CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) — administered by the CFP Board. The CFP® designation requires completion of a CFP Board-approved education program, passing a comprehensive examination, at least 6,000 hours of relevant professional experience (or 4,000 hours of apprenticeship), and adherence to the CFP Board's Code of Ethics and Standards of Conduct, including a fiduciary duty when providing financial advice. Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®) — granted by the Investments & Wealth Institute.
Business Experience (last 10 years): Senior Wealth Adviser, Meridian Wealth Partners (2014–present); previously Financial Planner at a Boston-based RIA (2007–2014).
Disciplinary Information: None.
Other Business Activities: None.
Additional Compensation: Ms. Chen does not receive economic benefits from any third party in connection with providing advisory services to clients.
Supervision: Ms. Chen's advisory activities are subject to the firm's Compliance Manual and Code of Ethics, administered by the Chief Compliance Officer at (860) 555-0100.
View Full BioDerek Okafor, CFP®, JD
Title: Senior Wealth Adviser & Director of Estate Planning
Year of Birth: 1980
Formal Education: JD, Columbia Law School (2006); BA, Morehouse College (2003).
Professional Designations: CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®). Member of the New York State Bar (inactive status with respect to the practice of law; Mr. Okafor does not provide legal advice as part of his advisory role at Meridian).
Business Experience (last 10 years): Senior Wealth Adviser, Meridian Wealth Partners (2016–present); previously trusts and estates attorney at a New York law firm (2006–2016).
Disciplinary Information: None.
Other Business Activities: Mr. Okafor maintains an inactive license to practice law in the State of New York but does not currently practice law or provide legal advice. This affiliation does not present a material conflict of interest.
Additional Compensation: Mr. Okafor does not receive economic benefits from any third party in connection with providing advisory services to clients.
Supervision: Mr. Okafor's advisory activities are subject to the firm's Compliance Manual and Code of Ethics, administered by the Chief Compliance Officer at (860) 555-0100.
View Full BioHow to Obtain a Brochure Supplement
Clients receive a current brochure supplement for each supervised person who provides them with investment advice. You may request an additional copy of any current brochure supplement at any time by:
- Calling our compliance department at (860) 555-0100
- Emailing compliance@meridianwealthpartners.com
- Writing to: Meridian Wealth Partners, LLC, Attn: Compliance, 100 Constitution Plaza, Suite 800, Hartford, CT 06103
We will provide brochure supplements free of charge.