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As a Relationship Manager, Brianna works with clients with their applications, paperwork, and changes to existing accounts.
With over 11 years of experience in administrative roles within the financial services industry, Brianna plays a key part in ensuring smooth operations and delivering exceptional support to both clients and team members. Her attention to detail and commitment to service reflect a deep passion for helping families navigate their financial journeys with confidence.
Outside of work, she enjoys puzzles, true crime, and spending time with her significant other and their two daughters.
In July of 2012, Neville began his career at The Vanguard Group, Inc. as a Client Relationship Associate. Less than a year later, Neville was twice promoted and served as an Institutional Equity Trader on Vanguard’s Trading Desk. Though Neville was very appreciative for the opportunity he was given at Vanguard, he knew he wanted more exposure to the capital markets along with an entrepreneurial atmosphere.
In 2014, Neville joined HF Financial as a member of the Wealth Management Department to work alongside of a team to bring a breadth of experience in developing investment strategies for advisors and their clients. Through this role, Neville developed a relationship with A Special Needs Plan to build and support corporate retirement plans for clients. For this role, he and the Retirement Plan Consulting Group actively supports Plan Sponsors, Human Resources and Employees of companies both on a local and national scale.
As a North Carolina native, Neville strives to make a positive impact on the community. In his time out of the office, Neville enjoys traveling, anything that is outdoors.
As the Director of Professional Development, Jason puts a large focus on coaching and consulting with our financial planning team. A Senior Advisor in the firm, he also works in marketing, advisor relations and communications.
Born in Kentucky, Jason has been a Charlottean for over 30 years. He graduated from Appalachian State University with a B.S. in Business Administration. In his spare time, Jason enjoys golfing, traveling, staying active in his church, NAIFA, GAMA, and SFSP, and serving in the Hands & Feet outreach program. He resides in Waxhaw with his wife, three children and rescue dog.
Lou’s career started on Wall Street in New York where he worked as a retail broker for Shearson Lehman before joining OppenheimerFunds as a Vice President from 1989 – 2003. Lou has been instrumental in building the Wealth Management Department. His expertise in Investment and Financial Services expands through Private Wealth Management, Corporate Retirement Planning, Retirement Income Distribution Planning, and Financial Planning.
Lou has appeared in the Charlotte Business Journal and Charlotte Observer on a number of occasions where the topics have ranged from personal financial planning to establishing and maintaining retirement plans for businesses. He and his wife have four beautiful children and he has dedicated his community service towards sports ministries, support group facilitation, and high school group leadership through the ministry team at Calvary Church in Charlotte.
As a Manager of Marketing and Family Engagement, Kyra coordinates speaking engagements, in-person events, educational webinars and assists with managing our social media presence.
Kyra graduated from Appalachian State University in 2013 with a BA in English and went on to spend many years in the mortgage Industry as a loan originator and supervisor. Her passion for helping others with special needs blossomed when her nephew was diagnosed with autism, and she joined Camp Blue Skies as a Day Volunteer in 2022.
As Business Manager, Dan’s goal is to ensure a positive experience for the families we serve. He manages the day-to-day operations for our team of advisors and is responsible for communicating with our families and keeping them updated on the progress of their Action Plan. He is also responsible for assisting clients with paperwork.
Dan joined A Special Needs Plan in 2022 with many years of experience working with families with special needs as well as vast financial service knowledge. He quickly grasped our vision to serve, and diligently works to ensure every family is treated with concern, compassion, and respect.
As Director of Concierge Services at A Special Needs Plan, Amber works tirelessly to ensure a positive experience for the families we serve. She handles a wide range of responsibilities, including data tracking, client service escalation, business processes/strategy, licensing, and compliance audit reviews. Her qualities of efficiency, accuracy, and reliability set her apart, bringing immense value to A Special Needs Plan. Amber’s true passion lies in helping others and serving our families.
Amber has played an integral role with A Special Needs Plan since it was founded in 2005. She holds Series 7, 63, and SIE registrations, as well as life and health licenses. She also is a registered notary public. Away from the office, she enjoys building memories with her husband and growing children.
Margaret is the parent of an adult with an intellectual disability and an integral part of our team. She is well known in the special needs community as a trusted resource with helping families transition their child with special needs to adulthood. She walks our families through completing communication pieces, prepare for guardianship, as well as applying for SSI and Medicaid benefits. She also works with organizations to offer educational events that can serve the special needs community.
David has been in the financial services industry since 1996 and has acquired the CFP® and ChSNC™ designations. Before joining A Special Needs Plan, David held several leadership positions in the financial planning field including Regional Vice President of a fortune 100 financial services company and Managing Partner of a financial planning firm. He is driven by his desire to impact people’s lives by helping them gain clarity on their goals and remaining alongside them as they work to achieve them.
David is married to his wife Caroline, and together have a daughter. They live in Holly Springs, a small town just outside of Raleigh, NC. He has personal experience raising a child who has special needs along with the challenges and blessing that come along with that. His personal experience helps him bring a level of understanding and compassion to the planning process.
David graduated with distinction from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a concentration in finance. In 2008 and 2009 he was recognized as one of “America’s Top Financial Planners” by Consumer Research Council of America.
He is driven by a deep desire to help families who are responsible for the lifetime care of a family member with special needs.
David Cove is a Registered Representative of and offers securities, investment advisory and financial planning services through MML Investors Services LLC. Member SIPC (www.sipc.org). Supervisory Office: 4350 Congress St., Suite 300, Charlotte, NC 28209 704-557-9600. A Special Needs Plan is not a subsidiary or affiliate of MML Investors Services, LLC or its affiliated companies.
