Chad Waddoups Honored by Kehrer Bielan Research & Consulting as a Top Director for Investment Services Leadership
Chad Waddoups, vice president of wealth management at Mountain America Investment Services, was recently recognized as a Kehrer Bielan Research & Consulting 2020–2021 Top Director for his outstanding leadership of the investment services business located at Mountain America Credit Union in Sandy, Utah.
“Our members trust they will receive personalized, professional guidance on the path to retirement,” said Nathan Anderson, chief operating officer and executive vice president at Mountain America Credit Union. “It’s an honor to have such an experienced professional in the country leading the wealth management team to guide our members in pursuing their financial dreams.”
Chad Waddoups has been with Mountain America Investment Services since 2008. He brings more than 20 years of financial planning, sales, compliance and business-management experience to the team. Waddoups holds the following registrations through LPL Financial: FINRA Series 7, 63 and 9/10 securities licenses. He also holds a life and health insurance agent license.
“The recipients of the 2021 Top Director Awards truly represent the best performers in our community,” commented Peter Bielan, a partner at Kehrer Bielan. “These firms perform at a higher level in the key areas compared to their peers, and they couldn’t have gotten these results without superior leadership. All of this year’s winners should take great pride in having achieved this much-deserved recognition.”
Chad Waddoups was one of 71 investment services leaders to be singled out for recognition in the first annual Kehrer Bielan Top Director Awards, presented by Ameriprise Financial Institutions Group. Waddoups qualified as a finalist in the large firms category, which is sponsored by LPL Financial. The members of the inaugural class of Top Directors were selected based on their firms’ performance across 11 metrics. More information on the award methodology can be found here.
For more information about Mountain America Investment Services or to schedule an appointment with a wealth advisor, visit macu.com/investments.
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About Mountain America Investment Services
Mountain America Investment Services provides comprehensive, long-term wealth planning services to help credit union members work toward their goals. We specialize in offering support for personal investments, tax strategies, retirement and estate planning. We provide investment services through LPL Financial at locations across the Intermountain West. Our team of experienced advisors is here to guide you along your journey. To learn more or set up a virtual meeting or in-person meeting at any Mountain America Credit Union branch, visit macu.com/investments.
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