LPL FINANCIAL - Key Persons


David Bridges

Job Titles:
  • Investment Consultant
David began advising clients with their finances nearly a decade ago, following careers in engineering and manufacturing. In 2012, David received his CFP® designation from the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. He holds the Series 7, 66 registrations through LPL and is registered in several states. David is licensed, also, to help with and sell life and disability insurance. David is married and lives in Guntersville. He enjoys all sports, especially, tennis and golf. He has served on several boards, in particular, as the local school's athletic booster president, as his local church's financial committee chairman, and as a member of the city's planning board since 1995. Seeing the need for quality financial help, David strives to help families and businesses reach their financial goals through independent, objective advice.

George D. Gillen

Job Titles:
  • Investment Consultant
Mr. Gillen also holds degrees in engineering and chemistry. His education and business background is extensive with experience in operations, engineering and marketing.

Joseph Shortt

Job Titles:
  • Investment Consultant
Located in our Madison, Alabama office, Joseph is an Investment Advisor Representative with LPL Financial. Joseph began his career in Financial Planning and Asset Management with Morgan Stanley in 1994. Joseph and his team guide and assist families in pursuing their own personal financial goals. Joseph helps formulate and deliver comprehensive strategy in support of each family's personal financial philosophy. Joseph currently holds the Series 7, 24, 31, & 63 registrations through LPL Financial. Joseph also hold Life, Health, and Variable Life Insurance licenses.

Wendy Player

Job Titles:
  • Executive Assistant & Client Relations Manager
Wendy has been with LPL since 2017 and has received multiple certificates in LPL's administrative program. Wendy's many years of administrative duties makes her an excellent addition to our client relations department. She provides a high level of administrative support to the practice and to our clients. She believes that collaborative teamwork and excellent communication are essential to the success of any partnership. Wendy is married and has two adult children. She loves traveling with family and friends. When not in the office you can find her outside playing with her dog or taking long walks.