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Biography

Melissa Barkley is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® and serves as Senior Wealth Advisor at Avidian Wealth Solutions, where she focuses on comprehensive financial planning and estate planning for high-net-worth clients. With over 20 years of industry experience, she brings a deep understanding of personalized strategies to help clients achieve their long-term financial goals.

Prior to joining Avidian, Melissa served as a Wealth Advisor and Subject Matter Expert at Linscomb Wealth. She graduated from Tufts University with a B.A. in History (magna cum laude) and a B.A. in Economics (cum laude), and is a member of the Financial Planning Association of North Alabama and the Estate Planning Council of Birmingham.

Outside of work, Melissa enjoys spending time with her husband and supporting her five children in various sports and activities.

Education & Designations

B.A., history (magna cum laude) and economics (cum laude), Tufts University