Team Credentials & Accolades

2024 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Team


The Pidgeon Group of Wells Fargo Advisors were recognized as a 2024 Best in State Wealth Management Team by Forbes.

2024 Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams: Awarded January 2024; Data compiled by SHOOK LLC based on the time period from 3/31/22 - 3/31/23 (Source: Forbes.com). The Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams rating algorithm is based on the previous year’s industry experience, interviews, compliance records, assets under management, revenue and other criteria by SHOOK Research, LLC. Investment performance is not a criterion. Self-completed survey was used for rating. This rating is not related to the quality of the investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria.







2024 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisor


Robert Hamill has been recognized as a Best-In-State Wealth Advisor by Forbes in 2024.

Timothy Pidgeon has been recognized as a Best-In-State Wealth Advisor by Forbes in 2022.

2024 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors: Awarded April 2024; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 6/30/22 - 6/30/23 (Source: Forbes.com). The Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors rating algorithm is based on the previous year’s industry experience, interviews, compliance records, assets under management, revenue and other criteria by SHOOK Research, LLC. Investment performance is not a criterion. Self-completed survey was used for rating. This rating is not related to the quality of the investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria.

2022 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors: Awarded April 2022; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 6/30/20 - 6/30/21 (Source: Forbes.com). The Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors rating algorithm is based on the previous year’s industry experience, interviews, compliance records, assets under management, revenue and other criteria by SHOOK Research, LLC. Investment performance is not a criterion. Self-completed survey was used for rating. This rating is not related to the quality of the investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria.




CHARTERED FINANCIAL ANALYST (CFA®)


Alice Pidgeon has earned the CHARTERED FINANCIAL ANALYST (or CFA®) professional certification.

A Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) charter is a designation given to those who have completed the CFA® Program and completed acceptable work experience requirements.

The CFA charter is one of the most respected designations in finance and is widely considered to be the gold standard in the field of investment analysis. To become a charter holder, the CFA Program includes a three-part exam (that tests the fundamentals of investment tools, valuing assets, portfolio management, and wealth planning), minimum of at least four years of relevant professional experience and professional reference letters. Passing the CFA Program exams requires strong discipline and over 900 hours of self-studying.

The CFA Program is typically completed by those with backgrounds in finance, accounting, economics, or business. CFA charter holders earn the right to use the CFA designation after program completion, application, and acceptance by CFA Institute. CFA charter holders are qualified to work in senior and executive positions in investment management, risk management, asset management, and more.




CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNNER™ (CFP®)


Robert Hamill and Tony Rivera have earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification. To earn their CFP® credential, Rob and Tony have completed hundreds of hours of rigorous courses and examinations offered by various colleges and universities across the country. These courses are then followed by a 10-hour comprehensive examination administered according to the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards. The qualification process is comprehensive array of advice and skill-based approach that distinguishes CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioners from other professional advisors, who typically focus on only one area of a client's financial life.

CFP®, Certified Financial Planner™ are certification marks owned by the CFP® Board. These marks are awarded to individuals who successfully complete the CFP® Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.


PIM Portfolio Manager

Alice Pidgeon is a Wells Fargo Advisors PIM portfolio manager. The PIM program is a customized portfolio management program geared toward meeting our clients’ specific investment goals. As PIM portfolio managers, Alice has met stringent criteria based on experience and expertise and acts as your personal portfolio manager.

The PIM program is not designed for excessively traded or inactive accounts and is not appropriate for all investors. Please carefully review the Wells Fargo Advisors advisory disclosure document for a full description of our services. The minimum account size for this program is $50,000.




Wells Fargo Advisors' Premier Advisor


Robert Hamill is a Wells Fargo Advisors’ Platinum Council Advisors.

Timothy Pidgeon had achieved this distinction since 2006-2022, when it was originated.



The Platinum Council (previously known as Premier Advisor) distinction is held by a select group of Financial Advisors within Wells Fargo Advisors as measured by completion of educational components, business production based on the past year, and professionalism. Additional criteria, best practices and team structure, may also be used to determine recipients.