About Us
Pictured above, from left to right: Nicholas Mann, Jennifer Miller, Ryan Patton, Cari Shaw, Wiktor Gier
Ryan Patton, CFA, CFP®, AIF®
Financial Advisor
Ryan began his financial services career in 2011 with Raymond James Financial. He served as Senior Due Diligence Analyst, responsible for research on stock, bond, and alternative investment strategies. Ryan returned to his hometown of Pensacola in 2016 to join the Patton Wealth Advisory Team.
Ryan has attained the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation, the Certified financial planner™ certification, and the Accredited Investment Fiduciary® designation. He earned a B.B.A. in Finance from the University of Notre Dame in 2011.
Ryan is a passionate traveler and has visited more than forty countries. He enjoys trekking, reading, astronomy, and spending time with his wife, Caitlin, and his son, Shepherd.
Wiktor Gier, CFP®, AIF®
Financial Advisor Associate
A graduate of Northern Illinois University, Wiktor earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance. He earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification and the Accredited Investment Fiduciary® designation. Before joining the Patton Wealth Advisory Team in 2024, Wiktor worked as a Financial Planning Consultant at Raymond James.
Outside the office, Wiktor enjoys weightlifting, jet skiing, traveling, and mixing business with pleasure by keeping an eye on stocks. He was born in Poland and is fluent in Polish.*
*All written business communications will be in English.
Jennifer Miller, AIF®
Client Relationship Manager
Jennifer began her career in financial services in 2002 at the New York Mercantile Exchange. In 2013, she relocated to Tennessee and worked as a Compliance and Due Diligence Officer for a Nashville-based brokerage firm. In 2014, she assisted the firm in launching as a Registered Investment Advisor. She joined the Patton Wealth Advisory Team in 2017.
Jennifer prides herself on facilitating the highest level of client satisfaction possible. She holds Series 7, 24, 63, and 65 securities licenses, as well as life, health, and variable insurance licenses. Jennifer also holds the Accredited Investment Fiduciary® designation.
In her spare time, Jennifer enjoys home projects and being a dog Mom.
Nicholas Mann
Client Service Associate
Nicholas began his financial services career with the Patton Wealth Advisory Team in 2023. He began his career in finance with a goal of delivering a highly personalized client service experience.
Nicholas earned a B.S. in Economics from Florida State University in 2021, as well as a MBA from the University of West Florida. He holds Series 7 and 66 securities licenses.
Outside the office, Nicholas is a huge sports fan and loves to play golf any chance he gets.
Cari Shaw
Client Service Associate
Cari serves as the Patton Wealth Advisory Team’s first point of contact for client service and administrative needs. With more than 10 years of experience in the financial services industry and more than 30 years in customer service, she brings a wealth of knowledge and skills in client relations and administrative services.
Cari earned a B.A. in Communication Arts from the University of West Florida. Outside the office, she enjoys spending time with her family, painting, and traveling.