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Advice built around you — and your life

Your financial priorities are personal, and your plan should be too. We’ll partner together to clearly define what you’re working toward, follow your progress and make thoughtful adjustments as life changes — because it always does.

With regular check-ins and simple, secure digital access, your financial life stays organized and easy to manage. You’ll gain access to personalized investment solutions and ongoing advice that help you feel confident and supported at every stage.

Ready to learn more? Getting started is as easy as scheduling a complimentary initial consultation.

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Areas of focus

  • Retirement Planning Strategies
  • Investments
  • Estate Planning Strategies
  • Family Finances
  • Retirement Plan Distribution
  • Domestic Partner Planning
  • Tax Planning Strategies
  • Charitable Giving Strategies
  • Insurance
  • Wealth Preservation Strategies
  • Retirement Income Strategies

Awards & recognition

  • Patrick Cummings, Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2018-2026
  • Patrick Cummings, Ameriprise Circle of Success Chairman's Advisory Council, 2018-2022
  • Patrick Cummings, Ameriprise Circle of Success, 2007, 2008, 2010-2025
  • Patrick Cummings, Ameriprise Ultimate Digital Excellence Award, 2024
  • Patrick Cummings, Ameriprise Circle of Success Diamond Ring, 2018
  • Cummings & Associates, Ameriprise Client Experience Award, 2020-2023, 2025

Community participation

National Multiple Sclerosis Society Alabama Chapter

  • 2017 Volunteer of the Year
  • 2013 Central Alabama Volunteer of the Year
  • 2013 Birmingham MS Leadership Class Chair
  • 2004 State Volunteer of the Year
  • Alabama - Louisiana - Mississippi State Board of Trustees Chair
  • Bourbonham Commitee Member
  • Scholarship Advisory Board
  • Multiple Year Children's Camp Counselor
  • National Multiple Sclerosis Society Leadership Award recipient

Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children of Alabama, Former State Board Member