Melanie Strange understands what it takes to run a successful wealth management firm: a strong infrastructure, seamless processes, and a shared commitment to helping clients achieve their goals. As Morton Brown Family Wealth’s Director of Operations, she combines her analytical expertise with a passion for people, ensuring that every aspect of the client experience is both efficient and meaningful.
Starting her tenure at Morton Brown in client service, Melanie gained firsthand insight into the client journey—an experience she now applies to streamlining operations and enhancing advisory workflows. Well-versed in data management and client software, she is skilled at leveraging technology to make advisory work more efficient and client interactions more engaging. With a mindset of continuous improvement, Melanie stays closely attuned to both firm goals and client outcomes, ensuring they remain aligned. She thrives on collaboration and shared success.
Melanie embraces Morton Brown’s Reimagine, Simplify, Thrive philosophy, finding deep satisfaction in instilling confidence in clients—especially when onboarding them. From guiding them through account openings and transfers to witnessing their financial progress over time, she takes pride in making wealth management a source of clarity and optimism.
“My goal is simple: keep things running smoothly so our team can focus on what matters most—our clients.”
MELANIE STRANGE
Melanie’s love for numbers began at a young age, sitting at the kitchen table with her mom as she balanced the family checkbook. That early curiosity led her to pursue a degree and career in finance. Before joining Morton Brown Family Wealth, Melanie spent over a decade in RIA firms, serving in client service, compliance, and administrative roles where her keen attention to detail became one of her greatest strengths.
Outside of work, Melanie finds joy in the outdoors—whether hiking, kayaking, or tending to her flower garden. After a long hiatus, she rediscovered her love of reading and joined a book club. She enjoys spending time with her partner, Mike, and her grown children, Emilee and Parker.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
- Indiana State University, Bachelor of Science in Finance and Administration, Minor in Economics
COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
- First Baptist Preschool, Treasurer and Board of Directors