Ernie has 35 years of experience in the financial services industry, including 21 years with our firm. A graduate of the University of Georgia with a BAA degree in finance, Ernie was named a "Best Broker in America" by Wall Street magazine and is a published author on asset management strategies and retirement planning. An avid runner, Ernie also enjoys spending his free time hiking, golfing and playing tennis. He supports The Atlanta Humane Society and spent 8 years as a Stephen Minister at Mt. Pisgah United Methodist church. Ernie is married to Elizabeth and has two children who reside and work in Atlanta.

• Portfolio Manager (PMP). 2011
• Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC). 2007
• Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA). 1992

• B.B.A. Finance, University of Georgia, 1979

• Series 7, General Securities Representative
• Series 63, Uniform Securities State Agent
• Series 65, Investment Advisor Representative
• Life, Health Insurance and Variable Annuity Licensed: AL, FL, GA, IN, MA, PA, TN, WI

• Past board member of the Chattahoochee Nature Center
• Past member of the Finance Committee, Mt. Bethel Church
• Past member of the Endowment Committee, Mt. Bethel Church
• Current Stephen Minister Mt. Pisgah Church

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