This September, Atlanta-based Financial Advisor, M. Blake Miller celebrates his fifth anniversary with financial services firm Ashford Advisors. Blake Miller joined Ashford Advisors in 2014 with a focus on empowering his clients to reach their personal financial goals. Mr. Miller has specialized in helping young doctors, athletes, and professionals by creating personalized and comprehensive strategies designed to organize their cash flow, protect what matters and build wealth for the future.
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The Dunwoody Perimeter Chamber will host its second annual Perimeter Transportation Summit on Thursday, September 12, 2019, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The summit will be held at Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse at 236 Perimeter Center Pkwy NE, Atlanta, GA 30346.The summit will focus on the Metro Atlanta area’s current and future transportation projects, how these projects will improve our commute, infrastructure, etc., estimated completion dates and more. Over a delicious plated lunch, attendees will
Ashford Advisors’ Managing Partners, David B. Allen, CLU®, ChFC®, George H. Moore, CLU®, ChFC®, and V. Thomas Purcell, CLU®, ChFC® are honorees of two GAMA International Leadership Awards, the Master Agency Award (MAA) and the Diamond International Management Award (IMA). These awards recognize excellence in traditional and contemporary field management. Ashford Managing Partners are distinguished for their supervisory of the agency and production in 2018. “Guardian congratulates its leaders for their
The Georgia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (GACCE) announced its 2019-20 Executive Committee and Board of Directors at their 2019 Executive Leadership Conference held at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel in Jekyll Island, GA. The 2019-20 Executive Committee members are: Chair – Sue Parr, GCCE, Augusta Metro ChamberChair-Elect – Ralph Staffins, III, GCCE, Brunswick-Golden Isles ChamberFirst Vice Chair/Secretary – Cindy Williams, GCCE, Cartersville-Bartow County ChamberSecond Vice Chair/Treasurer
Mid-June signifies a milestone anniversary for Atlanta-based Financial Representative, Mark O. Matia. Beginning in 1984, Mr. Mathia has built a successful career helping clients save for the future and protect what’s most important to them. Mark Matia knows first-hand the impact that a severe disability can have on a career. Experiencing an illness that prevented him from working for more than five years, Mr. Matia understands that a disability can change your life and your career, and is passionate
Gainesville Financial Advisor, Britton Adams, ChFC®, CExPTM celebrates a milestone anniversary this month. Whether he is helping his clients to achieve the goals they have for their lives or giving back to his local community, Britton Adams invests in relationships. Britton Adams joined Ashford Advisors in 2004. While based in Gainesville, Georgia, Mr. Adams works with business owners and professionals across the country. His strength lies in simplifying the process for his clients, educating them on
Annually, the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors – NAIFA-Atlanta identifies the top forty advisors in the metro area under the age of forty. Ashford Advisors is pleased to announce eight 2019 designees, including: Britton D. Adams, ChFC®, Lisa M. Arnold, MBA, ChFC®, Elie E. Engler, ChFC®, CFP®, W. Edward Inman, ChFC®, CFP®, Joshua M. Ketchie, CPA, CFP®, ChFC®, Andrew C. Matthieson, Michael Palmer, and Reagan H. Wolfe, ChFC®, CLU®. Recipients of NAIFA-Atlanta’s Top Advisors Under 40
Guardian honored and recognized Ashford Advisors Atlanta Managing Director, Jason D. Huggins, CLF® in Grapevine, Texas at the Celebration of Excellence banquet during the LAMP conference on March 18, 2019. Jason Huggins was awarded the prestigious Brian H. Early Frontline Excellence Award for his vital contributions to the growth of Ashford Advisors in 2018. This financial services industry honor recognizes superior frontline leaders who have shown exemplary performance and are directly responsible for a
March marks a milestone anniversary for Atlanta Brokerage Manager, Daniel A. Taylor, CLU®, ChFC®, CFP®. Daniel Taylor joined Ashford Advisors in 2009, following in the footsteps of his father, Leonard B. Taylor, former General Agent of the firm. From a family who experienced the importance of proper protection, Mr. Taylor brings a passion and purpose to his role each day. Over the past decade, Mr. Taylor has grown Ashford’s brokerage business and served broker agents in Georgia, North Carolina, and South
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The Dunwoody Perimeter Chamber will host their 11th Annual Meeting on Thursday, March 28, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Fogo De Chao Churrascaria located at 4671 Ashford Dunwoody Rd., Dunwoody, GA 30346. The event will include a review and forecast, the honoring of retiring Directors, the installation of new Directors, the passing of the gavel from 2018 Chair of the Board Jeanne Landry to 2019 Chair Bill Baker, and a special keynote address by Emmy award-winning broadcaster & voice of the Atlanta
On January 31st, Ashford Advisors held its annual Awards Dinner in the Grand Ballroom at the Dunwoody Country Club celebrating the accomplishments of associates and the firm. This year’s noteworthy accomplishments are as follows: Ashford Advisors reported a record year of production and lives protected in 2018.Eleven representatives qualified for Guardian’s highest honors. Matthew G. Lipscomb, CLU®, ChFC® qualified for one of Guardian’s most prestigious awards, President’s Council along with Elie E.
The month of February marks a milestone anniversary for Atlanta, Investment Specialist, W. Edward Inman, Jr., ChFC®, CFP®. Over the past decade, Mr. Inman has helped hundreds of families, business owners and foundations become more financially organized, better protected and well positioned to build wealth. Edward Inman joined Ashford Advisors in 2009 after first-hand experience as a client of the firm. Shortly after, he joined the investment team to provide specialized service to other advisors of the
Last Friday the Dunwoody Perimeter Chamber, along with 386 other organizations around the country, sent a message to Washington. A substantial portion of the Federal government remains closed since funding expired on December 21 of last year. The shutdown, now the longest on record, includes all “non-essential” operations of the departments of Commerce, Transportation, Agriculture, Homeland Security, Justice, Interior, Housing & Urban Development, State and foreign operations, and for agencies like the
This January marks a milestone anniversary for our Vidalia Financial Advisor, Charles “Mac” Jordan, CLU®, ChFC®, CAP®. Mr. Jordan celebrates his 15th year with Ashford Advisors. With over thirty years in the industry, he has focused on helping business owners and professionals get financially organized and implement business strategies for short and long-term goals. Mac Jordan joined The Guardian Life Insurance of America® in the Vidalia Office of Ashford Advisors in 2004, after fourteen years with
The Dunwoody Perimeter Chamber, in collaboration with the Greater North Fulton Chamber, will host a two-day leadership orientation conference for individuals who serve on a board of directors (BODs) on February 19-20, 2019. The first day will be geared only towards those who serve on Chamber BODs; the second day will before those individuals who serve on non-profit BODs. The conference will be held at Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital at 5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd., Atlanta, GA 30342. The conference will
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The Dunwoody Perimeter Chamber, in collaboration with Google’s Get Your Business Online program, will provide an educational session on Thursday, January 17, 2019, at the Elekta Headquarters in Dunwoody. The session, titled “Reach Your Customers Online with Google!,” will be led by national speaker and trainer for Google’s Get Your Business Online program, Demming Bass. In addition to training with Google’s Get Your Business Online program, Bass also serves as the CEO of two creative marketing consulting
January 1, 2018, marks the one-year anniversary of the merger of Ashford Advisors’ Memphis agency, formerly Chartwell Financial Group. The strategic partnership was designed to combine the success and strengths of the two organizations under one name. Over the past year, the Memphis agency has continued to serve the community as a trusted resource for financial services and wealth management. General Agent and Managing Partner of the Memphis agency of Ashford Advisors, George H. Moore, ChFC®, CLU® shared,
The Dunwoody Perimeter Chamber will ring in 2019 by hosting their monthly First Monday Networking event on Monday, January 7, 2019, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at HOBNOB Perimeter. The event will provide attendees with the opportunity to network with other business leaders throughout the Perimeter Market while enjoying delicious appetizers and cocktails from HOBNOB Perimeter. "We're honored to host our first gathering of 2019 with the Dunwoody Perimeter Chamber. It's a great opportunity to show off our
The Dunwoody Perimeter Chamber, in collaboration with Kingsley Elementary School, will host a career day on Thursday, November 29, 2018, from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the school’s location at 2051 Brendon Drive, Dunwoody, GA 30338. “I think it’s very important for Dunwoody community & Chamber members to be involved in molding Dunwoody’s future by investing their time and resources. It takes a village to raise up a community and workforce that Dunwoody can be proud of,” President & CEO Stephanie Freeman
Ashford Advisors’ Memphis Investment Specialist, Paul H. Barlow, and Managing Partner, George H. Moore, ChFC®, CLU® have been recognized as 2018 Five Star Wealth Managers, a third year for George Moore. Five Star Professional awarded the top Memphis area wealth managers who provide quality services to their clients. The Five Star Wealth Manager award program is the largest and most widely published award program in the financial services industry. The award is based on a rigorous, multifaceted research
The Dunwoody Perimeter Chamber, in collaboration with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Monster, will present a Lunch & Learn session on Wednesday, November 7, 2018, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the AJC headquarters. The session, titled “How to Make an Impact with Your Employer Brand” will be led by Monster’s Partner Relationship Manager, Mia Hayes. Hayes has been a recruitment and technology professional at Monster.com for over 17 years. She started at Monster in 2000 and has held a myriad of various
On October 16, 2018, R. Bryant Moore, ChFC®, CLU® celebrates his 15th with Ashford Advisors. Mr. Moore lives to serve others and invests in the relationships he builds with clients and within his community. Bryant Moore joined The Guardian Life Insurance of America® in the Birmingham Office of Ashford Advisors in 2003, following in the footsteps of his father who spent over forty years in the industry. Mr. Moore brings a holistic approach to finance, focusing on simplifying the process of getting
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Ashford Advisors representatives Peter E. Bourg, Elie E. Engler, ChFC®, CFP®, Michael J. Ghioto, CFP®, RICP®, Matthew G. Lipscomb, CLU®, ChFC®, and William R. Mumpower, CLU®, CFP®, RICP® have been recognized as 2018 Five Star Wealth Managers. Five Star Professional awarded the top 4% of Atlanta area wealth managers who are committed to excellence. This is the seventh consecutive year for both Lipscomb and Mumpower and the fourth consecutive for Engler and Ghioto. The Five Star Wealth Manager award program
The Dunwoody Perimeter Chamber hosted a ribbon cutting in honor of Pure Dental Health’s grand opening at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 3, 2018. The celebration was held at their new location at 2390 Mount Vernon Road, Dunwoody, GA, 30338. Pure Dental Health offers high quality, affordable dental care delivered in a warm, relaxing atmosphere. They offer competitive pricing and accept most major insurance plans. Their practice also offers extended hours to allow working professionals who live outside of
The Dunwoody Perimeter Chamber will host their monthly “Business is Brewing” event on Wednesday, October 17, 2018, from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Chamber office located at 41 Perimeter Center East, Suite 225, Dunwoody, GA 30346. This event serves an opportunity for current and prospective members to enjoy coffee over casual conversation to foster a strong connection with the Chamber and fellow members. Although the event has no formal agenda, attendees are encouraged to come in hopes that they will use the event
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The Dunwoody Perimeter Chamber will host a live webinar on Tuesday, October 30, 2018, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. The webinar will provide attendees with an in-depth overview of OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration). During the webinar, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and provide commentary. The webinar will also discuss: •What to expect in 2019•Significant changes in personnel•Policy and law tips•How to handle an OSHA investigation The webinar will be led by former OSHA
The Dunwoody Perimeter Chamber will host their monthly First Monday Networking event on Monday, November 5, 2018, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Max’s Coal Oven Pizzeria’s Perimeter Mall location. The event will provide attendees with the opportunity to network with other business leaders throughout the Perimeter Market while enjoying delicious appetizers and cocktails from Max’s Coal Oven Pizzeria. Although the Chamber recently welcomed Max’s Coal Oven Pizzeria to the Dunwoody community in 2017, its
October 1, 2018 marks a milestone anniversary for Memphis Financial Advisor, David Earhart. He has spent the last three decades committed to enhancing the lives of his clients and bettering his community. After spending just over a decade working with the Tennessee Valley Authority, Mr. Earhart joined The Guardian Life Insurance of America® as a Financial Representative in 1988. He moved to Memphis to serve as a Career Development Supervisor in 1995 and has earned the distinction of being the
The month of October marks a milestone anniversary for Lee Evans of the Ashford Advisors Vidalia office. Over the past decade, Mr. Evans has enriched the lives of the people in his community and focused on providing tools that lead clients to financial independence. Lee Evans joined Ashford Advisors in 2008 as a former client of several years. He saw great value and benefit in Ashford’s comprehensive approach to financial services. Today, he works with business owners, families, and individuals who are
The Dunwoody Perimeter Chamber hosted a ribbon cutting in honor of Zinburger’s grand opening at 10:45 a.m. on Tuesday, September 18, 2018. The celebration was held at their new location at 4555 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody, GA, 30346. Zinburger, which offers gourmet burgers combined with perfectly paired wine selections, has developed an almost fanatical customer following who enjoy made-to-order gourmet burgers, hand-dipped shakes and floats, decadent pies and 25 wine varieties. The upscale boutique
The Dunwoody Perimeter Chamber will host a ribbon cutting in honor of Pure Dental Health’s grand opening at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 3, 2018. The celebration will be held at their new location at 2390 Mount Vernon Road, Dunwoody, GA, 30338. Pure Dental Health offers high quality, affordable dental care delivered in a warm, relaxing atmosphere. They offer competitive pricing and accept most major insurance plans. Their practice also offers extended hours to allow working professionals who live
The Dunwoody Perimeter Chamber believes there is value in maintaining architectural standards in the Dunwoody Village Overlay District. The Chamber also believes changes to the existing standards can be made without removing all existing requirements that distinguish the area and make it a sought-after business district with a 95% occupancy rate. The Chamber believes that current requirements concerning the number of parking spaces per square foot are a deterrent to attracting new restaurants and
Lisa M. Arnold, MBA, ChFC® of Ashford Advisors has been recognized as one of NAIFA (National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors) Atlanta’s 2018 Top Female Advisors. Lisa is a third-year recipient of the Top Female Advisors of NAIFA-Atlanta award. The NAIFA-Atlanta’s Top Female Advisors award is based on an annual evaluation on excellence and achievement in the Insurance and Financial Services field based on production, years in the business, and community involvement. Recipients are
Ashford Advisors is pleased to announce Howard C. Busbey, Sr. was inducted into Guardian’s Hall of Fame at the May Leaders Club Conference in Washington, D.C. Mr. Busbey entered the industry in 1952, was called to active duty with the Navy during the Korean War, then returned to serve his clients for 41 years before retiring. He joins two former Ashford Advisors associates John B. Jackson, Jr. and James P. Poole in the Hall of Fame. CEO, Tom Purcell remarked, “Mr. Busbey had a remarkable impact on our
Members of the Dunwoody Perimeter Chamber celebrated the grand opening of Spa Sydell Integrative Aesthetics on Thursday, March 29, 2018. Photographed persons include: Jennifer Howard, Edward Jones Investments; Stephanie Freeman, Dunwoody Perimeter Chamber; Lisa Armitage, Spa Director; Matthew Bine & Larry Davis, Managing Partners; Dr. Herb Kollinger, Chief Medical Officer; Melissa Federico, Director Energy Based Services; Whitney Noonan Bennett, Business Development Director; Rene Williams, Costco; and
2018 Chair of the Board Jeanne Landry, VP of Human Resources at Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital, announced a new strategic direction for the Dunwoody Perimeter Chamber during it’s 2018 Annual Meeting on Friday, March 16, 2018 at Fogo de Chao. While the Chamber will continue it’s networking and educational opportunities, 2018 will bring a shift to the more inclusive mission of advancing economic prosperity and visioning itself as the premier business organization in the region. Landry stated, “to do this we
The Board of the Georgia Academy for Economic Development announces DeKalb County graduates from the 2017 Region 3 Multi-Day Training Program. Class participants represented a number of professional and non-professional economic development fields, including elected officials, public servants, business leaders, educators, and social service providers from ten counties in Region 3 Georgia. The Academy provided each of the graduates an opportunity to gain a unique understanding of the complexities of
WHEREAS the State of Georgia and Georgia Department of Transportation are investing approximately $800 million in two projects to improve the Interstate 285 and Georgia 400 interchange and collector and distributor road system serving the interchange and surrounding area (collectively the "Project"); Whereas Governor Nathan Deal has stated the Project "is a crucial economic engine, providing valuable access to jobs, supporting business growth, and expanding Georgia’s role as a major logistics hub for
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