Our People
DARRELL L. “CORKY” DAWES, CLU®, CHFC®
Chief Executive Officer
404-260-1736
Darrell.Dawes@peachtreeplanning.com
Mr. Dawes was born in Peoria, Illinois and raised in Miami, Florida. He graduated from The University of Tennessee in Martin and then became a High School Teacher and Football Coach for seven years before entering the insurance...
D. Bradley Stonecipher
President
404-260-1708
brad.stonecipher@peachtreeplanning.com.
ANDREW J. MEEHAN, CLU®, CHFC®
President Distribution
205-930-9430
andy.meehan@peachtreeplanning.com
Andy Meehan is President-Distribution of Peachtree Planning, an Atlanta based, regional planning firm with over 100 advisors in 3 states. He is responsible for attracting and developing advisors who serve affluent families and...
Josh Cobb, CFP®
Vice President
Josh_Cobb@peachtreeplanning.com
Cash flow is everything: without it, you have nothing. Josh’s greatest skill is being able to work with folks and help them to identify what can impair that cash flow while they are working and when they decide..
Robert Mathis CLU®
Founder and CEO, Emeritus
404-260-1601
Robert.mathis@peachtreeplanning.com
John E. Hill, JD*, LLM
Senior Executive Vice President, Advanced Planning, Peachtree Planning / President, Emeritus Peachtree Planning
404-260-1716
John.E.Hill@peachtreeplanning.com
James Gnefkow, JD, LLM, MBA
Director of Advanced Planning
404-260-1730
james.gnefkow@peachtreeplanning.com
James is Executive Vice President of Advanced Planning for Peachtree Planning where his responsibilities include designing advanced planning strategies, working closely with business owners and high net-worth families.
Greg Moore
615-376-8317
Greg.Moore@peachtreeplanning.com
Greg began his career with Peachtree Planning in 2011, after working as an agent in the music industry for several years.
Alan Lott
205-930-9430
alan.lott@peachtreeplanning.com
Alan has been serving the Birmingham financial services industry for over 20 years. Upon graduating from Auburn University in 1988, he has spent the majority of his time serving the owners of commercial and corporate banking clients
Alan Banks
Alan T. Banks has been providing sound financial advice to his clients with the Guardian Life Insurance Company of America since 1982.
J. Amery Staub
amery.staub@peachtreeplanning.com
Amery Staub has been providing sound financial advice to his clients since 1999.
Andrew Andreotta
andrew.andreotta@peachtreeplanning.com
Andrew has been providing sound financial products and services to his clients since 2016.
Arun Misra
arun.misra@peachtreeplanning.com
Arun Misra, has been providing sound financial strategies and services to his clients since 1985, for over 30 years in Atlanta.
Austin Ryals
205.930.9430
austin.ryals@peachtreeplanning.com
Financial Representative of Guardian
Charles "Billy" Haley
615-376-8319
billy_haley@peachtreeplanning.com
Billy has been in the financial services industry since 2009. Billy is a native of Nashville, Tennessee graduating from Father Ryan High School.
Bret Waering
Bret_Waering@peachtreeplanning.com
Bret Waering has been working with his clients toward their identities since 2012. His focus on coordinating all areas of clients’ financial lives as critical tools affords them freedom to grow into who they aspire to be.
Brian Holmes, RICP
770-998-8091
brian.holmes@peachtreeplanning.com
Since 2009, Brian has built an advisory business which provides thorough and comprehensive financial guidance to clients across the country. He works primarily with business owners, as well as corporate executives and professionals.
Brooks M. Gregory, RICP®
404-260-1740
Brooks_Gregory@peachtreeplanning.com
Brooks has been serving his clients best interests since 1994. He graduated with a BA in economics from Denison University in Granville, Ohio.
Casia Phillips
casia.phillips@peachtreeplanning.com
Casia Phillips, graduated with a BA in History, and minors in Political Science and Education. As a former teacher, Casia found a parallel between education and finance.
Charlie Buffington, CFP®, ChFC®
404.260.1738
charlie.buffington@peachtreeplanning.com
Charlie Buffington has been providing sound financial advice to his clients since 1989. He graduated with a BBA in Accounting from the University of Georgia Terry College of Business.
Chris Ellington CLU®, ChFC®, CFP®, RICP®
770-998-5327
Chris Ellington holds an Economics degree from Auburn University and has achieved the designations as a Certified Financial Planner, Chartered Life Underwriter, Chartered Financial Consultant, and Retirement Income Certified Professional.
Clay McDowell
205-930-9430
clay.mcdowell@vindexfinancialpartners.com
Clay graduated from the University of Alabama in 2013. He came to love the financial services business by watching his father, T.O. McDowell, operate his business.
Courtney Hernandez
404.260.1780
courtney.hernandez@peachtreeplanning.com
Courtney has been providing sound financial services to her clients since January 2018.
Dara Davis
404.260.1783
dara.davis@peachtreeplanning.com
Dara has been providing sound financial advice to her clients since 1999. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the William Paterson University.
David Rogers
david.rogers@peachtreeplanning.com
David F. Rogers joined Peachtree Planning in 2017 from the Private Client Group of J.P. Morgan Securities, where he worked with high-net worth families as only one of forty advisors throughout the Southeast.
David Walker
615-376-8351
David_Walker@InsightAlliance.com
David joined Insight Alliance in March of 2013 after spending the previous two years with Merrill Lynch in Nashville.
David Gibson
david.gibson@peachtreeplanning.com
People choose to work with David because they trust him. He takes the time to find out what is important to his clients and their personal goals for their money.
Derek Granger
615.376.3763
derek.granger@peachtreeplanning.com
Derek Granger has been providing sound financial advice to his clients since 2012.
Derrick Lepkowski
derrick.lepkowski@peachtreeplanning.com
Financial Representative of Guardian
Dibyendu De, Ph.D.
dibyendu.de@peachtreeplanning.com
Dibyendu De is an experienced financial representative who helps clients in ensuring financial security for themselves and for future generations.
Don Myre
877-310-0157
don.myre@peachtreeplanning.com
Don joined Peachtree Planning in early 2013 after a 20 plus year career in the life and health insurance industry.
Dustin Dawes
615-376-3737
Dustin.Dawes@peachtreeplanning.com
I was introduced to the phrase “Living Your Best Life” a few years ago and ever since I have been focused on helping others do just that!
Garrett Smith
404-260-1756
garrett_smith@peachtreeplanning.com
Garrett Smith has been in the financial services industry for over 30 years. He is a graduate of the University of Virginia.
Gayle Bowers
S. Gene Lee, ChFC®, RICP®
770-386-1058
gene.lee@peachtreeplanning.com
For over 28 years, people have been working with Gene Lee because they know that he cares about doing what’s right for his clients and they trust him.
Grant E. Segal, CRPS
Grant E. Segal has been providing sound financial advice to his clients since 1994. He graduated with a BS degree from Florida State University where he competed on the varsity swimming and diving team.
Hubert Cooke, III
706-854-1650
Hubert.Cooke@peachtreeplanning.com
Hubert has been providing sound financial advice to his clients since 1974. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
Jackson Dugger
jackson.dugger@peachtreeplanning.com
Jason Gaskins
478-471-6258
Jason_Gaskins@peachtreeplanning.com
Jason has been providing sound financial advice to his clients since 2008. He graduated with a BBA in Business Management from Mercer University in 1996.
Jay Milam
770-386-1058
jay.milam@peachtreeplanning.com
Jay has been providing sound financial advice to his clients since 2005.
John McCollum, CFP®
706-854-1650
John.McCollum@peachtreeplanning.com
John McCollum graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in Economics.
John Spivey
478-471-6258
john.spivey@peachtreeplanning.com
John Spivey has been providing sound financial advice to his clients since 1984.
John Mark Friend
404.260.1784
johnmark.friend@peachtreeplanning.com
Agent of Peachtree Planning of Georgia, LLC
Jon Eric Dodd
joneric.dodd@peachtreeplanning.com
As a Financial Representative, Jon Eric works with his clients to provide comprehensive financial planning, with a focus on retirement planning, estate planning, financial efficiency and risk analysis.
Justin Kaemmerer
615.376.8335
justin.kaemmerer@peachtreeplanning.com
Financial Representative of Guardian
Keays Bass
keays.bass@peachtreeplanning.com
As a Financial Representative with Peachtree Planning, Keays works with his clients to provide comprehensive financial guidance, with a focus on retirement planning, estate planning, and insurance analysis.
Keith Dykes
Executive Vice President
404-260-1772
Keith.Dykes@peachtreeplanning.com
Keith Dykes was born and raised in Macon, GA. He graduated from the UGA in 1991 and worked for nearly two years with a national employee benefits company as a sales representative covering the state of Georgia ....
Kevin J. Linsey, CLU®, ChFC®
404-260-1757
kevin.linsey@peachtreeplanning.com
For over 20 years, people have been using Kevin Linsey, CLU®, ChFC® because of his commitment and dedication to their financial wellbeing.
Kitty Bray
kitty.bray@peachtreeplanning.com
Kitty Bray entered the financial services industry in 2015 after a successful career in advertising and publishing.
Klara Biwott Grisch
klara.grisch@peachtreeplanning.com
Financial Representative of Guardian
Mark Burkholder
Financial Specialist
mark.burkholder@peachtreeplanning.com
Mark spent 15 years managing a successful private business before he began his career in financial services with Peachtree Planning in 2009.
Matt Justice
Vice President
404.260.1749
Matt.Justice@peachtreeplanning.com
Mendel Kornfeld
404-260-1764
mendel.kornfeld@peachtreeplanning.com
Mendel Kornfeld has been providing sound financial advice to his clients since 2007.
Michael LaHurd
205-930-9430
michael.lahurd@vindexfinancialpartners.com
Mike graduated with a Master’s Degree in Finance from The University of Alabama in 1991.
Mike Fields
770-386-1058
Mike.Fields@peachtreeplanning.com
Michael (Mike) Fields is a Georgia native having lived in every corner of the state, and in Cartersville since 1992.
Thomas M. (Mike) Oates
Vice President
Mike has been providing sound financial strategies to his clients for over twenty-five years.
Nicholas Bucher
615.376.8313
nicholas.bucher@peachtreeplanning.com
Born and raised in the Midwest, Nick spent most of his life in Maple Grove, Minnesota. Nick graduated from Belmont University in December 2018 with a Bachelor’s of Administration in Economics. While attending Belmont, he was...
Orrett Bailey, MBA
orrett.bailey@peachtreeplanning.com
Orrett is a financial professional with experience helping individuals and families reach their financial goals. He graduated with an MBA from the University of Alabama.
Paul DeMersseman
Vice President
Paul.Demersseman@peachtreeplanning.com
Paul DeMersseman graduated from The University of Georgia in 1976 with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Risk Management and Insurance.
Paul J. Fochler, II
New Business Desk
paul.fochler@peachtreeplanning.com
Paul joined Peachtree Planning in 2013 to help the people around him by providing sound financial strategies.
Peter Cantwell, CFP®
Cantwell Financial Services, Inc.
423-581-2589
Peter Cantwell has been providing sound financial services to his clients since 1985. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. He is also a Certified Financial Planner®.
Randy Whitman, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®
Randy_Whitman@InsightAlliance.com
Randy Whitman is a co-founder of Insight Alliance. Randy is a native of Nashville graduating from Hume-Fogg High School and a graduate of Harding University.
Rio Valeriano
615.376.8305
rio.valeriano@peachtreeplanning.com
Rio Valeriano has been providing sound financial products and services since 2004.
Rob Harbison, CLU®, ChFC®, RICP®
706-232-1515
rob.harbison@peachtreeplanning.com
People work with me because I genuinely care about them and their families...
Robert Fulcher
205.930.9430
robert.fulcher@peachtreeplanning.com
Registered Representative of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS).
Sam Robinson, CPA, CFP®
334-239-3532
sam.robinson@peachtreeplanning.com
Sam graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1977 and received his MBA from Georgia State University in Accounting and Finance in 1986. He has been a CPA* since 1986 and he is also a Certified Financial Planner, CFP®.
Sara Boudreaux
Vice President, Marketing and Recruiting Director
sara.boudreaux@peachtreeplanning.com
Sarah Dozier
Vice President, Disability Income Specialist, Life Brokerage Manager
404-260-1727
Sarah_Dozier@peachtreeplanning.com
Sarah is the Disability Income Specialist and Life Brokerage Manager for Peachtree Planning. She is responsible for promoting and providing sales support and underwriting advocacy to our financial representatives and independent agents...
Scott Sovereign
scott.sovereign@peachtreeplanning.com
Financial Representative of Guardian
Solomon M. Kafoure
Vice President
615.376.8345
solomon_kafoure@peachtreeplanning.com
Solomon Kafoure is an Indiana native and has called middle Tennessee home since graduating from Belmont University in 2004.
Thomas Williams
404-260-1774
Thomas.Williams@peachtreeplanning.com
Financial planning is one of what I call “the foundations for living your best life”. For me it’s a core belief shaped by my upbringing.
Tim Giarra
Tim.Giarra@mycompassadvisor.com
Tim Giarra partnered with Solomon Kafoure and his firm back in 2017. At Compass Advisory Group, Tim works with business owners, families, and individuals to help them design a comprehensive plan..
Tylan Ratliff
404.260.1775
tylan.ratliff@peachtreeplanning.com
Tylan Ratliff graduated with a Financial Economics Degree from the Troy University. He is the recipient of several professional
William Martin, Jr.
404-260-1743
bill.martin@peachtreeplanning.com
William “Bill” Martin has been with Peachtree Planning since 1998.
Zackary J. Chichelo, J.D.
615.376.8353
zack.chichelo@peachtreeplanning.com
Financial Representative of Guardian. Not practicing JD for Guardian or its subsidiaries or affiliates.