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About
Our Service Guarantee
Our Team
Certified Financial Fiduciaries
Joel J. Garris, JD, CFP®
Christina Lamb, EA, CF2™
Robert L. Field, CF2™
Kristin Kalley, CPA, CFP®
Chet Cowart, CF2™
Zach Keister, CF2™
Associates
Jack E. Nelson, MBA
Andrew Ballentine, JD
Client Service Team
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In the Media
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