CONSULTANTS

Our client service begins with our talented and experienced consultants. They are ultimately responsible for all aspects of the client experience.

George H. Edmiston, Jr.
Chris Grogan
Kendrick W. Mattox, III, CFA
Dave Perkins, J.D., CFP
J. Worth Williamson, Jr.



George H. Edmiston, Jr. - Consultant

5605 Carnegie Blvd
Suite 400
Charlotte, NC 28209

704-643-2455 - Charlotte
1-800-255-2904 - Toll free
704-643-2470 - Fax

gedmiston@carolinasinvest.com
George Edmiston, Jr.
Biography

George H. Edmiston, Jr. has more than 25 years of experience in the investment consulting industry. After spending 10 years with E.F. Hutton, George joined Wheat (now First Union Securities) in 1990. In 2001 he formed an independent broker dealer and investment advisory firm, Carolinas Investment Consulting LLC, which is now a team of nineteen dedicated to investment consulting.

Mr. Edmiston completed the certification program of the Investment Management Consultants Association (IMCA) at the Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania, and is designated a Certified Investment Management Analyst by IMCA. He is a graduate of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University with a BS degree in Finance. His previous work experience was with Armstrong World Industries.

George's local affiliations include the YMCA of Greater Charlotte (Board Member), Chamber of Commerce Advisory Board, Rotary (Past President), Rotary Charitable Foundation (Current Treasurer), Charlotte Historic Rosedale (Past President) and the North Carolina Family Policy Council (Board Member). George grew up in Virginia, but has resided in Charlotte, North Carolina for fifteen years. He is married to Randi and they have three children.


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Dave Perkins, J.D., CFP - Consultant/Financial Planner

5605 Carnegie Blvd
Suite 400
Charlotte, NC 28209

704-643-2468 - Charlotte
1-800-255-2904 - Toll free
704-643-2470 - Fax

dperkins@carolinasinvest.com
Dave Perkins
Biography

Dave joined us in the fall of 2004, bringing with him 25 years of experience in the areas of estate and financial planning, investment consulting, tax and legal matters. He is an attorney, Certified Public Accountant and Certified Financial Planner. He led the Personal Financial Services team at KPMG Peat Marwick in Charlotte, and later served as Director of Financial & Estate Planning at IJL/Wachovia. Throughout his career he has specialized in providing consulting services to executives, business owners and other affluent individuals and families.

Dave hails from Connecticut originally. He received his undergraduate degree from Lafayette College in Pennsylvania, and he attended Albany Law School of Union University in Albany, NY. He moved to Charlotte in 1991 when he joined the KPMG Peat Marwick firm. He and his wife, Robin, have two daughters, Emily and Perry.

Dave serves on the Board of Directors of the United Way Legacy Foundation and on the Leave a Legacy Steering Committee, an affiliate of the Foundation for the Carolinas. He is the Finance Chairman for the Board of Advisors of Florence Crittenton Services in Charlotte.


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Chris Grogan - Consultant

5605 Carnegie Blvd
Suite 400
Charlotte, NC 28209

704-643-2463 - Charlotte
1-800-255-2904 - Toll free
704-643-2470 - Fax

cgrogan@carolinasinvest.com
Chris Grogan
Biography

Chris began working with the firm at the beginning of 1999. He joined our firm after working for Bank of America in their corporate finance department. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a BS in Business and is a native of the Charlotte region.

Chris focuses his efforts on both individual clients, as well as, corporate retirement plans (defined contribution and defined benefit). He has also developed a unique wealth building program specifically for young professionals or professionals just beginning to save money for retirement. He is currently preparing for his Certified Financial Planner designation.


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Kendrick W. Mattox III, CFA - Consultant

5605 Carnegie Blvd
Suite 400
Charlotte, NC 28209

704-643-2467 - Charlotte
1-800-255-2904 - Toll free
704-643-2470 - Fax

kmattox@carolinasinvest.com
Kendrick W. Mattox III
Biography

Kendrick comes to us after serving as the North Carolina Director of Business Development and Client Service for CornerCap Investment Counsel, an independent money management firm. He also has experience as an associate of an investment services and financial planning firm in Atlanta.

Kendrick is a Chartered Financial Analyst , CFA. He is a member of The Association for Investment Management and Research (AIMR) and the North Carolina Society of Financial Analyst. He holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Georgia State University in Atlanta, a Bachelors of Art (BA) in English from Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia, and he is a graduate of Woodberry Forest School in Virginia.

He and his wife, Lacy, have a two daughters (Maggie and Sarah) and son (Goodwyn), and two black labs. His community involvement includes being active in the Coastal Conservation Association (CCA), the Mint Museum, Goodfellows, and two start-up charities.


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J. Worth Williamson, Jr. - Consultant

5605 Carnegie Blvd
Suite 400
Charlotte, NC 28209

704-643-2455 - Charlotte
1-800-255-2904 - Toll free
704-643-2470 - Fax

J. Worth Williamson, Jr.
Biography

Worth has 33 years experience in the financial services industry. Careers with NationsBank, First Charlotte Bank & Trust Company, and Centura Bank have included responsibilities in corporate finance, commercial banking, trust and investment management. He founded First Charlotte Bank in 1983 and was President and CEO until its merger with Centura Bank in 1993.

A graduate of Davidson College, Mr. Williamson is an honor's graduate of the Cannon Trust Institute. Having completed the CIMA professional certification program offered through the Investment Management Consultants Association (IMCA) at the Wharton School of Business, he is a designated Certified Investment Management Analyst.

Worth is involved in many professional and civic organizations. He and his wife Sarah have two sons and are grandparents .


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