Edward Jones – Brian Mathis, CFP

“Money can’t buy happiness, but it can quiet the nerves.” This quote is stitched on a pillow in my office that was a gift from one of my favorite clients.

After working as a risk analyst and attending graduate school, I embraced my heritage and became a 3rd-generation business owner. This is when I was introduced to Edward Jones. First as a client, and then building my own practice in Sanford. I have been “quieting nerves” since 1998.

Many people have helped me in this endeavor, and I have been passionate about paying forward this generosity within the firm. I have, and still do, mentor and coach newer financial advisors throughout the country. I have lectured and taught training classes in our St. Louis headquarters. I have run advanced workshops on topics ranging from portfolio building to estate considerations to tax-efficient investing strategies. I have been recognized 14 times over my career at the prestigious Managing Partners Conference or Financial Advisor Leaders Conference. In 2022 and 2023, I was named as Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors*. My greatest accomplishment though, has been coaching middle school girls’ basketball and living to tell the tale. Helping a player succeed and earning a parent’s gratitude is priceless.

Throughout this journey, my wife, Lisa, has been my biggest fan. She is the best “investment” I have ever made by far. We have two children who fulfilled a dream by attending and graduating from our Alma Mater, the Ivy League-caliber college, William & Mary.

I partner with people to customize a strategy to achieve their distinctive financial goals. The widow who is courageously facing the next chapter of life. The entrepreneur whose long hours and risk-taking have finally paid off. The executive family who wants the Golden Years to shine a long time and, then afterwards, to help ease the burden of their beloved heirs and charities. The business owner that wants to help employees prepare for their retirement.

I am not for everyone, but I could be for you. Let’s start a conversation. 919-775-4443.

* 2022-23 Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors for NC, awarded 1st quarter each year, research by SHOOK Research, LLC. Data as of June of the previous year. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating.