Our Work
My desire is to help my clients be good stewards of the money with which they have been temporarily entrusted and to help them leave a legacy beyond finances. I do this by listening and understanding what is important to them and using established processes to develop investment strategies geared toward their long-term goals.
Our Accolades
I began my Edward Jones career in 1994, became a limited partner in 1996, was named principal in 2009 and now rank as one of the top 1,200 financial advisors in the country.* I have qualified for 25 Managing Partner's Conferences (1997-2022), recognizing the top 400 branch teams at Edward Jones. However, I'm most proud of how we've been able to help our clients over the years.
Our Clients
I serve clients who have a wide range of goals. My clients come to me through referrals as well as times of transition, such as retirement or inheritance. I enjoy the challenge of developing financial strategies to meet my clients' needs and partnering with other professions, like my clients' accountants and attorneys, to help them reach their goals.
About Me
Outside the office, I mostly enjoy spending time with my wife and our three children. Together, we exercise, hike and bike to stay fit and healthy. I am an active member of Hickory Bible Church. One of my greatest passions is supporting at-risk young men from our inner city through sports and community service.
*Barron's Top 1200 Financial Advisors in 2021, awarded February or March each year, data as of September of prior year. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating.
Focus areas
- Portfolio Reviews
- Retirement Income Strategies
- Estate & Legacy Strategies
- Wealth Strategies
Focus Areas
- Portfolio Reviews
- Retirement Income Strategies
- Estate & Legacy Strategies
- Wealth Strategies
My Personal Interests
- Personal Fitness
- Health & Nutrition
- Active Lifestyle
Personal Interests
- Personal Fitness
- Health & Nutrition
- Active Lifestyle
Office Information
Office Address
307 2nd Street N EHickory, NC 28601 opens in a new window
Phone Number
Mike Bell at (828) 328-8111Branch Team
- Mary Ruth Hoyle
- Sr. Branch Office Administrator
- Karen Miller
- Sr. Branch Office Administrator
- Kristy Wiggs
- Branch Office Administrator
Branch Team
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Branch Team
- Mary Ruth Hoyle
- Sr. Branch Office Administrator
- Karen Miller
- Sr. Branch Office Administrator
- Kristy Wiggs
- Branch Office Administrator
Branch Team
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