Home: Charlotte, NC. Birthplace: Richwood, WV. Profession: Retirement planning. Organization: Belmont Capital Advisors Inc. Title: President. Significant other: Gail Roop. Alma mater: Marshall University.
Current project: Raising my children, Henry and Alex. Recent recognition: Host of Retire(Meant) for Living radio show on 1110 AM radio. Recent professional development: Opened a new office is South Charlotte, North Carolina. Latest accomplishment: Still six feet above ground, my staff and my mortgages are paid. Latest contribution to others: I put my assistant and her fiancé, on my prayer chain. Training new advisors at Belmont Capital. Hobbies: Duck hunting, bass fishing, quality time with the missus. Last book read: The Power of One More, by Ed Mylett.
Personality profile: Open-book, genuine, witty. What one word would your closest friend use to describe you? Transparent. Moral compass: The Bible. Trust my gut or in myself. How do you define a perfect friendship? Someone who doesn’t need my input and isn’t aggravating to be around. What is your greatest joy? Spending quality time with my two boys. What is your greatest fear? That my boys will stop thinking I’m fun to be around or no longer want to spend time with me. What is your guilty pleasure? Heath candy bars. What occupation, other than your own, do you most admire? School teachers, pastors.
What was your first paying job? Busboy at Western Steer restaurant. What was your favorite college course? Bass Fishing. What was your favorite childhood toy or game? Pac-Man and Gallaga. What book have you repeatedly read? Think and Grow Rich, by Napoleon Hill. Besides your parents, who has had the greatest influence on your life? Napoleon Hill. What’s the best advice you received growing up? Never quit. What’s the best advice you received in your career? Pay your taxes early.
What change would you like to see in the world?
Worldwide protection of elephants and whales.
What message do you want to send out into the world? Love is the only catalyst to change. What mega-trend most excites you? Artificial intelligence. What mega-trend most concerns you? Artificial intelligence.
Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? Napoleon Hill. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? A mountain man. After your loved ones, what object would you first save from your burning home? Guns and ammo. What advice would you give your younger self? Money and material gain doesn’t help with overall happiness. What day in your life would you choose to re-live? Birth of my children.
Personal mission: Helping elephants live free. Personal motto: Live humbly and never quit. Favorite quote: “It is insane to risk what you already have for something you don’t need” (Warren Buffet).
