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Matthew Lee Joines

Advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors — Alpharetta, GA Cicero Dr.

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Credentials

CFP®, Series 66

Experience

13 years

Location

Alpharetta, GA 30022

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Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Institution

Total advisors

3,909

Across 2,197 offices

Clients per advisor

91 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$378,281 Low

HNW client ratio

13% Typical

About

Matthew Joines is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2019, following roles at Kestra Financial, NFP Securities, and Veracor. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a Retirement Operations Specialist providing consulting and coaching services. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements.

Client services

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops Market timing

Expertise

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Annuities

Occupation focus

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Self-Employed

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Fee options

Fixed

For financial planning and consulting, flat fees generally do not exceed $25,000 but may be higher based on complexity; For WealthPort setup fee generally less than 1% of assets or $1,000

Percentage

$0 - $100,000: 1.50% $100,000 - $250,000: 1.25% $250,000+: 1.00%

Commissions

Financial Professionals acting as Registered Representatives receive commissions on securities and insurance sales

Project-based

Generally up to $500 per hour for financial planning and consulting services; up to $500 per hour for retirement plan advisory services

Subscriptions

Financial Wellness services paid by employer; flat or hourly fees per agreement

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Minimum fee: Minimum WealthPort program fee of $250 annually for CAAP® and UMA accounts

Location

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Alpharetta, GA Cicero Dr.

11175 Cicero Dr., Ste. 100

Alpharetta GA 30022

Advisors at this office

3

Most active in

Georgia

Work history

13 years of industry experience

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

2019 - Present • 7 years

Fairfield, IA

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.

2019 - Present • 7 years

Fairfield, IA

Kestra Financial, Inc.

2017 - 2019 • 2 years

Alpharetta, GA

NFP Securities, Inc.

2013 - 2017 • 4 years

Marietta, GA

Veracor, LLC

2009 - 2017 • 8 years

Atlanta, GA

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Business activities & affiliations

Jonathan B

Series 63, Series 66

Marietta, GA

Sentara Capital

My why in life...I exist to encourage and inspire the lives of others through the Art of Generosity. As a Financial Advisor at Sentara Capital, I partner with affluent families, business owners, professionals, and retirees to navigate complex financial decisions with clarity and confidence. My focus is helping clients make the transition from accumulation to distribution — and then moving intentionally toward maximizing their legacy and generosity. What sets our approach apart is the combination of active portfolio management using individual stocks and ETFs, paired with proactive tax planning strategies that keep more of what you've built working for you. After 17+ years in financial services — including roles at Wells Fargo, Truist, and Regions Bank — I made the move to the independent RIA space to operate as a true fiduciary. No quotas. No activity metrics. Just quality relationships and creative solutions built around what matters most to you. I graduated from Liberty University with a degree in Business Finance. Beyond client work, I'm passionate about the adoption community. My wife Christina and I live in Woodstock, Georgia with our 11 children. When I'm not in the office, you'll find me running, watching football, or trying not to pull a hammy playing Ultimate Frisbee with F3. (Any guesses why my F3 nickname is Myrtle? 🐢) Sentara Capital serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other business clients by providing comprehensive financial planning, investment consultation, and portfolio management. The firm utilizes six primary investment models combining core allocations with tactical and quantitative strategies, and it regularly offers educational workshops on financial topics.

Active portfolio management General tax planning Retirement income strategy Roth conversion strategy Long-term care insurance Approaching retirement Retired
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Matthew G

Series 63, Series 65

Buford, GA

Stirlingshire Investments

Matthew Greene is a financial advisor at Stirlingshire Investments with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms including Allstate Insurance Co., Ameriprise Financial Services, and Banc of America Investment Services. He is also the owner of Greene Financial Services LLC, which focuses on life insurance and fixed annuity sales. Stirlingshire Investments serves individuals, trusts, and other entities with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and IRA rollover advice, offering a wide range of investment options tailored to client profiles. The firm employs multiple analytical methods to construct and manage portfolios and operates with a broker-dealer affiliation that requires clients to use designated custodial services.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Annuities
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Charles S

CFP®, Series 66

Atlanta, GA

Steele Financial Studios

Charles Steele is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 20 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Kestra Advisory, Kestra Investment Services, and Cambridge Investment Research prior to founding Steele Advisory LLC. Steele is also a licensed insurance agent, spending a limited amount of time on insurance sales and implementation. Steele Financial Studios provides discretionary investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, businesses, and plan sponsors. The firm emphasizes fundamental analysis and a long-term investment approach, incorporating low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and unaffiliated independent managers, with a notable focus on pension and retirement plan consulting.

Wealth management
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James S

Series 65

Duluth, GA

Stanhouse Financial Planning and Management, LLC

James Stanhouse is the sole advisor at Stanhouse Financial Planning and Management, LLC in Duluth, GA. He holds a Series 65 designation and has 16 years of industry experience. Since 2009, he has been preparing to start Oakworth, a separate business activity. Stanhouse Financial Planning and Management, LLC provides fee-only financial planning, investment advisory, and asset management services to individuals, families, small businesses, and trusts. The firm follows a long-term, buy-and-hold investment philosophy based on Modern Portfolio Theory and emphasizes low-cost, tax-efficient investment options.

General retirement planning Income planning General tax planning Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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William P

Series 63, Series 65

Roswell, GA

Vickery Creek Capital Management

William Parsons III is a financial advisor with Vickery Creek Capital Management in Roswell, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill Lynch since 2000. Parsons is also active as an independent insurance agent, collaborating with an outside consultant to offer nonproprietary insurance products. Vickery Creek Capital Management serves individual and family clients with significant investable assets, providing investment management and comprehensive financial planning services. The firm employs a top-down, macroeconomic investment approach focused on retirement income objectives, using diversified portfolios with bonds, equities, mutual funds, and ETFs, while emphasizing client education and regular portfolio reviews.

Retirement income strategy Income planning General estate planning guidance Life insurance needs analysis Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive Approaching retirement Established Professionals
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Jason A

Series 63, Series 65

Smyrna, GA

Opportunity Investment Group, LLC

Jason Adams is a financial advisor at Opportunity Investment Group, LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Carnivore Trading, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Opportunity Investment Group is an independent registered investment adviser serving high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, and certain business clients. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis to create customized portfolios and manages approximately $38.5 million across 50 client accounts.

Active portfolio management Concentrated stock management
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