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Meet Our Team
ALEXANDER MING
DIRECTOR - FINANCE
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Alexander F. Ming JP.BFC.CPA, possesses a Bachelor of Science Degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management with minors in Finance and Administration from The University of New Haven; Certifications of Specialty in Administration and Management from Cornell University; and an Advanced Diploma in Business Administration from the University of Liverpool.
For over a decade Alexander worked in the Hotel Industry in Bermuda and the United States where he occupied senior positions in Food and Beverage Management, prior to being recruited by Coopers and Lybrand. Following several years of employment with Coopers & Lybrand, Alexander worked for twenty four years in the private sector for such firms as The Meyer Group of Companies; The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited; Douglas Hillen/Mazars Neville Russell Chartered Accountants; The Ministry of Works and Engineering and Housing; and finally, AIG Cat Excess Insurance Company Limited. During this period, he continually occupied Senior Management and Executive Management positions in Accounting, Audit, Finance and Administration.
DONELL E. SMITH
DIRECTOR - BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
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Donell began his career in the U.S. Air Force, first as an instructor pilot in the T-37/38, and went on to fly the F-15 Eagle fighter jet in Southeast Asia. After leaving the military he joined United Airlines in 1996 and has flown many commercial planes including Boeing’s 727, 757. 767, 777, and the Air Bus 319/320. He currently flies as an International Captain for United to Europe and South America. Donell holds two MBAs from Regis University in Denver, Colorado; one in Finance & Accounting (2008) and the other in International Business (2009). He has been an active investor for over 37 years and has taught financial literacy for the past 10 years.
He is a licensed agent for life, auto, home, property, and health insurance. Donell became a licensed Mortgage Loan Originator in 2016 in order to help individuals make quality debt reduction decisions by appropriately using existing equity to maximize tax savings opportunities and take advantage of compound interest through investments.
Donell is the author of the book, “The Common Man’s Financial Guide”, that has been taught and sold domestically and internationally since 2019. The book gives dramatic insight how he overcame dire odds using experience, inspiration from the financial gurus of today, and his ability to evaluate companies, to grow a few thousand dollars into a budding fortune. His seminars are well attended, and his students continue their education through online independent curriculum study, podcasts, guidelines, workbooks, and practical applications.
DAVID LIN
ADMINISTRATOR
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With over 30 years of experience in the wealth management industry, David has extensive expertise in managing the fortunes of successful families all over the world. David began his career on Wall Street at the big investment firms of Lehman Brothers and JPMorgan Chase, before becoming the Chief Representative of one of the first US hedge funds to set up offices in Shanghai, China. Since returning to the US, these experiences were crucial in shaping his management and investment style while running his own successful registered investment advisory firm.
David graduated from Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, PA with a degree in Business Management. He maintains the FINRA Series 7, 63, 65 and 66 licenses. He is active in the local community and Asian American civil rights advocacy, as well as mentoring the next generation of young financial planners and investment managers.
Even though David was born a Yankee, his heart now belongs to Atlanta, GA, where he spends what little free time he has fixing up the old family home and soaking up “Southern Hospitality”.
ERIC WIMBUSH
CFA, DIRECTOR - OPERATIONS
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Eric Wimbush has 18 plus year of extensive consultative and strategic sales experience working with Executive and Senior Level Management in the Financial Services Industry. He has proven market and product development abilities and thorough knowledge of financial and capital markets and their application to create, develop and maintain wealth for Individuals and Corporations alike. Eric is a consummate connector linking people, ideas, capital, strategy, and tactics to achieve desired goals and objectives. Eric’s experience includes a current joint role as a Senior Relationship Manager with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta; and senior roles with Edward Jones Investments; SunTrust Robinson Humphrey; and the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.
Eric’s is a Chartered Financial Analyst. His professional development has included the Series 7, 63, 79, and 66 licenses as well as licensing for Life, Health and Variable Insurance Products. In addition Eric possesses a Master’s in Business Administration and Finance from Georgia State University and a Bachelors in Finance from Wofford College. Eric is married with two children and enjoys golf and educating people on the use of the financial markets to create and develop wealth.
STEPHEN WARREN
CFA, DIRECTOR - ADMINISTRATION
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Stephen Warren has a degree in Accounting from Fisk University, Series 7 & 66 licenses and has been working in the Financial Services industry since 2003. He is passionate about helping individuals, families, and businesses to create, grow, and transfer wealth through holistic financial planning. He is married with two children and enjoys volunteering with local and national non-profits.
JOSEPH ARTHUR - DICK
CFA, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
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Joseph has over 10 years broking experience across equity derivatives and bond markets at Inter-dealer brokers BGC, QANTEX, ICAP and GFI. Capitalizing on his broking and emerging market experience he founded precious metal trader NYIN and agricultural business NKUNYIM. He is an avid reader of history, science fiction and being a keen sportsman, he has played for Corinthians in the Hong Kong Legal League and practices martial arts.
MATT HORNIBROOK
DIRECTOR - COMMODITY TRADING OPERATIONS
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Matt Hornibrook is a member of the Hornibrook Construction family. M R Hornibrook (later Sir Manuel) started the Hornibrook Group of Companies in the 1930’s. Mr Hornibrook studied at Bond University before entering the media industry in 1994 and the building technology industry in 1998. From 2006 he introduced and developed technology businesses in Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe and America, working closely with leaders of industry and government to expand existing markets and build new economic opportunities. After experiences in Africa and the Middle East, Matt founded the unique charitable platform One Cent Call to assist philanthropic organizations world-side, later taking the company to public listing. From 2012, Matt has been involved in the gold and mining resources sector, first in Australia and later focused on the markets of East and West Africa. Mr Hornibrook has developed long term relationships with miners, exporters and traders of precious metals throughout Africa, the Middle East and Europe. He is a director of an African based mining group and consultant to a number of others.