I was introduced to investing in 2003, when I met my mother-in-law, Fran. She taught me about the power of the stock market and opened up a world I hadn't known. That spark changed the course of my career — and my life.
I spent 15 years inside the corporate ranks of companies like Kimberly-Clark, Walmart, and TireHub. I know what it means to manage $184 million in inventory and navigate the logistics of global brands. But I also know what it looks like from the other side of the desk — as a high-earning professional trying to make sense of RSUs, complex benefits, and the underlying "logistics" of building personal wealth.
Along the way, I became the person coworkers came to with financial questions. Several of them encouraged me to make it official. Thankfully, I listened — and in May of 2020, in the middle of a global pandemic, I became a financial advisor with a goal to help change others' lives the same way Fran changed mine.
I founded Haywood Wealth Advisors because I saw a gap. Not only do I speak the language of the market, but I also speak the language of the corporate professional. I combine 15 years of corporate experience with specialized wealth management that strives to help high-earning W-2 professionals turn strong income into lasting financial confidence. I don't just manage portfolios — I seek to optimize the financial trajectory of a corporate career.
Beyond the Balance Sheet: I grew up in Nashville, graduated from the University of Tennessee in 2006, and have called East Cobb home since 2014. My wife Lindsay and I have four kids. When I'm not building financial plans, you'll find me coaching youth baseball, watching my daughter's dance recitals, or cheering on the Vols. I believe wealth is simply a tool — one that should support the life you want to live and the community you want to build. If you're a corporate professional looking for an advisor who truly understands your world, I'd welcome the conversation.