Over the course of my 25-year career in financial services, I have helped many people understand complicated investment products and have helped to provide a smooth path to financial freedom in retirement. Education for clients and financial advisors is the key to understanding what retirement looks like. In addition to helping my clients, I also volunteer as a financial advisor field trainer at Edward Jones.I graduated in 1992 from North Carolina State University with a bachelor's degree in political science and a minor in Spanish.I am an active member of our community – I have served on the Knightdale Chamber as a member of the board of directors, including chair of the Economic Development Committee and a member of the Finance and Budget Committee.I have also served as the Mentor Manager for the Small Business Development program in Knightdale and am a member of the Knightdale Rotary.I grew up in East Raleigh and have ties to the community from my childhood days. I took flying lessons at the Wendell-Knightdale Airport when I was 16. After 30 years in Charlotte, NC, I am home again.I have been married for 30 years to Jennifer Tucker (NCSU '90), and we have two beautiful and brilliant daughters, also Wolfpackers ('15 and '18).I cannot wait to see the continued success and achievements that this great little town of Knightdale has to offer.