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Recognizing Solomon Dodson – Fall 2023 Alumni Panel

Recognizing Solomon Dodson for his recent participation in a Fall 2023 Alumni Panel discussion. 🌟 During this insightful session, Solomon shared his impressive industry journey since graduating from KSU SMIF.
His insights and valuable knowledge continue to be a significant asset to our organization, and we commend his unwavering commitment to sharing essential industry information.

Welcome Abbi Rutledge, Client Service Associate

Join us in welcoming the newest member to the Paces Ferry Wealth Team, Abbi Rutledge!

Paces Ferry Wealth Advisors is excited to announce the newest addition to our team, Abbi Rutledge, who has recently joined us as a Client Service Associate.

Abbi joined the Paces Ferry team in May of 2023, and she serves as Client Service Associate. Abbi received her B.A. in History with a minor in Leadership Development from the University of Florida. During her college years, she became certified to teach English as a Foreign Language while living in Italy and spent a semester studying History and Linguistics at the University of Glasgow. Abbi spent her senior year as a member of the University Scholars Program. In this program, she conducted granted research with the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences on the history of Irish Whiskey, with an emphasis on the political and economic impacts it had on the Irish War of Independence.

After graduating in 2020, Abbi went on to become a Lead Stylist and Social Media Manager for a luxury bridal boutique in Minneapolis, MN. Upon her relocation to Atlanta, Abbi found a passion for financial education and became a relationship banker with Truist Bank. During this time, she found a particular interest in financial planning and wealth management.

In her spare time, Abbi enjoys designing and constructing clothing, going to concerts with her husband Josh, and learning new languages.


Paces Ferry Wealth Advisors, LLC is a registered investment advisor with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).  This material is intended for informational purposes only. It should not be construed as legal or tax advice and is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified attorney or tax advisor.

Zach Morris on the 51st Episode of The COO Roundtable

Paces Ferry’s Zach Morris joins The COO Roundtable

The COO Roundtable podcast features COOs and operations leaders from large RIAs around the country. Each episode is a discussion about operational and technology best practices, as well as general business strategy for the RIA industry.

Vince Crane, COO, CCO, and Partner of Flower City Capital, and Zach Morris, Managing Partner and Founder of Paces Ferry Wealth Advisors joined Matt Sonnen, Founder and CEO of PFI Advisors for an exciting 51st episode of The COO Roundtable.

Matt, Vince, and Zach chat about how, from Day 1, our guests have set in place systems and processes with future scalability in mind and much more including:

  • Each guest’s career path and how they became operations professionals
  • The pros and cons of a centralized back office vs a pod structure
  • Each firm’s ideal client and how that persona drives the services they offer
  • How each guest approaches their firm’s “next hire”
  • How each guest shapes their firm’s culture

Listen to the full episode here or read the full transcript:

Paces Ferry Managing Partner Speaks on Housing Market

Paces Ferry’s Zach Morris Quoted in Investment News Regarding the Housing Market and Retirees

What Does the Cooler Housing Market Mean for Retirees Who Want to Cash In?

Investment News recently published an article addressing challenges that the cooler housing market may place on some retirees looking to cash in on their home equity. Paces Ferry managing partner and founder Zach Morris is quoted toward the end of the article, which concludes on a note of optimism. Read on for a brief synopsis and be sure to read the full article here for all the details.

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Welcome Thomas Mirth, Client Service Associate

Join us in welcoming the newest member to the Paces Ferry Wealth Team, Thomas Mirth!

Paces Ferry Wealth Advisors is excited to announce the newest addition to our team, Thomas Mirth, who has recently joined us as a Client Service Associate.

Thomas joined the Paces Ferry team in February of 2023, coming from the Culverhouse College of Business at the University of Alabama with a B.S. in Finance and a minor in American Studies. At The Capstone, he was a member of the Honors College and graduated Cum Laude. While attending college, Thomas was a founder and president of the Theta Xi Fraternity at UA. He was also a volunteer for the Alabama Adapted Athletics Program and a member of the Alabama Insurance Society.

Thomas is now working towards his CFP while also earning his M.S. in Consumer Sciences with a concentration in Family Financial Planning and Counseling. Thomas harkens back to his experience from three former Registered Investment Advisors with his roles ranging from financial planning to investment management research and international client service.

Previously, Thomas lived abroad in Bonn, Germany where he gained an appreciation and passion for history, culture, and travel. Thomas currently lives in the southern portion of Buckhead and enjoys exploring all Atlanta has to offer. 


Paces Ferry Wealth Advisors, LLC is a registered investment advisor with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).  This material is intended for informational purposes only. It should not be construed as legal or tax advice and is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified attorney or tax advisor.

Welcome Nick Sturgis, Associate Wealth Advisor!

With nearly 10 years of experience in the financial services industry, Nick is passionate about financial education and helping investors understand their portfolios. Before joining Paces Ferry Wealth Advisors, Nick served as a consultant to financial advisors for Invesco, John Hancock, and Pacer Financial. Nick is a 2023 Level III candidate in the CFA program.

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