Zach Morris on the 51st Episode of The COO Roundtable

Written by Zachary Morris, CFP® on April 13, 2023.

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:

COO Roundtable - PFI Advisors

The COO Roundtable podcast features Chief Operations Officers and operations leaders from large RIAs around the country.

Paces Ferry Managing Partner Speaks on Housing Market

Written by Zachary Morris, CFP® on March 20, 2023.

A cooler housing market means retirees wanting to cash in on their home equity may have fewer options.

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.

Welcome Thomas Mirth, Client Service Associate

Written by Zachary Morris, CFP® on March 13, 2023.

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.

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Paces Ferry’s Zach Morris Speaks to The Atlanta-Journal Constitution on Social Security Solvency

Written by Zachary Morris, CFP® on March 10, 2023.

Social Security solvency is at issue due to the high volume of Baby Boomers retiring and fewer workers to replace them.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution recently published an informative piece on Social Security solvency, and Paces Ferry managing partner and founder Zach Morris is quoted throughout. Read on for a brief synopsis and be sure to read the full news article here for all the details.

Paces Ferry Awarded One of Atlanta’s Best Financial Advisors 2023

Written by Zachary Morris, CFP® on February 6, 2023.

Best Financial Advisors in Atlanta!

Expertise.com chose 19 financial advisors in Atlanta, GA as the best of the best and Paces Ferry Wealth Advisors was among that exclusive group. The selection process was based on the following criteria:

Welcome Nick Sturgis, Associate Wealth Advisor!

Written by Jeff Diamond, AIF® on January 3, 2023.

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.

Zachary Morris CFP® Guest Speaker at Galleria-Northwest Atlanta Kiwanis Club

Written by Zachary Morris, CFP® on October 13, 2022.

Zachary Morris CFP®, Managing Partner & Founder of Paces Ferry Wealth Advisors was the guest speaker at the Galleria-Northwest Atlanta Kiwanis Club meeting on October 12, 2022. meeting. Zach presented a primer on Estate Planning for members with many commenting that the presentation was informative, insightful and practical.

Zachary Morris CFP® featured in Investor’s Business Daily

Written by Zachary Morris, CFP® on October 3, 2022.

Zachary Morris CFP®, Managing Partner & Founder of Paces Ferry Wealth Advisors was featured in Investor's Business Daily discussing how Financial Advisors often work with clients who claim that they, "didn't grow up around money."

Zachary Morris CFP® featured on MarketWatch

Written by Zachary Morris, CFP® on August 29, 2022.

Zachary Morris CFP®, Managing Partner & Founder of Paces Ferry Wealth Advisors spoke to MarketWatch recently to answer a common question: “Do I need a financial advisor to help me reach my retirement goals?”

Zachary Morris CFP® Guest Speaker at Kiwanis Club of Northside Atlanta

Written by Zachary Morris, CFP® on July 14, 2022.

Zachary Morris CFP® was the guest speaker at the weekly Kiwanis Club of Northside Atlanta meeting on Thursday - July 14, 2022 - from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM. The speaking engagement, sponsored by Fahed, was held at the 2nd Ponce de Leon Baptist Church - 2715 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30305. The Kiwanis Club of Northside Atlanta is one of the oldest and most respected Kiwanis Clubs in Georgia and they remain committed to the Kiwanis mission of changing the world, one child and one community at a time.