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Addition of Brian May

Smith, Salley & Associates is pleased to announce the addition of Brian May as an analyst and portfolio manager. May, a resident of Greensboro comes to Smith, Salley & Associates with 14 years of experience in research and portfolio management. Prior to joining SS&A, he was most recently a Partner and Senior Portfolio manager with Jonathan Smith & Co.

May received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Appalachian State. May also received a Masters of Divinity from Asbury Seminary. He currently serves as the Chairman of the Elder Board at Grace Community Church.

“It is not …

Jim Agnew Joins Smith Salley

Smith, Salley & Associates is please to announce the addition of Jim Agnew to our team.  Jim comes to Smith, Salley & Associates with over 40 years experience in research and portfolio management.  Jim retired from CCB/SunTrust after 35 years with that bank in December after working in various capacities, most recently as senior portfolio manager in the Wealth and Investment Management division.

Jim specializes in value equities as well as taxable and tax free fixed income investing.  Jim received his bachelor’s degree from Georgia Tech.  His post graduate work includes a LLB from Woodrow Wilson Law College and a …

Andrew Davis Part of Smith Salley

Smith, Salley & Associates is please to announce the addition of Andrew D. Davis as an analyst and portfolio manager. Davis, a resident of Charlotte, comes to Smith, Salley & Associates with 9 years experience in research and portfolio management. Prior to joining SSA, he was most recently a Vice President and portfolio manager with SunTrust Personal Asset Management.

Davis received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Davis is a CFA Charter Holder and member of the North Carolina Society of Financial Analysts.

“It is not often that a firm is able to hire an associate with a demonstrated background like …