About

We believe in empowering our clients with financial knowledge and confidence to help them pursue their life goals. Using customized, goal-oriented investment strategies, we will work with you to create a strategy that works for you.

Meet Our Team

Andrea Molavi

Managing Director - Investments

With over thirty years as a client service professional and financial advisor, Andrea has helped her clients achieve their financial goals.  Andrea’s can-do approach, persistence, excellent listening skills and passion for results combine to help her focus on her clients’ specific objectives and develop sound strategies to meet those needs.   As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ™  professional, Andrea has mastered topics such as Investment Planning, Retirement Income Management, Retirement Planning, Charitable Giving and Asset Allocation.   Throughout her career, Andrea has seen significant market changes and brings this valuable perspective to her clients.

In addition, Andrea is a member of the 2025 Wells Fargo Advisors Platinum Council. The Platinum Council distinction is held by a select group of Financial Advisors within Wells Fargo Advisors as measured by business production from the previous year and professionalism.  

Andrea is an active member of her community.  She has volunteered at the Shepherd Spinal Center and Childspring International.  She has also held leadership positions at Heards Ferry Elementary School, the Girl Scouts and The Westminster Schools.  Most recently, Andrea served as Board Chair of the Friends of Benson Board, a multi-purpose complex serving individuals 55 and older.

Andrea grew up in Macon, Georgia and graduated from the University of Georgia.  She is definitely a proud Bulldog. Andrea is married to Kamy, an attorney and proud Georgia Tech grad so theirs is a house divided.   As the parents of two daughters, they have kept the playing field level.  One of their daughters is a Tech grad and the other is a Georgia grad!  

When away from the office, Andrea enjoys long walks by the river, Pilates, running in the Peachtree, skiing, cooking, reading, and raising chickens, as well as planning and hosting festive events for her large extended family and many friends.

CA Insurance License Number: 0K17054. Resident State GA.

Michelle Smith

Senior Client Associate

With more than 30 years of experience in the financial services industry as a retail banking manager, mortgage underwriter and commercial lender, Michelle handles our clients’ administrative and operational needs accurately, promptly and professionally. She is responsible for day-to-day account administration, including opening new accounts, database management,  account transfers and answering questions regarding statements, tax reporting and retirement distributions.   Michelle is focused on client solutions, attention to detail and timely communication.  With her valuable experience, she has the skill and perspective to approach issues resourcefully and can be counted upon to make sound decisions.

Lisa Menendez

Senior Client Associate

Lisa’s primary responsibility is to ensure that the practice runs efficiently and smoothly in a professional, organized and proactive environment. With over 25 years of sales management, customer service and business development experience, she is able to recognize and implement strategies to make the practice function more effectively and strengthen our client relationships. This allows Andrea Molavi, Senior Vice President- Investments and her team to devote more of their attention to our clients and their investment planning and give our clients the highest level of personal service. Lisa is also our primary liaison with Georgia Tech.

Why Invest With Us

Why Invest With Us

Your financial needs and goals are uniquely your own. When investing or working with us, you’ll benefit from a flexible, customizable planning approach and the support of a company dedicated to helping investors thrive and succeed.

Learn More