Scott is a founding partner of Praxis. Scott started in the financial services industry with Merrill Lynch in 1989 as his first job after graduating college and has continued his career uninterrupted since that time. Scott is the registered principal, Branch Manager, and a Portfolio Manager for Praxis. Scott earned a BSBA degree in Economics from Western Carolina University and has held the Certified Financial Planner Certification since 2004.

Scott met his wife Kelly while attending Western Carolina University. They moved to the Alpharetta/Milton area in 1989 where they raised two children. Scott serves on a Committee at White Columns Country Club where he chairs an annual Tennis and Pickleball tournament to benefit the Alzheimer’s Foundation, he serves as the angler representative on the board of the Lower Keys Guides Association, and on the board of the Guides Trust Foundation.

In addition to enjoying time at their home in the Florida Keys Scott and his family enjoy many pursuits together including hiking, fishing, and pickleball. Scott is also a regular tennis player and tournament saltwater fly fisherman.

Cecil joined the financial services industry in 1984 and is a founding partner and portfolio manager at Praxis Financial Partners. He is a graduate of the United States Military Academy and served eight years active duty. The education, training and life experiences throughout these formative years are demonstrated daily in every facet of his life.

Cecil has earned the designation of Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®) from the Investment and Wealth Institute.  In addition, he is a graduate of the Merrill Lynch Financial Leadership Program at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and has completed the College of Financial Planning Professional Education Program.

A native of Stevenson, Alabama, Cecil and his wife Karen live in the Cumming community.  He has served on the local board of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) and actively supports charitable organizations to include FCA golf ministry and research on Epilepsy, AL Amyloidosis, and Cancer.

Cecil’s spare time revolves around his children and grandchildren, and he enjoys sharing his love of travel with them.

Jay joined Praxis Financial Partners in 2020, after thirty years in the financial services industry. His experience includes ten years of sales leadership with some of the nation’s top investment management firms. He also spent over a decade combined at Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley in their asset management divisions.

Jay earned a Finance degree from Emory University’s Goizueta Business School, and completed his Masters of Business Administration from Georgia State University. He holds a Certified Investment Management Analyst® designation through the Investments and Wealth Institute and Series 7, 66, and 24 security registrations.

A native Atlantan, Jay and his wife Lesley have lived in Alpharetta since 1988. He currently serves as a volunteer on the Alpharetta Chamber finance committee.  Family time is highlighted by their grandchildren.  Jay also enjoys international travel, cycling, pickleball, and golf.

Matt and his team have developed and refined a process designed to help clients put all the pieces of their financial puzzle together with the goal of providing a work optional lifestyle. The process is dynamic and can be updated as clients lives and needs evolve. The goal for the process is to equip clients to look forward with clarity and confidence so they can work to achieve what is most important to them.  Matt began his career with Wachovia in Atlanta, where he developed his fundamental investment knowledge and his dynamic process for helping clients achieve their goals.

Matt grew up in Snellville, where he attended Shiloh High school. He earned his bachelors degree in Finance at the University of Georgia in 2001.  He and his wife Katie have two sons, Carson and Christian. They are active members of Roswell Presbyterian church. Matt enjoys exercising, watching UGA football, or playing league soccer at Atlanta Silverbacks Park.

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A veteran of the financial services industry since 1989 with tremendous knowledge of the practice's rich resources and products, Jody brings each client the consistently high level of service for which Praxis Financial Partners strives to be known. With her daily focus on resolving client requests in the most efficient manner, she is the backbone of the group's administrative staff. Jody's ability to anticipate client needs, manage relationships and be an integral part of the client review process enables the team to remain true to its client-service model.

Zac joined Praxis in the spring of 2023. In his role as registered client associate, Zac will provide additional depth to the team in client service capabilities, new client acquisition, investment planning and portfolio trading. He graduated from Florida State University in 2020 with a Finance degree. After completing multiple internships with financial firms while in school, he began his career with a financial advisory firm in northern Florida upon graduation. In this previous role, Zac specialized in client service, product research, and comprehensive investment planning. He holds the Series 7, 66, and various insurance licenses.

Prior to attending college in Florida, Zac was raised in the Alpharetta/North Fulton area. He is excited to be back in town with Praxis and currently lives in Sandy Springs. He enjoys many sports, the pursuit of personal fitness, and is an accomplished pickleball player.

Ashlyn grew up locally, where she graduated from Roswell High. She then completed a Communications degree from Mississippi State University in 2017. She enjoys traveling, is an avid reader, and lives nearby in Roswell with her husband Mitchell.

With over 10 years of financial services experience, Parvathy strives to ensure that our clients’ needs are handled accurately and quickly. She handles client outreach, financial advisory marketing support including scheduling client strategy & review meetings.  She prepares documentation for client meetings and assists in maintaining a strong client relationship model. In her free time, Parvathy enjoys scrapbooking, cooking, and taking long walks with her family.

Ellen is an Alpharetta native and a graduate of Blessed Trinity Catholic High School in Roswell. In 2016, she earned a degree in sport management, with minors in business and marketing, from Georgia Southern University. Ellen then pursued a master’s in academic advising from Kansas State University, completing the program in 2019. After finishing her studies, she returned to Blessed Trinity, where she spent eight years working as both registrar and director of enrollment management. Ellen joins the team with a strong passion for customer service and relationship building. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, exploring local coffee shops, and going on walks with her dog, Finley.

Seleena joins Praxis with over ten years of client service and office experience.  Her most recent role was with a national asset management firm who partners with wealth management firms from around the country. Seleena grew up in and still lives in Cumming. She completed her degree from Kennesaw State University. Seleena and her husband Jace are the proud parents of a son, Jonathan.