The Cole Financial Strategies Group of Wells Fargo Advisors
What We Believe
We believe in creating an investment strategy that is tied directly to your life’s goals. We believe in using well-managed and well diversified portfolios to help meet those goals. We believe an effective and attentive financial advisor team uses a personalized plan to help guide you along your journey in this challenging and ever-changing world.
Meet Our Team
Michael L. Cole, MBA
Senior Financial Advisor
Managing Director - Investments
Phone: 828.255.2316
Email: mike.cole@wellsfargo.com
Mike has been with Wells Fargo since 1987. He served as a Personal Banker and Branch Manager with Wachovia Bank until beginning his career as a Financial Advisor with Wachovia Securities, a predecessor firm to Wells Fargo Advisors, in 1994.
Mike has spent his entire career here in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina. He is a 1987 graduate of Western Carolina University. He went on to obtain his MBA degree in 1991 from Western Carolina University.
Away from the office there is nothing more important to Mike than his family. He spends his free time with his wife Kim and their children and grandchildren. Many weekends are spent together at the lake. Mike enjoys woodworking, landscaping, watching old movies and consuming anything related to U.S. history. He is also a passionate supporter of the mission of Samaritan’s Purse.
Mike has spent his entire career here in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina. He is a 1987 graduate of Western Carolina University. He went on to obtain his MBA degree in 1991 from Western Carolina University.
Away from the office there is nothing more important to Mike than his family. He spends his free time with his wife Kim and their children and grandchildren. Many weekends are spent together at the lake. Mike enjoys woodworking, landscaping, watching old movies and consuming anything related to U.S. history. He is also a passionate supporter of the mission of Samaritan’s Purse.
Rebecca N. Roberts
Financial Consultant
Phone: 828.707.6954
Email: becky.roberts@wellsfargo.com
Becky began her career in the financial services industry in 1979 with Wachovia Bank working in various roles as Financial Specialist, Specialized Banker, and Branch Manager. She joined The Cole Financial Strategies Group in July 2019 as Financial Consultant. Working in one location for over 40 years has given her the pleasure to serve generations of her client’s families.
Becky is a native of Asheville, North Carolina. She and her husband, Steve enjoy traveling, hiking, gardening, reading, and spending time exploring the scenery and wildlife in the beautiful mountains of western North Carolina.
Becky is a native of Asheville, North Carolina. She and her husband, Steve enjoy traveling, hiking, gardening, reading, and spending time exploring the scenery and wildlife in the beautiful mountains of western North Carolina.
Tami Bohanon
Senior Registered Client Associate
Phone: 828.258.7604
Email: tami.bohanon@wellsfargo.com
Tami has over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. Tami began her career with Wells Fargo in 1998.
Outside of the office Tami enjoys spending time with her family, enjoying weekends at the lake, reading, knitting and practicing her guitar. She is married to Patrick and has 2 daughters and a grandbaby.
Outside of the office Tami enjoys spending time with her family, enjoying weekends at the lake, reading, knitting and practicing her guitar. She is married to Patrick and has 2 daughters and a grandbaby.
Eric DuBose
Senior Financial Advisor
Phone: 828.696.4447
Email: eric.dubose@wellsfargo.com
Eric joined The Cole Financial Strategies Group of Wells Fargo Advisors in the fall of 2020 as a financial advisor. Eric graduated from Clemson University with an Agriculture and Business degree.
Eric and his wife Meredith, reside in Henderson County with their two daughters, and their golden retriever Gus. Eric enjoys Clemson football, working out, and spending time with family at the lake.
Eric and his wife Meredith, reside in Henderson County with their two daughters, and their golden retriever Gus. Eric enjoys Clemson football, working out, and spending time with family at the lake.
Daniela Pineda
Registered Client Associate
Phone: 828.692.7961
Email: daniela.pineda@wellsfargo.com
Daniela began her career with Wells Fargo in 2014. She has had many roles including Teller, Service Manager and Associate Personal Banker. Daniela joined The Cole Financial Strategies Group of Wells Fargo Advisors in December 2022.
Outside of the office, Daniela and her husband Emmanuel enjoy spending their time with their two children. Most days are full of afternoon sports for the entire family. The family enjoys their community and attend St. Barnabas Church in Arden, NC
Outside of the office, Daniela and her husband Emmanuel enjoy spending their time with their two children. Most days are full of afternoon sports for the entire family. The family enjoys their community and attend St. Barnabas Church in Arden, NC
Julianna Henderson
Financial Advisor
Phone: 828.696.4318
Email: julianna.henderson@wellsfargo.com
Julianna joined The Cole Financial Strategies Group of Wells Fargo Advisors in January 2024. Julianna graduated from Western Carolina University in 2012 and spent 10 years in real estate law.
Julianna enjoys spending time outdoors, hiking, boating, and camping with her husband Jordan and their son and daughter. She also greatly enjoys her time spent watching her children play the sports they love.
Julianna enjoys spending time outdoors, hiking, boating, and camping with her husband Jordan and their son and daughter. She also greatly enjoys her time spent watching her children play the sports they love.
Audrianna Islas
Registered Client Associate
Phone: 828.255.2243
Email: audrianna.islas@wellsfargo.com
Audrianna began her career with Wells Fargo in 2015 and has worked as a Teller, Licensed Banker, and currently as Registered Client Associate.
Away from the office, Audrianna loves spending quality time with her husband Luis, and their son Noah. They love being outdoors, taking trips to the beach, and going ATV riding in the beautiful Blue Ridge mountains.
Away from the office, Audrianna loves spending quality time with her husband Luis, and their son Noah. They love being outdoors, taking trips to the beach, and going ATV riding in the beautiful Blue Ridge mountains.
