“I strive to help people enjoy their life.  I believe in building long term, consultative relationships with my clients.  I believe in creating and managing an investment plan that is tied directly to your life’s goals.  I believe in using a well managed and well diversified portfolio to help meet those goals.  I believe an effective and attentive financial advisor is there to help guide you along your journey in this challenging and ever changing world.”

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 with our firm here in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina.  Along with his financial services industry experience, Mike has an undergraduate degree in economics and an MBA from Western Carolina University.       

Mike is also a Premier Advisor.

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 throughout the year are spent together at the lake. Through the years, they have discovered that their most enjoyable moments together as a family have been spent gathered around the kitchen table laughing and sharing stories of the day.  

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.

Eric DuBose joined The Cole Financial Strategies Group of Wells Fargo Advisors in the fall of 2020. As a Financial Advisor, Eric focuses on providing every client with targeted, comprehensive financial advice and planning, delivered with personal service and professional integrity.

After graduating from Clemson University in 2017 with a degree in Agriculture Mechanizations and Business, Eric joined one of the foremost agronomics solutions providers, working with farmers to increase crop production.

Eric holds the Series 7 and 66 securities registrations, along with his Life & Annuity and Health insurance licenses.

Eric and his wife Meredith, reside in Henderson County with their daughter Lainey, and their golden retriever Gus. Eric enjoys Clemson football, working out, and spending time with family at the lake.

"My passion has always been in building long term relationships as a trusted consultant to assist people in meeting their financial goals and easing their minds regarding their financial well-being throughout their lives.  I believe this may only be accomplished in truly knowing what is important to our clients, always keeping their needs top of mind and ensuring ongoing contact with them.  I take great pride in serving as a key point of contact for our clients and strive to ensure a positive client experience."

Becky began her career in the financial services industry in 1979 with Wachovia Bank working in various roles with Wachovia and Wells Fargo as Financial Specialist, Specialized Banker, Branch Manager and currently as Financial Consultant.  Becky obtained her investment license in 2001.  Working in one location for 40 years has given her the pleasure to serve generations of her client’s families.

Becky is native to Asheville, North Carolina and enjoys traveling, hiking, gardening and spending time in the beautiful mountains of western North Carolina with her husband Steve.  They support various charities which assist the welfare of animals and children as well as the less fortunate in the local area.