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Yvonne Sowell-Odom
Financial Advisor
Senior Vice President - Investments
Email Address
yvonne.odom@wellsfargo.comPhone Number
(770) 389-6152Planning for your financial success
Focus
When a working relationship is developed, she partners with you to achieve your goals.
Investment knowledge
Yvonne began her career as a financial advisor with First Union – Wachovia, a predecessor company of Wells Fargo Advisors in Atlanta, Georgia. She worked in tandem while completing her bachelor’s degree from Capella University. During that time, she developed her fundamental investment knowledge that has evolved into a team approach to personalized financial advice for individuals and families.
Yvonne is proud to be selected as:
2025 Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State
She believes this award reflects the trust her clients have placed in her over the years.
2025 Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State: Awarded February 2025; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 9/30/23 - 9/30/24 (Source: Forbes.com) View full list of award winners
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Love for learning
Yvonne has had a life-long passion for learning. Growing up with a military father and a German mother who bestowed an appreciation for many different cultures and European customs, Yvonne enjoyed exploring new places and meeting new people. As a young girl, living and studying abroad furnished many travel opportunities and experiences that shaped her into who she is today.
Outside of the office
Yvonne spends time with her husband Darian, a commercial pilot, and their beloved pets, dog, Copper and cat, Snickers. They share two young adult sons, Cole and Josh.

Sheila McElhinney
Senior Registered Client Associate
Email Address
Sheila.mcelhinney@wellsfargoadvisors.comPhone Number
(229) 586-2010EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree: Finance, Dallas Baptist University, Dallas TX
LICENSES: FINRA Series 7, Series 66, Property & Casualty Insurance, Life & Health Insurance
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
- Earned the “Master Underwriter Award” for excellence in risk management
- Speaker at the 2019 Texas Conference for Women, Austin TX
BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE
For two decades, I helped clients address their insurance concerns while owning a personal lines insurance agency. With my educational background being in Finance, I decided to join the team at Wells Fargo Advisors in 2017.
As a team member, my goal is to provide the Financial Advisor and Client comprehensive support, so that the client can achieve their financial goals. I value long term relationships and respect the client’s trust in their financial team. I have dedicated my career to delivering the highest level of personalized service that my clients deserve.
AWAY FROM THE OFFICE
I spend my free time with my husband, Pat. We like to stay active both physically and mentally, whether it’s playing golf together, boating, listening to our favorite music, or just spending time outdoors.
Jennifer Douglas
Client Associate
Email Address
jennifer.douglas@wellsfargo.comPhone Number
(478) 749-6217Jennifer Douglas possesses over 25 years of extensive experience in various financial roles across both commercial and government sectors. She began her career with the State of Georgia in the Property Tax Division, where she assisted local governments with certifying tax appraisers and assessors. She was also recognized as a certified tax appraiser for the State of Georgia. Jennifer later transferred to the Tax Compliance Division where she served as a Revenue Agent. In this role she conducted reviews, examinations, and audits of financial records pertaining to personal, profession and commercial accounts. Ultimately, Jennifer was promoted to the Special Investigations Division where she identified statewide fraud schemes and prevented the dispersion of millions of taxpayer dollars.
Following her tenure in government, Jennifer transitioned to the private sector, in 2016, when Jennifer would join Wells Fargo Advisors as an Administrative Executive Officer for the Greater Georgia Market. In her current role as a Client Associate, she derives immense satisfaction from collaborating with Financial Advisors to help clients achieve their financial objectives. Jennifer maintains that serving others is the most fulfilling role within the Wells Fargo Advisors family, underscoring her commitment to customer support and relationship building in the finance industry.
Outside of her professional commitments, Jennifer values her time with family and friends. She is also dedicated to community service, actively volunteering for organizations including the Special Olympics, Miracle League, and National Down Syndrome Society. Her balanced approach to work and personal life reflects her dedication to both her career and community engagement.