
Jeff Helms
President and CEO/Board Chair

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About me
Founder - First Coast Wealth Advisors
Education

University of Maryland College Park
1979 - 1983Bachelor's degree Behavioral/Organizational Psychology
American University - Kogod School of Business
1983 - 1985Finance and Financial Management Services
Experience

The Advisors Group
Jan 1985 - Mar 2000President and CEO/Board ChairLed the expansion of a Registered Investment Advisor and broker/dealer to more than 400 advisors and $2 billion in assets under management. Developed industry leading investment platforms and served on multiple committees for industry trade associations.

Financial Engines
May 2002 - Dec 2003VP - Wealth ManagementDeveloped and implemented fintech strategies for delivering retirement and financial planning services through banks, discount brokerage firms, insurance companies, and independent advisors. Consulted directly with senior management, Board Chair Bill Sharpe (Nobel Prize recipient in 1990), and company investors on strategic development of relationships with Wall Street firms.

First Coast Wealth Advisors
Jan 2003 - nowManaging Partner/PresidentFounder and Managing Partner Developed an innovative family office model to work with successful individuals and business owners to coordinate their financial lives. Currently serving more than 300 individual and corporate clients in 14 states. Visit our our blog at http://info.firstcoastadvisors.com/blog.

City Of St Augustine
Jan 2009 - nowBoard Chair - City of St Augustine General Employees Retirement BoardBoard Chair of the City's General Employee Retirement Fund. Oversee investment strategy and interact with city officials to achieve the long term goals of the plan.

Geneos Wealth Management Inc
Jun 2010 - nowMember Board Of DirectorsResponsible for working with senior management to successfully guide a nationally recognized registered investment advisor, broker/dealer, and fintech company. Provide input and guidance on strategic initiatives.
Licenses & Certifications
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CFA
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CFA Institute Charterholder
CFA InstituteAug 2024 
Chartered Financial Analyst®
CFA Institute
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