Jeff Helms

Jeff Helms

President and CEO/Board Chair

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Founder - First Coast Wealth Advisors

  • Education

    • University of Maryland College Park

      1979 - 1983
      Bachelor's degree Behavioral/Organizational Psychology
    • American University - Kogod School of Business

      1983 - 1985
      Finance and Financial Management Services
  • Experience

    • The Advisors Group

      Jan 1985 - Mar 2000
      President and CEO/Board Chair

      Led 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 2003
      VP - Wealth Management

      Developed 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 - now
      Managing Partner/President

      Founder 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 - now
      Board Chair - City of St Augustine General Employees Retirement Board

      Board 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 - now
      Member Board Of Directors

      Responsible 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