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Welcome to Retirement Results! Each week, Ford Stokes and his team of fiduciary advisors help educate pre-retirees, retirees and business owners on ways to better protect and grow their hard-earned money.
With $34 Trillion in national debt and counting, Ford and many other economists believe that taxes are likely to increase in the future, affecting retirees for decades to come. Ford and his team will help you build a smart plan that is TAX-efficient, FEE-efficient and MARKET-efficient.
Listen to the national broadcast every weekend on the John Fredericks Media Network and WGKA AM 920 The Answer in Atlanta Georgia.
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Meet the Team
Ford Stokes
Prior to founding Active Wealth Management, Ford exponentially grew over a dozen companies as a Chief Marketing Officer, he’s passionate about growing our client’s wealth and has over ten years experience in the financial industry. Ford also helped successfully grow a $3 Billion Registered Investment Adviser (RIA) and a $2 Billion Independent Marketing Organization (IMO) from start-up phase to mature and significant profitability as a minority owner in both companies.
He holds an undergraduate business degree and an MBA with a dual concentration in Finance and Economics. He’s published articles on FoxBusiness.com and hosts The Active Wealth Radio Show on WGKA 920 AM on Saturdays 12:00-1:00 PM in Atlanta. He educates clients to help them invest and retire successfully.
Ford is a native Atlantan who plays ALTA Tennis, Golf and cheers on our hometown Braves, Falcons, Hawks and Atlanta United with his family. Ford and his wife, Diana, have a great time supporting their twin girls at their cheer competitions throughout the Southeast.
Sam Davis
Sam Davis is a Senior Financial Advisor with Active Wealth Management who has a passion for educating people about ways to protect and grow their hard-earned money. As an experienced financial and broadcasting professional, he uses an organized and practical approach to help people understand how they can achieve lasting, positive results during retirement.
He has demonstrated his talents as an adept speaker and host in a variety of media productions, including live sports play-by-play, national talk radio and podcasts. With prior experience in both collegiate and professional athletics, his unique background has enabled him to develop the diverse skill set and winning attitude he uses each day to deliver effective outcomes for the individuals, families and businesses that he serves.
Sam and his wife Bailey are Kansas natives and University of Kansas graduates who now reside in Atlanta where they enjoy running, travel and spending time with their family and friends.
Matt McClure
Matt McClure is a Senior Reporter with Retirement Results and financial advisor working with clients in multiple U.S. states. An award-winning journalist, host and performer, he has more than 20 years’ experience in TV and radio. Matt now resides in his home state of Georgia, after spending more than 10 years in New York City. Matt enjoys working with clients in Delaware, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Virginia.
While in the nation’s #1 media market, he worked for the Wall Street Journal Radio Network, Spectrum News NY1 and WCBS Newsradio 880. A highlight of Matt’s career has been reporting regularly from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.
Matt McClure
Matt McClure is a Senior Reporter with Retirement Results and financial advisor working with clients in multiple U.S. states. An award-winning journalist, host and performer, he has more than 20 years’ experience in TV and radio. Matt now resides in his home state of Georgia, after spending more than 10 years in New York City. Matt enjoys working with clients in Delaware, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Virginia.
While in the nation’s #1 media market, he worked for the Wall Street Journal Radio Network, Spectrum News NY1 and WCBS Newsradio 880. A highlight of Matt’s career has been reporting regularly from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.
Brandy Seats
Brandy is a licensed financial advisor with Active Wealth Management and is passionate about helping people invest and retire successfully.
As Senior Vice President with Active Wealth Management, Seats provides a wide range of retirement planning services to clients, including complex life insurance case design as an investment vehicle.
Prior to joining Retirement Results, Seats was the Founder and President of Avalon Financial. In late 2019, Retirement Results acquired Avalon Financial, placing Seats in her current role. Before entering the financial industry, Seats worked in the healthcare industry for more than a decade working as Director of Sales and Marketing for several multi-billion-dollar clients.
Seats’ diverse work experiences allow her to take a unique, holistic approach when helping her clients’ plan for the future. In addition, Seats is passionate about her clients’ financial education and works to share the impact that smart money planning can have on their finances.
In her spare time, Seats enjoys volunteering and running her 501(C)(3) RAOK, Inc. (Random Acts of Kindness). RAOK brings value to the Atlanta community through projects like animal advocacy and financial literacy education.
Brandy Seats
Brandy is a licensed financial advisor with Active Wealth Management and is passionate about helping people invest and retire successfully.
As Senior Vice President with Active Wealth Management, Seats provides a wide range of retirement planning services to clients, including complex life insurance case design as an investment vehicle.
Prior to joining Retirement Results, Seats was the Founder and President of Avalon Financial. In late 2019, Retirement Results acquired Avalon Financial, placing Seats in her current role. Before entering the financial industry, Seats worked in the healthcare industry for more than a decade working as Director of Sales and Marketing for several multi-billion-dollar clients.
Seats’ diverse work experiences allow her to take a unique, holistic approach when helping her clients’ plan for the future. In addition, Seats is passionate about her clients’ financial education and works to share the impact that smart money planning can have on their finances.
In her spare time, Seats enjoys volunteering and running her 501(C)(3) RAOK, Inc. (Random Acts of Kindness). RAOK brings value to the Atlanta community through projects like animal advocacy and financial literacy education.
Chris Seats
Chris appears on Retirement Results on a regular basis. He shares sound strategies to generate important retirement income for our listeners and clients.
Chris Seats is the President of V2 Financial Marketing and leads the Retirement Income Division for Retirement Results. Chris has worked in the financial services Industry for over 17 years. Chris graduated from KSU in 2004, and immediately went to work for a Financial Marketing Organization, eventually becoming the President of V2 Financial. Chris has been published through Producers Web, Insurance News Net, and other top news outlets in the industry. Since 2010, he has been an active member of the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) as well as other prestigious groups. Chris’s expert advice has been sought by thousands of clients and agents around the country and has personally brokered over $1.2 billion in annuity sales. Chris is always seeking the best for his advisors and their clients, he regularly attends seminars and meetings to learn more about the industry and what he can offer.
Chris Seats
Chris appears on Retirement Results on a regular basis. He shares sound strategies to generate important retirement income for our listeners and clients.
Chris Seats is the President of V2 Financial Marketing and leads the Retirement Income Division for Retirement Results. Chris has worked in the financial services Industry for over 17 years. Chris graduated from KSU in 2004, and immediately went to work for a Financial Marketing Organization, eventually becoming the President of V2 Financial. Chris has been published through Producers Web, Insurance News Net, and other top news outlets in the industry. Since 2010, he has been an active member of the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) as well as other prestigious groups. Chris’s expert advice has been sought by thousands of clients and agents around the country and has personally brokered over $1.2 billion in annuity sales. Chris is always seeking the best for his advisors and their clients, he regularly attends seminars and meetings to learn more about the industry and what he can offer.
Diana Stokes
Diana is a former Registered Dietitian and is now a licensed Life and Health Insurance Agent. She has worked in Healthcare for over 20 years. She is passionate about helping clients with their healthcare and life insurance needs before and during retirement.
Diana’s primary professional focus is helping Retirees plan for their healthcare during retirement. She is certified to provide important assistance with Medicare Supplement Insurance Planning.
As a Mother of twin girls, she also understands the importance of proper college planning that also provides flexibility for retirement. Diana works with parents to select the best plan for college and retirement.
Diana Stokes
Diana is a former Registered Dietitian and is now a licensed Life and Health Insurance Agent. She has worked in Healthcare for over 20 years. She is passionate about helping clients with their healthcare and life insurance needs before and during retirement.
Diana’s primary professional focus is helping Retirees plan for their healthcare during retirement. She is certified to provide important assistance with Medicare Supplement Insurance Planning.
As a Mother of twin girls, she also understands the importance of proper college planning that also provides flexibility for retirement. Diana works with parents to select the best plan for college and retirement.
