As a Senior Wealth Manager at Hardy Reed, Rick focuses on providing wealth management solutions for successful individuals and their families. Areas he addresses include preserving wealth, mitigating taxes, taking care of heirs, and charitable giving. Rick began his financial services career in 1991 with J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, Inc., a regional financial services firm and joined Hardy Reed, LLC when the firm opened in 2006. Rick graduated from Mississippi State University, earning degrees in engineering technology and business management. He has earned his CFP® certification as well as the Accredited Investment Fiduciary Analyst™ (AIFA®) designation. Rick is also a CEFEX Analyst, hav