Our Team

CHRIS ELLINGTON, CLU^®, ChFC^®

CHRIS ELLINGTON
CFP, CLU, ChFC
Certified Financial Planner^®

Chris specializes in estate planning and helping to maximize wealth utilizing velocity of money principles. Chris has earned his success by helping his clients understand how millions of dollars of wealth may be transferred away from them unknowingly and implementing strategies that can help recover those losses. In addition to his strong emphasis on personal, estate planning, and asset protection, Chris is also experienced in planning for the financial maximization of small businesses and business owners.

Chris graduated from Auburn University in 1980 and received his degree from the School of Business. During 1989, he furthered his education by earning both the CLU and ChFC designations. Chris has also completed the rigorous experience and ethical requirements of the International Board of Standards and Practices for Certified Financial Planners, Inc. (IBCFP), including coursework and certification exams in the financial planning process, risk management investments, tax planning and management, retirement and employee benefits, and estate planning. In 2001, Chris also received his Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation.

Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP(R), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER(tm) and federally registered CFP (with flame design) in the U.S., which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board's initial and ongoing certification requirements.

Chris Ellington, Registered Representative of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). Securities products and services are offered through PAS, 5040 Roswell Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30342, 1-800-366-0839. Financial Representative, The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, New York, NY (Guardian). PAS is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Guardian. Peachtree Planning Corporation is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian.
PAS is a member FINRA, SIPC.

GRANT E. SEGAL

GRANT E. SEGAL
Financial Representative

Grant has been providing sound financial advice to his clients since 1994. He graduated with a BS degree from Florida State University where he competed on the varsity swimming and diving team.

Grant lives in Cumming with his wife Cindy and their children Makenna and Griffin . Active in his community, Grant has been coaching children in the sport of springboard diving since 1988. He also manages the Atlanta Diving Association.

Grant Segal, Registered Representative of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). Securities products and services are offered through PAS, 5040 Roswell Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30342, 1-800-366-0839. Financial Representative, The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, New York, NY (Guardian). PAS is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Guardian. Peachtree Planning Corporation is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian.
PAS is a member FINRA, SIPC.

STAN HELM

STAN HELM
Registered Representative

Stan has been providing financial knowledge and solutions to individuals and business owners since 1993. He graduated from Bowling Green State University in 1991 with a degree in finance.

Stan and his wife, Lori and their two children, Nicolas and Anika live in Alpharetta and are members of the Church of the Redeemer. Stan enjoys playing golf and spending time with his family.

Stan Helm, Registered Representative of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). Securities products and services are offered through PAS, 5040 Roswell Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30342, 1-800-366-0839. Financial Representative, The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, New York, NY (Guardian). PAS is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Guardian. Peachtree Planning Corporation is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian.
PAS is a member FINRA, SIPC.

JIM DYKES

JIM DYKES
Financial Representative

Jim Dykes joined our firm in 2003 after a long, successful career in the telecommunications industry. He holds engineering degrees from Georgia Tech and Stanford University, and an MBA degree from Georgia State University. He received a Graduate Certificate in Personal Financial Planning from Georgia State in 2004 and has passed the exam required to receive the Certified Financial Planner designation.

Jim lives in Cumming with his wife, Sandra, and they have two daughters. He enjoys playing tennis and golf and is a member of Johns Creek Baptist Church and the Polo Golf and Country Club.

James D. Dykes, Registered Representative of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). Securities products and services are offered through PAS, 5040 Roswell Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30342, 1-800-366-0839. Financial Representative, The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, New York, NY (Guardian). PAS is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Guardian. Peachtree Planning Corporation is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian.
PAS is a member FINRA, SIPC.

Brian Holmes
Financial Representative

Brian began his career with WealthCreation Atlanta in 2009, after spending four years teaching and coaching at Chattahoochee and Tucker High Schools. He is a native Atlantan, born in Decatur and raised in Stone Mountain. He attended Tucker High School, and started his collegiate career at the U.S. Naval Academy and finished his undergraduate career at Samford University. After college, he played five years of professional football in the NFL, CFL, NFL Europe and the Arena Football League.

Outside of the office, he enjoys playing live music at local restaurants and music venues. He also loves exercise and enjoys playing softball, golf, basketball, and racquetball on a regular basis. In the fall, he remains a part-time member of the Chattahoochee High football coaching staff. He currently lives in Chamblee with his dog, Max.

Brian Holmes, Registered Representative of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). Securities products and services are offered through PAS, 5040 Roswell Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30342, 1-800-366-0839. Financial Representative, The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, New York, NY (Guardian). PAS is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Guardian. Peachtree Planning Corporation is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian.
PAS is a member FINRA, SIPC.

KRISTIN ELLINGTON
Licensed Agent

Kristin is the newest addition to WealthCreation Atlanta. She graduated with a degree in Finance from Auburn University where she was a cheerleader for three years. She is now heading up New Client Relations at WCA.

KAREN YOKLEY
Client Relations Coordinator

Karen begin working with Chris Ellington in January 1995. Karen and her husband, Clark moved from Cincinnati, Ohio in 1987 and live in Roswell with their daughter, Kristine. They attend North Point Community Church in Alpharetta.

LAURIE LENKE
Administrative Support

Laurie joined WealthCreation Atlanta in 2002. She assists in the employee benefits department. Laurie and her husband Mark live in Alpharetta with their twin daughters, Kate, Sarah and Emily.

The financial representatives of WealthCreation Atlanta, LLC are not licensed to sell insurance in all 50 states. To find out if an agent is licensed in your state, please contact Karen Yokley 770-998-5327.

Neither Guardian, nor its subsidiaries, agents or employees provide tax or legal advice. You should consult your tax or legal advisor regarding your individual situation.

The Registered Representative is not securities licensed in all 50 states and the material is strictly intended for individuals residing in those states. No offers may be made or accepted from any resident outside these specified states. To find out if the Registered Representative is licensed in your state, please contact Karen Yokley 770-998-5327.

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