DAVIES INVESTMENT GROUP - Key Persons

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Job Titles:

• Associate
• Managing Director - Investments
• Treasurer for the International Motor Racing Research Center

Dave holds securities licenses including General Securities Registered Representative (Series 7), General Securities Sales Supervisor (Series 8), Uniform Securities Agent State Law (Series 63), Uniform Investment Advisor Law (Series 65), as well as being registered in numerous states across the country. Dave is a prior member of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute and CFA Society of Buffalo. He has been a contributor to "The Leader" (the local newspaper in Corning, NY) with a weekly investment column for nearly two decades. Mr. Davies is a graduate of Elmira College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics and business administration as well as a graduate of Corning Community College. As an avid motorsports enthusiast, Dave has served as treasurer for the International Motor Racing Research Center in Watkins Glen for 16 years. He is a 50-year member of the Glen Region Sports Car Club of America and held numerous regional and divisional positions including Regional Executive and has been recognized both regionally and nationally. He was a past administrator of the New York State Road Racing Championship Series which is a racing series in New York, New England, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Ohio. Dave was inducted into the Corning-Painted Post Sports Hall of Fame for his contribution to motorsports. Dave is active in volunteering in the community. He was a past Treasurer and director of the Painted Post Board of Trade. He previously served on the Corning Community College Foundation Board, Town of Erwin Board of Assessments Review, Board of Directors for Steuben ARC and is a past president of the Painted Post Lions Club. Dave was inducted into the initial class of Corning Community College's Red Baron Society for his contribution to the college. Mr. Davies resides in the greater Corning area and Indialantic, FL with his wife, Connie. He has two daughters and seven grandchildren. With over 50 years of investment experience as a Financial Consultant, Dave has spent 32 of those years as Branch Director. Dave holds securities licenses including General Securities Registered Representative (Series 7), General Securities Sales Supervisor (Series 8), Uniform Securities Agent State Law (Series 63), Uniform Investment Advisor Law (Series 65), as well as being registered in numerous states across the country. Dave is a prior member of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute and CFA Society of Buffalo. He has been a contributor to "The Leader" (the local newspaper in Corning, NY) with a weekly investment column for nearly two decades. Mr. Davies is a graduate of Elmira College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics and business administration as well as a graduate of Corning Community College.

Job Titles:

• Associate
• Managing Director - Investments

Jill has been in the investment field for over 25 years and joined Benjamin F. Edwards & Co. in January 2014. She is registered with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) as a General Securities Registered Representative (Series 7) and General Securities Sales Supervisor (9 & 10), Uniform Combined State Law (Series 66), complemented by her Life, Health and Annuity Insurance licenses. She is a graduate of Corning Community College and has taken numerous additional training courses from the College of Financial Planning including Financial Planning Process & Insurance, Investment Planning, Income Tax Planning, and Retirement Planning & Employee Benefits. In 2018, Jill completed the Rising Star program with Benjamin F. Edwards by learning alongside other financial professionals in the industry. Currently, she is enrolled in Liberty University's online program to further her education in financial planning. Jill has been honored by the International Motor Racing Research Center in Watkins Glen for her dedication as a valued volunteer fulfilling the work of the Center to preserve the history of motorsports and she received the Boy Scout, Williamson Road District, Trail Blazer Award for her past work with Scouting. JR and Jill live in Thurston with their youngest Jackson and three dogs. They jointly have five children and one grandchild.

Job Titles:

• Associate
• Managing Director - Investments

Kristen has been in the investment field for 20 years working with The Davies Investment Group on planning needs and implementing personal investment strategies for clients. She is registered with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). She holds the Series 7 and Series 66 licenses as General Securities Registered Representative and Investment Advisor and is registered in over 30 states. Kristen is licensed in Annuities, Life, Accident and Health Insurance along with holding the license for New York Partnership for Long Term Care Insurance. She joined Benjamin F. Edwards in January 2014. Kristen has taken numerous seminar and training courses. These courses include Financial Planning Process and Insurance, Investment Planning, Income Tax Planning and Retirement Planning and Employee Benefits through the College of Financial Planning. As a volunteer, Kristen is a past board member of the Painted Post Board of Trade where she was awarded the 2010 President's Award. She is involved with a local youth running team, Corning Track Club, supporting the coaches for youth athletes in Track and Field and Cross Country and assists with the administration of the team. Corning Track Club trains and supports athletes that are preparing to compete in their high school and college years. Kristen volunteers for the high school Track and Field and Cross Country team as President of the Running Club. Kristen lives in the Greater Corning area with her husband, Tom, two daughters, Brynne and Faithe, and son Colten. Brynne attends Canisius College in Buffalo, NY and Faith attends James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA. Both girls compete on the Cross Country and Track & Field teams at their colleges.

Job Titles:

• Financial Client Associate

Job Titles:

• Associate
• Registered Financial Client Associate

Rachel joined the Davies Investment Group in 2021. She is registered with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), where she holds Series 7 and Series 66 licenses as General Securities Registered Representative and Investment Advisor Representative. Prior to joining the firm, Rachel enjoyed a long career at the Radisson Hotel in Corning where she was most recently the Director of Revenue Management. She enjoyed many titles over her 28 years at the Radisson including guest service representative, front office manager, payroll manager, and revenue manager. Rachel enjoys volunteering and was treasurer of the Gregg School PTA when her children were younger and is currently volunteering with The Potters Hand Foundation. Rachel also enjoys volunteering in different capacities at Victory Highway Wesleyan Church. Rachel resides in Painted Post and has two children, Zachary who recently completed six years with the Army National Guard and Ryan, who attends Avoca High School. She likes to golf, kayak, and enjoys many other outdoor activities.

Job Titles:

• Associate
• Vice President - Investments

Shawn joined the Davies Investment Group of Benjamin F. Edwards in 2016. He is registered with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), where he holds the Series 7 and Series 66 licenses as General Securities Registered Representative and Investment Advisor. Additionally, Shawn is a licensed agent for Life, Accident and Health Insurance as well as Annuities. Prior to joining the firm, Shawn was a municipal attorney for more than a decade, representing the governments of Chautauqua and Steuben Counties. In this role, Shawn provided advice and counsel to the highest levels of County government and oversaw the contracting and procurement processes. Shawn is a graduate of Indiana Wesleyan University and the State University at Buffalo School of Law. Since 2015, Shawn has served his community as a member of the Campbell-Savona Central School District's Board of Education and currently serves as the Board's President. Additionally, Shawn is very active at Victory Highway Wesleyan Church, serving on its governing board as Treasurer. Shawn lives in Campbell with his wife, Christina, and their children, Lucas and Anna.