My Story
Money is a tool that God uses through his children to create lives rich in meaning, gratitude, joy and abundance. Beginning my financial services career in 2003, I embarked on a mission to help families wisely manage and honor the blessings and resources entrusted to them. After several years as a field manager with Thrivent, I then earned advanced designations as a Certified Financial Planner®, Certified Kingdom Advisor®, Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy and Fraternal Insurance Counselor. Through which I gained further knowledge of the industry and how to best serve God and my clients through financial planning, I subsequently established the Avonlea Financial Group with my business partner and fellow financial advisor Katherine Gross in 2022.
All throughout my tenure, my journey reflects a commitment to this profession and the clients and community I am privileged to serve. I am proud to be a Thrivent financial professional and even prouder to help clients and their families through personalized financial guidance.
My Mission
Thrivent Scout Community
My mission is to uplift my community and further grow my passion for service through many collaborations with the local Troops of Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts of America). From Personal Management to Bugling Merit Badge Workshops, Greg brings our clients together with scouts to make an impact locally with cause organizations. This includes the Atlanta Area Council of Scouting America, Taps For Veterans and The Sandwich Project. Greg also uses Bugling to inspire scouts and to put purpose into action by honoring our active military and veterans through music.
Through support form the Thrivent Scout Community of Greater Atlanta, website ScoutBuglers.com was created. It is a comprehensive resource and hub for scout buglers to visit for valuable content, tutorials, and community support to enhance their bugling skills. We encourage you to explore a wealth of information and learn more about the Scout Community’s dedication to service through bugling.
My Faith
Connecting Faith & Finances
More & more Christians are discovering that the worldview of their financial advisor is of critical importance – at times you need childlike faith. We are Certified Kingdom Advisors® who are among a principled class of Christian financial advisors. We have been trained in biblically wise financial advice to those seeking biblically wise financial counsel. Kingdom Advisors’ vision is to advance the provision of biblically wise financial advice by creating and maintaining a recognized and credible certification of Christian financial professionals committed to offering such advice. We are financial professionals who pursue a faith & work integration to the highest credentialed level in the financial advising world.
My team and I place a significant emphasis on integrating biblical principles with financial planning, aiming to provide services that align with clients' values and beliefs. By focusing on stewardship and the management of resources in a manner that is consistent with biblical teachings, Avonlea Financial Group caters to a specific niche of clients who seek to manage their finances in a way that reflects their spiritual values. The emphasis on stewardship implies a responsible and ethical approach to financial management, recognizing the importance of managing resources wisely and in accordance with the over 2,300 biblical verses on money and resources given to us by God.
My Education & Accomplishments
Thrivent Financial Professional since 2003
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®
Certified Kingdom Advisor®
Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy
Fraternal Insurance Counselor
FINRA Series 7 General Securities Representative
FINRA Series 66 Uniform Combined State Law
Life & Health Insurance License
University of Alabama, Bachelor of Arts in Music Administration
Meet My Team
Avonlea Financial Group
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