Continuity

Our professionals uphold our commitment to client service. Responsiveness, dedication, accessibility, and continuity are delivered by our team at Edge Capital Partners.  

	Noel Barnes, CPA Chief Administrative Officer, 404-890-7701  Noel is Chief Administrative Officer for Edge Capital and is responsible for all corporate accounting, finance, tax, human resources, risk management and information technology. Prior to joining Edge Capital, Noel was Chief Financial Officer of Rotunda Corporation where he was responsible for all international finance and accounting operations. Prior to that position, he was Controller of Rotunda Corporation and Retx Incorporated. Noel has public accounting experience and earned his Certified Public Accountant designation while with Arthur Andersen LLP. Noel earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Georgia and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting (with distinction of Cum Laude) from Georgia State University. Noel is involved with local and international non-for-profits organizations and is married with two children.
	Amanda G. Brady Client Administrator, 404-890-7704  Amanda is a Client  Administrator at Edge Capital Partners. Her responsibilities include assisting Edge's Chief Administrative Officer . Prior to Edge Capital Partners, LLC, Amanda worked at Credit Suisse First Boston in Atlanta and assisted Managing Director Paul Izlar who served as the Southeastern Regional Manager. She also assisted Mr. Izlar in opening and operating an international hedge fund, Octagon Advisory, as the Chief Administrative Officer. Prior to Octagon Advisory, Amanda worked on the highest producing team at Morgan Stanley’s Private Wealth Management division. Amanda earned a Bachelor of Arts from Hollins College in Virginia, with a major in Economics and a minor in Spanish.
	Whit Davis Vice President, 404-890-7709  Whit is Vice President of Investments at Edge Capital. His primary responsibility is coordinating the firm’s manager search, selection, and due diligence efforts, reporting to the Investment Committee. Prior to joining Edge Capital, Whit was an Associate at Credit Suisse, responsible for new business development and client asset allocation strategies. Whit assisted his team in the evaluation of managers on the Credit Suisse platform and investment strategies for use in client accounts. Whit was also responsible for equity and fixed income trading, reporting, and research distribution while at Credit Suisse. Prior to Credit Suisse, Whit worked at Morgan Stanley as both a financial advisor and sales associate. Whit earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of the South, with a minor in Political Science. He also earned his Master of Business Administration from the Goizueta Business School (Emory University). Whit is a member of St. Anne’s Episcopal Church and the Lake Lanier Sailing Club. He is married with two children.
	Amanda Eure Associate, 404-890-7708  Amanda is an associate at Edge Capital Partners. Her primary responsibilities include maintaining client relationships and assisting the investment committee and accounting team. Prior to joining Edge Capital, Amanda worked as a Sales Assistant at The Convex Group, Inc., an investment company focused on media and internet-based technologies.   Amanda graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Science, majoring in Fashion Merchandising. Amanda is actively involved in local and international non-profit organizations.
	Rick Floress Chief Compliance Officer, 404-890-7703  Rick serves as the Chief Compliance Officer for Edge Capital. Prior to joining Edge Capital, Rick was the Administrative Manager for the Atlanta office of Credit Suisse Private Bank USA. Rick was responsible for supervision of the activities of the relationship managers in the Atlanta office and was instrumental in helping to develop new policies and procedures for the firm. Prior to Credit Suisse, Rick served as the Administrative Manager for Prudential Securities in Atlanta, and previously in New Orleans. Rick earned a Bachelor of Arts in business from Midamerica Nazarene University. Rick also serves as a hearing panel member for the New York Stock Exchange Division of Enforcement and as a panel member in the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA - formerly NASD) dispute resolution cases. Rick is married and has four children. He serves as Vice President on the Board of Directors for Amigos for Christ (AFC), an organization providing humanitarian aid to the people of Nicaragua.
	Hunt Harper Associate, 404-890-7721  Hunt is involved with marketing and sales at Edge Capital Partners. Hunt's responsibilities include, coordinating business development  and marketing efforts. Before joining Edge Capital, Hunt worked for the Philadelphia Financial Group where he conducted insurance-dedicated hedge fund due diligence. Hunt graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Georgia where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Anthropology. He currently holds the series 7, 63, & 65 securities registrations. Hunt is currently a member of the finance committee at the Schenck School in Atlanta, Georgia.
	Anna Katharyn Hendrix Vice President, 404-890-7705  A.K. is a Vice President at Edge Capital. Her primary responsibilities include client relationship management, client accounting and reporting. Prior to joining Edge, she worked as a senior sales associate on high producing teams at major investment firms including Credit Suisse First Boston, Morgan Stanley, and Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette. She also assisted the branch manager at DLJ. A.K. graduated from the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. She also earned a Masters Degree in Personal Financial Planning from Georgia State University. She holds series 7 and 66 securities registrations. AK is married with two children.
	D. Seth Holm,IV Associate, 404-890-7706  Seth is an Associate with the Edge Partners and a member of the firm's Research Team. Prior to joining Edge Capital Partners, he was a staff accountant and financial analyst at Novogradac & Company LLP. Seth graduated Cum Laude from the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance. Seth is currently a Level 2 Chartered Financial Analyst candidate.
	Kristen Kornegay Head of Client Reporting, 404-890-7722 Kristen Kornegay is the Head of client reporting for Edge Capital Partners' Accounting and Reporting Department. Kristen joined Edge with more than 8 years of investment experience, most recently as Investment Operations Project Analyst at Ronald Blue & Co. Her prior experience also includes Financial Planning with Ronald Blue & Co in Deerfield, IL. Kristen graduated from Northwestern University with a Bachelors of Science in Mathematics and a Minor in Business. Kristen and her family attend Peachtree City Christian Church.
	Roszell Mack III Senior Advisor, 646-831-8794  Roszell Mack III is a Senior Advisor with Edge Capital Partners. Mr. Mack has over 20 years of investment banking and private equity experience. He is a co-founder and Partner of Ascend Venture Group, LLC, a New York City-based private equity firm. Prior to the formation of Ascend in 2001, Mr. Mack was an Associate Director at Peter J. Solomon Company where he was a mergers and acquisitions banker and responsible for implementing new business development initiatives for the retailing and consumer products sectors. Mr. Mack has held investment banking positions with Salomon Smith Barney, Prudential Securities and Goldman, Sachs & Co. He serves on the board of directors of ClassLink, Inc. and Tabula Digita and is a board member of the National Association of Investment Companies. Mr. Mack is also a trustee of the Edwin Gould Foundation. Mr. Mack earned a Bachelor of Arts (Engineering Sciences, Chemical) degree from Yale University and a Master of Business Administration degree from Harvard Business School.
	Elizabeth Mackie, CPA Vice President, 404-890-7716  Elizabeth is a Vice President at Edge Capital. Her primary responsibilities include client relationship management, in-depth analysis and management of client portfolios as well as helping to manage the accounting process. Prior to joining Edge Capital, Elizabeth worked as a Staff Accountant and a Senior Accountant at Ernst and Young, LLP in Atlanta where she worked primarily on the Coca-Cola Company engagement. Elizabeth graduated from the University of Florida where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. She earned a Master of Accounting degree from the Fisher School of Accounting at the University of Florida. Elizabeth is married and she and her husband are actively involved in local area non-profits and neighborhood organizations.
	Gary H. McNorrill Vice President, 404-890-7718  Gary is the Vice President of Edge Corporate Finance. His primary responsibilities include managing the day-to-day operations of the Edge Corporate Finance and execution of investment banking transactions. Gary has six years of prior corporate finance experience representing over $4 billion of investment banking transactions. He spent two years as a Senior Associate in JPMorgan’s investment bank executing M&A transactions and equity and debt offerings. An attorney by training, Gary practiced in Alston & Bird’s Global Finance and Debt Products Group from 2002-2006. His legal practice included representing borrowers and lenders in complex debt product transactions. Prior to law school, Gary spent four years in Washington, D.C. working in public policy for the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Newt Gingrich. Gary graduated Cum Laude from the University of Georgia in 1994 and earned a Juris Doctor from Emory University’s School of Law in 2001. He is an active member of the State Bar of Georgia. Gary is also a member and serves on the Finance Committee of North Avenue Presbyterian Church. He is married with two children.