Securing your future with simple yet effective retirement plans specifically tailored to your needs.

About Us

Our Mission

At Security First Asset Management, our mission is to prioritize education above all else. We firmly believe in simplifying investing by providing ongoing learning opportunities from our initial meeting and throughout our partnership with you and your family. By empowering you with knowledge, our goal is to facilitate informed decisions that help protect your wealth, prepare you for retirement, and effectively manage risks. With a strong emphasis on education, exceptional service, and extensive experience, we are committed to being the trusted financial advisor you can rely on. Discover the Security First difference and embark on a path to thriving in retirement, not just surviving.

Our Staff

Welcome to Security First Asset Management, where teamwork, experience, and personalized solutions converge. We are thrilled to share the remarkable achievements of our dedicated advisors. Their vast experience, unwavering commitment, and deep knowledge of the financial landscape empower them to provide exceptional guidance and support to our valued clients.

Daniel NeSmith

President/CEO

Daniel
NeSmith

President/CEO

Daniel, our President, focuses on pre- and post-retirement planning, with a strong focus on income-producing assets, tax-efficient investments, securities, and annuities. Drawing from his background as an educator, he shares his extensive knowledge of IRS distribution options, working diligently to help individuals maximize their retirement benefits while minimizing taxes and fees. Daniel’s dee…

Daniel, our President, focuses on pre- and post-retirement planning, with a strong focus on incom…

Daniel, our President, focuses on pre- and post-retirement planning, with a strong focus on income-producing assets, tax-efficient investments, sec…

Chad Payne

Wealth Advisor

Chad
Payne

Wealth Advisor

Chad, our Chief Operating Officer, brings a wealth of knowledge to Security First Asset Management, having started his career in the financial services industry in 1995. Over the years, he has assisted numerous individuals in meeting their investment and insurance needs. Chad’s experience lies in pre- and post-retirement planning, particularly in income-producing assets. He also possesses exten…

Chad, our Chief Operating Officer, brings a wealth of knowledge to Security First Asset Managemen…

Chad, our Chief Operating Officer, brings a wealth of knowledge to Security First Asset Management, having started his career in the financial serv…

Jonathan Gilbert

Wealth Advisor

Jonathan
Gilbert

Wealth Advisor

Jon joined the Security First Team in March 2022 while still a college student. Jon graduated from Middle Georgia State University in August of 2022 with a Bachelor’s in Business Management with a concentration in Financial Economics. He has a Series 7 License, Series 66 License, Life License, and Variable Products License.

Jon grew up in Cochran, GA. He married his wife, Savannah, in 2019. The…

Jon joined the Security First Team in March 2022 while still a college student. Jon graduated fro…

Jon joined the Security First Team in March 2022 while still a college student. Jon graduated from Middle Georgia State University in August of 202…

Patrick Ford

Business Operations Manager

Patrick
Ford

Business Operations Manager

Pat was born in Cocoa Beach, FL, and raised in the small south GA town of Camilla. He attended Georgia Southern College and earned his BS in Communication Arts. Pat met and married his college sweetheart Twila while they both attended GSC. Upon graduation, he began his career in the insurance field and then migrated to employment with the State of GA Department of Juvenile Justice. After 15 yea…

Pat was born in Cocoa Beach, FL, and raised in the small south GA town of Camilla. He attended Ge…

Pat was born in Cocoa Beach, FL, and raised in the small south GA town of Camilla. He attended Georgia Southern College and earned his BS in Commun…

Christy Danner

Customer Service Manager

Christy
Danner

Customer Service Manager

Christy was born and raised in Sacramento, CA. After meeting her husband Cory in 2006, she made the decision to move to Georgia. She began working at Security First Asset Management in December 2006 as the marketing coordinator. Since joining the team, she has increased her knowledge of the financial services industry and now assists Daniel, Shayna & Chad with all incoming and outgoing business…

Christy was born and raised in Sacramento, CA. After meeting her husband Cory in 2006, she made t…

Christy was born and raised in Sacramento, CA. After meeting her husband Cory in 2006, she made the decision to move to Georgia. She began working …

Elaine Stark

Business Processing Manager

Elaine
Stark

Business Processing Manager

Elaine was born in Norfolk, VA and moved with her family to Thomasville, GA at the age of 10. She moved to Macon, GA in 1985 – where she met her husband, Gary and they have been married for over 20 years. She worked in the corporate world for over 25 years in Marketing, Training & Sales Development. When she was faced with a career change, she came onboard at Security First in the Fall of 2015 …

Elaine was born in Norfolk, VA and moved with her family to Thomasville, GA at the age of 10. She…

Elaine was born in Norfolk, VA and moved with her family to Thomasville, GA at the age of 10. She moved to Macon, GA in 1985 – where she met her hu…

Allycia Boland

Events & Marketing Coordinator

Allycia
Boland

Events & Marketing Coordinator

Born in Sarasota, FL, Allycia relocated to the small town of Chester, GA in 1991. After attending Middle GA College, Allycia married her husband, Rex, and was presented with the opportunity to be a stay-at-home mother to her four children. Eleven years later, all of her children are now attending school and she accepted an offer to join the Security First Asset Management team as the Marketing …

Born in Sarasota, FL, Allycia relocated to the small town of Chester, GA in 1991. After attending…

Born in Sarasota, FL, Allycia relocated to the small town of Chester, GA in 1991. After attending Middle GA College, Allycia married her husband, R…

Lindsay Warren

Relationship Coordinator

Lindsay
Warren

Relationship Coordinator

Born and raised in the small town of Dublin, where you can find plenty of southern hospitality, Lindsay graduated from Dublin High School in 2000. She dedicated fourteen years assisting patients for five local Ophthalmologists, while also instructing members of her community in yoga, and the Silver Sneakers program. As Lindsay continued this path, she felt led to pursue a career change that ali…

Born and raised in the small town of Dublin, where you can find plenty of southern hospitality, L…

Born and raised in the small town of Dublin, where you can find plenty of southern hospitality, Lindsay graduated from Dublin High School in 2000. …

Brenda Harnish

Administrative Assistant

Brenda
Harnish

Administrative Assistant

Brenda was born and raised in Nebraska and came to Georgia by way of the United States Army where she met and married her husband, Wayne.  They have 2 children – Kristi who lives in Buford, Georgia and Jonathan who lives in Augusta, Georgia.  They also have 2 grandchildren, Zoey and Isabel.

She has held numerous positions in administration, management and human resources throughout her career. …

Brenda was born and raised in Nebraska and came to Georgia by way of the United States Army where…

Brenda was born and raised in Nebraska and came to Georgia by way of the United States Army where she met and married her husband, Wayne.  They hav…

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