Anthony Shope

About Anthony Shope

30+ years of experience in management of key business operations focusing primarily on financial accounting and client services. The beneficiary of 18 years experience in cost accounting, financial accounting, and cash management working within and along side multiple levels of management with a major private corporation with over employees. Proudly worked with true CPA professionals gaining valuable knowledge in accounting and finance for 6 years while directing the firm as the Practice Administrator. Partner and COO for 8 years at one of the fastest growing IT firms in the Southeast in revenue and headcount.

Experience

1. Chief Operating Officer

   Jt Stratford Wealth Management

   Jan 2022 — Present · Gainesville, GA, US

   JT Stratford is an SEC Registered Investment Advisory firm (RIA) and employee benefits firm, in Gainesville GA, that manages 5 fundamental, economic-based portfolios: equity, fixed income, balanced and 2 ETF/Mutual Fund strategies. The firm was founded in 1995, by Todd Ferguson and has established a reputation as having a deep knowledge base, disciplined investment approach and one of complete trust. This level of excellence is why Todd Ferguson received the Five Star Wealth Manager by Five Star Professional. Five Star Award candidates are evaluated against 10 objective eligibility and evaluation criteria such as client retention rates, client assets administered, firm review and a favorable regulatory and complaint history.Securities offered through Silver Oak Securities, Inc. Member of FINRA/SIPC. Investment Advisory Services offered through JT Stratford, LLC. JT Stratford, LLC and Silver Oak Securities, Inc. are separate entities

Education

• University of North Georgia

  BBA, Business Management

  1986 — 1990