Jerry Rogers CFP®, AIF®, jerry@firethornwp.com (706) 426-4118
Since 1995, Jerry has served as a Financial Advisor who serves affluent individuals, families, and their closely held entities. Jerry graduated from Georgia Tech with Cum Laude and a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Management. Prior to beginning his career in financial services, he assisted small businesses in the acquisition and implementation of data processing systems for accounting and inventory control. He later became the owner and publisher of Augusta Magazine. After selling the magazine, he began his career in financial services. Jerry is a Certified Financial Planner™ practitioner and an Accredited Investment Fiduciary® He holds his series 7, 63, and 65 registrations, as well as a Georgia Life, Accident & Sickness, and Variable products license.
He is a member of the Rotary Club of Augusta, where he served as president. He attends First Presbyterian Church of Augusta and serves as an elder. Jerry enjoys spending time with his wife, three children, and grandchildren, and is an avid golfer.
Scott Benjamin CFP®, CIMA™, CCFC, scott@firethornwp.com (706) 426-4157
Scott has been a Financial Advisor since 1997, beginning with Interstate Johnson-Lane (predecessor of Wachovia Securities), a Charlotte, North Carolina based investment firm. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and a Certified Investment Management Analyst. He provides elite service and strategic guidance to clients ensuring an integrated approach to their overall financial goals.
Scott earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from New Mexico State University and holds his Series 7, 63 and 65 registrations as well as his Georgia Life, Accident & Sickness and variable products license. Scott is an avid golfer and enjoys traveling with his wife and two young children. He is also involved with the Exchange Club of Augusta and a past board member of Child Enrichment and Ronald McDonald House charities.
Kevin Sweeney, kevin@firethornwp.com (706) 426-4114
Kevin has been in the financial services industry since 2012. He is a graduate of Auburn University where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and holds his Series 7, 63 and 65 securities registrations as well as his Georgia Life, Accident & Sickness and variable product license. Kevin works with all types of individuals and families to create a tailored experience, while allocating their money among financial assets aligned with individual return and risk objectives based on each client’s time horizon and risk tolerance.
Kevin is committed to his local community and currently serves as a board member for the First Tee of Augusta, an organization focused on introducing the game of golf and its inherent values to young people.
Reza Abolghassem, reza@firethornwp.com (706) 504.9765
Reza has been in the financial services industry since 2018. He is a graduate of the Terry College of Business at The University of Georgia where he graduated Cum Laude with a B.B.A. in Finance. Prior to joining Firethorn Wealth Partners, Reza worked in Commercial Banking at CenterState Bank in Atlanta as a Credit Underwriter focusing primarily on commercial real estate transactions. Reza brings a unique skillset to the Firethorn team given his experience in credit underwriting and commercial real estate.
In his free time, Reza enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife Sarah, newborn son Baird, and their black lab Bailey. Additionally, Reza is enjoys cheering on the Georgia Bulldogs and the Atlanta Braves.