Darryl grew up in the family business and learned early in life the value of conservative money management and planning. He purchased his first stock and his first real estate investments while still a teenager. Pursuing his desire for knowledge, he began college at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, while in the 10th grade, studying accounting. He attended flight school beginning at age 14
where he received his pilot's license just a short time later. He finished high school early but elected to attend the graduation ceremony with his class at East Central High School in Hurley, Mississippi with the class of 1984. He believes that education is a lifelong endeavor and continues to challenge himself with new learning opportunities. Decades of involvement in business and community organizations taught him many things including the need for better financial guidance for our youth. He developed a passion for educating people on the importance of financial planning and credit discipline with a special emphasis on young people. This passion became a call for action and he began planning an educational program that he envisions will have a positive impact on these individuals, their families and their communities. During research for this project, he reached out for advice from a trusted friend, George Cumbest, who was well known for his leadership in programs to help others and who had made a career of helping people as a financial planner. He was equally concerned for the financial health of individuals in the community. George was an independent adviser but he had a vision for a great partnership. Their discussion quickly turned to joining forces. He, along with two other like minded, successful, independent, wealth management professionals, Lloyd (Skip) Baxter and Tim Taranto, believed that teamwork could add a broader perspective and provide increased benefits to all clients and to the community as a whole. This team would have diversity in backgrounds but unity in purpose and the making of a partnership was forged.
