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Get to know our Wealth Management team of Advisors and Administrators. Click on their names to find direct contact information, or reach us at 770.412.4925.

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Alicia Washington, Senior Wealth Advisor, joined United Bank in 2011. Based out of the Jackson, GA office, she is responsible for portfolio management, client relations and trust administration for the Jackson market. Alicia has attained the Certified Trust and Financial Advisor (CTFA) certification.

Alicia is an investment professional with over 20 years of experience. Prior to joining United Bank, she spent eight years with McIntosh Financial Services where her responsibilities included investment management and life and health insurance management.

Alicia graduated from Mercer University in 2003 with a bachelor’s degree in Finance as well as Management.

Alicia is an active member of the Rotary Club of Jackson-Butts County, the Butts County Chamber of Commerce, and the Development Authority of Butts County. She is also a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. Alicia lives in Jackson, GA with her husband, Andy, and their son.

Madison Morris, Wealth Advisor, joined United Bank in 2013. Based out of the Griffin office, she is responsible for portfolio management, client relations and trust administration for the Griffin Division.

Madison began her career with United Bank as the Trust and Brokerage Administrator, servicing clients and assisting advisors. Additionally, she worked as administrative support to the Senior Vice-President of the Wealth Management Division. In April of 2016, she assumed the role of a Wealth Advisor. Madison is currently attending the American Bankers Association (ABA) Trust School to obtain the Certified Trust Financial Advisor (CTFA) designation.

Prior to joining the bank, Madison attended LaGrange College and graduated in 2013 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a minor in History and Theatre. Madison currently serves on the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Southern Crescent Community Board. She is a lifelong resident of Griffin, GA, where she, her husband Brock, and daughter reside.

Greg Daniel, Wealth Advisor, joined United Bank in 2019. Based out of the Thomaston office, he is responsible for portfolio management, client relations and trust administration for the Thomaston and Pike County markets.

Greg has 25 years experience in risk management and retirement planning. Prior to joining United Bank, he worked 15 years as a retirement specialist in Georgia school systems helping school employees prepare for retirement.

Greg and his wife, Michele, reside in Pike County, Georgia. Both are active in the local community, with a heart for serving young people. They have two sons. Will and his wife, Alexis, currently live in Senoia with their infant son, Liam, and son Drew is an engineering student at Kennesaw State University. The Daniel family attends Passion City Church in Atlanta.

Jonathan Brown, Wealth Advisor, joined United Bank in 2018. Serving the Barnesville and Forsyth markets, he is responsible for portfolio management, client relations and trust administration.

Jonathan graduated from the University of Georgia with a Consumer Economics degree focused on Financial Planning and is currently pursuing the Certified Trust and Financial Advisor (CTFA) designation and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification.

Born and raised in Thomaston, Ga., Jonathan is actively involved in the community and a member of Thomaston United Methodist Church.

Daniel Searcy, Wealth Management Services Department Manager, joined United Bank in 2011 and is responsible for asset management, client relations and trust administration support for all United Bank markets. Based out of the Wealth Management Services office in Griffin, GA, he serves as the primary portfolio manager for all investment advisory accounts.

Prior to his position with United Bank, he managed and operated a prominent local real estate management and appraisal business with property assets throughout the state.

Active in the Griffin community, Daniel serves as a board member of St. George’s Episcopal School and Midway Recovery Systems. He is also a member of St. George’s Episcopal Church in Griffin, GA.

Daniel graduated from Presbyterian College in 1998 with a degree in Business Administration. He, wife Stephanie, and their daughter and son live in Griffin, GA.

Brandy Smith has been with United Bank since 2008, and is based in the Wealth Management Services office in Griffin, GA. As Self-Directed IRA Administrator, her responsibilities include oversight of IRA cash flows, legal documents and expenses related to the purchase and sale of real estate, issuing promissory notes, and facilitating investments in Limited Liability Companies. She also facilitates 1031 Exchanges.

Brandy has over 19 years of banking experience, seven dedicated specifically to the Wealth Management Department as the Self-Directed IRA Administrator. During her time with United Bank she has held positions in the loan department, traditional bank platform, and Trust Department. Her extensive experience in each of these areas provides a well-rounded knowledge of alternative, real asset investments.

Brandy graduated from The University of Georgia in 2011 with a Bachelor’s degree in Consumer Economics with a minor in Family Financial Management. Brandy and her husband live in Griffin, GA and have two young children.

Seth joined United Bank in January of 2015 and became a member of the Wealth Management team in 2022. He is responsible for daily financial market trading and assisting with portfolio construction for clients who are planning for their futures. He previously held various retail banking roles in United Bank's Griffin division, including Business Services sales, before assuming the Assistant Portfolio Manager role.

Seth earned a Business Management degree from Southern Crescent Technical College and an Asset Management certification from the American Bankers Association. He and his wife Victoria along with their son Parker live in Williamson, Ga. They attend Griffin Center Point Church in Griffin where they've been members for 20 years. He enjoys playing and teaching golf as well as traveling with his family.

Our Trust Operations team includes Nikki Reynolds, Firehiwot Woldu, Roxanne Parks and Ann Baucom. This team works to perform the daily transactions and operations required in the management of all trust accounts.

Our Wealth Management administrative team includes Paige Peterson, Morgan Mangrum, Cheyenne Martin and Jacqueline Johnson. This team supports the Wealth Management staff with every day tasks associated with client account management, customer service and other daily tasks. Contact them directly at 770.412.4925.

Meet Your Team

Get to know our Wealth Management team of Advisors and Administrators. Click on their names to find direct contact information, or reach us at 770.412.4925.

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