Madison Morris

Wealth Advisor, Griffin Office

Madison Morris, Wealth Advisor, joined United Bank in 2013. Based out of the Griffin, GA office, she is responsible for client relationship management and new business development for the Griffin market. She works with clients to create wealth management plans that consider both short-term and long-term financial goals. This often involves the development and management of investment strategies, retirement plans and wealth-building plans that support these goals.

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 Division President of the Wealth Management Division. In April of 2016, she assumed the role of a Wealth Advisor. Madison is pursuing the Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor (CTFA) certification. The CTFA is a professional designation offered by the American Bankers Association which provides training and confirms expertise in the areas of fiduciary principles and applications, integrated planning, and advice (financial and tax), asset management, trust administration, risk/compliance management, ethics, and relationship management.

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 resides with her husband, Brock, and their daughter and son.

Jonathan Brown

Wealth Advisor, Barnesville and Forsyth Offices

Jonathan Brown, Wealth Advisor, joined United Bank in 2018. Based out of the Barnesville and Forsyth offices, he is responsible for client relationship management and new business development for the Barnesville and Forsyth markets. He works with clients to create wealth management plans that consider both short-term and long-term financial goals. This often involves the development and management of investment strategies, retirement plans and wealth-building plans that support these goals.

Jonathan is pursuing the Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor (CTFA) certification. The CTFA is a professional designation offered by the American Bankers Association which provides training and confirms expertise in the areas of fiduciary principles and applications, integrated planning, and advice (financial and tax), asset management, trust administration, risk/compliance management, ethics, and relationship management.

Jonathan holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Georgia and has completed their Financial Planning Program offered through the College of Family and Consumer Sciences. He currently lives in Thomaston and will be getting married to his Fiancée, Emma, at the end of 2024. He is a member of the Kiwanis Club in Forsyth, and they attend Christ Chapel Church in Zebulon.

Angel Pitts

Wealth Advisor, Covington and Madison Offices

Angel Pitts, Wealth Advisor, joined United Bank in 2023. Based out of the Covington, GA office, she is responsible for client relationship management and new business development for the Covington and Madison markets. She works with clients to create wealth management plans that consider both short-term and long-term financial goals. This often involves the development and management of investment strategies, retirement plans and wealth-building plans that support these goals.

Angel is currently pursuing the Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor (CTFA) certification. The CTFA is a professional designation offered by the American Bankers Association which provides training and confirms expertise in the areas of fiduciary principles and applications, integrated planning and advice (financial and tax), asset management, trust administration, risk/compliance management, ethics, and relationship management.

Angel joined United Bank in July of 2023 as an LOA and Assistant to the President for the Covington division. She worked seven years for United Community Bank as a Personal Banker and Mortgage Loan Originator. Her first job after graduation was with the Chick-fil-A Corporation as a Marketing Director for a Conyers store. Her community banking experience along with her marketing background provided a solid foundation of experience for the wealth advisor role.

Angel currently serves as an ambassador for the Newton County Chamber of Commerce and is in the process of joining the Rotary Club of Covington. Angel was born and raised in Covington and currently lives in Mansfield with her husband and four sons.

Greg Daniel

Wealth Advisor, Thomaston and Zebulon Offices

Greg Daniel, Wealth Advisor, joined United Bank in 2019. Based out of the Zebulon office, he is responsible for client relationship management and new business development for the Pike and Thomaston markets. He works with clients to create wealth management plans that consider both short-term and long-term financial goals. This often involves the development and management of investment strategies, retirement plans and wealth-building plans that support these goals.

Greg has 29 years of 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.

He is currently pursuing the Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor (CTFA) certification. The CTFA is a professional designation offered by the American Bankers Association which provides training and confirms expertise in the areas of fiduciary principles and applications, integrated planning and advice (financial and tax), asset management, trust administration, risk/compliance management, ethics, and relationship management.

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 Drew. Will and his wife, Alexis, currently live in Senoia with grandchildren Liam and Olivia. Drew is currently a student at South Georgia Technical College. The Daniel family attends Passion City Church in Atlanta.

Daniel Searcy

Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Services Department Manager

Daniel Searcy, Senior Vice President and 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

Self-Directed IRA Administrator

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 22 years of banking experience, 10 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 Wealth Management 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 of Science in Family and Consumer Economics with a minor in Family Financial Management. Brandy and her husband live in Zebulon, GA and have two children.

Seth Dansby

Assistant Portfolio Manager

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.

Trust Operations Team

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