Daniel Heth

Collie Financial Planning is a Fee-Only financial planning and investment management firm, founded by Mike Collie in 2005. As of 2023, Collie Financial Planning serves just over 200 client households. Our team consists of two advisors, Mike and Logan. Together we help our clients use their financial resources to achieve their most important goals in life, often incorporating their values into their planning and investments. We address comprehensive planning needs, including investment, retirement, tax, estate, education, insurance and charitable planning, making sure all of these components are working together to help clients achieve their goals. Mike's most important thing in life are his faith and his family, which includes wife Randi and sons Logan, Reece and Graham, and daughter-in-law McKenzie. We enjoy spending time together outside in the mountains and on the lake.

Belva Evans is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Asheville, North Carolina. She joined Merrill Lynch in 2021 as a Client Associate following a 21-year career in banking management. In 2024, Belva transitioned to the role of Financial Advisor, working alongside longtime colleague Susan Sorrells. Belva’s expertise includes personal retirement planning, women and wealth, and retirement income. She utilizes her extensive experience in banking and wealth management to assist clients in achieving their financial goals, whether that involves education funding, purchasing vacation homes, addressing family needs, or securing retirement. She emphasizes building strong client relationships through attentive listening and understanding unique family circumstances, helping clients expand their financial knowledge for informed decision-making. Belva earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina System. She resides in Waynesville, North Carolina, with her husband, Josh, their son, Tyler, daughter, Elisabeth, and their Boston terrier, Champ. Active in her community, Belva is involved with her local church and volunteers with the Tuscola Athletic Club. She has also served on the Waynesville Rotary Board as treasurer and president-elect. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, and attending Georgia Bulldog football games.