James Garrison

I’ve always been fascinated by money, but I never planned on working in finance. Fresh out of college I moved to Columbus, Ohio to live with my wife while she finished up grad school. I needed a job, and I stumbled my way into a role at Morgan Stanley by responding to a sketchy Craigslist ad. I was about 70% certain it was a scam. Luckily it wasn’t, and I got the job! It was a great learning experience, and I got my feet wet while learning the industry fundamentals there. After a few years though my dad recruited me to return to my hometown in Charlotte, NC to help run the family business in the natural gas industry. I loved working with family, but ultimately decided my heart wasn’t in it. Discussing thread counts on screws and the viscosity of silicone didn’t get my intellectual juices flowing. Meanwhile I was spending countless hours of my free time researching personal finance and finally had the realization “why don’t I make a career out of this?” So I made the difficult decision (sorry, dad) to transition back into finance with a job at Vanguard. I was right. This was finally scratching that intellectual itch. But I wanted to make a more personal impact on people’s lives, and I couldn’t accomplish that as a tiny cog in a giant machine. So I took jobs at a few smaller firms where I was able to develop personal relationships with clients, get their finances on track, and help them accomplish their goals. Now this was my jam! During my time there I worked with clients in tech and realized how much complexity there was in managing their finances. Managing their company equity was complicated! Managing their stock options was extra complicated! But I loved the complexity, I loved the people, and I loved the look on their face when it all finally came together. Soon though, I began to get the entrepreneurial itch (thanks, dad) to start my own firm. I knew exactly who I wanted to work with – tech professionals. I saw first hand the impact I could have in their lives. That was my inspiration for founding Tech Financial Planning. Now I get to put it all together: intellectual fulfillment, meaningful relationships, and personal impact, all while working with awesome folk in tech solving their complex problems. Now that’s what I call a dream job! As for a bit about my personal life, in 2022 I celebrated my 10th wedding anniversary with my amazing wife, Allie. We met in high school and survived a 4-year long distance relationship during college while she attended school in Ohio and I attended the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. We have two amazing kids, Elliot and Reya, and an adorable, yet clingy Australian Shepherd named Cassie. I value experiences over things, so my wife and I love traveling domestically and internationally to explore new places and cultures. I’m also a firm believer that you don’t need to spend money to have fun, so I’m always exploring my current hometown, Nashville, for fun, free activities. I love board games, I’m an avid podcast listener, and I’m always on the lookout for a great show to binge.

Jacob Rogers is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity's Franklin Investor Center, where he helps clients identify, clarify, and make progress towards their investment goals. He partners with clients to develop financial plans and strategies tailored to their specific situations, prioritizing planning over products. Jacob joined Fidelity Investments in 2023 and has held several roles within the company, including Financial Representative and Relationship Manager before his current position. His experience within Fidelity has provided him with a comprehensive understanding of client needs and financial planning processes. Outside of work, Jacob has interests in comedy and outdoor adventures.

Jason Bures is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2022. He partners with clients to understand their financial goals and develops customized financial plans tailored to their unique needs. Jason emphasizes building trust, reliability, and competency in his client relationships while utilizing the tools and resources available at Fidelity to support clients' financial objectives. Jason has extensive experience in the financial services industry, beginning his career as a Registered Representative at Intersecurities Inc. from 2000 to 2005, followed by a similar role at Ameritas Investment Corp. until 2011. He then advanced through various positions, including Sales Development Specialist and Regional Vice President at Midland National Life Insurance Company, Associate Investment Advisor Representative at SFA Wealth Management, and Regional Sales Director at First Protective Insurance Group. From 2020 to 2022, he served as an Investment Consultant and Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments prior to his current role.