Financial Advisor W. Skyler Harrison graduated from Appalachian State University with a BSBA in Finance & Banking and Risk Management & Insurance.  Skyler currently holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®) Certification, administered by Investment Management Consultants Association and taught in conjunction with The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. He also holds the Chartered Mutual Fund Counselor (CMFC®) designation from the College for Financial Planning.  Both designations require the advisor to adhere to a strict ethical code of responsibility.  He is Series 7 and 66 registered with LPL Financial, and Life, Health, and Variable Life & Annuity Licensed in North Carolina and Virginia.  He is a member of the Investment Management Consultant’s Association and a board member of Mount Airy Downtown, Inc.  During his free time, Skyler enjoys being outdoors, playing golf, spending time with family, and watching Appalachian State University Football.