A native of Asheboro, North Carolina, Neal earned a degree in economics from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He is also Series 7 and life insurance licensed, and holds the following credentials, memberships and experience:

• Current member of the board of directors and executive committee, Randolph Economic Development Board
• Current member, Rotary Club and Randolph Community College Board
• Managing partner and Raymond James financial advisor, ADVISORS Financial Center, LLP
• Former senior vice president and director, First Southern Financial Services
• Former vice president and marketing director, First Southern Savings Bank
• Graduate of Leadership Randolph, 1992
• President of Asheboro Jaycees, 1992 to 1993
• Former president of board of directors, Christians United Outreach Center
• Former Core Leader and member of Leaders Council, Community Bible Study
• Former teaching director, Teen Community Bible Study
• Former member of the Banking and Financial Advisory Council, Randolph Community College
• Former executive committee member, Randolph Health Improvement Partnership
• Former member of the board of directors and finance committee, United Way
• Former church elder and member of administrative council, Sunset Avenue Church of God
• Chairman of Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast, 2005 to 2007

A native of Asheboro, Chris earned a degree in finance from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and formerly served with Prudential Securities, where he was voted “Top Gun” financial advisor. He is Series 7 and life insurance certified, and holds the following memberships:  

• Current board member, Asheboro Kiwanis Club
• Current Core Leader and member of Leaders Council, Community Bible Study
• Partner and Raymond James financial advisor, ADVISORS Financial Center, LLP
• Former member of board of directors, Asheboro/Randolph Chamber of Commerce