A native of Asheboro, North Carolina, Neal earned a Degree in Economics from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He has over 30 years experience in the financial services and investment industry. He has the following securities licenses: Series 7, Series 65 Investment Adviser Representative, Series 63, and Life Insurance licensed, and holds the following credentials, memberships and experience:
- Financial Advisor with Raymond James Financial Services, Partner ADVISORS Financial Center, LLP for over 25 years
- Chairman of Asheboro Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast since 2005
- Board Member and former Vice President of Randolph Community College Foundation Board
- Past President and member of Asheboro Rotary Club
- 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, and Triad Leadership Network, 2006
- Former Hospice of Randolph County Board Member
- Former President of Asheboro Jaycees, 1992 to 1993
- Former Member Central United Methodist Church Finance Committee and Church Council
- Former Member of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee, Randolph Economic Development
- Former President of Christians United Outreach Center Board of Directors
- Former Core Leader and Member of Leaders Council, Community Bible Study
- Former Member of the Banking and Financing Advisory Council, Randolph Community College
- Former Executive Committee Member, Randolph Health Improvement Partnership
- Former Member of Board of Directors and Finance Committee, United Way of Randolph County
- Former President UNC-Charlotte Student Economics Forum
Neal has two children, step-daughter Elizabeth O’Briant and step-son Christian O’Briant. He is an active member of Central United Methodist Church of Asheboro.
