With over 50 years of accounting and business experience, Lindsay has dedicated over 23 years of experience in the financial services industry to provide knowledgeable financial guidance for his clients. As a team, Lindsay and Chuck Sherman design and manage investment portfolios tailored to the needs and long-term objectives of families, individuals and businesses. Diligent and personable, he enjoys working closely with each client throughout the financial planning process.
In 2023, Lindsay was named to the Raymond James Chairman’s Council, an honor presented annually to a select group of advisors reflecting their achievements.* Lindsay was named to the 2026 edition of the Forbes list of Top Wealth Advisors Best-in-State†. Reid Sherman Investment Group was also recognized by Forbes on 2026 list of Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams††. Before joining Raymond James, Lindsay was a Senior Vice President with Wells Fargo Advisors. Prior to his career at Wells Fargo, Lindsay spent more than 20 years as president of a regional grain exporter managing six grain elevators based on the Mississippi River.
Lindsay began his professional career as an accountant with an accounting firm in Paducah, KY before joining the Kentucky Department of Revenue as a Principal Revenue Auditor where he specialized in multi-state corporate income tax. Lindsay earned a bachelor’s degree in accountancy from Murray State University.
An active member of his community, Lindsay serves on the board of directors for the Midsouth Grain Inspection Service and the Midsouth Grain Association. He is a member of the University of Mississippi Vaught Society and the Oxford Rotary Club, as a Paul Harris Fellow.
Lindsay enjoys spending time with his wife Neicy, his two children, Mark Reid and Adair Laney, and their families, Daughter-in-Law Becky Reid, Son-in-Law Dr. Cal Laney and his grandchildren, Collier Reid, Cadyn Reid, Jack Laney, Lucy Laney, Reid Laney, and Mary Lyles Laney. In his spare time, as a licensed commercial pilot, he enjoys flying airplanes, boating on Pickwick Lake and attending many Ole Miss events.
Originally from Symsonia, Kentucky, Lindsay has lived in Mississippi since 1978.
*2023 membership for Raymond James & Associates advisors is based mainly on assets under management, education, credentials and fiscal year production. Requalification is required annually. The ranking may not be representative of any one client's experience, is not an endorsement and is not indicative of an advisor's future performance. No fee is paid in exchange for this award/rating.
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The Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors 2026 ranking, developed by SHOOK Research, is based on an algorithm of qualitative criteria, mostly gained through telephone and in-person due diligence interviews, and quantitative data. This ranking is based upon the period from 6/30/2024 to 6/30/2025 and was released on 4/7/2026. Those advisors that are considered have a minimum of seven years of experience, and the algorithm weighs factors like revenue trends, assets under management, compliance records, industry experience and those that encompass best practices in their practices and approach to working with clients. Portfolio performance is not a criteria due to varying client objectives and lack of audited data. Out of approximately 52,043 nominations, roughly 11,302 advisors received the award. This ranking is not indicative of an advisor's future performance, is not an endorsement, and may not be representative of individual clients' experience. Neither Raymond James nor any of its Financial Advisors or RIA firms pay a fee in exchange for this award/rating. Compensation provided for using the rating. Raymond James is not affiliated with Forbes or Shook Research, LLC. Please visit https://www.forbes.com/best-in-state-wealth-advisors/ for more info.
The 2026 Forbes ranking of America’s Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams, developed by SHOOK Research, is based on an algorithm of qualitative criteria, mostly gained through telephone and in-person due diligence interviews, and quantitative data. This ranking is based upon the period from 3/31/2024 to 3/31/2025 and was released on 01/07/2026. Advisor teams that are considered must have one advisor with a minimum of seven years of experience, have been in existence as a team for at least one year, have at least 5 team members, and have been nominated by their firm. The algorithm weights factors like revenue trends, assets under management, compliance records, industry experience and those that encompass best practices in their practices and approach to working with clients. Portfolio performance is not a criteria due to varying client objectives and lack of audited data. Out of approximately 12,787 team nominations, 6,149 advisor teams received the award based on thresholds. This ranking is not indicative of an advisor's future performance, is not an endorsement, and may not be representative of individual clients' experience. Neither Raymond James nor any of its Financial Advisors or RIA firms pay a fee in exchange for this award/rating. Compensation provided for using the rating. Raymond James is not affiliated with Forbes or Shook Research, LLC. Please see https://www.forbes.com/lists/wealth-management-teams-best-in-state for more info.
