About us

Ron Peoples, President and CEO

With nearly 20 years of experience in finance, Ron Peoples' success is the direct result of his practicing philosophy of relationship building, and the discipline derived from a career in law enforcement.

Since the 1980s, Peoples has held positions in finance and insurance, received numerous performance awards, and was inducted into Smith Barney's Golden Circle Production Club. The native North Carolinian attended both Winston-Salem State University and Albany (GA) State University. He formerly held National Association of Securities Dealers Series 26 (Principal Officer) and Series 6 and 63 (Investment Officer) certifications.

Peoples also serves as President and CEO of the Peoples Community Foundation, and Peoples Sports Management. Peoples also serves as a business advisor to NFL players. He is a member of Wachovia Bank's Cary (NC) regional advisory board, the board of advisors for the Raleigh Business & Technology Center, and serves on the board of directors of Upper Room Church of God in Christ, where he is an ordained elder. Married 20 years to Carol, Peoples also has three children: Ronnie Jr, Ronnie III and Erica.

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