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Melissa Drake

Office Manager

As our office manager, Melissa ensures everything in our practice runs smoothly and that our clients receive excellent service. She coordinates schedules, makes sure clients get connected with the right people on our team, and provides administrative support throughout the strategy process. With more than 10 years at the firm, Melissa is skilled at anticipating the needs of our clients and team, and she provides timely, attentive service that empowers those around her to focus on what they do best.

Melissa is married to her high school sweetheart and husband of more than 30 years, Joel. They have two children: their adult son Daniel and their daughter Erin, who they lost to a car accident when she was 19. Melissa is very active in their church, and in her spare time, she enjoys quilting, sewing, traveling as much as she can, and autocross racing. She also loves spending time with her two dogs, Lee Roy Brown and Sadie.

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Oneonta Office


28380 State Highway 75
Oneonta, AL 35121

Call: (205) 625-5558

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Birmingham Office


2311 Highland Avenue South, Ste 100
Birmingham, AL 35205

Call: (205) 625-5558

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Angela Henderson, David Wilson, and Benjamin Gregory are agents of and licensed to sell insurance through New York Life Insurance Company and may be licensed with various other independent unaffiliated insurance companies in select jurisdictions. Insurance products and services may be offered only in jurisdictions where the agents are properly licensed. State license numbers shown where specifically required. Additional jurisdictions available upon request.

The following individuals are Registered Representatives of and offer securities products & services through NYLIFE Securities LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC, a licensed insurance agency, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company:
Angela Henderson, 28380 State Highway 75, Oneonta, AL 35121, 205-446-0043.
David Wilson, Po Box 277, 28380 Highway 75 South, Oneonta, AL 35121, 205-625-5558.
Benjamin Gregory, 2311 Highland Ave S Ste 100, Birmingham, AL 35205, 205-625-5558.

Angela Henderson, and Benjamin Gregory are also Financial Advisers with Eagle Strategies LLC, a Registered Investment Adviser, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company. Advisory services are offered only in jurisdictions where the financial advisers and Eagle Strategies LLC are properly registered.

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