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Noel Barnes, CPA
Chief Administrative Officer, 404-890-7701
Noel oversees the Corporate Operations of Edge Capital Partners and is a member of the firm’s Operating Committee. He joined Edge from EzGov, Inc., where he was Chief Financial Officer and had been Vice President of Finance and Corporate Controller. Earlier in his career Noel was Director of Finance for Retx, Inc., an energy software firm, and an Accountant with Arthur Andersen.
Noel earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Georgia and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting (Cum Laude) from Georgia State University. He holds the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
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Amanda G. Brady
Client Administrator, 404-890-7704
As an Administrator for Edge Capital Partners, Amanda assists the firm’s Chief Administrative Officer. She joined Edge from Credit Suisse First Boston’s Atlanta office. Earlier in her career she was Chief Administrative Officer for Octagon Advisory Group, an international hedge fund, and worked with Morgan Stanley’s Private Wealth Management division.
Amanda earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Hollins College, where she minored in Spanish.
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Robert C. Corner
Director, Portfolio Manager 404-835-3281
Rob is Director of Institutional Liquidity Management for Edge and a member of the Edge Research Team. He joined the firm from StableRiver Capital Management where he was Senior Portfolio Manager and Director of Short Duration Fixed Income Management. Rob oversaw taxable fixed income strategies, including ultra-short, 1-3 year, 1-5 year, and intermediate mandates. He launched the firm’s first fixed income composites in 2001. In addition, he was a member of the firm’s Investment Strategy, Credit, and Best Execution committees. More than 14 of Rob’s 22 years of investment management experience came at StableRiver and its predecessor organizations.
A native of Pennsylvania, Rob earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Concentration in Finance from Drexel University.
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Whit Davis, MBA
Director, 404-890-7709
Whit coordinates investment manager search, selection, due diligence, and oversight for Edge. He is also a member of the Edge Research Team. He joined the firm from Credit Suisse where he was responsible for new business development and client asset allocation strategies. Whit began his career at Morgan Stanley where he was both a Financial Advisor and a Sales Associate.
Whit earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of the South and a Master of Business of Administration from the Goizueta School of Business at Emory University. Active in St. Anne’s Episcopal Church in Atlanta, Whit is also a member of the Lake Lanier Sailing Club.
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Ashley C. Dearman
Vice President, Client Specialist, 214-442-8953
Ashley joined the Edge Dallas office from FPG Partners, where she specialized in capital raises for private equity funds and other alternative investment managers. Prior to institutional fundraising for FPG Partners and William Blair & Co’s funds placement group, Ashley spent five years with Highland Capital Management, L.P. as a portfolio associate working in operations and valuation analyses. She has spent the last eleven years in the distressed debt and equity markets.
Ashley earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance with a minor in Economics from Southern Methodist University. She holds her Series 7 and Series 63 licenses; she enjoys tennis and is actively involved in Junior League of Dallas.
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Amanda Eure
Associate, 214-442-8951
Amanda is responsible for client services at Edge and assists the Investment Management Team and the Accounting Team. She joined Edge from The Convex Group, Inc., an investment company focused on media and internet-based technologies, where she was a member of the sales team.
Amanda earned a Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Merchandising from the University of Georgia and is actively involved in local and international non-profit organizations.
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Rick Floress
Chief Compliance Officer, 404-890-7703
Rick oversees regulatory compliance at Edge and is a member of the firm’s Operating Committee. He joined Edge from Credit Suisse Private Banking USA where he was Administrative Manager for the Atlanta office. Earlier, Rick was Administrative Manager for Prudential Securities in its New Orleans and Atlanta offices.
Rick is a hearing panel member for the New York Stock Exchange Division of Enforcement and serves as a panel member for Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) dispute resolution cases. He serves as Vice President of the board of directors for a humanitarian aid organization that serves the people of Nicaragua. Rick earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business from MidAmerica Nazarene University.
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Lucas Ford
Accountant, 404-890-7702
As an Accountant for Edge Capital Partners, Lucas assists the Chief Administrative Officer in accounting and IT functions. Lucas came to Edge Capital Partners after starting and managing an accounting and finance tutoring company which mentored undergraduate and graduate students in the College of Business at Florida State University. Lucas received his Bachelors of Science with degrees in Accounting, Finance, and Real Estate from FSU and is currently working towards his CPA certification.
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Peek Garlington
Partner, Senior Investment Advisor, 404-890-7712
Peek is a Senior Investment Advisor working with individuals, families, and institutions. A member of the firm’s Investment Management Team, Peek joined Edge from Credit Suisse Private Banking USA where he was a Director overseeing more than $1 billion in assets. Earlier Peek was Vice President of Lehman Brother’s Inc. In his fourteen years with the firm, Peek worked in its Private Equity and Institutional Fixed Income divisions. Peek came to investment management from the insurance brokerage business. Peek is actively involved in philanthropies focused on the environment and children’s health. He is a member of the Board of Trustees for the Sayre School and serves on the Finance Committee of the Turner Foundation. Peek attended the University of Georgia and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing from Georgia State University.
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Hunt Harper
Associate, 404-890-7721
Hunt coordinates business development and marketing for Edge. He joined the firm from the Philadelphia Financial Group where he conducted insurance-dedicated hedge fund due diligence.
Hunt graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Anthropology from the University of Georgia. He is a member of the Finance Committee of the Schenck School in Atlanta.
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Anna Katharyn Hendrix
Director, 404-890-7705
Anna Katharyn (AK) is responsible for client relationships and client accounting and reporting at Edge. She joined Edge from a private family office, which she served for two and a half years. Earlier in her career, AK was with the Private Wealth Management division of Morgan Stanley and with Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette.
AK earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She has also earned a Master of Personal Financial Planning from Georgia State University. Active in her community, AK volunteers at a local public school.
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Christie Crouch
Associate, 404-890-7707
Christie works in the Reporting Department at Edge. She joined the firm from RidgeWorth Capital Management in Atlanta where she was a Trading Assistant for five years. Prior to RidgeWorth, Christie worked for SunTrust Robinson Humphrey in the Capital Markets division for three years as a Soft Dollar Salesperson and Electronic Trader. Christie earned a Bachelor of Science in Business and Administration degree from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. She is an ALTA tennis member and active in her community as a member of the Newnan Junior Service League.
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Paul Izlar
Partner and Senior Investment Advisor, 404-890-7715
Paul is a Senior Investment Advisor working with private clients and institutions. He is a member of the firm’s Investment Management Team, and heads the Business Development Team. Paul came to Edge from Credit Suisse where he was Managing Director, Southeast Regional Manager, and National Head of Client Acquisition. Earlier in his investment management career, Paul co-founded and was Chief Operating Officer of Octagon Advisory Group, a long-short hedge fund, and he was a Principal at Morgan Stanley where he served in the Private Wealth Management Division. Active in his community, Paul serves on the Investment Committee of the Westminster Schools. Paul earned a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies from the University of Virginia (where he was the starting tailback for the football team).
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Paige I. Johnson
Associate, Client Specialist, 704-331-6599
Paige is responsible for client relationships in the Charlotte, NC Office and assists the Investment Management, Reporting and the Accounting teams. She joined Edge in 2012 from Oaktree Capital Management, where she worked in the New York office as an Assistant Vice President of Marketing and Client Relations, covering Institutional clients. Before that, Paige was a Portfolio Analyst in the Private Wealth Management divisions of Morgan Stanley and Lehman brothers, respectively, with the Copeland, O’Callaghan, Thomas team, also in New York.
Paige earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Bucknell University and is actively involved in local non-profit organizations in the Charlotte community.
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Harry Jones
Partner, 404-890-7701
Harry is a Portfolio Manager working with private clients and institutions. Harry is co-chairman of the firm’s Investment Management Team and of the Edge Research Team. Before co- founding Edge, Harry was a director at Credit Suisse where he led asset allocation and manager selection for a team overseeing more than $1 billion in assets. Earlier Harry was with Morgan Stanley’s Private Wealth Management Division. He also served as portfolio manager for a hedge fund and was an analyst for the Excelsior Value & Restructuring Fund where he was tutored by David Williams. Harry earned a Bachelor of Arts in History and Economics with distinction (Omicron Delta Epsilon) from Hampden-Sydney College and a Master of Business Administration from the University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler School of Business, which presented him with its Young Alumni Award in 2009.
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Brendan Keelan
Analyst, 404-835-3282
Brendan is an analyst for Edge and a member of the Edge Research Team. He joined the firm from StableRiver Capital Management where he was a Portfolio Accountant assisting in the trading and stress testing of RidgeWorth money market funds. He also particiated in the design and maintenance of the firm’s report, investment performance, and risk management systems.
An Eagle Scout, Brendan earned a Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he also earned a Certificate in Finance. He currently is pursuing the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
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Elizabeth Mackie
Director, 404-890-7716
Elizabeth is responsible for client relationships, including analysis and management of client portfolios. A member of the firm’s Operating Committee, she is also co-head of client service and accounting at the firm. She joined Edge from Ernst and Young where she was a Senior Accountant.
Elizabeth earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Florida and a Master of Accounting degree from the Fisher School of Accounting at the University of Florida. She holds the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation. She is an officer of Atlanta’s Ardmore Park Neighborhood Association and an officer of the Greystone Garden Club. She is also active in the Florida Blue Key O’Connell Society.
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William Maner, IV
Managing Partner and Senior Investment Advisor, 404-890-7710
Bill is the firm’s Managing Partner and a Senior Investment Advisor working with investment management clients. He serves on the firm’s Investment Management Team, Operating Committee, and heads the Investment Banking Team at Edge. Bill came to Edge from Morgan Stanley where he was responsible for the firm’s investment banking in the Southeast United States. Bill has also been the CFO of EzGov, a venture-capital funded IT software and services company, and was a CPA with Arthur Andersen.
Bill graduated Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Washington and Lee University with a Bachelor of Science with Special Attainments in Commerce. Bill earned a Master of Business Administration from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business Administration. He is also active on the Advisory Board of God’s Farm, a Ministry of Atlanta Youth Project.
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Kendrick W. Mattox, III, CFA, MBA
Partner and Senior Investment Advisor, 704-277-4612
Kendrick is a Senior Investment Advisor working with private clients and institutions. He is a member of the firm’s Investment Team and manages the Charlotte, NC office. Kendrick came to Edge from Carolinas Investment Consulting where he was a Partner, Consultant, and Director of Research for the firm. Prior to CIC, Kendrick was a Director for CornerCap Investment Counsel. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charter and is a member of the CFA North Carolina Society. Kendrick earned an MBA from Georgia State University and a BA from Hampden-Sydney College. He is also a graduate of the Woodberry Forest School. Active in his community, Kendrick is a Board Member of Pat’s Place, member of the YMCA of Greater Charlotte Endowment Investment Committee, Coastal Conservation Association, the Good Fellows Club, The May 20th Society, and the Canopy Society.
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Bert Rayle
Partner and Senior Investment Advisor, 214-442-8952
Bert is a senior investment advisor at Edge working with individuals, families, and institutions. He also serves on the firm’s Investment Management Team. Previously Bert spent a quarter-century in the Private Wealth Management division of Goldman Sachs where his senior management positions included Regional Manager for the Southeast United States and Regional Manager for Latin America. While an investment advisor at Goldman Sachs, Bert oversaw more than $1 billion in client assets. Bert is a member of the Board of Trustees for the High Museum and of the Board of Trustees for the Woodruff Center for the Arts, where he also serves on the investment committee. Bert earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Vermont and a Master of Business Administration from the Amos Tuck School of Business Administration at Dartmouth College.
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Paul Robertson
Managing Director, 404-835-3280
Paul is Managing Director of Institutional Liquidity Management for Edge. He came to Edge from StableRiver Capital Management, a division of SunTrust’s asset management division RidgeWorth Capital Management, where he was President and Chief Operating Officer. Paul began his career in the Endowment and Foundation division of Trust Company Bank of Georgia. Later he joined Trusco Capital Management where, as Executive Vice President, he was instrumental in restructuring the firm into RidgeWorth Capital Management. Paul is a member of the Board of Trustees for Furman University, the Board of Trustees for the Wesleyan School in Atlanta, and a member and Assistant Treasurer of the Board of Trustees for the Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law. Paul earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Business Administration from Furman University and a Master of Business Administration from the Goizueta Business School at Emory University.
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Dennis Sabo, CFA
Director, 404-890-7724
Dennis is a member of the Edge Research Team, where he has special responsibility for investment analysis and manager due diligence. Dennis came to Edge from Jodocus Capital, a long/short equity fund, where he was an analyst focused on small-capitalization equities. Before that, Dennis was an equity analyst at Credit Suisse and Suntrust Robinson Humphrey. He came to the investment management industry following a career in telecommunications engineering.
Dennis earned a Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering from the University of Miami and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Georgia, where he concentrated on finance and investment. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation and is a member of the CFA Society of Atlanta.
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William Skeean, CFA
Partner, 404-890-7714
Will is co-chairman of the firm’s Investment Management Team and the Edge Research Team. Will joined Edge from Goldman Sachs where he led asset allocation and manager selection for an investment management team that oversaw approximately $1 billion in client assets. Often cited in the media, Will frequently appears as a guest on CNBC.
Will graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Business Administration from the Goizueta Business School at Emory University. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation and is a member of the CFA Society of Atlanta.
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