Our Dedicated Team
As an Independent Financial Advisory Firm, our team provides
the intimacy and personal attention of a small boutique with global resources of one of the world's largest financial services firms.
Gardner Sherrill, MBA, CFP®
Principal
Welcome! I have spent my entire 25 year career helping affluent families live off and enhance their nest-eggs throughout their retirement. Much of my experience was spent as a Wealth Manager and Team Leader at a couple of the largest and most reputable firms in the nation. I greatly appreciate all I learned in those formative years but ultimately I decided I wanted to have less clients, deeper relationships, and better work-life balance than a pure profit motivated institution is able to handle.
In 2012, I launched Sherrill Wealth Management so I could work with my clients on the same side of the table to achieve what’s important and beneficial to them. Everyone has a different relationship and situation with money. Some of my clients don't like to think about it and would rather spend their energy elsewhere. Other clients save aggressively so they have the freedom to retire early. I feel privileged to get to speak confidentially with all types of people and learn about a private topic most people don’t often share. I spend a great deal of time with each client to fully understand their unique situation, and then advise them accordingly to create an investment plan tailored to address their needs. I have developed a process I call Nestegg.MBA whereby I take my clients through a 9 step process to Measure, Balance, and Amplify their family wealth. It is extremely rewarding to help my clients lead the lives they desire knowing that their financial assets are following a solid, well thought-out plan.
When I’m not working on behalf of my clients, or teaching classes for State College of Florida, you can find me with my wife (Dannie) and our two teenage sons (R.G. and Charlie), perfecting my tennis swing, or hunting down the next best tuna taco.
Education:
· MBA, University of Denver
· BA, Rollins College
Professional Certifications:
· CFP® , CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM
· Cannon Trust School, Honors Graduate
· Series 7, 63, 65 & 24 held through LPL
Memberships:
· Estate Planning Council of Manatee County, Past President, Current Member
· Financial Planning Association-Suncoast, Current Member
· Manatee Chamber of Commerce
· Financial Planning Association
Community Involvement:
Manatee Community Foundation, Corporate Ambassador
New College Foundation, Past Trustee
Florida Financial Alliance, Past President
Anna Maria Island Community Center, Past Planned Giving President
Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School, Past Planned Giving President
Ringling Museum of Art, Past Development Committee Member
American Red Cross, Past Capital Campaign Chair
Pace Center for Girls, Past Trustee
Leadership Gulf Coast, class of 2011
Leadership Manatee, class of 2002
Brenda Mains
Client Service Manager
Brenda Mains is the Client Services Manager for Sherrill Wealth Management. In her role, Brenda is deeply committed to ensuring that all clients receive the highest standards of service.
Prior to working at Sherrill Wealth Management, Brenda taught for more than 30 years with the majority of that time spent in international schools around the world. Brenda most recently worked as a Head Teacher and Office Manager for a well-known tutoring company.
Brenda received her Bachelor of Arts in Education and English from Trevecca University and has held a Teaching Certification from the State of Florida since 1973.
Brenda's attention to detail, thoughtfulness and friendly personality make her an integral member of the Sherrill Wealth Management Team.
In her free time, Brenda enjoys the beach, spending time with her son and daughter-in-law (and her granddogs), cooking, and being entertained by her English bulldog, Bubbawalla.
Dannie Sherrill
Project Manager
Dannie worked in the not-for-profit world for over 18 years helping some of the biggest non-profits in the community raise funds for operations, complete expansive capital campaigns and grow their endowments. The clients and donors she served worked hard for their money and were passionate about giving back. Through this experience she gained expertise in project management and relationship building.
Dannie received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Rollins College. She is active as a Trustee for the Manatee Community Foundation and a member of the Entre Nous Women's Service Club. In her free time she enjoys cooking, being outdoors and doing anything together as a family.
The Rest of Your Team
We maintain a network of professionals whose knowledge and experience rivals that of the largest firms.
This includes:
Accountants
Attorneys
Insurance Experts
Mortgage / Banking
Charitable Experts