Brian T. Hinson, CFP®, CPA*, CHFC®, PFS
Private Wealth Advisor
Brian joined First Financial Group, of the South, Inc. (FFG), in 1996 and earned his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification in 2001. Since joining the firm, has also attained the Chartered Financial Consultant and Personal Financial Specialist designations. Prior to joining FFG, he earned his Certified Public Accountant designation while working for Coopers & Lybrand LLP, at that time one of the "Big Six" national accounting firms.
Brian has earned top honors with Lincoln as a Chairman Council qualifier and Premier Partner. For both 2008 and 2007, he was the Alabama Planner of the Year and finished in the top 1% out of over 2,400 advisors with Lincoln nationally. Brian is committed to quality client service and specializes in comprehensive wealth management including investment, retirement, business owner, and estate and family legacy planning. His clients primarily consist of corporate executives, physicians, retirees, and business owners, and their families, friends, and colleagues.
Brian was born in Gulfport, Mississippi, and grew up in Decatur, Alabama. He graduated magna cum laude from the University of North Alabama in 1993 with a Bachelor of Science degree in both Accounting and Finance. Brian, his wife Jane, daughter Emma, and son Andrew, reside in Madison, Alabama. He is a deacon at Mayfair Church of Christ with responsibilities over the youth in the Inner City and is actively involved in various community organizations. Brian serves as Treasurer for both the Arc of Madison County and Huntsville Inner City Learning Center. He also serves on the Huntsville Hospital Foundation Development Council and Professional Advisory Council and is a member of the Financial Planning Association, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and Huntsville Rotary Club.
*CPAs and JDs with the firm do not provide legal or accounting services on behalf of Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. or First Financial Group.
