Auburn/Opelika

(334) 363-0156

2202 Gateway Drive, Opelika, AL 36801

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Ford Stokes is a Registered Social Security Analyst and enjoys helping our prospects and clients maximize their Social Security Income Benefits for themselves and their household.

We are proud to serve as instructors for the Council of Financial Educators to help people maximize their Social Security income benefit, reduce taxes and fees within their portfolio to better plan for retirement. We offer seminars monthly in Libraries, Colleges and Universities in the Auburn/Opelika, Montgomery, AL and Columbus, GA areas. Reach out to us to register for our next financial seminar by calling (334)363-0156

 

What You Will Receive During Your complimentary meeting with Us

  • Third-Party Portfolio Analysis
  • Retirement Income Gap Analysis
  • Social Security Maximization Report
  • Financial Plan to Your 95th Birthday with Your Current Asset Allocation
  • Financial Plan to Your 95th Birthday with Our Recommended Portfolios & Strategic Roth Ladder Conversion Plan

What You Will Learn:

  • How to reduce the fees you are currently paying inside your retirement portfolio
  • How to generate retirement income that you can never outlive with a personal pension
  • How to protect & grow your hard-earned and hard-saved assets
  • How to gain access to specialized financial and insurance products only available through select private wealth management firms
  • How to divest the IRS from being your partner in retirement

The Auburn/Opelika Wealth Team

Ford Stokes
FOUNDER & PRESIDENT

Prior to founding Active Wealth Management, Ford exponentially grew over a dozen companies as a Chief Marketing Officer, he’s passionate about growing our client’s wealth and has over ten years experience in the financial industry. Ford also helped successfully grow a $3 Billion Registered Investment Adviser (RIA) and a $2 Billion Independent Marketing Organization (IMO) from start-up phase to mature and significant profitability as a minority owner in both companies.

He holds an undergraduate business degree and an MBA with a dual concentration in Finance and Economics. He’s published articles on FoxBusiness.com and hosts The Active Wealth Radio Show on WGKA 920 AM on Saturdays 12:00-1:00 PM in Atlanta. He educates clients to help them invest and retire successfully.

Ford is a native Atlantan who plays ALTA Tennis, Golf and cheers on our hometown Braves, Falcons, Hawks and Atlanta United with his family. Ford and his wife, Diana, have a great time supporting their twin girls at their cheer competitions throughout the Southeast.

Zac Blackerby
RETIREMENT SPECIALIST

Zac Blackerby is a broadcaster, entrepreneur, and retirement income specialist who helps people approach one of life’s biggest transitions with clarity and confidence. Life and health licensed, Zac specializes in building retirement strategies designed to turn a lifetime of hard work into an income you can actually enjoy.

Zac believes retirement should be something to look forward to, not to worry about. After years of building a life you’re proud of, you deserve a plan that lets you enjoy it stress-free. That conviction drives how he works with clients: listening first, cutting through the jargon, and turning complex financial decisions into practical, understandable conversations.

That same approachable style has made Zac a trusted voice on the airwaves, where he’s known for making complicated topics engaging and easy to follow. Whether on the radio or across the table, his goal is the same: to help you feel informed, comfortable, and ready for what’s ahead.