Before helping charter Cardinal Retirement Planning, Inc. with Hans “John” Scheil, Doug âBuddyâ Amis started his financial services career as a Financial Advisor and Registered Representative for a nationally-recognized broker dealer and investment advisor. He earned his Series 7 and 66 securities registrations within months of graduating from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and opened an office in Chapel Hill. Buddy received a Bachelor of Arts degree, double majoring in both Economics and English.
Following graduation he continued to develop his professional skills. He earned the Kenan-Flagler Business Essentials Certificate from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Certificate of Business Excellence in Lifelong Learning from the University of Nebraska at Omahaâs College of Business program.
In 2016 Buddy earned his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER⢠certification and used his experience and knowledge to co-author a workbook that helps readers of The Complete Cardinal Guide to Planning For and Living In Retirement prepare for retirement and understand some of the planning techniques discussed in the Guide. In 2018, Buddy purchased Cardinal Retirement Planning, Inc. from John Scheil and has been operating independently since 2021, providing advanced financial services to clients across North Carolina, Florida, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Ohio, and other states where legally permitted. Buddy continues to volunteer with his fraternity and alma mater, acting as a chapter advisor and scholarship advisor. He resides in Durham with his wife, Christiana, and their dog, Juno.
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