Executive Assistant

Melissa Scoggins is a Georgia native and proud mother of two beautiful young girls; Ashlynn and Makenzie. Melissa is Eric’s Executive Assistant and more importantly his wife. She assist with the day to day operations and plays an important role in the planning and overseeing of our Educational Workshops, Dinner and Client Appreciation events. She also helps out with client administrative requests and works with our Investment Management Firms.

Administrative Assistant

Jordan Mize is our Administrative Assistant. She was born in Hall County, GA and was raised in Gwinnett County, GA. She now calls Jackson County her home. She is a busy mother of three with two daughters and one son. Jordan handles the daily administrative duties and assists the rest of the staff.

Investment Advisor Representative

Chris Bach is from Hoschton, GA and is passionate about serving and making a difference in the lives of others. Chris is an entrepreneur at heart having successfully ran two previous companies prior to joining E.T.S Financial. He has a very strong work ethic and commitment to education. Finding his passion in finance, he attended the University of North Georgia and earned his degree. Chris is Vice President of Operations at E.T.S. Financial Services, a firefighter and is currently pursuing additional professional designations. Chris also attended Truett McConnell College where he was the captain of the Men’s soccer team for two years. He married his high school sweetheart, Erin, and they have two active boys, Caleb and Carter.

Eric T. Scoggins, CFP^® is the founder and President of E.T.S. Financial Services, LLC. Eric is a Georgia nativeand after graduating from high school entered the Marine Corps. He is a Certified Financial Planner^®, Series 65 securities licensed and holds both the Chartered Life Underwriter and Chartered Financial Consultants professional designations. Eric is passionate about community education and helping people gain financial peace of mind when it comes to their investments and retirement income planning. Since 1991 Eric’s vision has been is centered on empowering families to feel more confident and optimistic about their financial future. Eric and his wife Melissa have been blessed with two healthy daughters; Ashlynn and Makenzie. As well as being involved with many family activities, they count it a privilege to be members of their local church Corner-stone, in Jefferson, Georgia.

Our initial meeting is simply a very comfortable “get to know each other” session. This is an opportunity for us to listen and understand what’s most important to you and your family. It’s also an opportunity for you to gain a solid understanding of who we are, our core values and approach to Investment Management and Retirement Income Planning. We will discuss your financial goals, any concerns that you may have and what your expectations are in working with a financial advisor firm. This meeting is the first step towards building a long and fruitful relationship.

Our team will conduct in-depth and important analysis on your current investments and financial plans. In addition to sharing the findings of our analysis, as appropriate, you will receive several invaluable reports:

• A) Consolidated Net Worth Report
• B) Social Security Maximization
• C) Stress Test of your current Investment portfolio
• D) Tax Clarity /Found Money Tax Report(s)

In this meeting we will introduce and discuss several unique financial tools and strategies that may help to better accomplish your financial goals and objectives. These tools and strategies are designed to protect our client’s assets during volatile times and down-market trends, while also capturing market gains during market uptrends. We will also show you what a “high-level” income plan looks like for your retirement.

By the end of this meeting you will come away with a thorough understanding of what is either needed to accomplish your retirement income goals or the confidence that you have made it.

Our team will prepare multiple plan options for you utilizing the tools that appeal to you most. Each plan option presented will achieve your stated Financial Goals, Risk Tolerance and Income objectives but with slight differences in the specific tools utilized. Collectively we will discuss and decide on which plan design fits you best, then the implementation process will begin.

At the end of this meeting our goal is to give you the peace of mind that you can now lay your head on the pillow at night, relax and enjoy the journey knowing that you will be able to enjoy a happy and worry-free retirement.

This is an exciting meeting as it is a culmination of many hours of analysis, collaboration and planning. Now you have a written Retirement Income Plan that will provide you with the peace of mind that you are well prepare get through retirement with confidence. Together we will review your plan again, answer any questions and deliver your “Personal Financial Binder”, that will help to keep you very financially organized. Retirement Income Planning is an ongoing “process” not an “event”. So, we will discuss our communication policy and commitment to continue to meet on a regular basis to keep your plan up to date as necessary throughout your retirement.

We believe that The Quality of Our Lives Determines The Quality of Our Relationships. We believe in having fun. We believe in giving back to the community.

Once we bring on a new “Client Family Member”, we believe in the importance of nurturing and to continue to build on good relationships to make them great. Some of our most enjoyable times and fondest memories are when we host our Client Appreciation Events and our E.T.S. Financial Christmas Gala! This is a time to enjoy fabulous food, great fun and for our client family members to have the opportunity to meet our other Client Family Members

Our clients receive custom tailored investment and retirement income plans that brings peace of mind and confidence that they will be well prepared and can enjoy a happy and worry-free retirement.

We provide full transparency and as a fiduciary are legally obligated to put our client’s interests first. They have access to both Institutional Money Management for long term growth potential and guaranteed income solutions that provide paychecks for life. Our goal is to help our clients achieve financial independence through education and the implementation of creative plans utilizing both investments and insurance* solutions.

*Insurance offered through E.T.S. Financial Services, LLC.

*Investment advisory services are offered by First Advisors National, LLC.

Our firm takes pride in providing comprehensive retirement planning services to our clients. Along with our team of strategic partners, we can review our clients’ wills, estate plans/trusts, taxes and insurance. Our comprehensive services integrate all aspects of our clients’ financial picture in a coordinated effort to provide for financial clarity and multi-generational wealth.

As a fiduciary, we have an obligation to ensure the appropriate products are chosen based on the clients’ best interest. Therefore, we develop your personalized asset allocation model based on individual risk tolerance, objectives and financial needs. Our goal is to work towards increasing your investment returns through diversification of your assets* and a disciplined investment philosophy combined with rigorous risk management.

Some retirees underestimate the impact a big market loss may have on the future of their income. Luckily, insurance can be used to protect more than just your physical assets. It can also be used to help protect your future. Our firm specializes in helping individuals safeguard their retirement nest eggs by offering a variety of insurance products and financial planning strategies.

For even the most financially literate individual, planning for retirement can be a very challenging undertaking. The days of relying solely on your pension and Social Security benefit to satisfy your income needs during retirement are long gone. In today’s economic climate, historically low interest rates coupled with high market volatility rates have made planning for retirement difficult and more important than ever.

It’s hard to know exactly what the future will bring but there are some things it seems safe to count on; the market will always have periods of volatility and the government will always levy taxes. Consequently, you need to craft a retirement plan that doesn’t lose ground to taxation – either during your working years as it accumulates or during your retirement as you distribute it.

Your Social Security retirement benefit represents a lifetime’s worth of savings, time and work, and is most likely your oldest and largest retirement account. Although many Americans are familiar with the basics of Social Security, very few are able to figure out – on their own – exactly the best way to file so they can get the most out of all they have put in.

All written content on this site is for information purposes only. Opinions expressed herein are solely those of First Advisors National, LLC. and our editorial staff. Material presented is believed to be from reliable sources; however, we make no representations as to its accuracy or completeness. All information and ideas should be discussed in detail with your individual adviser prior to implementation. Investment advisory services are offered by First Advisors National, LLC. a Registered Investment Advisor in the State of Georgia. Insurance products and services are offered through E.T.S. Financial Services, LLC. First Advisors National, LLC. and E.T.S. Financial Services, LLC are affiliated companies. The presence of this web site shall in no way be construed or interpreted as a solicitation to sell or offer to sell investment advisory services to any residents of any State other than the State of Georgia or where otherwise legally permitted. Eric Scoggins, CFP and E.T.S. Financial Services, LLC are not affiliated with or endorsed by the Social Security Administration or any government agency. This content is for informational purposes only and should not be used to make any financial decisions. Exclusive rights to this material belongs to GPS. Unauthorized use of the material is prohibited.

Administrative Assistant

Erin Bach is the Administrative Assistant in the Hoschton office. She was born and raised in Gwinnett County, Georgia. Erin is the proud mother of two sons and most importantly she is Chris’s wife. Erin attended Georgia Perimeter College where she earned her Associates in Early Childhood Education. Erin handles the administrative duties for the day to day operations and assists Melissa with planning educational workshops

Client Relations and Accounts Manager

Stephanie Schmidt is our Client Relations and Accounts Manager. She and her husband Robert recently moved to Georgia from San Diego, California and are loving Georgia as their new home. They have 2 rescue dogs with the cutest freckled noses, Shelby and Ollie. Stephanie handles all aspects of the new business process once someone becomes part of our Client Family. She also assists with client relations and administrative duties in the office.

Operations Manager

Jeff is happily married to his wife Nina, for 27 years. He has a son, Nathan, who is a biology major at Georgia Gwinnett College who one day aspires to be a Physician’s Assistant. Jeff enjoys hiking with his family in the North Georgia mountains. He has worked in several different industries i.e. retail, health, and finance throughout his career. Jeff is completing his bachelor’s degree in Financial Planning at the University of Alabama’s Distance Program.

Gary Stoller is celebrating his 10th year as a life insurance broker. He loves helping people discover and take advantage of useful insurance features to protect their lifestyles and improve their financial position.

After earning his Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Gary worked as a marketing manager for a computer company before discovering a passion for life insurance.

Gary is married to the love of his life, Brittany, who has a caring heart and loves the Lord. God has blessed them with three precious daughters, Kaylee, Kinley, and Kenna. The Stoller’s enjoy living in Jackson County, and are active members of their local church.

Associate Assistant

Esau Casas is our Associate Advisor. He was born and raised in Athens, Georgia and is a graduate from the University of North Georgia with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and an Associate Degree in Business Administration. Esau enjoys spending his free time in the outdoors with his two dogs. He is excited to be part of the E.T.S. team and strives to continually provide excellent service to our client family.

George has a bachelor’s degree in finance and is an experienced Advisor. He is joining our team after starting his Advisory career with Edward Jones right out of college. George and Monica have been happily married for 28 years and are blessed with two awesome children, George Jr. and Mallory.

Investment Advisor Representative

Chris Bach is from Hoschton, GA and is passionate about serving and making a difference in the lives of others. Chris is an entrepreneur at heart having successfully ran two previous companies prior to joining E.T.S Financial. He has a very strong work ethic and commitment to education. Finding his passion in finance, he attended the University of North Georgia and earned his degree. Chris is Vice President of Operations at E.T.S. Financial Services, a firefighter and is currently pursuing additional professional designations. Chris also attended Truett McConnell College where he was the captain of the Men’s soccer team for two years. He married his high school sweetheart, Erin, and they have two active boys, Caleb and Carter.

Georgie Nickels is our Case Design Specialist. He has a bachelor’s degree in management information systems as well as a minor in Information Technology. He coordinates with Jeff Wallace to bring the best cases possible to our client family members. He loves working with and learning about technology and modifying his computer at home.

Nelly Stoneburner serves as our Client Relations and Accounts Assistant Manager. She is a retired middle school teacher and former college instructor. She holds a doctorate degree in Educational Leadership and serves as a mentor to doctoral students as they embark on their dissertation journey. In addition to her professional background, Nelly is a proud mother of two adult children and a loving grandmother to three grandchildren. Outside of work, she enjoys playing pickleball and is an avid poker player. She is also an enthusiastic supporter of UGAfootball and loves spending time making memories with family and friends.