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Walt Helms

Walt Helms

Board Member

Walt is a Principal of Nease, Lagana, Eden, & Culley, Inc. He joined NLEC in 2008 and specializes in creating customized wealth transfer plans for affluent families and business owners. These strategies include combining life insurance with appropriate transfer strategies to meet the objectives of the families and business owners. Additionally, he has held teaching positions at Georgia State, Emory, and Oglethorpe University.

Walt received a Bachelor of Science in Management from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He continued his graduate studies at the Georgia State University earning two degrees—a Master of Taxation and Master of Science in Personal Financial Planning.

Walt and his wife, Christy, are both natives of Georgia and have lived in Cobb County for 20 years. They have two sons – a sophomore at Walton High School and a freshman at University of Georgia.

Walt has been on the GFPE Board since 2010, serving as Vice Chair from 2017-2019, and as Chair beginning in January of 2020. As a resident of Cobb County, Walt represents the West Metro Region.

Walt is a Principal of Nease, Lagana, Eden, & Culley, Inc. He joined NLEC in 2008 and specializes in creating customized wealth transfer plans for affluent families and business owners. These strategies include combining life insurance with appropriate transfer strategies to meet the objectives of the families and business owners. Additionally, he has held teaching positions at Georgia State, Emory, and Oglethorpe University.

Walt received a Bachelor of Science in Management from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He continued his graduate studies at the Georgia State University earning two degrees—a Master of Taxation and Master of Science in Personal Financial Planning.

Walt and his wife, Christy, are both natives of Georgia and have lived in Cobb County for 20 years. They have two sons – a sophomore at Walton High School and a freshman at University of Georgia.

Walt has been on the GFPE Board since 2010, serving as Vice Chair from 2017-2019, and as Chair beginning in January of 2020. As a resident of Cobb County, Walt represents the West Metro Region.

The Right Team, Right Time

“Enabling people to reach their full potential is our purpose at Synovus, and that includes helping students prepare for their futures, whether through financial education or supporting the state’s PEACH Education Tax Credit fund. Supporting young people in their pursuit of innovative, entrepreneurial and creative industries through this tax credit expands educational opportunities for all students, provides a competitive edge, and is paramount to the growth of Georgia’s economic future." -Kevin Blair, Synovus Chairman, CEO and President