Jeff Young

Jeff Young is the Chief Investment Officer at Cannon Financial Strategists, Inc., based in Bishop, GA, where he leads the firm’s investment strategy, portfolio management, and performance oversight for both individual and institutional clients. His primary responsibilities include asset allocation, risk management, and directing the investment advisory process across a diverse client base, including retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations.

Throughout his career with Cannon Financial Strategists, Jeff Young served as President and Investment Advisor prior to his current CIO role, providing him with deep experience in strategic planning and investment management. He specializes in the analysis and allocation of mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income investments, focusing on broad diversification, disciplined rebalancing, and evidence-based portfolio construction aligned with Modern Portfolio Theory.

Jeff holds a Bachelor of Science in Communication Science and Rhetorical Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is recognized for his leadership in developing risk-controlled investment strategies and guiding Cannon Financial Strategists’ approach to meeting fiduciary standards for retirement and institutional clients, overseeing portfolios totaling more than $1.4 billion in assets under management.