Biographies

Daryl B. Shankland
Born 1953
- University of Illinois, BS Communications , Summa Cum Laude, 1975
- Broadcast news reporter and sales representative 1975 to 1980, WLRW Champaign, Il and WGEM Quincy, Il
- Registered Representative Paine Webber 1980 to 1986
- Registered Representative Smith Barney and predecessor firms 1986 to 2003
- Branch Manager Smith Barney 1987 to 1996
- Registered Investment Advisor Butterfield Capital 2003 to 2006
- President Shankland Financial Advisors, LLC 2006 to present

Alden M. Burnett III
Born 1961
- Eagle Scout 1976
- Illinois State University, B.S. Communications, 1983
- Eagle Scout mentor & Assistant Scout Master
- 1993 to 1997 Manufacturer’s Representative working as liaison between manufacturer’s and small business owners
- V.P. & partner 21st Century Building Products 1997-2004
- Peace Memorial Church youth group volunteer
- Registered Representative 2004-2012
- Series 6 Investment Company / Variable Products securities license – December 2004
- Series 63 Uniform Securities Agent license – December 2004
- Series 65 Uniform Investment Adviser license – September 2006
- Series 7 General Securities Registered Representative license – March 2007
- Life, accident and health insurance licenses 2004
- Investment Advisor Representative, Shankland Financial Advisors, LLC November 2013 to present

Buddy “Bud” Nidey
Born 1951
- Small business owner 1984-1992
- Accounting and business management 1993-present
- College of Financial Planning graduate, Denver, Colorado 1994
- BA Business Administration Loyola University of Chicago 1994
- Registered Certified Public Accountant 1999 in State in Illinois
- Active as Youth Director, Administrator and member of Faith Bible Church Joliet, Illinois.
- Currently President, BLN Accounting and Retirement Solutions, LLC
- Investment Advisor Representative Shankland Financial Advisors, LLC
Licences and Accredidations held:
- AHIP Certification for Medicare Advantage
- Life, Accident and Health Insurance
- Long Term Care Insurance
- Series 65 Registered Investment Advisor Representative Shankland Financial Advisors, LLC
As Certified Public Accountant and a graduate of the College of Financial Planning in Denver, Colorado, Buddy “Bud” Nidey applies his strong analytical background to his work as an investment advisor representative. He enjoys coordinating clients’ investment portfolios with solid financial planning that takes income taxes, diversification and safety into consideration. Bud works with families up to and through retirement, mapping out strategies that maximize Social Security and other sources of income to a retiree. When working with a client, Bud prepares a personalized analysis showing how retirement income can flow year by year throughout retirement. This unique spreadsheet helps fill in all the pieces of what might otherwise be a confusing financial puzzle. It is invaluable to many as a tool to understand and feel comfortable with their plans and goals for retirement. Because he also assists clients with income tax preparation, health, life and long term care insurance, he can truly orchestrate comprehensive planning in all the areas families have critical needs. Bud is a frequent speaker regarding financial topics and conducts regular seminars on “Social Security Maximization” and “Taxes in Retirement.”

Paul B. Mayes
Born 1976
• Virginia Tech – BS in Mechanical Engineering, Cum Laude – 1999
• Indiana University Kelley School of Business – Master in Business Administration – 2005
• Indiana University Kelley School of Business – Master in Finance – 2007
• Ramsey Solutions – Financial Coach Master Training – 2015
• Series 65 Uniform Investment Advisor Law – Registered Investment Advisor Representative
• North Carolina Licensed Insurance Producer
• Accident & Health or Sickness
• Life & Annuities
• Investment Advisor Representative, Shankland Financial Advisors, LLC – January 2021 to present
• Personal Financial Coach – Budgeting, Debt Reduction, Achieving Financial/Savings Goals
• French Broad Baptist Church – Deacon, Finance Committee Chair, Financial Ministry Leader, Teacher, Church Maintenance
• Carpenter’s Hands Ministry Volunteer
• Class facilitator – Financial Peace University, The Legacy Journey (classes through Dave Ramsey/Ramsey Solutions)
• BorgWarner – Senior Sales Manager and Program Manager, 2006 – Present
• General Motors – Senior Product and Quality Engineer, 1997 – 2006
Paul has enjoyed serving individuals for many years, helping them to evaluate and make the best decisions to achieve their financial goals. While working full time in the Automotive Industry, Paul has built his skillset through formal education, training through Dave Ramsey’s Ramsey Solutions organization, and practical experience. He particularly enjoys creating decision models for financial decisions to make the complex become simple. He prefers to educate his clients so they can actively participate in the planning process and be confident in their decisions. This results in helping clients organize their financial matters, prioritize their savings, choose investments and create a comprehensive financial plan that achieves their immediate and long-term needs.
Paul and his family live in downtown Hendersonville, North Carolina, where he is heavily involved in his local church. He enjoys volunteering where needed, especially in events and ministries where his entire family can participate. Between March and October, he is usually at a baseball park 4-5 days per week supporting the baseball practices and games of his children. As part of downtown living, he also likes to support the businesses around Main Street and runs a roundtrip 5k between his home and downtown for regular exercise.
Prior to Covid, he frequently traveled throughout the US and Internationally to Germany, the UK, China, Brazil and India. With recent events, he has appreciated staying local and focusing on the amenities of the Hendersonville community.