Bryan began his career in the financial services industry in 1985 with John Hancock Financial Services, where his father served as General Agent of the Charlotte, NC office. In 1993 he and his father, the late Billy J. Stanfill, formed their own independent financial planning firm, Financial Strategies of Lake Norman. During his career Bryan has been involved in various industry organizations and attained numerous designations. He served a term as President of the Iredell County Chapter of National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors. Bryan has earned designations from the Life Underwriter Training Council as well as his Chartered Financial Consultant designation from the American College. He is a member of the Financial Services Institute and the Financial Planning Association. Bryan has been an Accredited Estate Consultant since 2006 and holds FINRA Series 6, 7, 22, 63, 65 & 66 Securities Licenses as well as Life & Long Term Care Insurance Licenses.