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 Meet the Team

Every great relationship is built on trust and communication. Our incomparable practice provides a trusted relationship and a foundation of resources for people in need of or actively searching for guidance. Those who hear of the relationship that we have with our clients begin to realize the significance of the service that we provide to our relationships.


Keith W. Childs
Financial Consultant

Keith is a founding member of Athena Wealth Management. He was born in Athens, Georgia and raised in nearby Watkinsville and has been a lifelong resident of the Athens area. Keith holds Series 7, 9, 24, 31, and 63 licenses with Linsco/Private Ledger as well as Life, Health and Annuities licenses with the state of Georgia. He is a wealth advisor working with a select group of clients that include affluent individuals and families, executives, and business owners. Keith has been a financial consultant for eighteen years. Prior to the founding of Athena Wealth Management, Keith worked for Morgan Stanley as a Vice President.

While obtaining his degree from the University of Georgia, Keith met his wife Toni and they were married in 1990. Keith enjoys spending time with her and their four children and all six in the Childs clan are die-hard UGA Bulldog fans.


 

 







Chris S. Stallings
Financial Consultant

Chris is a founding member of Athena Wealth Management. He grew up in Snellville, Georgia and is originally from New Orleans, Louisiana. Chris holds Series 7, 31, 63 and 65 licenses with Linsco/Private Ledger as well as Life, Health and Annuities licenses with the state of Georgia. He is a University of Georgia graduate with his BBA in Finance and Minor in Spanish and, like Keith, previously worked for Morgan Stanley. Chris has an educator’s heart and is viewed by his clients as a trusted counselor. He believes that truly understanding your finances is the foundation of the relationship and he believes that this firm foundation leads to the most confident, informed decision about the path to be taken.

Chris is married to Dr. Melissa Stallings and enjoys spending time with his family and is active in his church. He started the Crown Financial Ministry at his church, Holy Cross Anglican Church in Loganville, and currently serves on the board of The Holy Cross Academy. Chris was also elected to the Vestry (leadership team) of Holy Cross in 2006 and serves on Holy Cross’ Missionary Team.










 

Tom J. Elliot
Financial Consultant

Tom began his wealth management career with Morgan Stanley and also worked with Smith Barney before joining Athena Wealth Management in 2005. His goal with the firm is to guide both businesses and individuals in reaching their dreams and objectives. Tom accomplishes this through a combination of innovative financial, estate, and insurance planning tools. Tom holds securities licenses 7, 31, 63 and 65 with Linsco Private Ledger as well as health, life, and annuity licenses with the State of Georgia.

A native of San Diego, Tom now resides in Athens Georgia. He attended the University of Georgia and received degrees in both Finance and Hotel & Restaurant Management. His hobbies are most outdoor sports including golf, boating and surfing.