Associate Bios

Sherry Moore is co-founder of Gary Moore & Co.. Ms. Moore studied at the University of Kentucky. She entered the securities industry in 1983 with E.F. Hutton after several years in retail management with Ethan Allen. Sherry lives in Sarasota, Florida with her husband, Gary and their son Garrett. She spends much of her spare time serving at her church and other local charities. Paul Larson is Regional Vice President of Gary Moore & Co. Mr. Larsen entered the investment profession in 1982 after graduating with degrees in Business Economics and Theology. His professional experience includes both securities and real estate investment consulting. Paul, his wife Debbie, and their five children live in Naples, Florida.   Myron Howie is an associate of Gary Moore & Co.. Howie holds degrees from Howard University (B.B.A), Harvard University Divinity School (M.Div.), and Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration (M.B.A.). Mr. Howie has more than twelve years of investment experience and has been a featured speaker at the Congressional Black Caucus and the National Conference on Black Philanthropy. Mr. Howie is also President and CEO of Howie Capital Management, an investment firm specializing in helping churches start endowments and foundations. Myron lives in Hampton, Virginia and enjoys spending time with his son, Ollie.   Dr. Joan Schmidt is a Registered Representative with Gary Moore & Co.. Dr. Schmidt holds degrees from Middle Tennessee State University (B.S.), Vanderbilt University (M.Div.), Northwestern University (M.A.), and McCormack Theological Seminary (D.Min.). She has been interviewed by NBC s well as Voice of America on the topic of "Women and Finances." Outside of Gary Moore & Co. , Joan is the President and Owner of Personal Financial Systems and Services, a personal financial service designed to assist individuals with management of monthly bills, Medicare, and insurance claims. Dr. Schmidt resides in Cape Coral, Florida.