Steve Parker

After graduating from Valdosta State University Steve started his professional career in 1982 with BellSouth Advertising and Publishing and was promoted into management in 1985. In 1986, Steve made a career change and entered the Telecommunications Industry as a National Accounts Manager. From 1986 until 2002, Steve served as National Accounts Manager with Ascend Communications, Nortel Networks, Newbridge Networks, General Bandwidth and Polycom.

In 2002, Steve joined Strategic Wealth Group to work with individuals and business professionals on their business and financial planning.

In 2006 Steve joined Principal Financial Group as an Investment Adviser Representative working with individuals, business owners and medical professionals.

In 2018 Steve joined the Kerrigan Group as an Investment Adviser Representative, further expanding his wealth planning capabilities and client base across the region.

In 2023, Steve – alongside his son, Cole Parker – founded Parkstone Financial. Building upon his decades of experience and relationships, he saw an opportunity to not only manage his own clients but to manage a firm built upon the proven principles and priorities he had developed over his career.

Steve is a Deacon and Sunday school teacher at Perimeter Road Baptist Church. He also serves as Vice President of the Board of Directors for the Stone Creek Property Owners Association, where he has lived for over 25 years.

Steve has been married to his bride, Debby, for nearly 30 years, and they have three boys: Austin, Cole and Jacob. He enjoys golf, waterskiing, snowskiiing and frequent trips to Amelia Island.