meet our team
V. M. Manning
Nelson B. Arrington, Jr.
Chairman
Nelson B. Arrington, Jr. began his tenure at V. M. Manning in 1968 as a stock broker, serving as Chairman since 1986. An active member of FINRA, including his role as Chairman of the District 7 Board in 1983, Mr. Arrington oversees all regulatory compliance for the company. A graduate of Georgia Tech with a degree in Textiles, Mr. Arrington served in the United States Air Force prior to holding leadership roles with Milliken & Company and J. P. Stevens.
Nelson B. Arrington, III, CFA
Chief Executive Officer & President
Nelson B. Arrington, III joined V. M Manning in 1996 and currently serves as Chief Executive Officer and President. A Chartered Financial Analyst, he is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the company, including portfolio management, and research. Nelson is a graduate from The University of The South-Sewanee and previously was a private banker for C&S Bank, and a stock broker for the Edgar M. Norris Company.
Telephone: 864-232-9576
Email: NelsonArrington@vmmanning.com
Helen A. Wynkoop
Chief Financial Officer
Helen Wynkoop has been with V. M. Manning since 1994 and currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer. A graduate of Hollins College, Helen previously worked for Merrill Lynch before joining V. M. Manning.
Mike Sierra
Wealth Management Advisor
Mike Sierra has been a Wealth Management Advisor for V. M. Manning since 2008. Prior to joining the company, Mike was a trader in the equity trading department of the Edgar M. Norris Company. He is a graduate of Wake Forest University School of Business and Accountancy.
Telephone: 864-787-4917
Email: MikeSierra@vmmanning.com
Bill Mitchell
Wealth Management Advisor
Bill Mitchell has been with V. M. Manning since 2013 as a Wealth Management Advisor. A graduate of The University of Virginia McIntire School of Commerce, Bill previously held posts at WHM Capital Advisors and Wells Fargo Advisors.
Telephone: 864-979-5304
Email: BillMitchell@vmmanning.com
