About Us

Mission Statement: At Strickland and Associates we provide comprehensive financial planning services with an emphasis on investing, insurance & income tax services. Educating our clients is our primary goal so they can make knowledgeable, sound decisions about their future needs and the
needs of their family.

Strickland and Associates has been in business since January 1, 1988.  In that time we have built our clientel into the hundreds.  We've kept that clientel and are still growing.  People trust our agent, David Strickland, and he helps all of them to save money and protect their family at the same time. 

David Strickland, Owner

David has been in this industry over 20 years.  His main goal has always been to help his clients get the most for their money.  Which includes financial planning, health insurance, life insurace, debt management programs, etc.

In May of 2003 David married his beautiful wife Christina.  And on December 10, 2004 his first son, John Terrell (J.T.), was born.   

Education: BS in Political Science from Georgia College in Milledgeville, GA. Associate of Art Degree from Emmanuel College, Franklin Springs, GA.

Industry honors and awards: Million Dollar Round Table, Quality Service Award

Areas of specialization: Conservative Investment Advisor, Employee Benefits

Client profile: Anyone interested in learning the advantages of how to maintain their investment without having to go backwards to go forward.

Professional organizations: National Association of Financial Advisors

Seminars conducted: Employee Benefits, Debt Management, Long Term Care, Conservative Investing with Tax Deferred Annuities, Foundation Giving, Estate Planning, Tax-saving Incentives.

Community Service: Royston/Franklin Springs Rotary Club President 2003-04, Foundation Trustee at North Georgia Technical College, Masonic Lodge, Elks Lodge , Moose Lodge, Past Chamber of Commerce Board Member of Royston-Franklin Springs, Member of Franklin County Cattlemenýs Association, Member of Franklin County, Royston-Franklin Springs &Lavonia Chambers of Commerce. Franklin County Mentor Program Participant, Leadership Franklin Participant, Adult Literacy Program Volunteer.

Gerry Strickland, Office Manager/Income Tax Services

Gerry has been doing income taxes since 1966.  She started at the Georgia Farm Bureau where she worked for 18 years.  She owned Strickland Variety Store in Canon, GA for 8 years.  And now she works for her son, David, and has been for 14 years.

Education: BA in Accounting From Southern Business University in Atlanta.

Honors and Awards:  Secretary of the Year Award, Georgia Farm Bureau

Areas of Specialization:  Accounting, Income Tax Services

Professional Organizations: American Auxilary of Retired Persons (AARP) (President, 5 years)

Community Service: AARP Tax Returns (15 years)