Chris Cole

Chris is a Wealth Advisor at Monarch Capital Advisors, LLC, where he offers a comprehensive range of financial services, specializing in portfolio construction, asset management, retirement, and estate planning. With over 16 years of experience in wealth management and capital markets, Chris is skilled in developing innovative solutions to meet diverse financial goals. 

Chris takes a goal-oriented approach to building, managing, and protecting assets, ensuring clients minimize unnecessary risks while achieving their financial objectives. Whether working with individuals, corporations, or trusts, he dedicates the necessary time and expertise to help clients realize their envisioned legacies. Chris joined Monarch Capital Advisors in 2023 after spending more than a decade managing assets across futures, crypto, currency, debt, and options markets. 

In addition to his financial acumen, Chris is a recognized authority in the Blockchain and Crypto space. He has delivered keynote speeches across major continents and made significant contributions to the industry, including founding a digital financial education platform in 2012 and serving as listing director for a company that went public in 2019. Currently, Chris serves as the Chief Investment Officer of Dynatos Capital, a pioneering blockchain sustainability project set to make a significant impact by 2025. 

Chris holds a bachelor’s degree in Finance and Psychology from Augusta State University (2008) and an honorary doctorate from TCU for his work in implementing Blockchain and Cryptocurrency curricula at over 100 Historically Black Colleges and Universities. He resides with his family in Tampa, Florida, and Montego Bay, Jamaica, while maintaining strong ties to his hometown of Augusta, Georgia. A former collegiate golfer at Benedict College and Augusta State University, Chris enjoys playing golf and exploring the ocean through scuba diving in his free time.