Sam Canales joined Creative Financial Group as an intern in 2020 and has served as a full-time Financial Planning Analyst since July of 2021. He specializes in client advisory support and AT&T executive compensation. Sam currently holds the SIE through Synovus Securities, Inc., and will soon be sitting for his Series 7 and 63 exams.
In addition to finance, Sam serves as the company's Brand Manager, responsible for coordinating all promotional efforts. Safeguarding clients is another of Sam's priorities, which led him to the role of internal Security Awareness Ambassador in August of 2023.
Sam received his Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the Terry College of Business at the University of Georgia. During his time in Athens, he was a Terry Student Ambassador and member of the workforce diversity cohort. He currently serves on UGA's Young Alumni Leadership Council. Sam is originally from Memphis, Tennessee, but has quickly grown to love Atlanta. Outside of work, Sam enjoys working out, spending time with friends & family, and watching his Bulldogs.
