Our team

Jeffrey G. Adams, CFA - Partner
Jeff spent twenty years with Adams Investment Management before forming Greatmark
in 2007. He was educated at Vanderbilt University and has a MBA from Georgia State.
Jeff is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Certified Financial Planner (CFP). Jeff
attends First Presbyterian Church. He is married with two sons.
Email - jeff@greatmarkonline.com
Richard B. Illges - Partner
Richard graduated from Mercer University with a degree in finance. He spent 8 years in
banking with Synovus and 13 years with Smith Barney as a Senior Vice President and
Senior Portfolio Manager. Richard has been active in the community having served on
the boards of Brookstone School, Young Life and Teen Advisors. He attends Christ
Community Church and is married with two daughters.
Email - richard@greatmarkonline.com
Judy Adams
Judy was with Adams since its inception. Judy manages our back-office functions,
billing, and quarterly client reporting.
Suzanne G. Taft
Suzanne joined the firm in 2007 after 11 years with Smith Barney serving as a client
service associate. Suzanne serves Greatmark as our client service manager.
Email - suzanne@greatmarkonline.com