In 1999 Jeff began his career in the financial services industry as an Assistant Floor Trader with the Chicago Stock Exchange. Shortly thereafter, he became an Account Executive with Nuveen Investments LLC, a leader in originating and distributing Unit Investment Trusts. In 2002 Jeff accepted an attractive opportunity to join UBS as a Financial Advisor in Greensboro, North Carolina. Jeff and his partners, David Severance and Jimmy Simmons, joined the Greensboro office of Davenport & Company in 2009. After Jimmy retired in 2023, the team became Severance & Chowning. Following David Severance’s retirement at the end of 2025, the group is now Chowning Wealth Management.
Jeff is Series 7, 63, and 65 registered with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and is licensed to sell insurance and annuity products. Jeff also holds an Accredited Portfolio Management Advisor™ (APMA®) professional designation. Jeff earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration with a minor in Economics from Alma College. He and his wife, Sarah, have two daughters. Outside of spending time with his family, Jeff enjoys music, sports, movies, and reading.
Professional designations do not guarantee success or client satisfaction and should not be viewed as the sole determining factor in evaluating an investment adviser.