James L. Byrd, financial planning expert, was recently featured in Newsweek as one of America’s PremierExperts.

Daphne, AL – January 25, 2013 – James “Jim” Byrd, Owner of Safe Harbor Investment Services, LLC, was recently featured in Newsweek with other leading professionals as one of America’s PremierExperts’® “Financial Trendsetters.” In the Newsweek feature, James Byrd and other leading financial experts were showcased for their forward thinking and successful strategies for wealth management, retirement planning, wealth building and much more.

Here is what the Newsweek feature had to say about Mr. Byrd:

Jim Byrd is an independent financial advisor, which allows him to think outside of the box when it comes to finding safe investment alternatives in an ocean of financial uncertainty.

Jim  Byrd is an Investment Adviser Representative (fee based). A fee-based adviser is paid to provide non-biased options on products, strategies and tax solutions. He is currently enrolled in the Charter Financial Consultant Course (CHFC) and anticipates receiving his designation sometime in 2011. Only the top 1% of advisors in the country acquire this designation, which represents enhanced education toward retirement planning enabling them to better assist clients to reach their retirement goals.

Throughout his career, Jim won numerous awards such as: Leader’s Conference, President’s Conference as well as industry honors including Million Dollar Round Table and Court of the Table. Jim has also held a number of positions with civic organizations including: President of Airport Metro Kiwanis, President of Mobile Association of Life Underwriters, President of General Agents and Managers Association, Ambassador of the Year (2006) for Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce and currently serves on its Board of Directors. Safe Harbor Financial Services was recently awarded the Small Business of the Year award 2012 from the Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce.

Learn more about James Byrd and Safe Harbor Financial Services at http://www.safeharfin.com/