Joel McGriff

Joel began his financial services career with The Bankers Life of Iowa’s legendary agency in Minneapolis. In 1985, Joel moved to Birmingham to build a practice around the many relationships he had developed while growing up in North Alabama.

He subsequently joined forces with his father, Bill McGriff, the respected CPA and founder of McGriff, Dowdy, and Associates – a leading Alabama public accounting firm. By combining their expertise in different fields, the father and son team effectively offered their clients comprehensive advisory and investment services. Joel’s son Colton recently joined the firm so now this team extends across 3 generations!
We are passionate about guiding people so that they can enjoy their lives without worrying about how they will get out of debt, build wealth, or leave a legacy for generations to come. By educating them about innovative strategies, some hiding in plain sight, we strive to welcome our clients to the Land of Possibilities!
Joel holds a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) degree and a degree in Finance from Auburn University. Joel and his wife Laurie reside in Birmingham and on beautiful Smith Lake in Arley, AL.