Sherman Greer Achieves Certified Investment Management Analyst SM designation.

Monday, April 6th 2009 - Albemarle, NC - Christy Stoner, CEO of Strategic Investment Advisors, announces that Sherman Greer, CIMA®, Portfolio Manager at Strategic Investment Advisors, recently obtained the Certified Investment Management Analyst SM designation.

The CIMA designation, delivered by Investment Management Consultants Association (IMCA) is the only advanced designation designed specifically for investment consultants. Mr. Greer has worked at Strategic Investment Advisors since 2004 and is responsible for facilitating trading, manager selection and due diligence for advisory accounts. He also performs current and prospective client portfolio analysis, generates Investment Policy Statements and assists in client relationship management.

Jeff Talley, President of Strategic Investment advisors, commented, "Sherman shares our corporate commitment to exceptional customer service that will allow us to continue to grow by attracting, retaining and deepening more client relationships in the markets we serve."

The CIMA marks identify those individuals who have met the experience and ethical requirements, have successfully completed advanced investment management coursework taught in conjunction with The Wharton School and have passed a rigorous examination covering the following areas: investment policy, asset allocation, risk management, tax efficiency, alternative investments, international financial markets, measuring return on a portfolio and due diligence.

CIMA licensees must also agree to meet ongoing continuing education requirements and to uphold IMCA's Code of Professional Responsibility, Performance Reporting Standards and Standards of Practice.

IMCA was established in 1985 to set the standards and practices for the investment management consulting profession and provide investment consultants with the credentials and tools required to best serve their clients. IMCA serves nearly 7,000 members and more than 5,700 CIMA designees. For more information about IMCA or the CIMA designation, visit www.IMCA.org

Strategic Investment Advisors is a registered investment advisor with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and provides wealth management services to individuals, corporations and foundations in the Uwharrie Lakes Region.