Faculty

Our faculty are accomplished professionals with long tenures in their fields. They also are dedicated teachers with strong ties to Campbell University’s trust and wealth management programs.

Trust Advisors Institute faculty develop the curriculum and lead all classroom/workshop sessions. They also attend meals and other social events with students, fostering valuable mentoring and networking opportunities.

Tyler Britton
Professor, Campbell University
Education: Campbell University (BBA), Certificate in Trust Management; Campbell University School of Law (JD)

George Burnette
Vice President & Philanthropic and Charitable Strategist, First Citizens Bank, Raleigh, NC
Education: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (BA); Campbell University (JD); Certified Financial Planner

David D. Butler
Professor, Campbell University 
Education: Campbell University (BBA), Certificate in Trust Management; Campbell University (MTWM); Graduate, The National Graduate Trust School at Northwestern University; Certified Trust Auditor; Certified Financial Planner

Elinor J. Foy
Partner, Wyrick Robbins, Raleigh, North Carolina
Education: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (BA); Wake Forest University School of Law (JD); Georgetown University Law Center (LLM in Taxation).

Sherwood C. “Chris” Henderson, CPC
Attorney, White and Allen, Kinston, North Carolina
Education: Davidson College (BA); Campbell University (JD); Villanova University (LLM.); Certified Board Specialist in Estate Planning and Probate Law

Chris Kinlaw
Senior Vice President, Senior Trust Officer, Bank of America Private Bank, Raleigh, North Carolina
Education: Campbell University (BBA), Certificate in Trust Management; Campbell University (MBA)

Ryan A. Newkirk
Partner, Granville Capital Inc., Greensboro, North Carolina
Education: Campbell University (BBA), Certificate in Trust Management; Campbell University (MBA)

Richard H. Newton
President, Newton and Associates; Regional Director, National Christian Foundation, Raleigh, North Carolina 
Education: Campbell University (BBA), Certificate in Trust Management; Graduate of The National Graduate Trust School; Certified Trust and Financial Advisor

Kristin Rice
Deputy Commissioner for Legal Affairs, Division of Legal Affairs; NC Office of the Commissioner of Banks, Raleigh, North Carolina
Education: Campbell University (BBA), Certificate in Trust Management; Campbell University (MBA); Elon University (JD)

Kristy Meares Sides
Partner, Worrell Sides LLP, Raleigh, North Carolina 
Education: Campbell University (BBA), Certificate in Trust Management; Campbell University (MBA); Wake Forest University (JD)

Phillip R. Strickland, CRSP
Senior Vice President & Executive Director of Trust and Fiduciary Services, First Citizens Bank, Raleigh, North Carolina
Education: Campbell University (BBA), Certificate in Trust Management; Campbell University (MBA); Campbell University (MTWM)

Brandon Whitley
Senior Vice President/Institutional Consultant, First Citizens Bank, Raleigh, North Carolina
Education: Campbell University (BBA), Certificate in Trust Management; Campbell University (MBA); Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor; Certified Financial Planner