Introduction

Justin Palmer

Business Advisor

I watched my father and uncles build businesses, families and lives to be proud of. I started with a lawnmower, worked through college and began a nearly 20-year journey that led to starting Hilltop Advisors.

I started in commercial lending at BB&T (Truist) and earned my MBA at night. I then led M&A and business development for a middle market business. As an investment banker, I’ve advised public & private clients across a variety of industries on mergers, acquisitions and capital raise transactions valued at over $2.5B.

I’ve also been fortunate to advise businesses as a consultant and Advisory Board member. I’ve helped manage rapid growth, recapitalize, improve profitability, implement acquisition plans and effect turnaround plans for businesses.

I proudly serve as officer in the United States Navy Reserve, Supply Corps. I also serve our community on the Board of Directors for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta (Dekalb County), and previously served our industry on the Board of Directors for the Association for Corporate Growth, Atlanta. I have been honored as a 40 Under 40 Award recipient by the Atlanta Business Chronicle and Georgia State University. My wife and I are raising 3 young kids in a faith-driven home in Roswell, GA.

Thanks for letting me introduce myself. Call, email or text if I can help - I’d love to do it.

Justin Palmer

President

jpalmer@hilltop-advisors.com

404.202.9075


Stephen Berrier

Stephen began his career in public accounting as an auditor, leading diverse assurance and consulting engagements of clients with revenues ranging from  $1-250+ million.  His experience in public accounting covered many industries including manufacturing, construction, real estate, governmental, and NPOs.

After leaving the public accounting sector, Stephen worked in accounting and finance at two private-equity backed companies, Lucas Group and Tidal Wave Auto Spa. As part of those teams, he supported both buy-side and sell-side M&A functions, in addition to financial planning and analysis during rapid growth phases.

Stephen serves on the Board of Directors for Postpartum Support International, currently in the leadership role of Treasurer. (He also serves his HOA in the same role – please ask him how he enjoys this!).

A native Atlantan, Stephen and his wife are raising two young daughters in Tucker, GA.

Stephen Berrier

Vice President

sberrier@hilltop-advisors.com