Foster Hyde

What’s your story?

I love working for individuals and families, knowing that the results I deliver each day directly impact them, and I’m not just contributing to the bottom line for some corporation. The relationships built with clients are truly impactful to me and make everything worthwhile.

About Foster

Foster Hyde joined The Welch Group in 2011 and serves as a Member & Senior Advisor. Prior to joining the firm, Foster worked as a Consultant for a forensic accounting and valuation firm in Birmingham. Outside of work, he enjoys hiking, traveling, and spending time outdoors with his wife and daughters. Foster also likes hunting, fishing, and following Alabama Football.

Education
• Bachelor of Science in Finance, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
• Master of Science in Human Environmental Sciences with a concentration in Family Financial Planning and Counseling, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL

Accreditations
• Chartered Financial Analyst®
• CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioner

Professional Affiliations
• Alabama Association of Charitable Gift Planners, Board of Directors, Past President
• Estate Planning Council of Birmingham, Junior Advisory Committee
• Financial Planning Association of North Alabama

Community Involvement

• Jefferson County Greenways Foundation, Board of Directors, Vice President
• Red Mountain Park Foundation, Board of Directors, Past President, 2021-2024
• Red Mountain Park, Junior Board of Directors, Past President, 2016-2020
• Alabama Symphony Orchestra, Junior Board of Directors, 2017-2019
• United Way Visiting Allocation Teams, 2016 and 2017
• United Way Young Philanthropists Society 
• Alys Stephens Center, Junior Patron

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