Duke joined Vie International during 2024 and works with US UK advisors to provide high value life insurance, international health insurance and cross-border retirement solutions for affluent, international clients. His US UK regulatory background and first hand experience navigating cross-border financial complexities gives him a distinctive perspective when working with clients.
Duke grew up in Pensacola, Florida, earning a scholarship to play American football at Jacksonville University. After a career-ending injury, he completed his bachelor’s degree in Finance at the University of North Florida. Seeking professional development and further education, he moved to London to pursue an MBA at Kingston University, where he graduated with distinction for his consulting work with the Royal Navy Leadership Academy at HMS Collingwood.
Duke has a strong background in wealth management having worked as a Registered Representative at Strategic Wealth Specialists, a financial planning and wealth management firm associated with Guardian Life Insurance Company and Park Ave Securities. He then joined Bank of America Merrill Lynch as an Associate in their Global Wealth and Investment Management division. Alongside his financial career in the US, he also served as an assistant American football coach at the local high school.
Now living in the UK, Duke holds the Chartered Insurance Institute’s Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning, DipPFS. He has passed the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) and Series 7 with FINRA in the US and is a General Securities Representative with M Holdings Securities Inc. Duke is licensed in Florida to place life and health insurance for clients. In 2026, he joined the M Financial Group Magnet advisor program.
Vie International Financial Services Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Check the background of this company and/or person on the UK’s Financial Services Register here.
Securities and investment advisory services offered through M Holdings Securities Inc, a Registered Broker/Dealer and Investment Advisor, Member FINRA/SIPC in the US. Check the background of this Firm and/or investment professional on FINRA’s BrokerCheck here.
Duke is licensed in Florida Insurance License #W546818.
Vie International is licensed in California as Vie International Insurance Solutions CA Insurance License #0L82882.
Vie International is independently owned and operated.
