Felker W. Ward, Jr. (Felker), is a principal in the Investment Advisory Firm of Pinnacle Investment Advisors.
After graduating from Tuskegee Institute, he was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army, and served 20 years on active duty. He spent most of his career as a pilot, Logistics Officer, and Public Affairs Officer. He flew numerous helicopter combat missions in Viet Nam, and was awarded the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Bronze Star for his war service.
He retired from the Army in 1974, in the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Upon retiring from the Army, Felker embarked on his second career – as a lawyer. He practiced law for 15 years – engaged principally in business and finance practice.
In 1988, he launched a new venture – providing investment advisory services to institutional investors - pension funds, endowments and the like.
Felker serves on several corporate boards, including the Atlanta Gas Light Company, Atlanta Life Insurance Company, Abrams Industries, and Atlanta Falcons Football Team. In addition, he serves as a Trustee of the Herndon Foundation, a member of 100 Black Men of Atlanta, and just completed his year of serving as President of the Rotary Club of Atlanta – the largest Rotary Club in the southeast, and one of the largest in the world. He is also an emeritis Trustee of Emory University, and he serves as Civilian Aide Emeritus to the Secretary of the Army.