Peter is a First Vice President at Howe Barnes Investments and is currently a Trustee of the Howe Barnes 401(k) Plan.  Prior to joining the firm, Peter was a Sr. Vice President of Investments at First Union Securities and its predecessor firms dating back to 1988. He began his career in the Securities industry in 1985. Peter graduated with a Bachelor's degree from Tennessee Tech University in 1982 and received his MBA in Finance from Western Michigan University. He currently serves as a Trustee at the North Shore United Methodist Church.  Peter is married, has three children and enjoys playing golf.