Tim McAfee's career in the financial services industry began in 1984, when he became a registered securities representative. Within his first five years in the industry, McAfee moved through the ranks as a producing broker, manager, area vice president over South Carolina and North Carolina, and regional vice president over South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia. During his tenure as regional vice president, McAfee moved to Atlanta, where, in addition to overseeing the offices in his region, he built his base office and managed its growth to over 70 registered reps within the first year.