About
Donald R. Payne, Jr., MBA, CLU®, ChFC®, CFP® serves as Vice President for Highland Capital Brokerage. With more than 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, Don specializes in advanced life insurance placement in the estate and business planning marketplace by coordinating with his clients’ professional advisors finding the best solution to fit their current objectives while also providing long-term flexibility and premium efficiency.
Prior to joining Highland Capital Brokerage, Don served in a leadership role for multiple independent producer firms providing the best options to fill the insurance needs of high-net-worth families and their businesses, including high profile celebrities, professional athletes and business owners.
Don holds the following designations and licenses: Chartered Life Underwriter® (CLU®), Chartered Finance Consultant® (ChFC®), Certified Financial Consultant® (CFP®), FINRA Series 6, 63 & 65, as well as life, health and long-term care licenses in multiple states. He is a graduate of East Carolina University with an undergraduate degree in computer science and a master’s degree in business administration.
Don moved to South Florida a few years ago after being a lifelong resident in North Carolina, where his parents and adult children still live. He is a cigar enthusiast who enjoys a fine cigar, good company and pleasant conversation.
Registered representatives offer securities through Securities America, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. Financial advisors offer advisory services through Securities America Advisors, Inc. Highland and Securities America are separate entities.