Our Team

David J. Middleton

Mr. Middleton is a principal and a member of the firm’s investment committee. Prior to MMHP, he was a principal with Murphy Investment Management Company (the predecessor to MMHP) for 15 years. He has also worked for Merrill Lynch & Company as a financial advisor, covering private client relationships throughout the southeastern states. He has held, or holds, various securities and insurance licenses. He has been in the investment business since 1988.

Mr. Middleton is an active volunteer and board member for several non-profit organizations in the Thomasville/Tallahassee area. He has also served on the advisory board for Synovus Bank.

Mr. Middleton received a B.A. in Economics from Vanderbilt University. He is also a member of the CFA Institute and the Atlanta Society of Finance and Investment Professionals.

J. Mark Parker

Mr. Parker is a principal and a member of the firm’s investment committee. Prior to MMHP, Mr. Parker was the principal of Parkway Wealth Management LLC (PWM), an investment advisor registered with the SEC. Before PWM, he was the Chief Investment Officer at TNB Financial Services, the trust division of Thomasville National Bank. For 15 years prior to TNB, Mr. Parker was Chief Investment Officer and CEO at Joseph Parker and Company, Inc., an investment advisory firm with managed assets of $240 million. The company merged with TNB in 2002. He has been in the investment business since 1987.

Mr. Parker is an active community volunteer in his hometown of Thomasville. He is a board member and current Treasurer of the Thomasville YMCA, as well as a past board member and past President of Thomasville Landmarks. Mark is also the chairman of the Archbold Medical Center board.

Mr. Parker graduated cum laude from the University of Georgia with a B.B.A. in finance.

Carol M. Suber

Ms. Suber joined MMHP in 2011 as the firm’s Client Services Manager. She works closely with the firm’s portfolio managers, as well as with clients on various administrative and operational issues. Her duties include front line client communication and reporting, as well as, managing MMHP’s internal operational processes. Prior to MMHP, Ms. Suber was in the insurance business as an underwriter, agent, and marketing specialist. She is a Certified Insurance Counselor and an Accredited Advisor in Insurance. Most recently she worked for Flowers Industries in the payroll department.

Ms. Suber attended Sante Fe Community College in Florida.

Patrice S. Bell

Mrs. Bell joined MMHP in 2020 as a Client Services Representative. She works closely with the firm’s portfolio managers, as well as directly with clients handling various administrative and operational issues. Her duties include front line client communication, client portfolio and financial planning reporting, as well as general administrative projects. Prior to joining MMHP, Mrs. Bell had an extensive career in the insurance industry as an account manager, operations specialist, and customer service representative. She maintains her insurance licenses in Georgia and Florida for life, health, and accident.

Mrs. Bell attended Middle Georgia College and graduated from Valdosta State University.

Fred E. Murphy, IV – Chairman Emeritus

Mr. Murphy is a founding principal of MMHP Investment Advisors. He retired from his active role at MMHP in 2023.

Prior to MMHP, Mr. Murphy was the founding member of Murphy Investment Management Company (the predecessor to MMHP), which was incorporated in 1992. Earlier in his career, Mr. Murphy worked as a portfolio manager, and research analyst for Capital Management Associates in New York City. Before that, he was the lead manager of a sizable equity portfolio for the State of Florida Pension Fund in Tallahassee, Florida.

He now serves MMHP occasionally in an independent consulting role.