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Cooper Simmerman

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   Cooper is a Financial Advisor, the Director of Communications at a high networth financial planning firm, and a digital media entrepreneur. A born and raised West Virginian, Cooper uses the skills and values from his childhood to drive his professional career. His passions revolve around community activism, entrepreneurship, networking, investing, and communication. As a lifelong entrepreneur, Cooper first discovered his passion for serving others by running his own lawn care service in West Virginia. He then went on to study finance and completed his MBA at West Virginia University. As Centurion Wealth’s Director of Communications, Cooper helps develop financial literacy within the firm’s clientele and the communities in which they live. In a world where staying connected means being online, Cooper shares Centurion’s core values. His interest in entrepreneurship and community activism inspired Cooper to co-found Mountaineer Media, a forward-thinking digital media agency that advocates for West Virginia. The group interviews influential West Virginians on a weekly podcast, distributes blogs from their 15 bloggers and partners with four WV small businesses. When he is not working, Cooper enjoys overnight backpacking trips through the West Virginia mountains or playing a round of golf with friends.