Ayres Newsom’s journey to leadership wasn’t a straight path. It was a climb built on curiosity, courage, and conviction.

Long before becoming the Managing Vice President of the Newsom Agency, Ayres lived what most people would call the dream. He worked in restaurants, traveled the world, guided rafts through North Carolina’s French Broad River, and chased adventure wherever it led. But freedom without stability eventually lost its shine. He and his wife, Cicily, realized that while they had time, they didn’t have the resources to live the life they truly wanted.

That realization led Ayres into the financial services industry, a move he initially resisted. With no degree, no sales background, and no corporate experience, he bet everything on his work ethic and willingness to learn. When he discovered Symmetry Financial Group, he found more than an opportunity. He found mentorship, culture, and a system that rewarded people for effort, not pedigree.

Through grit and growth, Ayres built what he once thought was impossible: a business that creates both time and financial freedom. The Newsom Agency became a reflection of his philosophy that success should never require a trade-off between performance and peace of mind. His team focuses on helping professionals move from temporary income to permanent impact through a proven system grounded in authenticity, leadership, and sustainability.

Today, Ayres and Cicily lead from Asheville, North Carolina, showing others how to replace burnout with balance and purpose. They have built a life filled with travel, family, and fulfillment, not by escaping work, but by doing work that truly matters.

For Ayres, the mission is simple. Help people protect what they have built, grow into who they are becoming, and live with the freedom they have always imagined.