David Berson

After graduating from the University of Dayton, Michael was like many other millennials (easy targets!); unsure of his career path and a lack of confidence in managing his own finances. Early in his career while working for one of the largest investment management firms in the country he attended the National Personal Financial Planner(NAPFA) conference. After hearing a few of the speakers(s/o Michael Kitces!), and meeting some of the attendees he knew financial planning was the field he wanted to pursue. He always had a passion for educating himself and others, and helping people along their financial journey quickly became his goal. Michael earned the CFP® (Certified Financial Planner™) designation in 2018 to learn fundamentals of comprehensive financial planning. The education covers Investments, Estate Planning, Insurance, Education Planning, Retirement Planning, and Cash Flow Management. In early 2020, Michael created Black Dog Financial Planning to help professionals and families in their 30s and 40s with their finances. After working at a few firms, he realized the majority of investment advisors primarily focus on pre-retirees and retirees. Meanwhile his peer group was significantly under-served. He launched the firm to make high quality financial advice more affordable and accessible for his peer group, and to help individuals and families live great lives by making smarter financial decisions. When Michael isn’t helping his clients, he’s spending time with his own family. He and his wife, Katie, were married in May of 2018 after relocating to Charleston from Chicago, IL. They welcomed their first child, daughter Annie Rose, on February 6, 2020. Annie joins big “fur-brother”, Barkley, to which the firm, Black Dog Financial Planning, gets its name. Barkley is a rescue from PAWS Chicago, a no kill animal shelter. Barkley was 3 months old and 25 pounds when Mike and Katie adopted him. He’s now 3 years old and 80 pounds and his favorite pastime is watching squirrels from the window and chasing them out of the backyard. Mike and Katie enjoy low-country living, especially golf, the beach, and oyster roasts, but also love to travel. They got engaged in Paris in 2017 and have traveled around Europe and Asia together. Next up, they hope to visit South America, Australia and Africa. They look forward to raising their family in the low-country and traveling together whenever they can. Read Michael's blog here: https://blackdogfp.com/blog

Hi, I'm Daniel Patterson! I'm a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) and the founder of Sweetgrass Financial Planning. I began SFP to provide quality, independent advice for people like you: hardworking professionals in the wealth accumulation phase of life. I’m excited to utilize my experience and passion for personal financial planning to help bring clarity to your current financial picture and get you on your way toward accomplishing your goals! Besides my faith and my family, nothing brings me more pleasure than helping clients set and achieve their financial goals. Whether it be something stressful, such as how to get out from under the weight of your student loan debt, or something exciting, such as what to do with the extra money that you’re receiving from a new promotion at work, my goal is to provide you with tailor-made advice that is both relevant and applicable within a fee-only, fiduciary framework. Our planning process begins by getting to know you and what makes you tick. Throughout our first couple of meetings, I will work with you to help clarify your top financial goals and your values as it relates to money. We will work together to get a clear snapshot of your current financial picture and develop actionable steps that will put you on the path towards accomplishing your goals. I believe that the financial planning process is not a one-time event, but rather is something that requires on-going, regular attention. Thus, our relationship with most clients does not end at plan delivery, but rather we continue to meet regularly to ensure that your plan is evolving and changing as your financial situation and goals evolve and change. When not working, you will probably find me exploring the beaches, waterways, and parks of the greater Charleston, SC area with my wife Jenny, and our two boys, Judah and Levi. I’m also an avid sports fan (football, soccer, basketball, you name it) with a knack for craft beer that loves spending Saturdays in the fall cheering on my favorite team, the Clemson Tigers. My professional and academic qualifications include: - Completed the educational, exam, work experience, and ethics requirements to become a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ -14+ years of experience in areas of financial planning and wealth management - Series 65, Uniform Investment Advisor Law Exam -Enrolled Agent of the IRS - MBA, Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, OK - Completed the CFP® coursework through the American College of Financial Services

Charleston Financial Advisors, LLC was founded as a fee only firm in 1986, almost 40 years agp. Myles has been with Charleston Financial Advisors, LLC since early 2007. He specializes in financial planning strategies and investments. He oversees the management of all investment accounts, investment education, and research. Myles received a B.A. in History (Magna Cum Laude) and a B.A. in English Literature (Cum Laude) from the College of Charleston in 2006. He became a CFP® certificant and a Registered Investment Advisor Representative in 2010. In 2014 he received a Master's in Applied Economics from Johns Hopkins University in Washington, DC. Outside of the office he enjoys hiking, reading, fly fishing and spending time with his family.

I am a fee-only flat-fee Certified Financial Planner® and a Certified Exit Planning Advisor®. I'm also working toward my Retirement Income Certified Planner® designation. My passion and specialty are income planning for retirement, whether at a "normal" retirement age or for an early retirement. Our services include comprehensive financial planning, which feeds into income planning and tax-smart distributions. We help our clients maximize the lifetime enjoyment of their money so they don't run out in retirement but also don't leave more than desired in their estate. While I don't focus only on business owners, my experience starting and selling businesses helps me better understand business owners' planning needs, challenges, and opportunities. Book a no-obligation Zoom meeting to learn more, get to know each other, and decide if working together would be a win-win. https://maximizeyourmoney.com/intro/

Michael McCay is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2022. He has been with Fidelity Investments in various roles since 2012, gaining extensive experience in financial consulting and retirement planning. Prior to his current role, Michael worked as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity from 2019 to 2022 and has also held positions such as Dedicated Retirement Planner and Retirement Relationship Manager at the firm. His career includes experience at Vanguard and Linden Thomas & Company, as well as roles in audit and accounting early on. With over 20 years of experience in finance, Michael has developed a deep knowledge of financial markets and the challenges clients face in pursuing retirement goals. He partners with clients to create integrated financial plans tailored to their unique needs and preferences, aiming to help them pursue their goals with confidence. His background includes positions in financial advisory, wealth advising, client service, and trading. Outside of his professional work, Michael has interests in fitness, football, golf, music, sailing, and surfing.