Financial Advisors Near Upstate South Carolina

Built on Trust. Driven by Values.

Every decision we guide you through is rooted in the values that define us: faith, honesty and a commitment to doing what’s right for your family.

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Guided by Faith. Grounded in Experience.

Common Sense Retirement Planning was built on the belief that financial advice should be honest, straightforward and tailored to the people we serve. We’re proud to call South Carolina home, and our approach reflects the values of our community: faith, family and hard work.

Leadership Team

Phillip Allen - CEO
| Investment Advisor Representative

Phillip Allen

CEO
| Investment Advisor Representative
Tony Dale - CMO |
Retirement Planner

Tony Dale

CMO |
Retirement Planner
Jay Brost - Executive Vice President

Jay Brost

Executive Vice President
Janine Gieck - Vice President of Finance

Janine Gieck

Vice President of Finance

Advisory Group

Wesley Palmer - Investment Advisor Representative

Wesley Palmer

Investment Advisor Representative
Dan Zakes, CFP® - Investment Advisor Representative

Dan Zakes, CFP®

Investment Advisor Representative
Mark Bonikowsky, CFP® - Investment Advisor Representative

Mark Bonikowsky, CFP®

Investment Advisor Representative
Bryce Veazy - Investment Advisor Representative

Bryce Veazy

Investment Advisor Representative

Management Team

Kelly Farmer - Office and Marketing Manager

Kelly Farmer

Office and Marketing Manager
Becky Baugham - Operations and Transfer Manager

Becky Baugham

Operations and Transfer Manager

Marketing Team

Marci Allen -Marketing Coordinator

Marci Allen

Marketing Coordinator
Ronda Morgan-Paden - Marketing Coordinator

Ronda Morgan-Paden

Marketing Coordinator
Carolyn Wassief - Client Care Specialist

Carolyn Wassief

Client Care Specialist

Operations Team

Joy Nunez - Client Relations Coordinator

Joy Nunez

Client Relations Coordinator
Melissa Shope - Senior Client Experience Coordinator/Trainer

Melissa Shope

Senior Client Experience Coordinator/Trainer
David Kuzmic - Client Relations Coordinator

David Kuzmic

Client Relations Coordinator
Lezlie Williams - Client Relations Coordinator

Lezlie Williams

Client Relations Coordinator
Zachary Brost Client Experience Coordinator

Zachary Brost

Client Experience Coordinator