We work diligently to help businesses and select families committed to their retirement grow their financial impact for their family, church and community. The families we partner with understand the importance and value of having a financial strategy.
I have been with Edward Jones since 2007. I graduated from Blacksburg High School, earned a bachelor's degree from Erskine College and a Master of Business Administration from Gardner Webb University, and hold the AAMS™ designation. Bridget Smith, our Senior Branch Administrator, has served our clients since 2016. Growing up in Tennessee, Bridget has lived in Cherokee County since 2006. Together as a team, we work with your attorney, accountant and other trusted professionals to develop a complete, personalized strategy to help you achieve your financial goals.
With a deep family heritage in Cherokee County, my wife, Brandi, and I live in Blacksburg on the family farm with our two children, Mackenzie and Isaiah. Together, we raise a few chickens and a garden every year, teaching our children the value of hard work. We are most proud of the unique, yellow-mead watermelons handed down from my grandfather. I have supported our community over the years through my involvement with the Lions Club, Cherokee History Museum and our community schools. Being part of these organizations has strengthened my purpose of being dedicated to our community for a positive impact.
The best part of each day at Edward Jones is being able to enjoy knowing you and helping you execute a strategy to help achieve the financial goals which can ultimately benefit your family and the community we call home.
Focus areas
- Retirement Savings Strategies
- Insurance & Annuities
- Estate & Legacy Strategies
- Business Retirement Plans
- Retirement Income Strategies
- Socially Conscious Investing
Focus Areas
- Retirement Savings Strategies
- Insurance & Annuities
- Estate & Legacy Strategies
- Business Retirement Plans
- Retirement Income Strategies
- Socially Conscious Investing
My Personal Interests
- Spending Time with Family
- Farming
- History and Museums
Personal Interests
- Spending Time with Family
- Farming
- History and Museums
Office Information
Phone Number
Brian L Ware at (864) 487-5533Branch Team
- Bridget Smith
- Sr. Branch Office Administrator
- Carla Cunningham
- Branch Office Administrator
Branch Team
Hours
Weekday | Availability |
---|---|
Mon | 09:00AM - 05:00PM |
Monday | 09:00AM - 05:00PM |
Tue | 09:00AM - 05:00PM |
Tuesday | 09:00AM - 05:00PM |
Wed | 09:00AM - 05:00PM |
Wednesday | 09:00AM - 05:00PM |
Thu | 09:00AM - 05:00PM |
Thursday | 09:00AM - 05:00PM |
Fri | 09:00AM - 04:00PM |
Friday | 09:00AM - 04:00PM |
Sat | Closed |
Saturday | Closed |
Sun | Closed |
Sunday | Closed |
Office Hours
Weekday | Availability |
---|---|
Mon | 09:00AM - 05:00PM |
Monday | 09:00AM - 05:00PM |
Tue | 09:00AM - 05:00PM |
Tuesday | 09:00AM - 05:00PM |
Wed | 09:00AM - 05:00PM |
Wednesday | 09:00AM - 05:00PM |
Thu | 09:00AM - 05:00PM |
Thursday | 09:00AM - 05:00PM |
Fri | 09:00AM - 04:00PM |
Friday | 09:00AM - 04:00PM |
Sat | Closed |
Saturday | Closed |
Sun | Closed |
Sunday | Closed |
Additional Hours
- Web Conferencing
Additional Hours
- Web Conferencing
Branch Team
- Bridget Smith
- Sr. Branch Office Administrator
- Carla Cunningham
- Branch Office Administrator
Branch Team
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