The Strategic Financial Alliance

Christopher St. John is a financial advisor with Carolina Wealth Advisors in Myrtle Beach, SC, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and possessing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Carolina Wealth Advisors since 2017 and has also worked with The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. since 2004. Outside of advisory work, he serves on the Board of Visitors for the Wall College of Business and the Coastal Athletic Foundation at Coastal Carolina University, and he is a partner in a company that develops bras for women with asymmetrical breasts. Carolina Wealth Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $298 million for individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals and retirement plans. The firm provides financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and pension consulting services, using fundamental and cyclical analysis to invest across equities, bonds, mutual funds, and ETFs.

Brent Jamison is a financial advisor at Strategic Blueprint, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. and Frank Reynolds & Company. Outside of his advisory roles, Brent facilitates a nonprofit networking group called Money Magnets 2, which supports entrepreneurs in developing business skills and fostering connections. Strategic Blueprint, LLC is an enterprise firm with 52 advisors, serving clients through a collaborative investment approach tailored to diverse financial needs.

Momodou Mbenga is a financial advisor at The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, E*TRADE Securities LLC, and American Honda Finance Corporation. The Strategic Financial Alliance provides advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting through both in-house management and third-party manager arrangements. The firm manages assets primarily on a non-discretionary basis and supports multiple portfolio programs, including wrap and non-wrap strategies.

Veronica Harrell is a financial advisor with The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. in Atlanta, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has been with The Strategic Financial Alliance since 2011. Outside of advisory work, she serves as AVP of Compliance for SFA Holdings and subsidiaries, a holding company providing shared compliance services within the financial services sector. The Strategic Financial Alliance serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities with portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm offers multiple portfolio programs and supports third-party manager platforms, managing a majority of assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Patricia Koehn is a financial advisor with The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. in Peachtree Corners, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 37 years of industry experience. She has been with The Strategic Financial Alliance since 2003. Outside of her advisory role, she is president of Koehn Financial Group, a marketing services business. The Strategic Financial Alliance provides advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and a subscription-style wealth planning service. The firm operates multiple portfolio programs and supports third-party manager platforms, with a majority of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Stephen Oneil is a financial advisor with The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. in Alpharetta, GA, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with The Strategic Financial Alliance since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with North Georgia Wealth Advisors, focusing on marketing financial services and life insurance sales. The Strategic Financial Alliance provides advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers. The firm manages assets primarily on a non-discretionary basis and supports a range of portfolio programs and co-advisory arrangements.

Andrew Aumann is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Thrivent Financial, Thrivent Investment Management Inc, and Edward Jones. Outside of advising, he operates a home-based business called AK Amazon Finds. LPL Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, institutions, charities, and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions supported by an in-house research team and a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Matthew Lowery is a CFP®, CFA®, and PFS™ with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Carolina Wealth Advisors since 2017 and is also affiliated with The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. Lowery serves as president of the board for The Center for Counseling and Wellness, a nonprofit counseling center in North Myrtle Beach. He is also a member of the Finance and Economics Advisory Board at Coastal Carolina University. Carolina Wealth Advisors manages approximately $298 million for individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and pension consulting services. The firm employs fundamental and cyclical analysis and invests across equities, bonds, mutual funds, and ETFs, delivering tailored advisory services primarily on a discretionary basis.

Franklin Reynolds is a financial advisor with The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with The Strategic Financial Alliance since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Reynolds is involved in ministry work, serving as CEO of Faith, Family and Finances, where he teaches about faith and finances for families. The Strategic Financial Alliance provides advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities, offering portfolio management, financial planning, consulting, and a subscription-style wealth planning service. The firm operates multiple portfolio programs and supports third-party manager platforms, with a significant portion of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

David Kapchinske is a financial advisor with The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. in Acworth, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and having 34 years of industry experience. He has been with The Strategic Financial Alliance since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he operates KAP Financial Solutions and is involved in fixed insurance sales through various carriers. The Strategic Financial Alliance provides advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and a subscription-style wealth planning service. The firm uses both in-house portfolio management and third-party manager platforms, serving a broad client base including high-net-worth individuals.

Clive Slovin is a financial advisor at The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. in Atlanta, GA, holding a Series 63 designation with 42 years of industry experience. He has been with The Strategic Financial Alliance since 2003 and serves as president and board member of its parent company and several subsidiaries. The Strategic Financial Alliance provides advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers through various programs. The firm manages assets primarily on a non-discretionary basis and supports multiple investment platforms, including wrap and non-wrap programs.

David Schroll is a financial advisor at The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. in Atlanta, GA, holding a Series 66 designation with 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Advisor Group, LPL, and RFG Advisory Group before joining his current firm in 2022. The Strategic Financial Alliance provides advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities, offering portfolio management, third-party manager selection, financial planning, and a subscription-style wealth planning service. The firm operates multiple portfolio programs and supports both in-house and third-party asset management, with a significant portion of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Andrew Crane is a financial advisor at The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. in Peachtree Corners, GA, with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with The Strategic Financial Alliance since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner and manager of GENX Financial Inc., a business involved in marketing financial services and fixed insurance under the name Capital Insight Group. The Strategic Financial Alliance provides advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and referral to third-party managers. The firm operates multiple portfolio programs and employs a combination of in-house management and co-advisory arrangements, serving a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals.

Kevin Bartel is a financial advisor with The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. in Larkspur, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked with the firm since 2014 and is also the owner and sole proprietor of Larkspur Financial Advisors, Inc., a financial planning and asset management DBA. The Strategic Financial Alliance provides advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting through both in-house management and third-party manager platforms. The firm serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals and operates multiple portfolio programs with a focus on non-discretionary asset management.

Mark Keen is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. since 2007. He is a managing member of TKA Holdings, LLC/DBA Keen & Pocock, which is involved in insurance sales, and a partner in EaziHome, a business that provides tools and services to help individuals and families manage and maintain their homes. He also serves on the board of directors for SFA Holdings, Inc. The Strategic Financial Alliance provides advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting through both in-house management and third-party manager platforms. The firm manages a majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis and supports a dually registered advisor force with various brokerage and solicitor relationships.