Don S. Clardy
With over twenty five years of combined experience as a wealth management advisor (2006 – present), investment banker (2004 – 2006) and estate planning/business attorney (1995-2004), Don is passionate about helping business owners, executives, professionals and their families clarify their financial goals and achieve financial security. Based on his diverse background and experience, Don is uniquely qualified to advise clients regarding their investment management, retirement planning, business planning, estate planning, risk management and asset/income protection and distribution needs.
Don earned his Chartered Special Needs Consultant® certification from The American College of Financial Services to more effectively support individuals with disabilities who can benefit from special needs planning. Through both professional experience and personal experience stemming from the challenges faced by his oldest son Max, he understands that families with special needs have unique considerations regarding the life-long care of their loved ones. He is dedicated to identifying and achieving goals for these families and educating them on pathways to help achieve a lifetime of financial security.
Don received his undergraduate degree from Furman University, received his joint JD and MBA degree from the University of Tennessee and earned his LL.M. in Taxation from Georgetown University. Previously, Don was a partner with the law firm of Gallivan, White and Boyd, PA where he specialized in estate planning and business planning. While Don no longer actively practices law, he holds a professional membership with the South Carolina Bar and serves as President of the Greenville Estate Planning Council. Don also served as a board member for the Advanced Institute for Development and Learning from 2015-2021. Don actively supports Furman University athletics. Don is married to Jennifer and has three children Max, Lane and Abe. Don enjoys supporting his kids and attending their school, sports and extracurricular activities.
CFP®, ChSNC®, MBA, LL.M., J.D.