George Starnes has been part of the financial services industry since 1982. George has earned the following designations: Master of Science in Financial Services (MSFS), Accredited Estate Planner (AEP®), Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®), and Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU®). He learned early in his career that to succeed in this business he had to earn each client’s trust, understand their needs, and put their interests first to design appropriate individualized solutions. George is a graduate of Lander University.

Chad has been a part of financial services industry since 2003 and has continually sought to improve his knowledge and expertise through continuing education and hard work. Chad holds the following professional certifications: CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®), Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®), Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU®), and Certified in Long-Term Care (CLTC). His goal is to advise clients in planning for financial security, in the areas of wealth protection, accumulation, and distribution. Chad is a graduate of the University of South Carolina.

Drew Stevens joined Northwestern Mutual as an intern in 2008 while attending the University of South Carolina, and graduated with a double major in Corporate Finance and Risk Management in 2010.  Drew is a securities licensed, insurance agent, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) professional, Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP®), Registered Investment Advisor and holds the Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU®) designation.  Born in New York, Drew grew up on Hilton Head Island and intends to call Columbia, SC home for the rest of his life.  He serves with the Darla Moore School of Business Alumni Board and the Business Partnership Foundation, The United Way of the Midlands Board and multiple committees, and The American Heart Association (of the Midlands).  He and his team are dedicated to serving clients at the highest level, providing retirement planning (specifically, tactical wealth distribution), estate and insurance planning, tax mitigation planning, college funding, and asset management.

Jarrod  has been a part of the financial services industry since 2006 when he joined Northwestern Mutual as an intern.  Jarrod holds the following professional certifications:  CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®), Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®), and Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU®). He truly enjoys building relationships through collaborative financial planning and the subsequent positive impact that he has on families and businesses.  Jarrod resides in Lexington, SC and is a graduate of the University of South Carolina.

David Van De Water has been part of the financial services industry since 1982. Dave has earned the Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) and Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU®) professional designations. He has devoted his career to advising clients regarding wealth protection, accumulation, and distribution.  Dave is a graduate of Columbia International University.