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What Sets Us Apart

What Sets Us Apart

Listening, understanding, being thorough, and having a strategic plan for how to address a client’s goals is what we do best. Because we know how important family is, and how every person deserves to live more confidently as they get older, we work very hard to make sure our clients are able to pursue their financial goals as we would do for our own. Our job is first, to understand you and your specific circumstances, and second, to use that knowledge to tailor a plan that fits your life and your vision for your future. And let’s be clear, a tailored plan goes beyond simply choosing investment products. It entails a deep knowledge and appreciation of your objectives, needs, long-term goals, time horizon, risk tolerance and – most importantly – your personal values.

Our ProcessHow Our Process Works

Step 1

We strive to make the planning process a comfortable, and empowering experience. When we sit down with a client and begin the planning process, it starts by asking them to identify their personal goals and then helping prioritize what things we can accomplish immediately, and what items we need to work toward over many years.

Step 2

The next step is gathering information. We provide our clients with a “What To Gather” list that encourages them to bring in as many statements and documents as possible to help us better understand where they are today financially. Our team then works together to analyze the data and identify opportunities for improvement.

Step 3

If we see that a client could benefit from a particular course of action, we formulate a proposal and implement it upon the client’s approval. We will then review and monitor progress on an ongoing basis and adjust as needed.

Our MissionWhat's Covered in the Planning Process?

Our MissionWhat's Covered in the Planning Process?

While engaged in the planning process, we review a broad range of topics including budgeting, planning for emergency needs, managing debt, accumulating wealth, planning for special purchases, developing appropriate tax planning strategies, planning for retirement, managing risk, and working with other professionals to preserve wealth via estate planning strategies.

meet your team

Michael M. Milbee, CFP®

President & Senior Wealth Advisor

(843) 332-1687

(843) 951-9478

mmilbee@definewealth.com

Michael M. Milbee, CFP® started his career in finance in 2005, after graduating from Clemson University with a degree in Economics & Philosophy. He became a financial advisor with Waddell & Reed in 2008 during the economic...

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Roger D. Hudgins, Jr. CMFC

Senior Wealth Advisor

(843) 332-1687

(843) 951-9478

rdhudgins@definewealth.com

Roger D. Hudgins, Jr. started his career with us in 2004. He joined our team after getting his finance degree from Coastal Carolina University (Go Chants). Roger is a Senior Weaith Advisor that has many jobs within our financial...

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Chelsey J. Munn

Financial Operations Manager

(843) 332-1687

(843) 951-9478

cjmunn@definewealth.com

Chelsey Johnson Munn joined our team 10 years ago after graduation from Coker College in the top ten of her class with honors majoring in Business Administration and English. Since joining our team, she has worked diligently to ensure...

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Jacob M. Davidson

Wealth Advisor

(843) 332-1687

(843) 951-9478

jmdavidson@definewealth.com

Jacob graduated from the Wilbur O. and Anne Powers College of Business at Clemson University in May of 2020, where he studied Financial Management and finished with honors. He joined our team in October 2020 and recently finished...

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Leah Paul

Financial Planner

(843) 968-3026

(248) 202-4690

Leah is a financial planner passionate about helping women feel confident, capable, and in control of their finan in creating thoughtful, personalized plans for the future. Leah believes financial planning doesn’t have to feel...

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Brandi L. Wheeler

Client Services Associate and Marketing Associate

(843) 332-1687

(843) 951-9478

blwheeler@definewealth.com

Brandi Wheeler is a Hartsville native and is married to Cal Wheeler, owner of Vintage. She is the mother of a 7 year old little boy named Hatch Wheeler. He is the apple of her eye. Brandi is a graduate of Hartsville High School and...

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We would love to hear about your goals and discover, with you, how we can help you pursue them. Contact us today to schedule an appointment. 

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