Chris is the Founder and President of Full Sail Advisors. With over 30 years of experience in financial management, he has assisted hundreds of people achieve their financial goals.
As an LPL Registered Principal and Accredited Investment Fiduciary®, Chris’s expertise in intricate investment and financial areas has led to his national recognition as a distinguished LPL Financial advisor, achieving the Ascent Tier for three consecutive years: 2021, 2022, and 2023.
His previous positions include Vice President at Carolina Alliance Bank and SunTrust Bank, as well as Director of Strategic Planning and Chief Financial Officer for Crescent Enterprises, LLC.
Beyond his business endeavors, Chris is the State Army Aviation Officer for the South Carolina National Guard, where he holds the rank of Colonel and has been honored with numerous commendations for his operational and strategic contributions in both domestic and international service.
Chris holds a BA in Accounting from Wofford College, an MBA from Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland, an MSS from the US Army War College, and has completed the Leader Development and Education for Sustained Peace Program at the Naval Postgraduate School.
A community advocate, Chris has served as a Board Member and Officer for the Wofford College ROTC Alumni Association and as a Board Member for the Spartanburg Science Center and the Arts Partnership of Greater Spartanburg. He is also a Spartanburg Regional Healthcare Foundation Regional Fellow.
In his leisure time, Chris enjoys piloting aircraft, supporting college sports, crafting wine, and exploring the world.