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A South Carolina native, Stephanie joined BCA Private Wealth in 2013. She brings over ten years of experience in providing client service and financial planning to her role as Financial Planning Analyst & Client Services Specialist. Over the years, Stephanie has assisted our advisors and worked closely with clients to examine and prepare custom strategies to determine how to best accomplish clients’ financial goals. She takes great pride in simplifying the financial planning process for clients and helping to provide peace of mind. Having moved to Oregon in 2022, Stephanie and her boyfriend like to spend their spare time exploring their new home. She’s passionate about the outdoors and enjoys hiking, kayaking, and gardening. When not outside, she can be found reading, attending a concert, or trying out new vegetarian recipes. She also enjoys traveling as much as possible, with some of her most memorable trips being New Zealand, Japan, and backpacking to Havasu Falls. Professional Designations CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM Chartered Retirement Planning CounselorTM Financial Paraplanner Qualified ProfessionalTM Tax Planning Certified Professional®  Licenses Oregon Insurance Producer License in Life and Health Education Bachelor’s Degree – College of Charleston Contact Stephanie for Financial Analysis Investment Analysis Tax Analysis Insurance Analysis Client Services and General Questions Distribution Services Investment Account Processing Insurance Services

Congratulations to Stephanie Monroe!

  Stephanie has officially earned her TPCP® (Tax Planning Certified Professional®) designation — a remarkable accomplishment that reflects her dedication, expertise, and commitment to serving our clients with excellence. We’re so proud of you, Stephanie!   Learn more about Stephanie HERE.

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BCA Private Wealth’s Annual Food & Toy Drive

Benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Carolinas and The Messiah Food Pantry The season of giving is here, and we’re excited to announce that the BCA Private Wealth Food & Toy Drive has officially begun! This year, we’re proud to support the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Carolinas

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Bryan is the president and founder of BCA Private Wealth. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™, Bryan’s passion lies in helping his clients navigate their financial life and helping them to ultimately achieve their greatest financial goals. With over 25 years of experience, he guides his clients based on the principles of objectivity, independence, and client-centered financial planning, focusing extensively on retirement and investment issues such as retirement income planning, IRA rollovers, employer qualified plans (401k, 403b, profit sharing, cash balance, etc.), investment management, and tax planning strategies. Today, Bryan works with a select private client group and certain businesses to provide independent advice and services regarding retirement and investment planning. Bryan believes strongly in the management of individual behavioral mistakes that are often made in traditional financial and investment planning. Top Financial Planning Firms,

Congratulations to Bryan Ballentine on Being Named Best CEO in South Carolina Business!

As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™, Bryan brings more than 25 years of experience helping clients pursue their greatest financial goals. His leadership is rooted in independence, objectivity, and a client-centered approach—focusing on retirement income planning, investment management, tax strategies, and guiding clients through life’s biggest

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What Is the Impact of the Government Shutdown?

  A Detailed Analysis   During the government shutdown, many have understandable concerns about how this political impasse might affect their investments and financial plans. While the daily headlines can be alarming, we wanted to share what five decades of market history tells us about government shutdowns and provide you

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What the Fed’s Latest Decision Means for Your Financial Plan

This week, the Federal Reserve concluded its June 17–18 meetings and, as expected, decided to keep the federal funds rate unchanged at 4.25%–4.50%. While this marks the fourth straight meeting with no rate changes, the more notable takeaway is that the Fed is now signaling the potential for two rate

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Optimizing Your Retirement Savings Strategy for 2025

April marks the start of Q2—and the perfect time to review and refine your retirement savings strategy. Whether you’re nearing retirement or just building long-term wealth, the actions you take now can make a big difference in the future. In our latest newsletter, we dive into: ✅ 2025 retirement contribution

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Strategic Guidance for Q2 2025: Plan with Confidence

As we begin the second quarter of 2025, Ballentine Capital Advisors has released a timely newsletter designed to help you stay financially prepared in today’s shifting economic landscape. Whether you’re planning for retirement, adjusting to inflation, or rebalancing your portfolio, this edition offers clear, practical insights to help you move

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Empowering Yourself for Financial Independence

What does financial independence really look like—and how do you get there? It’s not just about saving more, but making smarter choices with what you already have. From hidden spending habits to overlooked investment opportunities, small changes can have a big impact.Read more in our latest newsletter. Read More Here

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