Team

Our Team

We believe our teamwork approach adds a broader perspective to all we do and provides increased benefits to our clients.

We can answer many of your questions, including:

Can I retire early?
Are my investments working hard enough?
What’s the best approach for college savings?
What are the elements of a sound estate strategy?
Do I have enough life insurance for my family?

Our team of financial professionals can also help you address:

Investing principles and strategies
Retirement investing and distribution strategies
Estate conservation issues
Risk management

Our experienced professionals have helped many people just like you with similar issues and concerns. We specialize in creating an approach that is designed to address your individual situation.

Christopher L. Cox

Managing Partner

ccox@collegiatefinancial.org

Christopher is a Managing Partner with Collegiate Financial Services (CFS) as well as a Co-Founder of The Monitor Group, LLC and of the Financial Advocacy Network.

R. Bennett "Benny" Firestone Jr.

Managing Partner

rbennett@collegiatefinancial.org

R. Bennett “Benny” Firestone, Jr. is very involved in advising and servicing CFS clients and is also the President of Legacy Wealth Management, LLC and Managing Partner of Financial Advocacy Network, "F.A.N.", LLC. He has...

Laura Starr Ramos

Director of Culture & Marketing

803-756-4224

lramos@collegiatefinancial.org

Laura, based in Maryland, joined the CFS team heading up marketing, social media and compliance. She is an award-winning CEO with many years of expertise in working with businesses to help them run more effectively. With a degree in...

Natalie Davis

Director of First Impressions

803-756-4224

Natalie joined the CFS team in 2022 as Director of First Impressions. Her experience as a Medical Receptionist, running her own childcare business for over a decade and her welcoming personality, has made her customer service skills...