At Huddleston & Associates, we believe financial planning works best when it’s built on collaboration, trust, and a shared commitment to your success. Our guiding principle is simple: put clients first. We embrace the philosophy that doing the right thing for our clients ensures everything else falls into place.

Our team offers financial planning and investment management, backed by industry-leading tools and decades of combined experience. From retirement planning and tax strategies to asset and estate planning strategies, we cover your financial life with more depth and clarity.

What sets us apart?

Consistency and care. Whether you work with one advisor or another, you’ll experience the same thoughtful approach and high standards. Our culture reflects professionalism without pretense. We take your goals seriously, but we create an environment where you feel at ease.

Behind the scenes, our dedicated staff ensures smooth operations, timely communication, and accessibility. When you call, you’ll reach a real person, not a menu tree. We explain complex concepts in terms you can understand and keep you informed every step of the way.

With a woman-owned perspective, flexibility through Ameriprise resources, and a relentless focus on improvement, our team is here to help you achieve more than wealth: more confidence, clarity, and guidance for the future.

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Our advisors

Michele Casey Huddleston

CFP®, CRPC, ChFC®, CLU®, APMA®

Private Wealth Advisor

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® practitioner
Learn more about Michele Casey Huddleston Visit Michele Casey Huddleston's website

Brandon L Leonard

MSFP, CFP®, CEPA®, APMA®, CRPC

Financial Advisor

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® practitioner
Learn more about Brandon L Leonard Visit Brandon L Leonard's website


Our team

Roger Huddleston

Roger Huddleston

Operations Director

Qualifications

  • Been with the practice over 13 years

  • FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 licensed
  • SC State Life, Accident & Health Insurnace licensed
  • SC State Annuities licensed
  • Georgia State University, MBA - 1988
  • Clemson University, B.S. - 1984

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Business Operations and Strategic planning
  • Finance and Accounting for the practice
  • Information Technology
  • Facilities
  • Human Resources and Employee Benefits
  • Risk Mitigation
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Cathryn Lopez

Cathryn Lopez

Client Service Manager

Qualifications

  • More than 25 years' experience in the Financial Services industry

  • Over 5 years with the practice

  • FINRA Series 7 licensed
  • FINRA Series 66 licensed
  • Hollins University, B.A.

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Client Relations
  • Office Efficiency
  • Business Processing - Level 2
  • Overseeing Level 1 Client Service Activities
  • Social Media Marketing for the practice
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Dakota Dull

Dakota Dull

Client Concierge

Qualifications

  • New to the practice and industry

  • 5 years client service experience

  • Clemson University, B.S. - 2020

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Client Experience
  • Business Processing - Level 1
  • Online and Print Media Marketing
  • Event Planning
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Chris Hartnett

Chris Hartnett

Investment Specialist

Qualifications

  • 2 years with the practice

  • 12 years' experience in Banking and Financial Services industry

  • FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 licensed

  • SC State Life, Accident and Health Insurance licensed

  • SC State Variable Contracts licensed

  • University of South Carolina, B.S. - 2012

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Inputting and maintaining investment models in trading system as provided by advisors
  • Pulling portfolio rebalance reports
  • Preparing investment deliverables
  • Executing trades
  • Moving cash at clients' request
  • Performing investment research and participating in quarterly investment review meetings
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Erin Brown

Erin Brown

Client Service Specialist

Qualifications

  • Over 6 years with the practice

  • 8 years industry experience

  • Successfully completed FINRA Securities Industry Essentials (SAE) Exam

  • Winthrop University, B.S. - 2017

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Participating in client meetings to facilitate capturing of key items and follow-up activities.
  • Ensuring meeting follow-up activities are completed in a timely manner.
  • Managing the financial planning workflow and answering any data related questions.
  • Assisting advisors with client inquiries and responses.
  • Providing backup to other key functional areas in the practice.
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