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Benjamin Green
Founder, Wealth Preservation Specialist, & Certified Financial Fiduciary®
A native of Columbia, SC, Benjamin is Co-Founder of Ready2Retire™, the leading retirement planning firm for people who want to retire with confidence. Benjamin greatly appreciates customer service and client satisfaction, honed from over 20 years of experience, and is recognized nationwide as a top retirement, insurance, Medicare, and Social Security planner.

He has over 2,000 clients and has educated over 10,000 people. Benjamin is also President and COO of Insurance Advantage, an employee benefits agency he co-founded 13 years ago. Ben has previously served as COO of a human resources staffing firm and as Vice President of Asia and Europe for an American software company.

Benjamin has extensive experience in economic development and consulting and worked as a Business Recruiter for South Carolina. Since Ben opened the Japan office in 2012, South Carolina has received over $2.2 billion in investment. In 2014, he was hired to write the Strategic Plan for the State of South Carolina.

Based on ten years working overseas in Japan, Brazil, & Spain, he wrote the Amazon Best Seller The Global Superstar: How Your Students Can Develop an Advantage over Global Competition to help students prepare for careers in this changing economy. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from Morehouse College, an International MBA from The University of South Carolina, and certificates from UNC and Temple University.

He’s conversant in Japanese, Portuguese, and Spanish. He has served on numerous boards, including the South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities Association, the SC Chamber of Commerce, and the Columbia (SC) Chamber of Commerce. He’s a member of the Nashville City Club and the Nashville Kiwanis Club.

Benjamin splits time between his homes in Nashville, TN, and Columbia, SC, with his wife Kim, their two wonderful daughters Anna & Kate, and their dog Sophie. He loves traveling, spending time with friends and family, and helping his clients win.
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Rob Jones
Vice President of Sales and Marketing, The Patterson Insurance Group, Inc.
A native of Greenwood, South Carolina, Rob Jones has dedicated over 30 years to The Patterson Insurance Group, Inc., serving as Vice President of Sales and Marketing. With a deep commitment to his community and a passion for historic preservation, Rob has made a significant impact through his leadership roles and volunteer work.

For nearly a decade, Rob has served as Chairman of the Cokesbury Historical & Recreational Commission, where he spearheaded numerous renovation projects that revitalized both the interior and exterior of this cherished historical landmark. His love for preserving history extends beyond Cokesbury, as he is actively involved with the Greenwood County Historical Society and sits on the Magnolia Cemetery Board, ensuring that local history is honored and maintained for future generations.

In addition to his professional and community work, Rob is a proud father of three and a recent grandfather of three granddaughters, who bring him immense joy. He also contributes to the local business community by serving on the Piedmont Tech Business Advisory Board, where he helps guide educational and business initiatives in the region.

Rob’s dedication to both his profession and his community exemplifies his lifelong commitment to making Greenwood and South Carolina a better place work and live.
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