Ben Clauss and Craigen Schoen recognized by Forbes
April 14, 2026
Two Greenville based Raymond James affiliated financial advisors, Ben Clauss, CFA®, and Craigen Schoen, CFP®, have been named to Forbes’ 2026 Best In State Wealth Advisors list, an honor recognizing top advisors for excellence, integrity and commitment to client success.
The annual ranking highlights advisors from national, regional and independent firms across the country and was released online on April 7, 2026.
“I’m thrilled to once again congratulate Ben and Craigen,” said Brian Flemmer, Complex Manager. “Their unwavering dedication to their clients, depth of experience, and high professional standards truly set them apart. We’re proud to see their hard work recognized by Forbes.”
Ben Clauss, Senior Vice President, Investments, with The Clauss & Ellison Group of Raymond James, joined the firm in 2021 and brings more than 25 years of industry experience. He works closely with individuals, business owners and foundations, providing thoughtful, personalized guidance rooted in integrity and focused service. Ben can be reached at 864.255.4580, online at ClaussEllisonGroup.com, or at his office located at 101 Falls Park Drive, Suite 600.
Craigen Schoen, Managing Director, Investments, of Schoen Capital Group of Raymond James, joined Raymond James in 2007 and has more than 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He delivers comprehensive investment management, including capital management, retirement planning, estate and legacy planning, and risk management. Craigen can be reached at 864.289.2164, online at SchoenCapitalGroup.com, or at his office at 112 Haywood Road, Greenville.
About Forbes Top Wealth Advisors Best-in-State
The Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors 2026 ranking, developed by SHOOK Research, is based on an algorithm of qualitative criteria, mostly gained through telephone and in-person due diligence interviews, and quantitative data. This ranking is based upon the period from 6/30/2024 to 6/30/2025 and was released on 4/7/2026. Those advisors that are considered have a minimum of seven years of experience, and the algorithm weighs factors like revenue trends, assets under management, compliance records, industry experience and those that encompass best practices in their practices and approach to working with clients. Portfolio performance is not a criteria due to varying client objectives and lack of audited data. Out of approximately 52,043 nominations, roughly 11,302 advisors received the award. This ranking is not indicative of an advisor’s future performance, is not an endorsement, and may not be representative of individual clients’ experience. Neither Raymond James nor any of its Financial Advisors or RIA firms pay a fee in exchange for this award/rating. Compensation provided for using the rating. Raymond James is not affiliated with Forbes or Shook Research, LLC.
About Raymond James
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