Southern First recognized as an exceptional top performer
November 2, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST) holding company for Southern First Bank, has been named by Sandler O’Neill + Partners as one of the nation’s top performing…
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First Reliance 3Q15 pre-tax income more than triples
November 2, 2015
FLORENCE, SC – First Reliance Bancshares, Inc. (OTC: FSRL), the holding company (the “Company”) for First Reliance Bank (the “Bank”), reported third quarter 2015 pre-tax profits reached the highest levels…
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CresCom Bank welcomes Katie Matthews as Mortgage Loan Originator
October 28, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – CresCom Bank, the community bank leader within the Carolinas, continues its growth as Katie Matthews joins as its newest mortgage loan originator. After training at CresCom Bank’s Summerville…
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NBSC voted best bank in Columbia, SC
October 28, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Readers of The State have voted NBSC Columbia’s best bank. The State’s Best 2015 winners were selected from dozens of businesses nominated and voted on by readers in…
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Resource Financial Services makes smooth, speedy transition to TRID loans
October 28, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Resource Financial Services, a privately owned mortgage banker headquartered in Columbia, SC, serving SC, NC and GA, successfully closed their first post-TRID (TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure) loan on…
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United Community Bank announced as presenting sponsor for Greenville Tech Foundation Workforce Development Salute
October 27, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville Tech Foundation announced today that United Community Bank will be the presenting sponsor for the upcoming Workforce Development Salute. The Foundation will host internationally renowned automotive…
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Resource Financial Services makes smooth, speedy transition to TRID loans
October 27, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Resource Financial Services, a privately owned mortgage banker headquartered in Columbia, SC, serving SC, NC and GA, successfully closed their first post-TRID (TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure) loan on…
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NBSC to provide financial assistance to three organiations for flood recovery
October 25, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, announced that it will make a cash donation to the Low Country South Carolina Chapter of the American Red Cross, United…
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South State Bank announces Disaster Recovery Loan programs
October 22, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – In response to the recent floods in South Carolina, South State Bank has developed disaster recovery loan programs to provide relief to individuals who live in the communities…
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Gary C. Davis designated A “Premier Advisor” by Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network
October 22, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Leading independent financial advisory firm, Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, has designated Gary C. Davis, Managing Director, as a member of the firm’s Premier Advisors Program, a distinction…
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Carolina Financial Corporation reports results for third quarter of 2015
October 21, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Carolina Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: CARO), today announced net income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015. Net income for the three months ended September 30,…
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Koon promoted to Trust Specialist
October 21, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC– NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank, announced recently that Lynette L. Koon has been promoted to Trust Specialist with the Synovus Trust Company, N.A. Koon joined NBSC in…
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South Carolina Federal Credit Union hosting free document shredding event
October 20, 2015
N. CHARLESTON, SC – South Carolina Federal Credit Union is hosting a free document shredding event on Saturday, October 24, from 9 a.m. – 1p.m., at its Goose Creek financial…
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Robertson receives CAMS-Audit Anti-Money Laundering Advanced Certificate designation
October 19, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – South State Bank announced that Rebecca “Becky” Schauer Robertson of South State Bank has earned the Certified Advanced AML Audit Specialist (CAMS-Audit) credential from the Association of…
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SANDLAPPER Securities, LLC raises $4.6 million for two new land deals
October 19, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – SANDLAPPER Securities, LLC raised approximately $4.6 million for two land deals on behalf of Webb Creek Management Group, LLC, a Georgia-based firm that provides consultative services…
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Capping banks’ size would hit consumers, Clemson study finds
October 19, 2015
By Rick Uhlmann, College of Business and Behavioral Science, Clemson CLEMSON, SC – As calls for shrinking the size of the nation’s largest banks continue following the 2007-08 economic meltdown, research…
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New website simplifies home buying for house hunters and mortgage seekers
October 19, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Mortgages.com, a new free resource for house hunters, homeowners, and mortgage seekers, offers a variety of online tools for individuals and real estate professionals across the country…
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United Way of Midlands receives $100,000 from BB&T for flood relief efforts
October 13, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – BB&T today presented United Way of the Midlands with a gift of $100,000 to support its relief efforts resulting from the devastating rain and resulting floods affecting…
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Wells Fargo is America’s top SBA lender for small businesses in 2015
October 12, 2015
U.S. Small Business Administration data shows Wells Fargo approved more SBA 7(a) loan dollars and units than any other lender for 2015 federal fiscal year SOUTH CAROLINA – Wells Fargo &…
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South State Bank announces $100,000 donation in support of communities impacted by flooding
October 8, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – South State Bank announced today that it has established the South State Bank Emergency Relief Fund, with an initial contribution of $100,000, to provide financial support to the…
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Wells Fargo announces $300,000 donation to Red Cross to aid flood relief efforts
October 7, 2015SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) announced today that it is making a donation of $300,000 to the American Red Cross to support disaster relief efforts in…
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Wagner’s Herman named GHS Med Scholar
October 7, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Jeff Herman, an Equity Partner in Wagner Wealth Management, has been named a Greenville Health Medical Scholar for the fall 2015 term. The five-week program is designed…
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Wells Fargo gift will give many people access to education
October 6, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Wells Fargo Foundation has given $42,500 to support education at Greenville Technical College in several different areas. The college’s Quick Jobs With a Future program will…
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William R. Jeter has passed all three levels of the CFA designation examinations
October 6, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Abacus Planning Group, Inc. announces that William R. Jeter has passed all three levels of the Chartered Financial Analyst designation examinations, each on his first attempt. Mr.…
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William R. Jeter has passed all three levels of the CFA designation examinations
October 6, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Abacus Planning Group, Inc. announces that William R. Jeter has passed all three levels of the Chartered Financial Analyst designation examinations, each on his first attempt. Mr.…
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What to consider when claiming spousal Social Security after divorce?
September 29, 2015
by Olga Connor It is higly common for everyone to be overwhelmed with all the decisions that need to be made when reaching retirement age. Making choices for your…
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United Community Bank commits to growing SBA manufacturing lending with new manager
September 28, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – United Community Bank continues to strengthen their specialized lending division by welcoming Paul Pickhardt as SBA Manufacturing Vertical Manager. Pickhardt, a veteran SBA lender with manufacturing experience, will…
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Silverton Mortgage adds Tony Thompson to lead national growth
September 22, 2015
ATLANTA, GA – Silverton Mortgage Specialists, Inc. announces the addition of Tony Thompson as vice president of Growth and Strategy. Thompson oversees company-wide business development efforts both within its existing markets…
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Abacus Planning Group announces the appointment of Alexandra Chastain, CFP® to the Family Connection board of South Carolina.
September 22, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Abacus Planning Group announces the appointment of X. Alexandra Chastain, CFP® to the Family Connection board of South Carolina. Family Connection is a statewide nonprofit organization with…
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Abacus Planning Group announces the appointment of Alexandra Chastain, CFP® to the Family Connection board of South Carolina.
September 22, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Abacus Planning Group announces the appointment of X. Alexandra Chastain, CFP® to the Family Connection board of South Carolina. Family Connection is a statewide nonprofit organization with…
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Rhett Baker named Market President for South State Bank
September 21, 2015
GREENWOOD, SC – South State Bank announced that Rhett M. Baker has been named market president for Greenwood and the surrounding counties. “Rhett’s extensive experience within and knowledge of these markets…
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Aaron E. Graham has completed all requirements for the CFP® credential
September 10, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Abacus Planning Group, Inc. announces that Aaron E. Graham has completed all requirements for the CFP® credential. The CFP® marks identify those individuals who have met the…
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Aaron E. Graham has completed all requirements for the CFP® credential
September 10, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Abacus Planning Group, Inc. announces that Aaron E. Graham has completed all requirements for the CFP® credential. The CFP® marks identify those individuals who have met the…
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Lender Matchmaker: Access to Capital Symposium
September 9, 2015Thursday, September 24, 2015 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center Attention Small Business Owners Are you looking for capital to start or expand your business? Then plan…
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First Citizens completes systems conversion of merged South Carolina bank
September 8, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – First Citizens Bank Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Frank B. Holding, Jr. announced that effective today (Tuesday, Sept. 8) customer accounts and the systems of the former First Citizens Bank…
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United Community Banks, Inc. completes merger with Palmetto Bancshares, Inc. and the Palmetto Bank
September 2, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ:UCBI) (“United”) announced the closing of its merger with Palmetto Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLMT) (“Palmetto”) and its wholly owned subsidiary, The Palmetto Bank (“Palmetto Bank”) effective today. The merger…
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SANDLAPPER Securities, LLC named to Inc. 5,000 list for Third Year
September 1, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – SANDLAPPER Securities, LLC was recently named number 1,163 on the Inc. 5,000 list for outstanding growth and business. The only financial services firm in South Carolina to be…
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United Community Banks, Inc. completes merger with Palmetto Bancshares, Inc. and the Palmetto Bank
September 1, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ:UCBI) (“United”) announced the closing of its merger with Palmetto Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLMT) (“Palmetto”) and its wholly owned subsidiary, The Palmetto Bank (“Palmetto Bank”) effective today. The merger…
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Medicare Prescription Drug Plans: Annual review
September 1, 2015
by Molly A. Thomas Most Medicare recipients who have a prescription drug plan fail to understand the importance of an annual review. Knowing when to review, what you need…
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SC HELP prevents 9,611 South Carolina homeowners from foreclosure
August 28, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Homeownership and Employment Lending Program (SC HELP), a foreclosure-prevention program initiated to keep responsible homeowners from losing their homes, reports its total funding results through…
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SC HELP prevents 9,611 South Carolina homeowners from foreclosure
August 28, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Homeownership and Employment Lending Program (SC HELP), a foreclosure-prevention program initiated to keep responsible homeowners from losing their homes, reports its total funding results through…
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Security Federal Bank moves forward with new web presence
August 26, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Since opening its first location in Aiken, SC in 1922, Security Federal Bank has grown into a strong community bank with 13 branches throughout South Carolina and Georgia…
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Security Federal Bank moves forward with new web presence
August 26, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Since opening its first location in Aiken, SC in 1922, Security Federal Bank has grown into a strong community bank with 13 branches throughout South Carolina and Georgia…
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Edward W. Kramer, CFP ® recognized as “10 Young Advisors to Watch”
August 24, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Financial Advisor magazine has recognized Edward W. Kramer, CFP®, as one of the “10 Young Advisors to Watch.” Abacus is particularly proud of this acknowledgement among the…
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United Community Banks, Inc. announces shareholder merger election results
August 18, 2015
BLAIRSVILLE, GA – United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ:UCBI) (“United”) announced the approval of the merger and the results of the elections made by the shareholders of Palmetto Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLMT)…
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James C. Mabry IV joins South State Corporation as Executive Vice President of Investor Relations and Mergers/Acquisitions
August 18, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Robert R. Hill, Jr., CEO for South State Corporation (NASDAQ: SSB) announced that James C. Mabry IV has been named executive vice president of Investor Relations and Mergers/Acquisitions…
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David H. Harper Joins South Carolina Federal Credit Union
August 17, 2015
N. CHARLESTON, SC – David Harper has joined South Carolina Federal Credit Union as Senior Business Services Officer. Harper brings over 15 years of business lending and banking experience to South…
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United Community Bank Recognizes Greenville Team for Excellence in Second Quarter
August 17, 2015BLAIRSVILLE, GA – United Community Bank is recognizing 15 top performing individuals and bank teams who exhibited sales and service excellence during the second quarter. The recognition is part of…
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Wallick Investments celebrates tenth anniversary
August 13, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Nationally-ranked Wallick Investments, LLC, an SC-based Registered Investment Advisory firm, celebrated its ten year anniversary Tuesday, June 23rd at Stone River in West Columbia. Family, clients and…
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Wallick Investments celebrates tenth anniversary
August 13, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Nationally-ranked Wallick Investments, LLC, an SC-based Registered Investment Advisory firm, celebrated its ten year anniversary Tuesday, June 23rd at Stone River in West Columbia. Family, clients and…
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