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Meet The Team

How We Work

How We Work

Our reasons for becoming financial professionals are deeply personal. We aren't unfamiliar with financial stress, and we understand what it means to "chase the carrot" without absolute direction, as an attempt to protect a future for yourself and your family.


With origins in humble beginnings, we understand the value of guidance and that this journey is not one that is easily done alone. Financial burden can feel isolating and is one of the leading causes of stress. As financial professionals with time-tested methods, experience, and education under our belts, we prove to be a hand worthy of holding on your journey. From growing your business, sending your kids to college, and taking your dream vacation, all the way to retiring and selling your business, we are a pivotal part of your financial sounding board. We aren’t just there for the happy milestones either, we are there with plans in place when hurdles arise, to walk with you through them as well. We aim to be one of your first calls if disaster strikes, ready to help. In the meantime, we aren’t just standing on the sidelines cheering you on, we have developed a reputation for educating individuals in an easy-to-understand manner so they can truly grasp personal finance and use those concepts to make confident and informed financial decisions. Check out some of our educational short-video series to learn more. 

Our team-Your support system.

Up Close And Personal 

Brandon Wilson

Founder

Brandon@TheWilsonGroup.co

Since 2005, our founder, Brandon Wilson, has guided successful business owners on how to grow, protect, and exit their businesses. As a family man from humble beginnings, he prioritizes the value of working hard and doing right by people. Through a combination of education, athletics, and faith, he will tell you that he has been blessed to make a better life for himself and his family. When this Presbyterian College graduate and former Division II football player is not guiding his clients, he gives back by coaching varsity and middle school football in the Summerville area and his son’s baseball teams. Brandon enjoys golfing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and camping with his wife and two boys in his free time.

Shelby Buck

Chief Marketing Officer

Shelby@TheWilsonGroup.co

Shelby is a South Carolina native who relocated after graduating from Horry Georgetown Tech in Myrtle Beach, to our beach here in Charleston. She is the creative mind behind our website, social media, and events. She is an artist and creative both on and off the clock.

When she isn't busy running our marketing efforts, Shelby can most likely be found outdoors or on the water. There are few things she appreciates more than sunshine, fishing, and live music. 

For any event sponsorship opportunities and collaborations please reach out to Shelby. 

Ben Decker

CEXP Certified Exit Planner

bdecker@cplanning.com

Ben graduated from the College of Charleston with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. Like many others, he decided to stay after graduation and call Charleston home. For the past decade, Ben has provided financial strategies to individuals, families, medical professionals, and business owners throughout the country. 

He enjoys spending time with his wife, Kylee, and two children. Ben also has a passion for music, devoting many of my weekends to performing at weddings and various events throughout the Charleston area.

Katie Jamil

katie.jamil@cplanning.com

As director of our employer-sponsored retirement plan division, Katie has worked since 2008 with companies to successfully establish, operate and enhance qualified and non-qualified retirement plans. As a result, many of our clients refer to her as “401 Katie!” An NC State grad, Katie enjoys watching Wolfpack athletics and cheers on the Carolina Panthers with her husband and son, Cameron. Rounding out her family is Kona, a stubborn yet playful French Bulldog.

Kristin Manna

Financial Professional

(843) 350-6575

kristin.manna@cplanning.com

Kristin is a Clemson University graduate who’s called South Carolina home since 2014. After a decade of teaching high school statistics, Kristin has a knack for making complex things simple.  She guides individuals, families, and business owners by doing what is right for them to achieve their goals. As a former walk-on to scholarship Division I rower, Kristin knows how to focus on the process and work hard to reach goals that are beyond what you might imagine for yourself.
When not working, you can find her coaching youth basketball, getting time outside on the water, and mentoring high school students. A person of strong faith, Kristin is passionate about helping others—whether it’s guiding clients toward their goals or supporting the next generation in sports and life.