Ashton Lawrence, CFP^®, ChFC^®, AIF^®, is a director and senior wealth advisor at Mariner Wealth Advisors with over a decade of experience in the financial services industry. Lawrence's deep passion for financial services and community involvement drives his holistic approach to financial planning as he considers all aspects of his client's financial life, including investments, retirement planning, tax planning, estate planning, insurance, and more.

Lawrence offers personalized client care and proactive expertise while covering a myriad of topics throughout the financial planning process. He actively and tactically monitors the markets to develop and deliver investment advice and strategies accordingly, offering true advice rather than a sales pitch.

Aside from his professional career, Lawrence is actively involved in his community and serves on several boards, including Fall for Greenville, Eastside YMCA, United Way of Greenville County, and the Council Member of African American Leadership (AAL). Lawrence is committed to supporting philanthropic and community initiatives, and his desire to give back to his community has made him a recognized leader in the financial industry.

Lawrence's extensive expertise has led him to be featured and/or quoted in several national publications, including Forbes, CNBC, Fortune, Bloomberg, and InvestmentsNews, among others. He has also received numerous awards and recognition for his contributions to the financial services industry, including the American College of Financial Services NextGen Award, the Association of African American Financial Advisors’ 50 under 50 recipient, and Top Producer Independent Advisor.

In his free time, you can find Lawrence spending time with friends and family, playing basketball, and/or playing golf (also known as hide-and-go-seek with a golf ball).