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Gray T. Culbreath

Gray T. Culbreath represents corporations, individuals and insurers in trials and appeals. For over 30 years he has handled complex trials and appeals in federal and state courts across South Carolina. His career has taken him from Army courtrooms …
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John F. McCabe

A native of Knoxville, Tennessee, John F. McCabe has lived in Columbia, South Carolina for over 30 years and is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President as a founding member of TCG & Associates of Merrill Lynch.  When not managing …
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Blake Montgomery

Blake joined Performance Matters in 2020 after ten years in commercial banking where he worked exclusively with independent and family-owned businesses. He focuses on value-add advice and making sustainable changes to improve small businesses and …
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Rob Quell

Rob Quell has worked for Unum Group since 2010 and is currently the Vice President, Broker and Special Market Development for Colonial Life. In this role, Rob is responsible for leading an organization focused on developing and executing strategies …
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Dear Friends, As we look back on 2022 and move forward into the New Year, we want to share with you our ongoing appreciation for your support! We have been taking this year to engage with our community and begin to “re-imagine” SCSM’s future through …
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Rita Bragg Caughman

Rita works with clients and financial advisors in developing and implementing estate plans and related tax planning that address individual needs as well as family and business interests. Her extensive experience includes advising clients on tax and …
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Karen Hall

Bio Karen Hall, Foundation Director, joined the SCSM Foundation in 2014 as Donor Relations Manager and stepped into her current role as Foundation Director in 2019. She  is responsible for leading the cultivation of funding from private foundations, …
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Are you interested in bringing your class or a group to a Planetarium show? Please see our Group Visits & Field Trips page !