TJ Clayton-Cornell | Modern Woodmen Financial Representative

TJ Clayton-Cornell

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TJ Clayton-Cornell

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Why I do what I do

Why I do what I do

I’m blessed to make a living by helping others and the community. Each day, I sit down and help people overcome financial concerns and obstacles. I also get to help my community with our fraternal programs and activities. It’s very rewarding to do what I do.

I serve members in…

Alaska, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas.

I can help you plan for life using a variety of tools, including…

life insurance, retirement planning, stocks, bonds, ETFs, mutual funds and annuities.

I enjoy working with…

individuals, college students, military families and local small-business owners.

I attended…

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide, where I earned my bachelor's degree in technical management.

I am very proud of…

my time with Modern Woodmen. I’m also proud of my nine years of military service working on aircrafts across the world.

Before Modern Woodmen, I…

was in the U.S. Air Force for eight years, working as an aircraft mechanic on B-52, C-5M and C-17A aircrafts.

I chose Modern Woodmen because…

I believe in how Modern Woodmen supports its members while also giving back to their communities!

The best part of my career is…

establishing a foundation for families and knowing I helped them accomplish the goals they didn't think they could achieve.

A favorite moment in my career was when…

my chapter completed a Matching Fund project to help a local family. The money helped a mother spend time with her daughter, who was being treated for a brain tumor.

“I am so blessed to make a living by helping others and our community. Each day, I sit down and help people overcome financial concerns and obstacles. I also get to help my community with our fraternal programs and activities. It’s very rewarding to do what I do.”

At home

At home

My life outside of work

My family includes…

my wife, Leigha; my son, Raiden; our dogs and chickens.

In my free time, you can find me…

playing rugby or working with my family on our homestead.

I’m passionate about…

my family, rugby, nutrition and learning about self-sufficient living.

My greatest blessing is…

my son, Raiden.

My personal motto is…

Do unto others as you want done unto you.

In the community

In the community

My local community impact

I have lived in my community…

since 2021. I moved every two years while I was in the Air Force. When my wife and I moved to Charleston, we knew we had to stay in the Carolinas!

What I like best about my community is…

the food and the proximity to both the mountains and the beach.

I’m a member of…

the Summerville Chamber of Commerce, Upstate Christian Chamber, BNI, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and the Air Force Sargent's Association.

My favorite volunteer activities are…

coaching rugby for Greer High School and our local chapter events.

It’s very important to me to support my community. My favorite Modern Woodmen programs are:

Matching Fund projects to raise money for those in need.

My favorite memory from a fraternal event is…

matching a $2,500 donation to a local family whose daughter was diagnosed with a brain tumor in early 2023. We partnered with friends of the family to raise over $5,000 to help support the family through such a difficult time.

Current insights

Mac and I enjoyed connecting with the community at the Neely Farm Market in Simpsonville! With over 45 vendors, it was a fantastic experience to engage with local businesses and neighbors. We look forward to returning! #NeelyFarmMarket #SimpsonvilleSC #CommunityConnections #ShopLocal #SupportLocal #LocalVendors #SmallBusinessSupport

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Wild about animals | Modern Woodmen

Our national Wild About Animals initiative is coming to an end. Members across the country have had a great time connecting with animals over the past two years. Over 2,000 service projects were completed. In total, chapters across the country partnered with animal-related causes and contributed over $880,000*. https://www.modernwoodmen.org/wildaboutanimals/?utm_source=hearsay_site&utm_medium=1153634&utm_campaign=3099998 Can you guess our 2026 fraternal theme from these emojis? ✏️📒🏫 Stay tuned for more details and events coming soon! *Total includes contributions from chapter and youth service club's Hometown Hero, Matching Fund, and service project events from Jan. 1, 2024 - Dec. 1, 2025.

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Ready to take control of your finances in 2026? Here are four tips to get you started! 1. Live within your means. Create a spending plan. 2. Save then spend. Make saving automatic. 3. Start now. It’s always better than starting later. 4. Outpace inflation. The longer you live, the more you need to do so. I can help! Schedule time to meet with me.

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Chapter 12266 proudly partnered with the Simpsonville Police Department and Toys for Tots to purchase new toys for children in our community. We are grateful for the opportunity to spread holiday cheer and make a difference for local families. 🎄✨ #HolidayCheer #SimpsonvilleSC #SupportOurCommunity #ToysForTots #ServeWithHeart

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We can help you review your needs and plan for your financial future throughout life. (Learn more about Modern Woodmen's Planning for Life system and products.) Because Modern Woodmen is a fraternal financial services organization, we can also explore the benefits of being a member.
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