TJ Clayton-Cornell

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TJ Clayton-Cornell

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At work

At work

Why I do what I do

Why I do what I do

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.

I serve members in…

Alaska, California, Delaware, Florida, Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and Washington.

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 and my military service, working on aircrafts across the world for nine years.

Before Modern Woodmen, I…

was in the U.S. Air Force for nine 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, knowing I helped them accomplish the goals they didn't think they could achieve.

A favorite moment in my career was when…

I delivered proceeds of a Matching Fund project to a local family in need.

“Alaska, California, Delaware, Florida, Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and Washington.”

At home

At home

My life outside of work

My family includes…

my wife, Leigha; my son, Raiden; our dogs, Lily and Dahlia; and our six chickens and two goats.

In my free time, you can find me…

playing rugby or working with my family on our homestead.

I’m passionate about…

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

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!

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, BNI Coastal Network Champions, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and the Air Force Sargent's Association.

My favorite volunteer activities are…

coaching rugby for Oceanside Collegiate Academy, and being an RA at my church in Hanahan.

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

Thank you, Summerville Police Department, for your service and all you try to do for our community. It was an honor to do a $2500 matching fund to the SPD Honor Guard Benevolence Fund, and I cant wait to repeat our fundraiser next year! Thank you Sergeant Drayton (Photo Left) and Chief Wright (Photo Right) for always being open to talking with us and being so involved. Do you want to know what it means to be a part of a fraternal financial organization? Let's connect! #firstresponders #veterans #veteransmakinganimpact #mwa #modernwoodmen #fraternal #financial

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It’s always a fun event when Charlie plays on your cornhole boards! Great time at VetFest, helping raise funds for the local VFW here in Summerville. What’s your favorite memory with your local baseball mascot? #financialservices #lifeinsurance #baseball #veteran #vets #fraternal

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Community partnership event coming to you Nov 1st! If you would like to come enjoy some coffee with some of our great first responders here in Summerville, we are hosting an event with them from 2 pm to 4 pm at the Summerville Chamber Board Room! Bring your friends & kids to have some great interactions, and some free coffee sponsored by us, from Cold Blooded Caffeine! #firstresponders #veteran #makeanimpact #coffeewithacop #summerville #fraternal #lifeinsurance #financial

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Many people know that my favorite type of event is the one that supports veterans, and specifically those in need. When we were invited to the Lowcountry Veterans Gala, we were so happy to jump on the opportunity. These types of organization align so closely to our hearts, and I can’t wait for an amazing future for this organization, and how my wife and I can come along to help. I ask all my friends and partners, please find an organization that’s close to your heart. You will never be as fulfilled as when you are helping others. #makinganimpact #veteransmakinganimpact #mwa #fraternal #veteran

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