Blake is a 10-year veteran of the financial services industry, serving as a credit analyst in the farm credit system before transitioning into investments and financial planning over five years ago. As a Financial Advisor, Blake assists his clients in financial planning, investment management, and wealth protection strategies.

He holds a Series 7, Series 66, and insurance licenses. Blake graduated from Francis Marion University in 2009, double majoring in Finance and Marketing. He then went on to complete his Master of Business Administration in 2015, also completing this degree at Francis Marion.

Blake is known to be heavily involved in the community. He serves as a board member for the Friends of the Florence County Library, Shelter and Nutrition for Children, Francis Marion University Alumni Advisory Board, and Boys and Girls Clubs of the Pee Dee. Blake has also served as Sergeant at Arms and Secretary for the Florence Rotary Club and is currently President-Elect of the club. Most recently Blake has also served as Chair of the Endowment Fund Committee at Central United Methodist Church and will soon serve on the Finance Committee.

In his free time, Blake enjoys spending time with his wife, Christy, and their two rescue dogs Kate and Oliver. Blake is an avid college football fan, and also enjoys cooking and entertaining for family and friends.