Meet The Financial Professionals Who
Can Help You Pursue Your Retirement Goals

Ginnie oversees the day-to-day operations of Beacon Capital Management.

During the first 10 years of Pete and Ginnie’s marriage, Ginnie was a stay-at-home mom who taught piano lessons for a second income. Once their three children were in school, she sought out part-time employment through a temporary agency. She was called in for a one-day assignment at Bell South Mobility, which turned into a 13-year career, during which she advanced to the level of director of telesales for Cingular Wireless.

Once grandchildren entered the picture, Ginnie bid farewell to the corporate world to spend time with her family. When she’s not working at the office, she enjoys spending time with Pete and their family, reading, travel, the beach and going to Canada to spend time with family members who live there.

Ben oversees the operations and marketing teams as well as the assistants.

A native of Nashville, Ben has strong roots in the Franklin community. With over 15 years of marketing experience, Ben has promoted New York Times best-sellers and Grammy award-winning artists, and worked with several nonprofit organizations. Before joining Beacon, Ben worked as a marketing director for Dave Ramsey’s team. In a consulting capacity, Ben works with an elite group of small businesses on strategic operational planning and serves on the board of directors for The Refuge Center for Counseling.

Ben is married to his beautiful wife, Michele, and together they have two wonderful children.

Jaimie oversees the firm’s compliance program to ensure state and federal regulatory compliance is met.

Originally from South Dakota, Jaimie has lived all over the country.  After falling in love with Nashville, she decided to make it her permanent home.  She has worked in the finance industry for over 15 years.  After graduating from law school at William Mitchell College of Law, she chose to combine her finance experience and law degree by becoming a compliance manager.  She holds a Series 66 Securities License and has worked in compliance for over 10 years.

Outside of the office, Jaimie enjoys exploring her new hometown as well as volunteering with at-risk kids.   She is also in the process of becoming a foster parent.

Our transfer specialist, Julie will make sure you understand the process of moving money from your old account to your new account. She is our resident paperwork expert, and her hands-on approach and attention to detail ensure that each client’s accounts are handled efficiently and effectively.

Julie holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Middle Tennessee State University. Before joining the Beacon team in 2007, she was a security manager at Macy’s for 17 years.

Julie and her husband, Jim, have been married for over 27 years and have three sons, Dalton, Ryan and Kain. They keep very active with baseball activities year round.

Ellen joined Beacon in January of 2019 as the Director of First Impressions. Ellen will be the first smiling face you see when you come to our office. Whether she’s offering you a cup of coffee or a cookie or she’s assisting you with other questions, she will make sure you feel warm and welcome.

A native of Nashville, Ellen graduated from Memphis State University, now known as the University of Memphis. She spent over 26 years at Verizon Wireless in various roles including Customer Service and Business Sales Operations.

In her free time, Ellen loves being around all kinds of animals. She enjoys exercising, reading, gardening and spending time with friends.

Beth joined Beacon in 2018 as a Tax Specialist. She works closely with Patrick Min, CPA, preparing tax returns.

Beth was born and raised in Nashville, TN. She graduated from MTSU in 2006 with a degree in Business Administration with a minor in finance. Beth really enjoys helping people and working as a team to achieve goals. Beth is married to her husband, David and they have a daughter, Ava.

In Beth’s free time she enjoys playing as well as watching volleyball, loves to spend time with her family and enjoys trips to the beach!

Dee Dee keeps things running smoothly by working closely with the financial advisors, completing paperwork, scheduling appointments, and working on special projects. She loves serving others and being part of a culture that helps people.

Dee Dee has over 12 years of customer experience. Ten of those years were in management. She holds a Bachelor of Science in sociology with a minor in psychology.

A resident of Columbia, TN, Dee Dee, and her husband enjoy working out, watching movies, reading, listening to music, and hanging out with friends and family.

Christi works closely with Beacon financial advisors to provide organizational and operational support to help serve clients and their families.

Christi has been in the investment industry for over 10 years and originally got interested in finances for the opportunity to invest in people in a lasting and meaningful way.

She loves serving others and considers communication, problem-solving, and time management her areas of expertise. Her favorite part of the Beacon culture is the passion the team members have for their clients. Christi holds a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and a Minor in Business.

A resident of Thompson Station for over 20 years, Christy is on the board of a single women’s ministry and is passionate about her faith. She has two adult boys, and three granddaughters, and a fur baby. Christi loves animals, running, hiking, tennis, and all things friends and family oriented.

Chelsey works with financial advisors to handle client service needs. She has over ten years of experience in the financial industry. Chelsey possesses a vast range of financial expertise and plays a vital role in the firm’s day-to-day operations and in serving clients’ needs.

After graduating college with student loans, Chelsey had the opportunity to go into personal finance to learn what to do about her loans. The more she learned, the more passion she gained for the industry, realizing she could help other people with their finances, turning it into a life-long career.

Chelsey loves getting to know clients and helping people achieve their financial goals. The team loves Chelsey’s positive energy and proactive approach. Her favorite part of the Beacon culture is the family atmosphere. Chelsey graduated from the University of Memphis with a BA in Psychology and also passed her Series 66 exam. 

Chelsey is a resident of Thompson Station, TN. Outside of work, Chelsey enjoys spending time with her husband and their two dogs, being outdoors, and hiking all the great trails Middle Tennessee has to offer. 

Brandon assists the Financial Advisors in preparing for reviews, monitoring investment performance, and planning meetings with clients.

He was born and raised in Altoona, Wisconsin, and graduated from Minnesota State Southeast Technical College. After moving to Nashville, Brandon spent 7 years doing vintage guitar repair and restoration.

Melanie enjoys working with advisors and clients to ensure that things run smoothly, such as completing paperwork, scheduling appointments, and servicing accounts on an ongoing basis. She is devoted to the highest quality of support with attention, care, and professionalism.

Melanie has over 20 years of professional experience in client relations, finance, and management. Melanie is a native Kentuckian but was raised in Nashville.

She and her husband enjoy hiking, traveling, going to concerts, and spending quality time with family and their pets. She has a passion for The Make-A-Wish Foundation, which greatly influenced her life with an amazing wish granted to her daughter, Shelby.

Rachel is a multifaceted marketer who oversees various aspects of client services and operations at Beacon Capital Management. Her responsibilities encompass general client services, event planning, marketing, and coordinating first appointments and workshops. She grew up in the Nashville area and still calls this home.

Rachel’s academic and professional journey began at Cumberland University, where she earned a volleyball scholarship and studied business marketing. Following her undergraduate studies, she continued her affiliation with Cumberland as a volleyball graduate assistant coach and earned her MBA. Before joining the Beacon Capital Management team, Rachel honed her skills as a sales and meeting coordinator at Opryland and Drury Plaza.

Her introduction to the Beacon family was through her parents, who are valued clients of Beacon. Rachel became an integral part of our team in September 2014, bringing her wealth of experience and passion for client-focused service.

Rachel is married to her college sweetheart, Zach, and has two small children. They enjoy sports, boating, music, and being outdoors with their kids and family.

Meet Savannah, the creative force behind Beacon events. With a keen eye for planning, marketing, and executing everything from lunch and dinner seminars to client events, Savannah brings her passion for creativity and people to every project.

Born and raised in Middle Tennessee, specifically in the charming area of Goodlettsville, Savannah’s local roots run deep. After completing her education at Volunteer State Community College, she ventured into the world of data entry and digital marketing, honing her skills and knowledge.

Outside of the office, Savannah enjoys horseback riding and cherishes quality time with her family and friends.

Meet Daisy, the driving force behind our marketing campaigns. With a strategic mindset, she leads the planning and execution of all our marketing efforts, engaging with prospective Beacon clients along the way.

Daisy grew up in central Florida, where she attended Warner University and received a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing and Organizational Management. It was during her honeymoon that Daisy and her husband discovered the charm of Franklin, TN, and a year later, they decided to make Middle TN their home.

With 19 years of experience in marketing and advertising, Daisy’s career has spanned diverse industries, including advertising agencies, entertainment, publishing, live events, and financial services. Her expertise has benefited both local and national clients.

She currently resides in Nolensville with her husband Ron of 20 years, their two teenage sons, and two dogs. Daisy and her family love cheering on the Nashville Predators and the Tennessee Titans. They also enjoy traveling and spend most of their free time boating, attending concerts, and hanging out with family and friends.

Isaac assists the Financial Advisors in preparing for meetings, reviews, and monitoring investment performance. He is the “go-to” team member for the “Free Financial Plan Checkups” Beacon offers to potential new clients, which is a comprehensive analysis of their financial plans.

He was born and raised in White Post, Virginia, and graduated from Virginia Tech with a bachelor’s degree in finance. Always having an interest in both finance and therapy, he found the financial planning industry to be a great way to utilize his finance skills while also helping people in their everyday lives.

Charlotte helps keep Beacon’s client records scanned, archived, and organized. She always has a smile on her face and is energized by the young professionals at Beacon. Prior to moving to Franklin, Charlotte and her late husband lived in Memphis, TN for forty years.

When not in the office, Charlotte enjoys gardening, reading books, and her Bible. Charlotte also enjoys spending time with her seventeen grandchildren.

As Beacon’s Appointment Specialist, Mandy talks to people interested in becoming Beacon clients, answering questions, and coordinating first appointments.

She attended Nosi College of Art to pursue her love of photography. While in school, she was a server at Maggiano’s, where she met Pete and Ginnie Benson, who became her regulars for three years. The Benson’s were so impressed with her customer service and people skills, that they asked her to join the Beacon team. Mandy quickly learned the business, working in client relations, marketing, and coordinating events for several years.

Mandy and her husband Dan have three beautiful children, Kayleigh, Connor, and Imogen. Outside of work, she is active in her kid’s school activities and enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Demina joined the Beacon family in December 2016 as a receptionist. Her current job duties include operations and life insurance tasks as well as any special projects.

Demina earned an associate’s degree from the University of Phoenix and has over 10 years of administration and customer service experience. She has strong attention-to-detail skills and enjoys working with people.

Demina and her husband, Clint, enjoy going to concerts, football games, traveling and spending time with their children.

Shelley is an Executive Administrative Assistant to Beacon’s CEO and COO. Shelley is a seasoned Executive and Operations Assistant with over 20 years of experience providing high-level, confidential administrative and operations support in a variety of industries.

One of Shelley’s most proud accomplishments in entrepreneurship was developing and managing a therapeutic horseback riding center in Louisiana for 10 years. She hopes to continue her dream of touching the lives of women with the profound horse and human connection in Tennessee soon.

Shelley enjoys spending time with her two adult children and their families. She also loves hanging out with friends listening to music, being outdoors, and being very involved in Covenant Presbyterian Church.