Tom began his career in the financial services industry in 2011.  His experience ranges from assisting families achieve the dream of homeownership to supervising Financial Advisors here in South Carolina.  Tom joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2015 and today focuses on offering a comprehensive approach to business owners tailored to your unique needs.

Investing should reflect your short and long-term goals and strengthen both your business and personal financial situations. No matter what business you're in, you should be getting value from it. We'll work with you in a time-sensitive manner, knowing that you face competing demands from your business and personal finances.

Most importantly my team understands exit options and how they apply to your business and personal plan. This helps to better align your business, personal and financial goals by working together as team and integrating specialist working towards one common goal. YOU!

Tom follows the deep-seated Merrill tradition of participating in the communities we serve.  He devotes significant time, energy and resources to help create positive change.  Tom is enthusiastically involved with assisting charitable organizations such as The Tyger River Foundation, Conserving Carolina, The Pisgah Conservancy, Conestee Nature Preserve and The Friends of Pisgah.  Tom is currently appointed to the Planning & Zoning Board for the Town of Reidville.

Tom and his wife Stephanie moved to the Spartanburg area in 2015 from Michigan.  In 2023, Tom and Stephanie's family grew with addition of their daughter Emma. Outside of the office you may find the Clarks either spending time hiking local trails, taking their dogs to a local dog park or spending family time at a local park.