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ABOUT US
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PSBA is dedicated to helping you achieve your goals, Both in business & Life.
Each member of our team brings a wealth of experience and a commitment to delivering exceptional service. With 20+ years of experience, we’ve just about seen it all, and we bring every bit of that experience to YOUR unique situation.
John H. Barnes, CFP®
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
John is the founder and CEO of Pendleton Street Business Advisors. He focuses his time on helping clients navigate change, determine drivers of business value, identify goals, and working through “make or break” financial decisions in their businesses. He is also a member of the firm’s investment committee. John’s career began in 1999 at Wachovia Bank, and spent 8 years there learning how to work and how to grow into increasing levels of leadership. This experience took him to WHM Capital Advisors in 2007 where he achieved the title of COO. In 2013, he founded Pendleton Street Business Advisors.
John is a graduate of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is an active member and Deacon at Shandon Baptist Church. He has been on the local board of Young Life and served his community as a member of Forest Acres City Council. John previously was also the Chairman of the School Board for Midlands Middle College, a SC charter school that serves at-risk high school students. John is a resident of Forest Acres, South Carolina with his wife, 3 children, and 1 dog.
SAVANNAH LAWNER
Client Service Manager
Savannah keeps the Pendleton Street ship afloat. Whether auditing files and executing directives from our internal team or going the extra mile to ensure clients are well taken care of, she’s handled an array of administrative and operational duties at Pendleton Street Business Advisors since August 2013. Savannah is a 2010 alumna of the University of South Carolina’s Darla Moore School of Business, where she graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration.
EMILY PADGETT
client service associate
Emily’s forte is handling anything that comes her way. As a client service associate of Pendleton Street Business Advisors, she manages our wide-ranging administrative needs with attentive and exacting detail. Emily is a 2019 alumni from The University of South Carolina- Aiken with her bachelors in Business Administration and a 2022 MBA graduate with a concentration in both Accounting and Finance.
Christian Tyler, CFP®
Research & Operations Analyst
Christian joined the firm in 2024 as a Research and Operations Analyst, bringing years of expertise and experience to the team. As the second newest member, he seamlessly integrates his knowledge with Pendleton Street’s proven processes to deliver exceptional value to clients.
Specializing in financial planning, Christian develops comprehensive strategies that anticipate a wide range of potential life scenarios. He takes an in-depth look at each client’s unique circumstances, thoughtfully considering both personal and external factors that may impact their financial future. His strategic approach empowers clients to confidently pursue their dreams and long-term goals. Additionally, Christian is responsible for executing all trades for the firm and serves as a member of the investment committee.
Christian graduated with honors from the University of South Carolina’s Darla Moore School of Business in 2009 with a degree in Business Administration and began his career in 2010. He obtained his Series 7 and Series 66 licenses in 2013 and, prior to joining the firm, worked as a Financial Analyst at Apollon Wealth Management in Charleston. He currently holds his Series 65, Life, Accident, and Health Insurance license and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional.
He lives in West Columbia with his wife and three kids and enjoys spending time outdoors with his family.
Joshua Greene, CFA®, CAIA®
Chief Investment Officer &
Director of Financial Analysis
Josh joined Pendleton Street Advisors in 2024 as Chief Investment Officer, bringing over a decade of experience in investment strategy, financial analysis, and portfolio management. In his role, he blends big-picture thinking with deep analytical expertise; identifying opportunities, managing risk, and ensuring that every investment decision is grounded in data and strategy. If there’s a market trend to anticipate or a financial model to refine, Josh is already on it.
Before joining the firm, Josh served as Vice President of Sales and Analytics at Carolina Financial Securities (2020–2024), where he specialized in investment structuring and financial modeling. Prior to that, he spent seven years as an Investment Officer for the South Carolina Investment Commission (2013–2020), overseeing institutional portfolios and navigating the complexities of large-scale asset management. His experience across these roles has given him a unique ability to translate complex financial data into meaningful strategies that help clients achieve their long-term goals.
Josh earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of South Carolina in 2010 and holds the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation. This deep understanding of financial markets, combined with his data-driven approach, helps our clients build strong, resilient portfolios designed to weather both calm and turbulent times, and helps business owners understand the key value drivers in their business.
When he’s not immersed in market research or optimizing portfolios, Josh enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, proving that while he’s an expert at managing investments, his most valuable assets are at home.
