Timothy A. Moore, CFP®

814-580-9833

Timothy A. Moore, CFP®, has been serving clients as a financial advisor since 2002. He holds FINRA Series 7 registration through LPL Financial and 65 registration through Independent Advisor Alliance, along with multiple state life and health insurance licenses. Tim specializes in retirement planning, asset management, multi-generational legacy planning, and tax-efficient wealth strategies. He also provides tailored financial guidance to small businesses and regional banking institutions.

Originally from Pennsylvania, Tim grew up along the shores of Lake Erie, where he enjoyed skiing, golfing, dirt bike riding, and camping. He earned the rank of Eagle Scout with Troop 57 — an experience that helped shape his strong work ethic and commitment to service.

Today, Tim’s greatest joy is spending time with his 11-year-old daughter, Riley. Together they enjoy traveling to zoos, skiing, golfing at their local course, and horseback riding whenever they have the opportunity. Riley’s love for animals and her dream of becoming a zookeeper continue to inspire many of their adventures.

Gary L. Deese CLTC

Financial Advisor
803-399-2000

Gary Deese has been a financial advisor since 2002.  He holds his FINRA series 6, 7, 63 registrations through LPL Financial and 65 registration with Independent Advisor Alliance LLC. Gary is also Certified in Long-Term Care.  He graduated with a BSBA in Marketing from Western Carolina University in 1984.  Gary is married to Dianna Deese with two children:  Alexis and Sara.  Gary is a member of and has served on boards for Lake Murray Lions Club, Lexington Rotary, Lexington Baptist Church, The Shepherd's Center, and the Lexington Chamber of Commerce.  He is also a member of Business Networking International, and currently serves as President of the Lexington Rotary Club and is Chairman of the Board of Trustees for Lexington Baptist Church.  Gary’s personal interests include golf, tennis, and woodworking.

Ryan Tripp

Financial Advisor
803-649-9295

Ryan Tripp has been a financial advisor since 2005.  He joined Crescent Financial Group in 2014 and opened our Aiken location. Ryan holds his FINRA series 7 and 63 registrations through LPL Financial, and 66 registration through Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC. He graduated with a BA in Business Management from Augusta State University. Ryan is married to Melissa Tripp with three children:  Brayden, Benjamin, and Barrett. He is a member of Cedar Creek Church and the Aiken Chamber of Commerce. Ryan’s personal interests include fishing, hunting, and coaching his sons’ baseball teams.

Lisa Taylor

Financial Advisor
803- 399-2000

Lisa has been with Crescent Financial Group since November 2011.  She attended Temple University, and prior to moving to Lexington in 2005, her professional career has included being a Comptroller for various businesses and owning a bookkeeping business.  Lisa is married to Allen Taylor and has four children:  Brittany, Jordan, Lexi and Greyson.  Lisa's personal interests include whitewater rafting, cake decorating, reading and sewing.

Angie Spencer

Operations Assistant
803-399-2000

Angie joined the Crescent Financial Group team in April of 2019 as the Operations Assistant.  She has a strong background in banking, property and casualty insurance and property management.  She was born and raised in Lexington County and is married to James Spencer with 5 children together:  Alexis, Tristan, Evan, Madisan and Peytan.  Angie's personal interests include gardening, painting, reading and DIY projects.

Michele Chisholm

Administrative Assistant
803-399-2000

Michele Chisholm is our administrative assistant.  She came to Crescent Financial Group following a 20-year career as a medical transcriptionist.  Michele and her husband, Michael, have two children, Michael and Camille, and a new son-in-law, Walter.  Michele is a lifelong seamstress and needlework artist and is always busy in her studio creating for herself and others.