About McDowell Insurance & Financial Services

Guiding Families and Businesses Since 2003

From coverage and claims support to retirement and investment planning, our advisors pair responsive service with a dual-department model that keeps every policy and plan aligned to your goals.

McDowell advisors serving clients

Serving the Upstate and beyond with in-person and virtual appointments.

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Our Story

Built on Neighborly Care and Carrier Choice

McDowell Insurance and Financial Services was founded to give Upstate households and businesses the support of a close-knit team with the reach of trusted carrier and investment partners. We believe in meeting clients where they are—whether that means bundling coverage for a growing family or structuring a retirement income plan for a business owner.

Today, our dual departments keep specialist advisors focused: maroon for Insurance, forest green for Wealth Management. Together we coordinate protection, growth, and claims guidance so every policy and portfolio has a single point of accountability.

Our promise is response time and clarity—so you always know your next step, whether it is a claim or a retirement milestone.

Scott McDowell, Founder

Leadership & Team

Advisors Focused on Your Next Decision

Insurance specialists and wealth advisors collaborate to keep every client conversation coordinated.

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Insurance Wealth

Scott McDowell

Founder & Principal Advisor

Leads strategy across insurance and wealth divisions with a focus on responsive service and compliance.

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Insurance

Jordan Ellis

Personal Lines Specialist

Helps families bundle auto, home, and life coverage with clear renewal reminders.

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Wealth

Avery Grant, CFP®

Wealth Management Advisor

Guides retirement income planning, rollovers, and tax-aware investment strategies.

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Insurance Service

Taylor Brooks

Client Service Lead

Coordinates claims support, certificates, and policy changes with same-day responses.

Responsive Service

Same-business-day responses for quotes, policy changes, and claims guidance.

Carrier Choice

Access to a broad carrier network to balance coverage, budget, and claims support.

Fiduciary Mindset

Guidance aligned to your goals with Lincoln Investment / Capital Analysts affiliation noted for wealth engagements.

Community Roots

Upstate South Carolina based with virtual availability for families and business owners statewide.

Carriers & Partnerships

Trusted Networks Working for You

Progressive Travelers Steadily Covertree American Integrity Next Insurance GEICO RLI Hagerty

Advisory services offered through Lincoln Investment or Capital Analysts Registered Investment Advisers. Securities offered through Lincoln Investment, Broker Dealer, Member FINRA/SIPC. Lincoln Investment, Capital Analysts, and McDowell Insurance and Financial Services are independent and non-affiliated.

Community & Recognition

Invested in the Upstate

We support local schools, nonprofits, and business councils through workshops, sponsorships, and on-site benefit education. Our team regularly volunteers and speaks at community events to keep neighbors informed on coverage and retirement topics.

  • Monthly educational workshops (virtual + in-person)
  • Volunteer days with local nonprofits
  • Member, Greenville Chamber and local business groups

Since

2003

Years serving SC families & businesses

Carriers

20+

Choice to match coverage & budget

Advisors

2

Insurance & wealth specialists

Workshops

30+

Annual sessions across the Upstate

Ready To Get Started?

We are here for coverage questions, claims support, and planning sessions.

Choose the path that fits your next decision—quote, claim, or consultation.