Angie Thames is the Founder and Managing Director of Thames Private Wealth Strategies &Partners. She holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional designation with over 25 years of experience in the financial industry. Angie’s primary focus is enjoying quality time with clients, listening with intention, and fostering thoughtful dialogue about priorities and financial dreams. Through a refined and strategic planning process she assists clients with defining their goals and then develops personalized wealth strategies to assist them in achieving their dreams.


She received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration focusing on finance from the University of South Carolina in Columbia, SC as well as her MBA through the Darla Moore School of Business. Prior to becoming a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, Angie served Wells Fargo Advisors in a management capacity supervising the operations and ultimately the administration of over 100 financial advisors. 



Away from the office

Angie enjoys supporting her friends in education, having served on the Academy of Finance Board for Columbia High School as well as “Principal for a Day” on multiple occasions in Richland One School District. She was named Richland County School District One Business Partner of the Year for the 2018-2019 academic year. Angie is also passionate about the benefits of physical activity and fitness. She was Board Chair for Girls on the Run of Columbia, a transformational youth development program for girls in grades 3 through 8.

Away from the office, Angie can be found running through downtown with her friends and golden retriever in town as she trains for a destination marathon.

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Background and experience

Mike Peck is a Founder and Managing Director of Thames Private Wealth Strategies &Partners.  With over two decades of experience in the financial services industry, he is dedicated to helping individuals meet their financial needs by developing wealth strategies focused on their long-term goals and risk tolerance.  Mike's experience - throughout major shifts in the markets – enables him to help clients structure balanced portfolios designed to preserve, manage and grow their wealth.

Mike earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Coastal Carolina University and began his career as a financial advisor working with clients developing personalized wealth strategies in 2002 with A.G. Edwards, Inc. 

Away from the office

Mike's most important focus of his personal life is his twenty-seven-year marriage to Mary.  They have two beautiful daughters; Sutton is 21 and Reese is 18.  He is an avid college football fan (Go Gamecocks) and enjoys skiing with his family.

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Gordon Boyd is a Founder and Managing Director of Thames Private Wealth Strategies &Partners.  Approaching a four-decade journey in the financial services industry, Gordon’s extensive experience – throughout major market shifts – helps allow him to provide every client with targeted, comprehensive financial advice and personalized wealth strategies; delivered with the highest level of service and professional integrity.  He sees wealth management requiring a process.  As life circumstances change, aligning investment strategies to keep his clients on course toward their life goals is essential.  Most importantly, he enjoys & embraces experiencing the many facets of life with his clients.

Gordon earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a double-major in Finance & Marketing from the University of South Carolina in Columbia, SC.  He began his financial services career with Citizens & Southern Securities in 1986 before joining A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. as a Financial Advisor in 1989.

 
Away from the office

Gordon treasures his family, including a marriage of nearly 38 years to his wife, Sandy, and their two daughters, Amanda & Taylor.  A new family member is arriving soon as the first grandchild is expected the summer of 2024.  Family vacations to Edisto Beach and mountain getaways are enjoyed annually.  Hiking, camping, kayaking & golf are some of Gordon’s favorite activities, along with serving at his local church and other charitable events.

Background and experience

Katherine B. Boylston is the Director – Client Relations. With over 15 years of industry experience, Katie’s primary focus is to help clients through their investment journey by being a confidant and liaison throughout the planning process. She seeks to forge strong relationships with clients built on mutual understanding so she can grasp their personal and financial priorities. This allows her to convey clients’ wants and needs to the team to help ensure a personalized experience.

Katie attended Furman University and received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Upon graduation she began her career as a Client Associate, where she became familiar with the daily operations of the practice as well as the long-term plans and goals of her clients. This thorough knowledge has helped her work in conjunction with her team members to help clients work toward achieving their financial dreams. After this she transitioned to Financial Consultant, where she has used this knowledge to help manage clients’ portfolios and help ensure that the plans that are developed and implemented remain on track. 

Away from the office

Outside of the office, Katie’s love of animals drew her to previously serve on the Young Professionals Board of Pawlmetto Lifeline.  Katie also enjoys spending time training her horse for hunter-jumper competitions around the southeast. If not riding, she can usually be found visiting with family and friends or walking her dog around one of Columbia’s historic neighborhoods with her husband.

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J. Kyle Miller is the Practice Director – Client Service of Thames Private Wealth Strategies &Partners. Kyle’s primary focus is to assist clients in a variety of operational, administrative and support functions. Delivering customized service support to clients and a high level of internal services to the team, Kyle strives to make interaction meaningful and enjoyable, while doing everything he can to resolve and fulfill clients’ concerns or needs in a timely and efficient manner.

Kyle attended Francis Marion University and received a Master of Business Administration (’15) and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management Information Systems (’05). He started working with Wells Fargo Advisors as a Registered Client Associate where he became familiar with the daily operations of the firm as well as the long-term plans and goals of clients. Since joining Thames Private Wealth Strategies &Partners, he has used this thorough knowledge to help provide excellent service to all clients.

Away from the office

Outside of the office, Kyle can be found traveling with his wife, Felicia, and daughter, Arden, to museums, theme parks, and historic locations. If not with his family, he can be found running through town or participating in various relay races or obstacle events with his local F3 men’s workout group.

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