About Palmetto Financial Associates
We're proud to be Thrivent Financial professionals. We provide personalized financial guidance to people at all stages of life. At Thrivent, we view money not as a goal, but as a tool — one that can afford you a life rich in meaning and gratitude. We believe humanity thrives when individuals make the most of all they've been given. We're here to help you do just that.
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Meet Our Team
Mauldin Office

Dennis Barry
MBA, CFP®, FIC, BFA™
Dennis has been a Financial Consultant with Thrivent Financial for 22 years. He is married to Shiloy and has four children. Dennis is a member at Messiah Lutheran Church in Mauldin, SC. In his free time, he enjoys playing golf, watching Clemson sports and visiting with his granddaughters, Molly and Billie. Having grown up in Pendleton, SC, Dennis is an avid Clemson fan.
- Title
Wealth Advisor
- State(s) Licensed
- AL , FL , GA , MI , NC , NY , PA , SC
- Location
Mauldin, SC
- Website
- https://connect.thrivent.com/dennis-barry
- dennis.barry@thrivent.com
- Phone
- 864-568-5507
- Fax
864-568-5509

Melanie Hendrix
CFP®, FIC, RICP®
Melanie has been a Financial Consultant with Thrivent Financial for 18 years. She is married to Matt and they have two boys, Chase and Calvin. In her free time, Melanie enjoys reading, exercising and being with her family. She is a member of John Knox Presbyterian Church in Greenville, SC. As a Clemson University graduate, her blood runs orange!
- Title
Financial Consultant
- State(s) Licensed
- GA , NC , SC
- Location
Mauldin, SC
- Website
- https://connect.thrivent.com/melanie-hendrix
- melanie.hendrix@thrivent.com
- Phone
- 864-568-5507
- Fax
864-568-5509

Kayla Campbell
Kayla has been with Thrivent for 3 years and is a second generation Thrivent advisor. After graduating from Clemson University, she spent some time working in Long Term Care before pursuing a career as a Financial Advisor. Kayla and her husband, Gerrit, have recently relocated to Upstate SC after living in Aiken for several years, where she continues to serve our Aiken office and clients. In her free time, you can find her baking, traveling, cheering on the Tigers, and spending time with friends, family, and her dog, Lilly!
- Title
Financial Advisor
- State(s) Licensed
- GA , MD , NC , PA , SC
- Location
Aiken, SC
- Website
- https://connect.thrivent.com/kayla-campbell
- kayla.campbell@thrivent.com
- Phone
- 803-306-8051