Charlie Knox

Branch Manager & Managing Director/Investments

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E-Mail Address

[email protected]

Phone Number

(706) 737-7861

About Me

Charlie began his investment industry career in 1997 and joined Stifel in 2025. He graduated from the University of Georgia before beginning his career working with a risk management firm in Atlanta and becoming a Financial Advisor with Interstate/Johnson Lane in 1997. In 2000, Charlie joined Morgan Keegan in Augusta, and, in 2001, he began serving as Branch Manager. He has continued that role through the acquisition of Raymond James and now his transition to Stifel.

Active in the community, Charlie enjoys giving back to his community through service and philanthropy. He serves as a trustee for the University of Georgia Foundation and is an involved member of Trinity on the Hill Global Methodist Church and its outreach efforts. Charlie previously served on the board of trustees for The McCallie School.

Charlie and his wife, Kimberly, live in Augusta and have six children, Leila, Charles, John, James, Peter, and Henry.

Lee Knox

Financial Advisor

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Phone Number

(912) 771-2021

About Me

Lee began his investment industry career at Raymond James in 2024 as a Financial Advisor and joined Stifel in 2025. Prior to joining the financial services industry, he worked as a Player Manager at Sportfive. Lee earned a degree in Communication Studies from the University of Alabama.

A native of Augusta, Georgia, Lee is an active member of Wesley Church at Frederica on Saint Simons Island, Georgia. He currently resides on Saint Simons Island with his wife, Katie, and their three children, Jean, Jim, and Walker. When he is not working, Lee enjoys playing golf and spending time with his family.

Goodwin Sauls

Client Relationship Manager

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Phone Number

(912) 771-2022

About Me

Goodwin began her financial services career in 2020 and joined Stifel in 2025. Prior to joining Stifel, she served in several capacities at Raymond James. Goodwin is committed to providing the team’s clients with top-tier service and the attention they deserve.

Goodwin earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of South Carolina, Aiken and holds Series 7, 9 & 10, and 66 securities licenses.

Goodwin currently resides in Saint Simons Island and enjoys spending time outdoors in her spare time.

Kathleen Brown

Client Service Associate

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Phone Number

(706) 737-7862

About Me

Kathleen began her financial services career in 2015, bringing a decade of experience when she joined Stifel’s North Augusta, South Carolina, office in 2025. Prior to joining Stifel, she served as a Senior Client Service Representative at Raymond James. Kathleen also held various roles in the banking industry for more than 20 years, including Teller Supervisor, Client Service Representative, and Loan Processor.

Kathleen attended Augusta University in Augusta, Georgia, where she studied Business Administration with an emphasis in Management.

Outside the office, Kathleen is a mother of three and enjoys traveling, cooking, and spending time with her family.