“Noel Swain is the founder of ProVest Wealth Advisors, Inc. Since 1984, Noel has been fulfilling his mission to work with the great people of the Upstate – to help give them the confidence they need to plan their ‘great goals of life.’”
Noel Swain is the founder of ProVest Wealth Advisors, Inc. Since 1984, Noel has been fulfilling his mission to work with the great people of the Upstate to help give them the confidence in the future they need to plan for their “great goals of life.” His work involves formulating the strategies and finding the right financial products to help his clients achieve those great goals, and helping them understand the overall markets and their own portfolio. This way they can build the trust they need to have to carry through with their plan, even when the market or economy may not be cooperating. Noel is a graduate of the College for Financial Planning in Denver, CO, a Certified Financial Planner™ practitioner (the most trusted and sought-after designation in the financial planning industry) and a past President of the Institute of CFP’s, S.C. Society.
He is an Investment Advisor w/ Cambridge Investment Research, a monthly columnist at the Spartanburg Herald Journal Newspaper and hosts a weekly radio show on Sunday mornings at 8 on 94.5 FM, WGTK, The Answer.
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“Gabriel Lopez is our Director of Business Development. Gabriel joined ProVest in Early 2025 after graduating from Converse University. Gabriel is passionate about finance and is currently studying to become a CFP!”
Gabriel J. Lopez serves as the Director of Business Development and a licensed Financial Advisor at ProVest Wealth Advisors. Driven by a commitment to modernizing the client experience, Gabriel specializes in active management, dividend strategies, and the integration of artificial intelligence in wealth management.
Gabriel holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Converse University and is currently pursuing his Master of Science in Management (MSM) at Warner University. He holds his Series 7 and Series 66 licenses, equipping him with the expertise to navigate complex financial landscapes and build tailored investment strategies for his clients. He is currently working on his CFP pathway to become credentialed
A passionate financial educator, Gabriel regularly shares market insights and financial strategies as the co-host of “The Provest Perspective” radio show and YouTube channel series “The ProVest Pulse”.
Outside of the office, Gabriel brings a disciplined approach to his personal life as an ACE Certified Personal Trainer and a former competitive collegiate esports player and coach. He will never say no to a good movie at the theater or a quiet coffee shop to catch up on his reading list. The oldest of seven siblings, Gabriel resides in Spartanburg, South Carolina, with his fiancée.
Pamela Lyda is a seasoned marketing professional with a passion for communication, community, and service. A native of Spartanburg, she earned her Bachelor of Science in Marketing Management from Bob Jones University in 1993, followed by an International MBA from the University of South Carolina in 1997. During her graduate studies, she had the opportunity to study abroad in Vienna, Austria—an experience that broadened her global perspective and deepened her appreciation for culture and communication. Pamela also studied French for ten years and maintains a conversational ability in the language.
Her professional background includes nine years of experience in customer service, along with specialized work in scheduling and exports, giving her a well-rounded operational and client-focused skill set. For the past 14 years, Pamela has served as Marketing Director at ProVest, where she leads strategic marketing initiatives and helps connect clients with meaningful financial guidance. Beyond her professional life, Pamela has a deep love for music.
She holds a minor in music and plays the violin, piano, and organ, and she enjoys singing as well. She actively serves her church by playing piano and contributing her musical talents. Pamela is also deeply involved in her community. She participates in local political efforts through the local Republican Party, and is an avid animal lover who works closely with local cat rescue organizations. A devoted follower of Jesus Christ, Pamela values faith, family, and service. She is the proud mother of a daughter graduating high school in 2026, who plans to attend North Greenville University to pursue a degree in music education.
Pamela enjoys life in Spartanburg alongside her parents, sister, and nephew, staying rooted in the community she has always called home.
