EXECUTIVE TEAM
RENITA M. OWENS, CPA, PFS*
Principal
With over two decades of experience as a Financial Advisor, I’ve found deep fulfillment in helping individuals and businesses achieve their financial goals. My journey began in accounting – an unexpected gateway into a career centered around service and support. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of guiding clients through investment strategies, retirement planning, and operational consulting for small to midsized businesses. Everyday brings a new opportunity to solve problems and help others thrive, which is what I enjoy most about my work.
My Academic background is rooted in education and music, having earned a degree in Religious Education from Furman University. I later pursued additional coursework in accounting, leading to my CPA designation in 1987. In 2002, I expanded my expertise by earning Series 6 and Series 63 licenses to better serve clients in the financial services sector.
Outside of my professional life, I’m a dedicated grandmother, an avid runner and gardener, and a passionate musician. I currently serve as Choir Master and organist at St. Mark United Methodist Church in Greenville, where my husband is the pastor.
Beth Dickson
Tax Preparer & Licensed Insurance Agent
Beth has been an Accountant for over 25 years and became a Life Insurance Agent over five years ago, driven by desire to make a more direct and personal impact in people’s lives. Listening to clients share their concerns about family, aging, and the future inspired her to focus on life and long-term care insurance – two critical areas that offer peace of mind during life’s most challenging moments.
Beth understands firsthand the sense of security that comes from being prepared, as she felt the comfort securing her own young family . Over the years, she has witnessed both the hardships of families caught off guard by aging and illness, and the strength and stability of those who had planned ahead. These experiences fuel her mission to ensure others are informed and empowered to make thoughtful decisions about their future.
Beth has been married for over 30 years and is the proud mother of two grown daughters – one a travel nurse and the other a counseling psychology graduate at Southern Wesleyan University. She shares her home with four beloved dogs: Cooper the golden retriever, and Beans and Ozzy, the golden doodles and, Toby, a stray blue heeler. She is a Fire Commissioner of the Piedmont Public Service District and a Deacon at First Baptist Church Piedmont. Beth enjoys boating, gardening, and curling up with a good book. She is passionate about people and always happy to lend a helping hand.
Rebecca Rivera*
Financial Consultant
Rebecca Rivera is a dedicated Financial Consultant and Licensed Insurance Agent, holding both Series 7 and Series 66 licenses. Her focus areas include 401(k) rollovers, IRAs, long-term care, life insurance, annuities, 529 college savings plans, and small business retirement strategies.
With a passion for helping individuals and families build financial stability, Rebecca guides her clients in managing debt, securing life insurance, planning for college expenses, preparing for retirement, and creating lifelong income through annuities.
Rebecca joined Renita M. Owens, CPA, PFS, Wealth Managers (now known as Woodstone Wealth Management) in 2019, following an 11-year career in education. She holds a Master’s degree in Teaching English as a Second Language from Middlebury College’s Institute of International Studies in Monterey, California, and earned her Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from the University of South Carolina. Her background in education now fuels her ability to clearly explain complex financial topics and empower clients to make informed decisions about their financial futures.
Prior to her graduate studies, Rebecca served for two years in the Peace Corps in Honduras, where she implemented sustainable agriculture and youth development programs, and partnered with organizations such as World Vision and Save the Children. She is fluent in Spanish and continues to draw from this global perspective in her financial consulting work.
Rebecca has a young daughter and a terrier dog, and she is a licensed foster care respite parent. In her free time, she enjoys exploring local parks, gardening, reading, and going on family walks. Her approachable nature and strong commitment to service make her a trusted resource for those seeking financial guidance.
