J. Jay Peay

Jay Peay is a director of accounting & business advisory in Savant’s Clinton, South Carolina, office, where he focuses on business advisory services, chief financial officer services, estate and trust planning, tax planning, and tax preparation for individuals and businesses.

Involved in the financial services industry since 1984, Jay helps business owners and families navigate complex financial and tax decisions with confidence. His work spans a variety of industries, including construction, automobile dealerships, agriculture-related businesses, professional service firms, and owner-operated companies. He also provides guidance on financial management strategies that support long-term business growth and succession planning.

Before joining accounting & business advisory, Jay spent nearly three decades with a local accounting firm, where he served as an owner and helped establish and lead its Clinton office. Jay led the effort in creating and later owned SwaimBrown Wealth Management, LLC, which joined Savant Wealth Management in 2023.

Jay is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and received the Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) credential by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). He’s also a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA). He remains active in the accounting profession through his membership in the AICPA.

Committed to serving his community, Jay serves on the board of AgSouth Farm Credit, ACA. He is also an active member of Broad Street United Methodist Church, where he serves on the Finance Committee, Endowment and Planned Giving Committee, and Board of Trustees. In addition, he is a founding board member and finance chair of the Laurens County Cancer Association.

Jay earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina. A dedicated Wofford supporter, he enjoys attending football and basketball games. He and his wife, Donna, have a son who is also a CPA.