Blake began his career at ADP in St. Louis after graduating from Eastern Kentucky University, where he worked as both an apprentice and District Manager. He later transitioned to a tech startup as a consultant and project manager, overseeing the company’s integrated payments division. In this role, he helped software companies implement their own payment processing solutions, enabling them to monetize payments internally and expand their total addressable market.

In July 2021, Blake joined the Gatewood Wealth Solutions team as a Wealth Coordinator before transitioning to his current role as an Operations Analyst. He plays a key role in optimizing the firm’s operational efficiency and service excellence. His responsibilities span process improvement, data management, IT coordination, compliance, and project oversight.

Blake works closely with various business areas to streamline operations, enhance data integrity through auditing and reporting, and support the firm's strategic initiatives. His meticulous attention to detail, problem-solving mindset, and ability to collaborate with both internal teams and external vendors ensure that the advisory team can focus on delivering value to clients and driving business growth.

Blake holds his Series 6 & 63 securities registrations with LPL Financial, as well as his Life & Health licenses.

Blake and his wife, Betsy, met in college before moving to St. Louis to pursue their careers. They now reside in Illinois with their two dogs, Booker and Willett. A proud Kentucky native, Blake never misses a Wildcats game. He enjoys an active lifestyle, whether it’s playing sand volleyball, hitting the golf course, lifting weights, or training jiu-jitsu. When he’s not staying active or traveling, he enjoys listening to podcasts and exploring ways to embrace a healthy, well-balanced life.