Make-A-Wish: 2025 BMR Charity Gala

There are nights you plan…

and then there are nights that stay with you.

Our 2025 Big Money Retirement Charity Gala was one we’ll never forget.

Hosted at the iconic The Poinsett Club in downtown Greenville, the evening was designed to feel like stepping into another era—an Old Hollywood–inspired black tie celebration, where every detail was intentional and every moment carried meaning.

From the moment guests arrived, the space was transformed. Rich tones, soft lighting, and timeless elegance set the stage for a night that felt both elevated and deeply personal. It was a celebration of beauty, generosity, and purpose—all woven together under one roof.

But what made the evening truly powerful wasn’t the aesthetic.

It was the cause.

This year’s gala benefited Make-A-Wish South Carolina, an organization that creates life-changing experiences for children and families facing critical illnesses. Throughout the night, we were reminded of the real reason we gather—to be part of something bigger than ourselves.

Stories were shared. Lives were honored. And as the evening unfolded, so did a collective sense of purpose in the room.

Because when a community comes together with intention, generosity follows.

And it did.

The impact of the night will extend far beyond the walls of the Poinsett Club—reaching families, creating memories, and helping grant wishes that bring hope in the moments it’s needed most.

For us, this wasn’t just an event.

It was a reflection of who we are and what we believe in.

At Big Money Retirement, we talk often about legacy—and while that’s often discussed in financial terms, nights like this are a reminder that legacy is also built through impact, generosity, and the way we show up for others.

To everyone who attended, supported, and helped bring this evening to life—thank you.

This is just the beginning.

Samantha Burgess