Allen began his career in the investment industry in 1995 and previously served as the chief investment officer for FinTrust Capital Advisors. In his role with Wealth Enhancement, Allen is responsible for overseeing client portfolios and developing investment recommendations and implementation strategies for his clients.  

From 2005-2021, Allen served as a commissioner for the South Carolina Retirement System Investment Commission. He also served a two-year term as its chairman and initially chaired the pension fund’s first Risk and Audit Committee. In his spare time, Allen enjoys serving as the scoreboard manager and/or announcer for various Saint Joseph High School football and soccer teams. He previously served as the chairman for Meals on Wheels of Greenville’s Endowment Board and was a research mentor for CFA Research Challenge.