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Jeffrey Smith is a financial advisor with Compass Financial, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Compass Financial since 2010. In addition to his advisory role, Mr. Smith is a licensed insurance agent selling life, health, and variable insurance products. Compass Financial, LLC provides asset management and pension consulting services to individuals, small businesses, trusts, estates, pooled vehicles, and charities, with a particular focus on qualified retirement plan sponsors. The firm develops investment strategies based on client goals, time horizons, and risk tolerance, primarily operating on a non-discretionary basis and employing both fundamental and technical analysis.

Jeremiah Barwick is a financial advisor at Keen Capital, Ltd with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wealth Enhancement Group and TrinityPoint Wealth, LLC, as well as service in the United States Air Force. He has also worked in consulting and insurance prior to his current position. Keen Capital serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, businesses, and charitable organizations by providing comprehensive wealth management that integrates financial planning and investment management. The firm employs a long-term investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing diversified mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and independent managers, and also offers accounting and tax-related services on fixed-fee arrangements.

Thomas Gore is a CFP® with 21 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Keen Capital, Ltd and serves as President of Core Advisors, Ltd, a registered investment advisor. His prior work includes roles at Lifemark Securities Corp. since 2005. Keen Capital serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, businesses, and charitable organizations, providing comprehensive wealth management that integrates financial planning, investment management, and accounting and tax-related services on fixed-fee arrangements. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach, utilizing low-cost diversified funds, individual securities, and independent managers as appropriate.

Katherine Hollenbeck is a CFP® and CFA® with 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at Core Advisors, Ltd. since 2015. She serves as President and CEO of the CFA Society South Carolina, a nonprofit professional organization. Keen Capital, Ltd. provides comprehensive wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm combines financial planning and investment management with retirement plan advisory and offers accounting and tax-related services on fixed-fee arrangements.

Caine Crawford Sr. is a financial advisor with Virtue Capital Management, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. He has been with Virtue Capital Management since 2023 and has a background working with the Federal Employee Advocacy Group and as an independent agent. Outside of traditional advisory roles, he is involved in financial education and planning specifically for federal employees. Virtue Capital Management, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $1.2 billion in discretionary assets across about 90 advisers for over 4,000 clients. The firm uses strategic, tactical, and dynamic investment strategies primarily through mutual funds and ETFs, supported by quantitative models and an investment committee that oversees third-party manager selection and due diligence.

John Wrenn Sr. is a financial advisor at Synovus Securities, Inc. with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His career includes roles at Synovus Securities since 2000 and Synovus Bank from 2006 to 2025, most recently joining Pinnacle Bank in 2026. Synovus Securities serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients by offering investment advisory and brokerage services including managed accounts, mutual fund and ETF portfolios, financial planning, and alternative investments. The firm uses the Envestnet platform to deliver portfolio management tailored to client risk tolerance and provides additional services such as educational programs for ERISA plans and access to private offerings for qualified investors.