Susan Greene Lockwood is the sole advisor at Greene Directions LLC in Anderson, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 35 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Premium 72 Capital and SANDLAPPER Wealth Management, LLC. She also owns Many Hands Administrative Services, LLC, a consulting business offering drafting of business documents. Greene Directions is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, small businesses, and high-net-worth clients with client-specific investment programs. The firm manages accounts on a non-discretionary basis, employing both fundamental and technical analysis while emphasizing periodic account reviews and a range of investment instruments.

Laura Cook is a CFP® professional with 13 years of experience in financial advising. She is currently the sole advisor at Flourish Financial Life Planning, an independent firm she joined in 2023. Prior to this, she worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC and Raymond James & Associates. Flourish Financial Life Planning is a fee-only registered investment adviser serving individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, discretionary investment management tied to ongoing planning, and educational seminars or speaking engagements.

Mark Maurer is a financial advisor at Andrew Garrett Inc. with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Andrew Garrett Inc. since 2002. Andrew Garrett Inc. manages portfolios for individuals, high net worth clients, retirement plans, and corporate clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-rollover advice. The firm employs a multi-platform investment model, utilizing sub-advisers and program sponsors across several platforms to implement diversified strategies tailored to client suitability profiles.

Dan Wagner is a financial advisor with Wealth Management Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Arkadios Capital, Triad Advisors, Inc., and has operated Wagner Wealth Management since 2007. Outside of his advisory work, Wagner is involved in co-owning and consulting for coffee sales businesses, including Cup of Joe LLC and Coffee Unlimited LLC. Wealth Management Advisors, LLC manages approximately $563 million and provides financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan advisory, and consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, businesses, and municipal entities. The firm employs a long-term strategic asset allocation approach with tactical adjustments and offers services through advisor-managed accounts, third-party managers, and a firm-sponsored wrap fee program.

Christian Pruitt is a financial advisor at LifeTyme Financial Advisors, LLC in Williamston, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has been in the industry since 2010, with prior experience at Core Financial Resources and Consolidated Planning. Pruitt is also involved in insurance sales and services through Wellington Capital Reserve. LifeTyme Financial Advisors provides fee-based advisory services primarily as a co-advisor on a third-party platform, serving individuals, high net worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm follows Matson Money’s modern-portfolio and efficient-market investment approach, focusing on asset-class mutual funds, periodic rebalancing, and target allocations.

Richard Biele is a financial advisor at Andrew Garrett, Inc. in Anderson, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Andrew Garrett, Inc. since 2007. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Brack Advisors LLC and Bucks Capital. Andrew Garrett, Inc. manages portfolios for individuals, high net worth clients, retirement plans, and corporate clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-rollover advice. The firm employs a multi-platform investment model utilizing various sub-advisers and program sponsors to implement diverse strategies tailored to client suitability profiles.

Sara Alley is a financial advisor with Trustmont Advisory Group, Inc. in Anderson, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Trustmont Advisory Group and its affiliated firm since 2010. Trustmont Advisory Group serves individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning, investment advice, discretionary portfolio management, and group seminars. The firm employs a long-term investment approach based on public research and adviser judgment, managing approximately $1.1 billion in discretionary assets as of December 31, 2024.

Arthur Klugh is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC. His work history includes roles at Goldman Sachs PFM, United Capital Financial Advisers, Cetera Advisor Networks, and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. He also acts as an independent insurance agent, providing insurance advice in addition to investment services. Concurrent Investment Advisors offers wealth management, financial planning, and retirement advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm operates with 161 advisors managing approximately $9.9 billion in client assets, employing a long-term investment approach with diversified portfolios including ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, and alternative investments.

Norman Kirkwood is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Anderson, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with First Citizens Investor Services since 2016 and also serves as an Investment Advisor Representative at First Citizens Asset Management. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. offers investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension plans, and business entities. The firm utilizes a combination of risk- and outcomes-based asset allocation, discretionary and non-discretionary management, and third-party managers, supported by technology-driven model portfolios and tax-aware strategies.

Joseph Benson is a financial advisor with United Capital Financial Advisors in Anderson, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Goldman Sachs Personal Financial Management and Lion Street Financial. He has experience in both investment management and financial planning. United Capital Financial Advisors provides financial planning and investment management services nationally to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs discretionary portfolio management with customizable models and offers ancillary services such as 1031 exchange introductions and ESG-focused strategies.

Robert Knobel is a financial advisor with Capitol Securities Management, Inc. in Anderson, South Carolina, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 31 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Capitol Securities Management in 2019, he spent 10 years at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc. He also operates Knobel Investments as an investment-related business activity. Capitol Securities Management serves individuals, corporate and charitable clients, trustees, and plan sponsors by offering brokerage, investment advisory services, comprehensive financial planning, pension consulting, insurance products, and educational seminars. The firm manages assets through various account types and utilizes a range of investment instruments, delivering advice via a network of representatives who develop client-specific investment policies.

William Cox is a financial advisor at Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Concurrent, he was affiliated with Cox, Klugh & Company and PKS Investments. Cox also worked at Clemson University for nine years. Concurrent Investment Advisors serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, managing approximately $9.9 billion in client assets. The firm offers customized portfolios using ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, and alternative investments with a long-term investment approach complemented by opportunistic rebalancing and trading.

Anthony Hanley is a financial advisor with Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Center Street Advisors, Center Street Securities, Inc., and Legacy Financial Group, Inc. He is a founder of Matthew's Hope Children's Ministries, a nonprofit organization established with his spouse. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm primarily manages assets on a discretionary basis using both advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, and it integrates affiliated financial businesses and product channels as part of its service offerings.

Thomas Mcdonald is a financial advisor at United Capital Financial Advisors with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Integrity Alliance, Lion Street Financial, Cetera Advisor Networks, and Girard Securities. In addition to his advisory role, he manages a commercial office building in Anderson, SC. United Capital Financial Advisors provides financial planning and investment management services nationally to individual investors, corporations, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm employs discretionary portfolio management using asset-allocation models and offers customized strategies including ESG and faith-based options, supported by proprietary technology and a range of affiliated services.

Ralph Barker is a financial advisor with Momentum Independent Network Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Momentum Independent Network since 2010. Momentum Independent Network serves a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, charitable, corporate, institutional, and banking/thrift clients, offering a range of advisory and brokerage services. The firm utilizes a platform model with third-party managers and integrates with Hilltop affiliates to provide specialized municipal bond strategies and cash management solutions.

Stuart Knobel is a financial advisor with Capitol Securities Management, Inc. in Anderson, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 52 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. for 10 years before joining Capitol Securities Management in 2019. Knobel also operates an investment-related business under the name Knobel Investments. Capitol Securities Management serves individuals, corporate and charitable clients, trustees, and plan sponsors by providing brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, pension consulting, and insurance products. The firm uses a range of investment strategies and offers access to third-party money managers and model portfolios.

Joshua Moody is a financial advisor with CreativeOne Wealth, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Center Street Advisors, Inc., Center Street Securities, Inc., and Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC. He is also the owner and financial advisor at Pathway Financial Management, a business offering insurance-related products. CreativeOne Wealth, LLC provides fee-based asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm employs a mix of proprietary ETF-based models, third-party managers, and option strategies, supporting tailored investment solutions through a large enterprise platform.

Lindsay May is a financial advisor at Gradient Securities, LLC with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Keowee Financial Group, The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc., EkoMovers, and Fit4Kidz. Outside of advisory services, she is a licensed agent offering fixed insurance products through various insurance companies. Gradient Securities, LLC, operating as Gradient Wealth Management, provides financial planning, consulting, non-discretionary asset management, and ERISA plan services to individuals, businesses, and institutional clients. The firm delivers advice primarily on a non-discretionary basis and routinely utilizes third-party managers while also functioning as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a FINRA-registered broker-dealer.

April Barker is a financial advisor at Momentum Independent Network Inc. with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has been with Momentum Independent Network since 2010. Momentum Independent Network serves individual, high-net-worth, charitable, corporate, institutional, and banking/thrift clients through advisory and brokerage relationships. The firm offers investment advisory programs, managed accounts, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing a platform model that incorporates third-party managers and Envestnet for model delivery and account management.

Gregory Wales is a financial advisor at Gradient Securities, LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. for 10 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner at Keowee Financial Group, where he offers fixed insurance products. Gradient Securities, LLC, operating as Gradient Wealth Management, provides financial planning, consulting, non-discretionary asset management, and ERISA plan services to a range of clients including individuals, trusts, and business entities. The firm combines advisory and broker-dealer functions and frequently utilizes third-party managers alongside its own affiliated entities.