Norman Grant is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at firms including Commonwealth Financial Network and Edward Jones. Grant is also the owner of Grant Capital, LLC, which facilitates securities, advisory, and insurance business. LPL Financial is a national broker‑dealer and SEC‑registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third‑party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with a range of discretionary and non‑discretionary investment strategies.

Matthew Bennage is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and 19 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Commonwealth Financial Network and Weller Financial Group. He is also the owner of MDB Wealth Advisory, LLC, a private entity involved in securities, advisory, and insurance services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting over 22,900 advisors and overseeing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Brian Booe is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fort Mill, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC, Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Fields Auto Group. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and extensive operational resources.

Stephen Schneider is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Fort Mill, SC, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include five years at Commonwealth Financial Network and work in academic and entrepreneurial settings including the University of Massachusetts Amherst and Deerfield Spirit Shoppe INC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Alexander Travers is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2026, he spent 19 years with Commonwealth Financial Network. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions with a variety of financial planning and asset management solutions.

Deep Patel is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His previous work includes two years at Wells Fargo and six years at Subway. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting strategies implemented by investment adviser representatives across diverse asset allocations.

David Fanta is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 credential and less than one year of industry experience. His background includes roles outside of finance, such as work at Hammer and Hammer Law and involvement with the YMCA. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Melissa Clark is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial and Wells Fargo Securities in various capacities since 2016. Clark is based in Fort Mill, South Carolina. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Austin Howie is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 license and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network for nine years and spent one year at Metrowest YMCA. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Shane Carter is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fort Mill, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and various other firms. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing strategic and tactical allocations, third-party subadvisors, and technology tools to support its network of over 22,800 advisors.

Philip Nemphos is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fort Mill, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2026 and has longstanding experience with Murray, Montovanni, Nemphos & Tierinni since 1993. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions using a variety of financial planning and portfolio management approaches.

James Baker is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at LPL Financial with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2015 and previously was with Raymond James Financial from 2012 to 2015. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, providing advisory services through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Jerry Richi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fort Mill, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America and Regions Bank. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to various portfolio management strategies, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Richard Bugg is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments, UBS Financial Services, Monroe Financial Services, and as a retirement specialist at Michael Oana Retirement Specialist. He is based in Fort Mill, South Carolina. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a variety of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Justin Mclaughlin is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including National Securities Corporation and Questar Asset Management. Outside of his advisory roles, he founded Bowl'd Creations LLC, operating a business called Life Bowls. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice and account management primarily delivered by investment adviser representatives using a variety of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Nathan Herricks is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fort Mill, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with nine years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he is employed as a bus driver for FMSD Transportation. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, and access to third-party asset management, providing advice through a broad network of investment adviser representatives.

Brooke Smith is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fort Mill, SC, holding a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, Smith worked at firms including Commonwealth Financial Network and Edward Jones, and was involved with Freight Farms, Inc. outside the financial sector. Smith is also co-owner of OpenRoad Wealth Advisors, LLC, a private entity facilitating securities, advisory, and insurance business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services supported by research and technology tools, with a large network of investment adviser representatives managing extensive discretionary assets.

Marc Ross is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, CFA®, and Series 63 designations. His previous roles include positions at Signator Investors, Inc., New England Securities, and Voya Retirement Advisors. Ross contributes to the CFA Society of Boston by producing practice questions and guideline answers. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions, combining both strategic and tactical investment approaches.

Kevin Murphy is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Murphy previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and has been involved with Legacy Wealth Partners, a private advisory and insurance business he owns. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms with a range of advisory and brokerage services.

Louis Merkle III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2026 and previously spent significant time at Commonwealth Financial Network and Ameriprise. Merkle is also co-owner of MFG Enterprises, LLC, an entity involved in securities, advisory, and insurance business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, combining advisory services with a broad range of non-advisory financial activities.