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, CFP®, is the founder of Flourish Financial Life Planning, a fee‑only firm in Anderson, SC, serving women of faith across the country who want their financial lives to reflect their values. With more than 20 years of experience, Laura brings a calm, relational approach to planning, helping women navigate money with clarity, confidence, and peace. Her path into financial planning began unexpectedly at a credit union, where she discovered how meaningful it was to help people understand their finances. After losing her father two years later, Laura began walking alongside widows through overwhelming financial decisions — an experience that shaped her calling and the heart behind her work today. Laura partners with women through every season of life, from career transitions and caregiving to retirement and legacy planning. She is known for her ability to explain complex topics in everyday language and for creating a safe, judgment‑free space where clients can talk openly about both the practical and emotional sides of money. She founded Flourish to offer thoughtful, faith‑aligned guidance that helps women build lives marked by purpose, peace, and financial confidence.

John Alexander Jr. is a financial advisor with Apex Capital Management LLC in Anderson, South Carolina, holding 21 years of industry experience. He has served as Chief Investment Officer of the Clemson University Foundation since 2003 and has been a Professor of Finance at Clemson University since 1990. Apex Capital Management LLC provides portfolio management and investment consulting to high-net-worth individuals, small businesses, and institutional clients. The firm employs a concentrated “Dow 10” strategy focused on select Dow Jones Industrial Average stocks, utilizing quantitative models and active trading within client-specified leverage limits.

Mark Maurer is a financial advisor with Andrew Garrett Inc. in Anderson, South Carolina, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Andrew Garrett Inc. since 2002. Andrew Garrett Inc. serves a diverse client base including retail individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-rollover guidance, utilizing a variety of investment strategies and platforms tailored to client 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.

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.

Jason Gibson is a financial advisor at Capitol Securities Management, Inc. He holds the Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Capitol Securities, he was with UBS for one year and has educational background including time at Episcopal High School and Durham Academy. Capitol Securities Management serves individual investors, institutional and corporate clients, retirement plans, trusts, and small businesses, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm operates as both a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser, providing advisory programs through IAR-managed accounts, model portfolios, and third-party money managers.

Joseph Benson is a financial advisor with United Capital Financial Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Goldman Sachs Personal Financial Management and Lion Street Financial. Benson has experience working in hospitality and restaurant management earlier in his career. United Capital Financial Advisors provides national financial planning and discretionary investment management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth households, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers customized investment solutions and supports independent advisors through its technology platform, FinLife Partners.

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.

Anthony Hanley is a financial advisor with Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Fairfax Global Investment Management LLC and Center Street Securities, Inc. He is also the founder, along with his spouse, of Matthew’s Hope Children’s Ministries, a charitable organization. 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 employs both advisor-driven and proprietary model-based investment strategies and offers access to third-party money managers and wrap programs.

Thomas Mcdonald is a financial advisor with United Capital Financial Advisors in Anderson, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 43 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at Integrity Alliance, Lion Street Financial, Cetera Advisor Networks, and other firms. Outside of advising, he manages a commercial office building in Anderson. United Capital Financial Advisors offers national financial planning and discretionary investment management to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth households, retirement plans, and corporate accounts. The firm provides customized portfolio solutions, access to alternative investments, and supports independent advisors through its FinLife Partners platform.

Liliya Gubceac is a financial advisor with Summit Wealth Group who holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has 19 years of industry experience. Her career includes over a decade at Commonwealth Financial Network and an extended tenure with Summit Wealth Group. Summit Wealth Group LLC provides wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm customizes investment strategies based on client-specific financial profiles and employs a variety of analytical approaches, often implementing solutions through third-party money managers and sub-advised models.

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.

Jeffrey Falke is a financial advisor with Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wealthcare Advisory Partners, LLC, LPL Financial, LLC, Fortis Group Advisors, LLC, and Invest Financial Corporation. Outside of advisory work, he serves as Secretary of the Advisory Board for Atlantic Care Center, a nonprofit charity. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, and institutional investors, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA plan advisory services. The firm employs an open-architecture platform with customized investment strategies, often utilizing third-party managers, and is notable for its integration with affiliated financial entities and insurance-linked account management.

Cecilia Waters is a financial advisor at VALIC Financial Advisors with two years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank, Wells Fargo Clearing, Northwestern Mutual, and M & M Income Tax Service. In addition to her advisory role, Cecilia is appointed as an agent to sell non-securities insurance products for AGIA. VALIC Financial Advisors serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction.

William Kibler is a financial advisor with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 45 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial and various FinTrust entities, as well as United Community Insurance, Inc. He is based in Anderson, South Carolina. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a strategic investment approach combining passive and active management, supported by an internal Investment Committee and research targeting factor premiums such as value and momentum.

Arthur Klugh is a CFP® with 27 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC and has previously held roles at firms including Goldman Sachs PFM and United Capital Financial Advisers. In addition to his advisory work, he is an independent insurance agent providing insurance advice based on client needs. Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC is a multi-team, SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers wealth and investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services, focusing on customized, primarily long-term portfolios that utilize ETFs, mutual funds, and other investment vehicles.

Walter Griffin is a financial advisor at Valic Financial Advisors with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Valic Financial Advisors since 2018. Griffin is also involved with Agia, focusing on non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer serving primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing discretionary unified managed accounts through Envestnet’s platform and a large network of investment advisor representatives.

Thomas Cox is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC. His career includes roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Cetera Advisor Networks, United Capital (Goldman Sachs PFM), Girard Securities, IC Advisory Services, and The Investment Center. In addition to his advisory work, he provides insurance advice tailored to client needs. Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers wealth and investment management, financial planning, and retirement advisory services using customized, primarily long-term portfolios with various investment vehicles and sub-advisory arrangements.

Cynthia Thackham is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has worked with Truist and its predecessor firms since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Treasurer for the Episcopal Church Women's group, which organizes annual fundraising activities for outreach ministries. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, utilizing a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary manager relationships supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.