Dawn Alexander is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is president of Aurora and Associates International, LLC, a real estate holdings and management company, and is involved in direct sales of nutritional products through Isagenix. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning, utilizing structured discovery tools and investment modeling to support client planning needs.

Mindy Young is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Lexington, SC. She has 21 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2004. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, managing assets of approximately $1.01 trillion through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Theodore Calcina III is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with over 32 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 credentials and has prior tenure at Fortis Investors, Inc. since 1994. Beyond his advisory role, he serves as treasurer and finance chair for Mt. Hebron United Methodist Church and is chairman of the BC High School Educational Foundation investment committee. OSAIC serves a diverse clientele including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable investors through a wide network of advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios across various investment types.

Paul Merz is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, based in Irmo, SC, and has four years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of financial services, he is involved in commercial property ownership in Irmo, SC. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors as well as institutional entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and offers a range of services including financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product facilitation through affiliated entities.

Brian Beasley is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Co, and Metlife. Outside of his advisory role, Beasley is a certified life coach. 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 financial planning and investment management services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies supported by advanced operational tools.

Caterina Zabala Otero is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Lexington, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2021 and previously was employed at Starbucks Coffee. Outside of her advisory role, she provides occasional caregiving services through the South Carolina Respite Coalition, supporting her sister with special needs. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory programs and strategies. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Duncan White is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Irmo, South Carolina, and has 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Inkpointe Financial Group, Accumulus Financial Group, and Waddell & Reed. He has also been involved with community organizations such as the Deerfield Elementary PTO and the Lexington Chamber of Commerce. 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 leveraging model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies across various asset classes.

Jared Harmon is a financial advisor with Fidelity and holds a Series 66 designation. He has four years of industry experience, including prior roles in media and communications. He is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop diversified model portfolios and manages several registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Michael Floyd is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 1987 and with Raymond James Financial since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an independent contractor preparing federal and state individual income tax returns and owns a real estate brokerage focused on commercial rental office space management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals, employs advanced analytical tools, and supports institutional consulting and portfolio management through a large advisor network.

Frank Douglass is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience currently serving at Cetera. He has worked at Avantax Insurance Agency LLC and Avantax Advisory Services, and he is the owner of Douglass Financial, LLC, where he provides financial planning and tax preparation services. He also has a teaching role at Midlands Technical College. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through an extensive network of advisors and a multi-manager platform.

Kathy Bradley Belstock is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Lexington, SC, where she has worked since 2007. She has 19 years of experience in the industry. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a wide range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and supports its clients through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Adam Hagen is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Lexington, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2019 and previously spent five years at Sage Wealth Advisors. Hagen is a partner in Atlas Resources LLC, a business established for shared operational infrastructure and expense management among team members. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients approaching or in retirement.

Thaddeus Dulin is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2010. His outside activities include serving on nonprofit boards such as the Clemson University Board of Visitors, the South Carolina Governors School for the Arts and Humanities Foundation as treasurer, and the Neighborhood Cancer Connection, where he chairs the finance committee. He has also held leadership roles in local community and political organizations. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering brokerage and investment advisory services including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

Jacob Aaron is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience, currently with Equitable Advisors in Irmo, SC. His prior work includes roles at North Greenville University, Cliffs at Glassy Golf, and Amazon. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs through a network of investment adviser representatives and third-party asset managers.

Edward Wells is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Irmo, South Carolina, holding a Series 66 credential and eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Merrill, Bank of America, and Waddell & Reed. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of JS Promotions LLC, a business unrelated to investment services. 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, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Jordan Sweetenburg is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management and has two years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked in behavioral therapy, assisting children with autism spectrum disorder as a registered behavior technician. He also has experience supporting Medicaid transportation services through contract assistance. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based financial planning across various areas including retirement, tax, and special needs planning. The firm combines planning with managed-account options under a consolidated billing service called “WealthPlan,” while maintaining separate planning and asset management services.

Laura Batsche is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 36 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 2003, following a four-year tenure at KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. Additionally, she is associated with Batsche Financial Services, LLC. 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.

John Mendenhall is a financial advisor with Merrill in Columbia, SC, holding a Series 66 credential and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Wells Fargo Bank, and First Command Financial Planning. He serves as a committee member on the finance committee of Union United Methodist Church, where he reviews budget and monitors spending. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Mark Horman is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at MassMutual Investor Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, and MetLife Securities. Outside of advisory work, he is also an agent selling life, long-term care, disability insurance, and fixed annuities. 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 third-party asset management, supporting its network of over 22,800 advisors with a range of advisory and institutional platforms.

Joel Nesbitt is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones for six years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant pastor at Final Authority Christian Church. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.