Scott Hurston is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. He began his career in financial advising in 1988 and concentrates on providing clients with individualized financial and investment strategies. Scott emphasizes developing strong, ongoing relationships with clients and offering guidance as their life situations evolve. His expertise includes education and retirement planning, estate planning services in conjunction with attorneys, life insurance analysis, fixed income investing, and retirement income strategies. He works with individuals and families to help achieve personal and financial goals by incorporating wealth management strategies aligned with their unique objectives and risk tolerance. Scott holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) certification awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. He also completed an executive education program for financial advisors at the Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania, and earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of South Carolina System. He resides in Myrtle Beach with his family.

Faith Krasula is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at Beck Bode, LLC, self-employment, and teaching positions at Coastal Carolina University, Anderson University, and Aynor High School. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services for 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.

James Goodwin is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Myrtle Beach, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Citigroup Global Markets since 1990 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, with his current tenure at Morgan Stanley Private Bank commencing in 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning services supported by a structured discovery process and employs various modeling tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Jonathan Stanley is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones for seven years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Legacy Capital Group, a support company in Myrtle Beach, SC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary advice using analytical tools and supports advisory programs across a large network of advisors.

Earl Hamilton Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Myrtle Beach, SC, holding a Series 63 designation and over 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial since 2009 and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Nalts, a business unrelated to investment activities. 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, corporations, and institutional entities. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting, utilizing analytical tools to support client goals and encourages implementation through its advisory programs or other providers.

Jessica Kristich is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill Lynch since 2007. 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. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Zakaria Gardiner is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, he held roles at Legacy Capital Group, Merrill Lynch, and Carolina Custom Curbs LLC, among others. Outside of finance, he has experience in real estate with Keller Williams Realty and in small business operations including a tree service and hospitality. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a broad client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting, employing risk profiling and modeling tools, and supports municipal and public-finance advisory work through a unique affiliated municipal advisor.

Dianne Milano is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Myrtle Beach, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has worked with Primerica Financial Services and PFS Investments Inc. since 1997 and serves on the board of the North Myrtle Beach Aquatic & Fitness Center. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm employs model-delivery strategies from unaffiliated asset managers and supports accounts through Pershing custody and BNY Mellon Advisors for trade execution.

Robert Jones is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 31 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Edelman Financial Engines since 2025, following seven years at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. and two years at EF Legacy Securities, LLC. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a committee-driven proprietary modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management across diversified portfolios with a long-term focus.

Carlos Soto is a financial advisor at Merrill with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2005, concurrently holding a position at Bank of America since 2009. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a Fraternus Chapter Commander at St. Andrew's Catholic Church, leading and mentoring young men within the organization, and is a board member and vice-chairman of Atlantic Collegiate Academy, a public charter school focused on academics and athletics. 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, and institutions.

Frederick Woods is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 1985. With over 37 years of experience in the industry, he employs a risk management approach to develop financial strategies that assist clients in achieving their goals. His expertise includes retirement and estate planning, business retirement plans, portfolio management services, and home financing strategies through Bank of America, N.A. Mr. Woods earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Seton Hall University and holds several professional designations, including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He is also involved in his local community as a member of the Rhinebeck Lions Club. Residing in Rhinebeck, New York, Frederick Woods spends time with his wife and three children. He has a personal interest in baseball, golfing, music, skiing, soccer, and watching movies. His planning philosophy centers on collaborating with clients to create personalized financial strategies tailored to their individual goals.

Vickie Dawes is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 37 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Based in Myrtle Beach, SC, her career has been focused within the Wells Fargo organization. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s advisory process is investment policy statement-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

David Cassidy is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Myrtle Beach, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for 15 years before joining Ameriprise in 2024. Outside of his advisory role, Cassidy serves on the Board of Directors for Trail Life and is involved in several business ventures, including ownership of real estate and management companies. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations that integrate tax-efficiency and adaptive withdrawal strategies. The firm also offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Barbara Ducham is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at various Raymond James entities and Liberty Bank Investment Services. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a court-appointed conservator. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipalities, offering tailored financial planning and investment consulting through a variety of portfolio management approaches.

John Mckewen III is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo since 2009, including time at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory services grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s approach includes a broad range of financial product offerings, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Eric Bitetto is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Woodbury Financial Services, Eagle Strategies, and New York Life. Bitetto is the owner of Semper Fortis Financial, LLC, where he markets investment and insurance services, and he has interests in cryptocurrency investing. OSAIC serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional entities, providing integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm employs various asset-allocation tools and offers portfolios including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments, managing accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Albert Wiggin is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee and executor for his brother’s estate and works as an independent contractor providing financial advisory services to NALTS LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to support client goals, while maintaining notable municipal advisory capabilities and specialized program offerings.

David Custer is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, he worked at Morgan Stanley and held roles at multiple companies including Tesla and Bristol Myers Squibb. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Therese Barbera is a financial advisor at Merrill with 21 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2001. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

H James Johnson Jr. is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been a financial advisor since 1990. He leads the Johnson Wealth Management Team, which includes two client associates. James focuses on understanding the financial priorities of individuals and families to provide personalized attention and customized strategies, assisting clients in areas such as family wealth management, legacy planning, retirement income, and tax minimization. James holds a Bachelor's Degree from Clemson University and holds professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He collaborates closely with clients' attorneys, accountants, and other advisors to craft comprehensive financial strategies that address both short-term and long-term goals. Committed to community involvement, James participates in volunteering activities within the communities he serves. He also enjoys boating, camping, football, gardening, golfing, music, spending time with his family, tennis, and watching movies.