Wesley Palmer is a financial advisor with Madison Avenue Securities, LLC in Greenville, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Madison Avenue Securities since 2017 and previously at Capital Investment Group, Inc. from 2015 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, Palmer is involved in fitness coaching and workout design through Virtual Gym, LLC and Team Kattouf Affiliate. Madison Avenue Securities serves individual clients, charitable institutions, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans, managing approximately $2.0 billion in assets. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and financial planning services across multiple account platforms, employing various analytical and allocation strategies.

William Holt Jr. is a financial advisor at Silver Oak Securities, Inc. with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation and CWMG. Holt is also involved in fixed insurance product sales and owns a property and casualty insurance agency. Silver Oak Securities serves individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, and other entities through a network of over 100 financial professionals. The firm offers discretionary investment management tailored to client objectives, utilizing various advisory programs and a technologically supported investment process.

Micah Usry is a financial advisor at Altitude Capital Management LLC based in Greenville, SC. He holds a Series 65 designation and has one year of experience in the industry. Prior to joining Altitude Capital Management in 2026, he worked at Whitney and Associates and The Leazer Group Life Insurance, as well as had roles at Bridgeway Church and Legacy Church. Altitude Capital Management LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals and high net worth clients. The firm customizes strategies based on client objectives and risk tolerance, employing a variety of approaches including asset allocation and technical analysis, and manages $103.6 million in discretionary assets.

Bryce Veazey is an advisor at Madison Avenue Securities, LLC with a Series 65 credential and no prior industry experience. He previously held roles outside the financial sector, including work at Royal Alaskan Movers and SSS Offroad. Madison Avenue Securities provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension consulting and services for charitable institutions. The firm manages approximately $2.0 billion across multiple advisors, offering portfolio management through a variety of models and investment vehicles.

Nelson Arrington III is a CFA® charterholder with 33 years of industry experience. He currently serves as an advisor at CX Institutional, LLC, where he has worked since 2026. Prior to that, he dedicated 30 years to V. M. Manning & Co., Inc. CX Institutional serves individuals, charitable organizations, business entities, and retirement plan sponsors with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a multi-strategy asset allocation approach, integrating fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis across various asset classes and utilizes third-party technology for consolidated reporting and tax-efficient asset management.

Jeffery Bryson is a Series 66-credentialed advisor at Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Capital Investment Group, Inc. since 2013 and is also an accounting faculty member at Bob Jones University. Bryson holds a CPA license in South Carolina and is active as an insurance agent for life, accident, health, and disability coverage. Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized investment management through discretionary mandates, third-party managers, and private-label model portfolios, with ongoing monitoring and risk disclosures as part of its process.

Jason Weckel is a financial advisor with AlphaStar Capital Management holding a Series 65 credential and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Brookstone Wealth Advisors, AE Wealth Management, and Lord and Richards. He is also a partner and advisor at Ironwood Financial Group, where he is involved in analyzing and managing life insurance and fixed annuity products. AlphaStar Capital Management serves individual, corporate, and retirement plan clients, providing discretionary investment management, financial planning, and subadvisory services. The firm employs strategic and tactical investment approaches across diverse asset types and supports ERISA-related plan services, operating with approximately 135 advisors and managing around $2.5 billion in assets.

Thomas Kemp is a CFA® charterholder with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving at Ally Invest Advisors. His prior roles include positions at Medforce Insurance & Financial Services, Commonwealth Financial Network, CF Parks & Co, and First Horizon Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he acts as treasurer for Simply Blair, a content creation venture associated with his wife’s beauty vlogging activities. Ally Invest Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients through web-based solutions and virtual interaction. The firm offers ETF-based Robo Portfolios and personalized advice services, implementing model portfolios across five risk tiers and utilizing a third-party turnkey asset management platform.

Welton Smith Jr. is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Capital Investment Advisory Services since 2009 and has worked with Capital Investment Group, Inc. since 2004. Smith serves on the board of Civitan International, a charitable organization involved in allocating charitable gifts and reviewing investment policies. Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized investment management through discretionary mandates, third-party managers, and private-label model portfolios, employing a variety of analytical methods and conducting ongoing portfolio reviews.

Shari Bevan is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Creativeone Wealth, LLC. She has operated Change Path LLC since 2017 and maintains a law practice focused on estate and tax planning. Creativeone Wealth, LLC serves individual, corporate, charitable, and RIA clients through fee-based asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing a platform that combines proprietary ETF models, third-party managers, and option strategies.

Charles Crews Jr. is a financial advisor at Fortis Capital Advisors, LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 certifications and has previously worked at firms including Crews Financial Advisors, Arkadios Capital, Wealth Management Advisors, Triad Advisors, SFA Financial LLC, and Citigroup Global Markets. In addition to his financial advisory work, he is a practicing attorney specializing in estate planning and probate and serves on the board of the South Carolina Transplant Foundation. Fortis Capital Advisors is an SEC-registered multi-team investment adviser serving individuals, families, businesses, retirement plans, institutional clients, and other advisers. The firm offers customized portfolio management and financial planning, utilizing a range of active, passive, tactical, and ESG-aware strategies, as well as third-party sub-advisors and specialist strategies.

Kenneth Millar is a financial advisor with Saxony Capital Management, LLC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Saxony Capital Management, he worked at Cabin Securities, Inc. and has also been involved with Peak Realty Advisors LLC, a real estate brokerage firm he owns. He serves as an Arizona Republican Party Precinct Committeeman, engaging in local party activities. Saxony Capital Management provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional clients such as retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm uses a multi-team model offering discretionary asset management and financial consulting, employing a variety of investment strategies and conducting due diligence on third-party managers.

William Mitchell III is a financial advisor with CX Institutional, LLC in Greenville, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked for V.M. Manning for 10 years before joining CX Institutional in 2026. CX Institutional provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individuals, charitable organizations, business entities, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm uses a multi-strategy asset allocation approach combining fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis, supplemented by third-party technology for consolidated reporting and tax-efficient asset location.

Joseph Carter is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Sequent Planning, LLC, bringing three years of industry experience. He has worked with IAMS Wealth Management and Palmetto Senior Benefits, and he also operates J. Carter & Associates, providing life and health insurance as well as annuities and property and casualty products. Sequent Planning, LLC, doing business as Futurity First Wealth Management, serves individuals, retirement plan sponsors, small and medium-sized businesses, endowments, and nonprofit organizations. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services through a network of independent advisers using a structured risk framework and diversified investment strategies.

Daniel Lancaster is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott in Spartanburg, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a Notary Public in Spartanburg, providing notary services on a voluntary basis. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and municipal clients, offering brokerage services, financial planning, consulting, and multiple advisory programs.

Joshua Speese is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC in Greenville, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 11 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Wells Fargo Bank NA, Wells Fargo Advisors, Bank of America, and Merrill. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional clients, high-net-worth private clients, and retail investors, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various investment products through a combination of affiliated and third-party sub-managers.

Seth Smith is a financial advisor at Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Fidelity Investments. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. serves mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals with discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan services. The firm employs fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor asset allocations and offers both wrap and non-wrap programs using Pershing as custodian.

Devian Blocker is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Greenville, SC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Wells Fargo Bank. Outside of financial services, he is the owner of The Wireless Woman, a part-time retail or hospitality business. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, utilizing both discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting supported by third-party platform arrangements.

Joel Swaney is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC in Greenville, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America from 2010 to 2021 before joining TD in 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he is co-owner of the podcast Cartoon Dumpster Dive, where he discusses classic cartoons and provides historical context. TD Private Client Wealth LLC offers discretionary wrap‑fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional clients, high‑net‑worth individuals, and retail clients, utilizing a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation with investments from affiliated and third‑party managers.

William White is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with one year of industry experience. He currently works at Guardian Life and is affiliated with Park Avenue Securities, where he provides brokerage and investment advisory services. His prior experience includes roles at Raymond James Financial Services and Greenville County School District. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management and a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, serves individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, advisory solutions, and group education, utilizing both discretionary management and model-based strategies supported by proprietary and third-party platforms.