Samuel Hall is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at John Hancock Investment Management Distributors LLC and spent time in academic roles at Clemson University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Joseph Banish is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Ameriprise in Simpsonville, SC. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2017, including its predecessor Ameriprise Financial Services Inc., and previously at PNC Investments. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm employs a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations, primarily focusing on assets held within Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Jared Wix is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with Bank of America and Merrill since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is a general partner for Watt & Wix Entertainment, a small-scale music recording and sales business. 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of individual and institutional clients.

Margaret Burns is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Greenville, SC, holding a Series 66 designation. She has been with Edward Jones since 2023 and has prior experience working with Grace Church. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Brian Bridges is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Greer, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Bridges serves as an executive consultant for a dental practice. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Michael Wolfe Sr. is a CFP® and Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he teaches a weekly martial arts class for young people in Greenville, SC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Eric Ponder is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Fountain Inn, SC, holding a Series 66 license and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked for Vulcan Materials Company for six years and serves as a pilot and instructor pilot in the South Carolina Army National Guard. Outside of his financial advisory role, he is a contract and charter pilot with Double Day Aviation Inc. and PondAir LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Lonnie Decker is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to Edward Jones, he worked at Asbury Automotive Group and Dom360. Decker is also the managing member of Decker Dynamics, LLC, a digital marketing business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm with more than 23,700 advisors serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Harold Lawson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at South State Bank, SunTrust Advisory Services, and Raymond James Financial Services. He is also involved in an entrepreneurial venture, Lawson Enterprises 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, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies supported by technology tools.

Megan Andersen is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. for 16 years. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in the health and wellness industry as a sales associate for Isagenix. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process incorporates centralized due diligence and may include ESG considerations, serving clients with a non-discretionary program.

Christopher Long is a financial advisor with Fidelity who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, he served in the United States Army and Florida Army National Guard, and worked briefly at other firms. Outside of his advisory role, he participates part-time as a baker at Flying Fox Coffee in Greer, South Carolina. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a blend of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios and delivers solutions such as discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services, fund advisory, and consulting.

Ronald Payne is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth Inc. with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at several firms including NEXT Financial Group, VOYA Financial Advisors, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in life insurance and fixed annuity sales through Riverstone Wealth Management. Osaic Wealth serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients with a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment process emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting various client needs through discretionary strategies, third-party managers, and proprietary models.

Terence Tysinger Jr. is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His previous roles include positions at Edward Jones and Waddell & Reed, Inc. He has also operated Tysinger LLC and maintains a separate business entity, Tysinger Wealth Solutions LLC, for tax and investment purposes. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive advisory resources and technology tools.

Richard Darrow is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2018 and previously at Cetera Advisors LLC. Darrow also serves on the board of YMCA Camp Woodstock in Connecticut. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse group of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management through various platforms and proprietary model strategies.

Caryn Vedane is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Spartanburg, SC, holding a Series 66 designation with 7 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2016 and previously operated Vedane Interiors for 17 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Eric Chisom is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Simpsonville, SC, holding a Series 66 designation. He joined Edward Jones in 2025 after a 22-year career at Lowe's Home Improvement. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 advisors.

James Switzer is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in agricultural activities through Cross Arrow Farms and serves as branch manager of Switzer Wealth Partners. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using detailed analytical tools and supports clients through various advisory programs and institutional consulting.

Michael Bynarowicz is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Greenville, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2012, including its predecessor Axa Advisors. He serves as a board member of Carolina International Preparatory School and owns Baynor, LLC. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individual and institutional clients, utilizing a range of firm-offered programs and third-party asset managers. The firm’s approach involves assessing client risk tolerance and matching them with appropriate investment programs, offering various mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments without sponsoring its own wrap fee program.

Matthew Sumner is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Spartanburg, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Equitable Advisors and AxA Advisors for 11 years, as well as Edward Jones for one year. 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 financial planning and asset management solutions delivered through its large network of investment adviser representatives, utilizing both model portfolios and customized strategies.

William Wimberly Jr. is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Synovus Bank and Synovus Securities, Inc. Wimberly also operates a sole proprietorship as a life and long-term care insurance agent. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization tools within a multi-advisor platform.