Margaret Illner is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Duncan, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2006. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Joshua Rizzo is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Woodruff, SC, and has seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2018 and previously held roles at Zero Chaos and other firms. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Ryan Arrowsmith is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Robert Bosch, LLC for seven years. Arrowsmith serves on the Board of Directors and Finance Committee for the Pine Street School Foundation. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team.

Gregory Gibson is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 38 years of industry experience, including roles at Dempsey Lord Smith, LLC, and founding Gibson Retirement Planning, LLC. His activities also include work as an insurance agent and involvement in related financial services ventures. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent financial professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements.

Robert Ryan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Spartanburg, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as successor trustee of his wife’s living trust. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and model portfolios.

Richard Strauss is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2017. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Canon USA from 2014 to 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Robert Kocisko is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 21 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2024, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2024. He serves on the investment committee for the First Presbyterian Church of Spartanburg, reviewing endowment reports without direct control over investment decisions. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Jeremy Rankin currently serves as Vice President, Executive Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2022. Over the course of 25 years at Fidelity, he has gained extensive experience in wealth planning and financial consulting. Throughout his career at Fidelity, Jeremy has progressed through various roles including VP Financial Consultant, Senior Investments Consultant, Branch Investments Representative, Financial Planning Consultant, Senior Retirement Services Specialist, and Service Trader II. He holds an Arkansas Insurance License that supports his work in financial and retirement planning. Outside his professional responsibilities, Jeremy enjoys activities such as cars, family activities, fitness, football, golf, and skiing.

Katherine Coley is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, based in Spartanburg, SC, and has 34 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she works as an administrative assistant at Switzer Wealth Partners. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, pension plans, and institutional clients. The firm uses analytical tools and tailored planning approaches to support client goals and maintains specialized services such as municipal and public-finance advising and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

Elizabeth Hrubala is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2014. She is based in Spartanburg, SC, and is involved in transitioning her support company’s DBA name to Arteva Wealth Partners, LLC in early 2026. She also assists as trustee and personal representative in the closing of an estate. 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 clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary consulting using analytical tools and supports specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting.

Johnnie Hall II is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Greenville, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, Hall serves as a board member for Upstate COOP, a homeschool cooperative attended by his children. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment advisory programs and affiliated services. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Rodrigo Vargas Bravo is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at the Embassy of Canada to Peru and Bolivia and relocated from Lima, Peru to Greenville, South Carolina. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

William Granger III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and having 11 years of industry experience. He has previously worked with Cetera Advisor Networks and operated Stravolo Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory roles, he is a business owner of Stabler Family Limited Partnership. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and research from LPL Research.

Alison Galloway is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has spent her entire career at Edward Jones. Outside of her advisory work, she operates as an independent beauty consultant specializing in skin care and cosmetics. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Jennie Dunbar is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Greenville, SC, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, she worked in hospitality and related fields at Carroll Hospitality, Innisfree Hotels, Uptown Circle, LLC, and Corner Clean Hospitality. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Robert Weir is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Equitable Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of a rental property in Myrtle Beach, SC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Zachary Strehl is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on helping individuals and families make informed financial decisions through personalized planning. His approach centers on constructing comprehensive financial strategies that offer clarity and confidence, guiding clients toward achieving both short- and long-term goals. Zachary's expertise includes wealth planning, retirement strategies, generational wealth, investment management, and client focus areas such as divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, sports and entertainment, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned his Bachelor's Degree in Finance with a minor in Economics from Wofford College. Outside of his professional work, Zachary pursues interests in adventure sports including biking, boating, hiking, pickleball, and running. He also values spending time with his family and enjoys woodworking.

Roy Redman Jr is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked with several firms including Avantax Advisory Services and Hd Vest Investment Services. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates tax preparation businesses, including Matrix Tax & Financial Services LLC and TAXSAVERS LLC, where he manages tax preparation and planning services in Spartanburg, SC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to multiple program structures and third-party managers, managing over $256 billion in assets through a large network of independent advisors.

James Marshall is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, he worked at Spring Island Trust from 2015 to 2023. He holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Spartanburg, SC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Samantha Giorgio is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan and First Citizens in various capacities since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence, with an ESG eligibility framework integrated into its investment process.