Paula Eagle is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional with 20 years of experience focused on helping women and families navigate complex financial transitions such as inheritance, sudden wealth, concentrated stock positions, and retirement planning. She is especially committed to assisting widows during challenging financial decisions and building long-term relationships with her clients. Paula's background includes a summa cum laude degree in Economics and Finance from Bentley University and completion of an accredited certificate program from the University of California Berkeley Extension. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch in 2018, she worked as a Bond Sales Trader in New York City serving hedge funds in the U.S., Canada, and Europe. Outside of her professional work, Paula is a mother to Edison and Charlie and wife to Brandon. She enjoys gardening, reading, singing, swimming, yoga, and is an active member of the Hilton Head Island community. Her community involvement includes participation in organizations such as Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern CT, Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina, and others.

Earl Cooler Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at multiple Morgan Stanley entities since 2009. Outside of finance, he co-owns Cooler Charters LLC, which offers private fishing charters in Ridgeland, South Carolina. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services that include retirement, estate, and investment planning.

Chris Dettling is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he partners with individuals and their families to develop financial plans and investment strategies tailored to their unique objectives. His approach focuses on creating personalized plans designed to assist clients in working toward their personal goals and securing their financial future. Chris has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, progressing through several positions including Workplace Planning Associate, Workplace Planning Consultant I and II, and Planning Consultant before becoming a Financial Consultant in 2026. This progression reflects his growing experience and expertise in financial planning within the organization. Outside of his professional career, Chris enjoys baseball, football, spending time with pets, and solving puzzles.

Jeffrey Baumhoer is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 37 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2016. He is also the owner of Aurora Appliance, LLC, which provides appliance installation and repair services in Okatie, SC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, utilizing Wells Fargo research and planning tools to create tailored recommendations. The firm serves clients who meet a net-worth threshold and provides a broad menu of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning.

Mulford Simons is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and has been associated with Wachovia Bank, N.A. since 2004. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products than typical large institutional advisers, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Nicholas Martin is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 13 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Edward Jones and Grand Design Wealth Management Inc. He is the owner of Bluffton Financial Planning and Bossier Financial Planning, where he acts as a branch owner and financial planner. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advice supported by analytical and modeling tools and maintains specialized services such as municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

Michael Brotsky is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2023, he worked at FSC Securities Corporation for nine years. He is also the owner of Conscious Capital LLC, an investment-related LLC, and works as an insurance agent specializing in fixed annuities and traditional insurance policies. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Gregory Karels is a financial advisor at Cetera with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013, as well as at Total Financial Solutions and Financial Group since 1993. He also operates a DBA called The Karels Group. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various investment program options, managing over $256 billion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 10,000 advisors.

John Levy is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of financial product offerings including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Elizabeth Bryant is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of her advisory role, she manages scheduling for a local driving school’s weekend classes. 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 institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning supported by analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Joshua Artime is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he has worked in event staffing, health product sales, and food service supervision. 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 under management and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Gordon Hamilton III is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley in various roles since 2009, including positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015, and previously at Citigroup Global Markets starting in 1993. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs. The firm’s financial planning approach uses structured discovery and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Scott Fitzenreiter is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked previously at Bank of America and Merrill. He serves as a finance officer for The Old Guard Association, a veterans organization connected to the 3rd United States Infantry Regiment. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, delivering advisory work supported by proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Courtney Kort is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2025. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions (SPS) Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies designed by internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michael Wilder is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Bluffton, SC, holding the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2008. Wilder serves on the board of trustees at St. Joseph's/Candler hospital in Savannah, GA, participating on both the Finance and Corporate Compliance Committees. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that manages approximately $501 billion in assets and serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning and advisory services through a range of portfolio management styles, with most client relationships structured as non-discretionary planning and consulting.

Trevor Jackson is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with individuals and families to develop financial plans and investment strategies aligned with their goals and values. He joined Fidelity Investments in 2024, initially serving as a Financial Representative before transitioning to his current role in 2025. In his role, Trevor focuses on understanding clients' priorities and co-creating tailored financial solutions to provide greater control over their present and future objectives. Outside of his professional duties, he enjoys activities such as beach outings, football, golf, hiking, and snowboarding.

Kristen Rodgers is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and having two years of industry experience. She previously worked at First Financial Bank and Key Investment Services, accumulating nine years of experience before joining Merrill. 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 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.

Richard Goodwyn Jr. is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 31 years of industry experience. He has worked with Mitchell Partners, LLC since 2016 as a managing member and general partner, alongside his roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2011. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Robert Long is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hilton Head Island, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct individual plans and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Bryan Weathersbee is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked with Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC for over two decades. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a financial advisor with May River Health & Benefits in Bluffton, SC. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory services, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management. The firm combines advisory programs with brokerage and insurance product offerings through an integrated platform.