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.

Thomas Johnson is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Georgetown, SC, holding a Series 66 credential and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2008. 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 strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

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.

Kathleen Coppola is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. She worked at Edward Jones from 2012 to 2018 before joining Raymond James in 2018. Outside of her advisory role, she is president of Thrive Wealth Partners, a marketing and support company. 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, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm delivers non-discretionary planning and consulting tailored to client goals, supported by analytical tools and a range of advisory programs.

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.

Lawrence Mickle III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Kingsview Wealth Management LLC, Client One Securities LLC, and Wells Fargo Advisors, among others. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

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.

Jessica Marcus is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Murrells Inlet, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2024, she worked at Primerica Financial Services and Primerica Advisors for nine years combined and also has experience in education with Calvary Christian School and Horry County Schools. Outside of finance, she assists with marketing and operational tasks at a local restaurant owned by her husband. 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 with a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors and offers a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products under a fiduciary standard.

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.

Meagan Morgan is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Merrill since 2013. Outside of advising, she co-owns a rental property business. 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 both model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of individual and institutional investors.

Tu Nguyen is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Myrtle Beach, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and CitiGroup Global Markets INC. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner in Three Little Monkeys LLC, an investment-related business. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers services including discretionary portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, and access to capital markets.

Carson Munn is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. and Signature Wealth Strategies since 2022. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a Relationship Manager for Signature Wealth Group, supporting client relationships. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting, incorporating risk profiling and analytical modeling to support client goals.

M Branham is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, Branham focuses on developing personalized financial strategies that help clients pursue their long-term goals by considering their full financial picture. The approach emphasizes flexibility to adapt to changing market conditions and leverages resources from Merrill and Bank of America. Branham's expertise includes liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. The team adopts a holistic planning approach that addresses both assets and liabilities to assist clients in achieving their financial objectives. Branham holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of North Carolina System and has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Branham is a member of the Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity and participates in community activities through the YMCA.