Judson Ruhl is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2016 and previously held roles at Bank of America and Sears Home Services. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Kevin Courtney is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the stewardship committee at Providence Presbyterian Church in Hilton Head Island, managing the church’s finances and encouraging membership giving. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by offering a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and advanced modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through both direct client relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

Rebecca Hickman is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at Raymond James & Associates since 2019 and previously held positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional and pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a nationwide adviser network.

Ryan Berry is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A., among other related entities. 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 investment strategies for individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations.

Susan Graziano is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at Raymond James & Associates since 2020 and previously at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2020. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutional clients, and public entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services, supported by a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Katherine Phifer is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2010 to 2016. Phifer is a member of the finance committee for the Beaufort County Open Land Trust. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services grounded in an IPS-driven, modern portfolio theory approach. The firm’s offerings include a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

William Stuckart is a financial advisor with Cetera in Bluffton, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Bank of America, Merrill, and Summit Financial Group. Outside of advising, he serves as Membership Chairman for the Vanlandingham Rotary Board and as Treasurer for Harbor 20 Fleet 3. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party money managers.

Marida Bruggeman is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, and Wachovia Bank, N.A. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning, tax-aware withdrawal strategies, and Social Security options. The firm’s advisory approach involves non-discretionary implementation based on comprehensive research and algorithmic analysis.

John Wigington is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo entities since 2009 and serves on the board of directors for the Bakala Foundation USA, a nonprofit organization involved in charitable grant reviews. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Gary Bezilla is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2010 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Samuel Cage is the Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He has held various roles within Fidelity Investments since 2014, progressing through positions such as Financial Consultant, Workplace Planning Consultant III, Retirement Relationship Manager, and several others related to financial representation and investment solutions. His professional experience spans over a decade, during which he has focused on helping clients and their families advance toward their financial goals through a client-centered planning process. Samuel's career reflects a consistent commitment to financial consulting and retirement solutions. Outside of his professional work, Samuel enjoys activities such as biking, family activities, golf, hiking, and running.

Luke Schultz is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He began his career at Fidelity in 2012, progressing through roles including Trader, Premium Relationship Associate, Investment Solutions Representative, Retirement Solutions Representative, Retirement Relationship Manager, Investment Consultant, and Financial Consultant before assuming his current position in 2022. Drawing on his professional start in the United States Marine Corps, Schultz applies discipline and attention to detail in his work. He follows a three-step process focused on understanding client situations and priorities, analyzing these situations, and partnering with clients to develop and maintain personalized financial strategies. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Schultz has interests in board games, fitness, hiking, outdoor adventures, military service, and parenthood.

Sarah Reed is a CFP® professional with 18 years of experience in the financial industry, currently serving at Edward Jones since 2008. She holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Bluffton, South Carolina. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in managing her own businesses, including Isabella Marie LLC and Abigail Jean LLC. 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 with a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions under a fiduciary standard.

Cory Smith is a financial advisor at Cetera with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Cetera and its related entities since 2022, alongside a tenure at Regions Bank beginning in 2015. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with various program structures and custodial relationships.

Herbert Tanner is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 42 years of industry experience, including prior roles at INVEST Financial Corp. and founding Hand & Tanner Financial Group Inc. He has served in leadership positions in community organizations such as the Beaufort Water Festival and holds board roles in religious and civic groups. OSAIC serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutions, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and supports a range of investment options, including managed accounts and third-party money manager programs.

Robin Monleon is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2013. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management. The firm employs proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Justin Marcus is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at VOYA Financial Advisors and ownership of Jstntym Financial & Insurance Solutions, Inc. He is also licensed as an insurance agent, selling fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform that incorporates affiliated and third-party managers, with over $256 billion in assets under management and more than 10,000 advisors nationwide.

Ryan Salisbury is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Adirondack Trust Company and Saratoga National. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a boat rental business based in Hilton Head Island, where he assists with various operational tasks. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified portfolios and offer advisory solutions.

Libby Norris is Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2023. In this position, she focuses on building deep relationships with clients to understand their unique financial goals and preferences. She employs a collaborative and educational approach to guide clients and their families in developing financial plans aimed at providing peace of mind. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Libby worked at Vanguard from 2017 to 2023, where she held several roles including Retail Sales Manager, Senior Sales Consultant, Sales Consultant, and Brokerage Investment Professional. This extensive experience has contributed to her expertise in wealth planning and client relationship management. Outside of her professional career, Libby has interests in cooking and baking, fitness, reading, and volunteering.

Elizabeth Cutshall is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2010 to 2016. Outside of advising, she is a notary public in South Carolina. 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 product options, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweeps.