Samuel Galloway Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Spartanburg, SC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and possessing 44 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Keegan & Company, LLC and Citigroup Global Markets. He serves as an officer and board member for the Bobby Chapman Junior Invitational, a nonprofit junior golf tournament involved in planning and fundraising. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning and advisory services utilizing risk profiling and model portfolios, with a focus on non-discretionary client relationships supported by a range of investment strategies.

Sonja Parker is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Bank of America from 2013 to 2017 before joining Edward Jones. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the finance committee and board of the Upstate Family Resource Center and participates in investment oversight with the Spartanburg County Foundation. She also mentors small business owners through OneSpartanburg’s Power UP program and represents Mary Kay skin care products. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and is noted for its large retail advisor network and affiliated financial services beyond traditional advisory offerings.

Dianna Rogers is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Spartanburg, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 40 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. 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 provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Steven Blanton is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Spartanburg, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He is a partner at Elliott & Painter, LLP, where he provides tax preparation and accounting services. 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, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Duane Haimbach is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He has been in the financial services industry since 1993, initially with Banc of America Investment Services Inc., now Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Duane holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He graduated from Wofford College in 1986 with a Bachelor of Arts in English and received a Master's Degree from the U.S. Army War College in 2012. Duane serves clients in areas including education planning, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, and retirement income. He is a retired Colonel from the South Carolina Army National Guard and a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom. Duane has participated in various civic and community organizations such as Mobile Meals Spartanburg and Habitat for Humanity, and he is a member of the Spartanburg Estate Planning Council. Outside of his professional work, Duane enjoys cooking, fishing, and golfing. He is also involved with NewSpring Church. His approach emphasizes working one-on-one with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at helping them pursue their long-term goals.

Evan Butler is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Spartanburg, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, he worked at Best Buy for three years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm 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.

Marielena Sloney is a financial advisor at Merrill with 22 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 1990. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the Governance Committee for Children's Cancer Partners of the Carolina's, a charitable organization in Spartanburg, SC. 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, and institutions, combining internal and third-party management with customized portfolio implementation.

Leslie Wilkerson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Spartanburg, SC, and has six years of industry experience. She worked at LYNX Services for seven years prior to joining Edward Jones in 2019. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management supported by a nationwide network of 23,701 financial advisors. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Heidi Edwards is a Series 66-credentialed advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with four years of industry experience. She previously worked at BW Flexible Systems from 2006 to 2022 before joining Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management in 2022. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers goal-based, holistic planning across various financial topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Timothy Gantt is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving clients at Edward Jones since 2017. His prior experience includes roles at New York Life and NYLIFE Securities LLC from 2009 to 2017, as well as a position at Pier 1 Imports. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jason Karr is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2008 and previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services from 2003 to 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is a certified notary. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and a large network of over 22,800 advisors.

Robert Richardson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Spartanburg, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 45 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Citigroup Global Markets and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. He serves as a board member on the investment committee of The Spartanburg County Foundation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm’s financial planning process involves structured discovery and firm-approved tools, providing tailored financial plans without individual security recommendations as part of standalone services.

Natalie Waltz is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Duncan, SC. She has recently transitioned into financial advising after nearly a decade in the automotive industry. 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 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.

Juan Martinez is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Inman, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2006. Outside of advising, he is co-owner of Bronco Mexican Restaurant in Inman, SC. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and investment options. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Courtney Hrubala is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial in Spartanburg, SC, holding a Series 66 designation. She has been with Raymond James Financial and its affiliated entities since 2025. Prior to her advisory role, she was involved with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and was active with the Kappa Delta Sorority. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs analytical tools such as risk profiling and probability modeling to tailor its non-discretionary planning and investment consulting to client goals.

James Lee is a financial advisor at Merrill in Greenville, SC, with 7 years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. He has been associated with Merrill and Bank of America since 2013. 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 strategies designed by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Rushell Bennie is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2019 and previously worked at DreamSeat from 2016 to 2019. Bennie holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Greer, South Carolina. 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 under management and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Melanie Burgess is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at Edward Jones with 15 years of industry experience, all of which has been with Edward Jones since 2011. She is based in Boiling Springs, SC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves over four million individual and institutional clients, including households across wealth levels, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a variety of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Jason Seay is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Spartanburg, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC for two years before joining Edward Jones in 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a School Board Trustee for Spartanburg County District 2. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, managed solutions, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm is notable for its large retail advisor and branch network and offers additional services such as a trust company and securities-based lending.

Robert Dykes is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Greenville, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Edward Jones and \u0026Partners. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals near or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.