Alex Fiedler is a CFP® professional with 8 years of experience in financial advisory services. He is currently with Truist Advisory Services and has held various roles within Truist Investment Services and BB&T since 2018. Prior to his advisory career, he worked at Clemson University and with the Greenville Drive. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors, participants, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary manager relationships with non-discretionary consulting and uses third-party platforms and AI-enabled tools to support portfolio management and oversight.

Allen Gillespie is a CFA® charterholder with 20 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC and has previously worked at firms including LPL Financial and FinTrust Capital Advisors, LLC. Gillespie is involved in several business entities for tax and investment purposes. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans through a large network of advisors. The firm’s investment approach combines strategic asset allocation with both passive and active management, supported by an internal Investment Committee and research that incorporates quantitative and fundamental analysis.

Bailey Mcnamara is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a wealth advisor at Carson Wealth in Mauldin, SC. Their prior roles include positions at Financial Benefits, Inc., Raymond James Financial Services, and OlinDe Financial Group. Mcnamara is also an insurance agent, selling life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care products. Carson Wealth is an SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $50.6 billion through a network of over 650 advisors. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, utilizing a model portfolio approach supported by an Investment Committee and a range of tailored investment solutions.

Gregory Trout is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked within various Transamerica entities since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he has plans to enter residential property investments to generate rental income. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners, offering managed portfolios and investment education through a range of advice programs. The firm leverages Morningstar Investment Management’s proprietary tools for portfolio construction and oversight, focusing on asset allocation, contribution guidance, and retirement planning.

Lisa Nelson is a financial advisor at TD Private Client Wealth LLC with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at TD Bank N.A. since 2023, following tenures at TD Private Client Wealth LLC and M&T Bank. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional clients, high-net-worth private clients, and retail TDIS (US) clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning support, and access to a range of investment products through affiliated and third-party sub-managers.

Henry McGee is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (New York Life) based in Greenville, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 23 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Generational Financial Partners LLC, Financial Resources, LLC, and New York Life, dating back to 2002. Outside of his advisory work, McGee volunteers as a basketball coach for St. Paul's Church and serves on the boards of the YMCA and St. Francis Hospital Advisory Board. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages a majority of assets on a non-discretionary basis, working with a broad range of clients including corporate and charitable entities within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Antonio Jenkins is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life since 2015 and is involved in insurance-related activities outside of Guardian, including Medicare Advantage and dental/vision plans through BlueCross BlueShield. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers tailored financial planning and investment management through a combination of advisor-led discretionary and model-based strategies, utilizing proprietary programs and third-party platforms.

Roy Janse is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mariner since 2023. His prior roles include 14 years with Commonwealth Financial Network and seven years with Ameriprise. Outside of his advisory work, he is a member of the Board of Trustees for the Cooperative Baptist Fellow Foundation. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party allocations, and features integrated tax and accounting services alongside operational CFO capabilities and a financial wellness platform.

Cody Morris is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC in Greenville, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at TD Bank N.A., Palmetto Real Estate Group, LLC, and Ingles Markets. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional and high-net-worth clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning support, and custody through third-party custodians. The firm utilizes a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation with investments from both affiliated and third-party managers.

Alicia Zmuda is a CFP® professional with 25 years of experience in the financial industry. She has been with Truist Advisory Services since 2021, following six years at BB&T Securities. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, investment policy analysis, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program, utilizing a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary approaches supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Bethany Thompson is a financial advisor at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 credential and has previously worked at FinTrust Capital Advisors, LLC and LPL Financial LLC. In addition to her advisory role, she is also a licensed notary public in Greenville, SC. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides financial planning, asset management, and retirement-plan consulting for individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $122 billion in assets and employs a diversified investment approach that combines passive and active strategies through an internal Investment Committee.

Sherry Hall is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at BB&T Securities before joining Truist in 2021. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches, utilizing third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools to support manager selection and ongoing oversight.

Kristin Christofferson is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Greenville, SC. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 14 years of industry experience. Kristin has been associated with Eagle Strategies since 2014 and concurrently works with Wyatt Brothers Financial LLC. She is also involved as an insurance broker for non-registered insurance products. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers tailored advice through multiple program types and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Philip Brice is a financial advisor with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 44 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, United Community Insurance, FinTrust Capital Advisors, and GNI Capital. He is also involved with PHB Holdings LLC, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans through a broad network of advisors. The firm’s investment approach combines strategic asset allocation with both passive and active management, supported by quantitative and fundamental research.

Yazan Atra is an advisor at TD Private Client Wealth LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank and Concentrix Corporation. Prior to his financial services career, he was involved with Yaz Motors LLC. TD Private Client Wealth LLC offers discretionary wrap-fee managed accounts and brokerage services to institutional clients and high-net-worth individuals, utilizing strategic and tactical asset allocation through a mix of affiliated and third-party sub-managers. The firm employs a percentage-of-AUM wrap fee model and serves clients through both U.S. and cross-border channels.

Asher Hoopes is a financial advisor at TD Private Client Wealth LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at MML Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, Lowe's, Turnkey Financial, and OneMain Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of a home and garden pop-up boutique called Dwell and Daisy. TD Private Client Wealth LLC offers discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional clients, high-net-worth private clients, and retail investors. The firm uses a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation with portfolios constructed from affiliated and third-party sub-managers.

Veronica Pinckney is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at GWFS Equities, Inc. and Prudential Investment Management Services, LLC. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as certain retail brokerage clients. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and savings rates in its planning approach, offering integrated services closely linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Michael Carson is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott who holds a Series 66 designation and has 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Banc of America Investment Services, and BB&T Investment Services. He serves as a board member of the Hope Center for Children in Spartanburg, SC. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large enterprise firm managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. It serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, estates, and institutional clients, offering brokerage services, financial planning, advisory programs, and asset management through both in-house and third-party managers.

Michael Baloy is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 11 years of industry experience, including prior roles at BB&T Securities and Truist Investment Services. Outside of advising, he is the sole proprietor of Baloy Holdings LLC, an investment vehicle focused on cloud storage infrastructure. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches, utilizing third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools as part of its investment and manager-selection processes.

Benjamin Munson is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to his advisory role, he worked for 20 years at Regal Cinemas Inc. He is also an insurance agent appointed with Bankers Life and Casualty Company, authorized to write Medicare Supplement, annuity, life, health, and long-term care insurance products. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management and investment consulting primarily to mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals, focusing on customized asset allocation, tax efficiency, and integrated analysis methods. The firm emphasizes individual client service and utilizes affiliated broker-dealer and insurance platforms for trade execution and reporting.