Justin Dowers is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Mauldin, SC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he has held positions at several companies including PFS Investments Inc., Tellus Products LLC, and Curtiss-Wright Controls. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in the sale of home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers advisory services through a large network of advisors who deliver model portfolio recommendations supported by third-party asset managers and custodians.

Lorena Croft is a financial advisor at Fidelity with six years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previous work experience with Toronto-Dominion Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, through a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is notable for its use of systematic methodologies, formal advisory roles to registered investment companies, and integration of AI technologies in its investment process.

Caleb White is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Equitable Financial, Equitable Advisors, and State Farm. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research in its advisory process and offers broader derivatives and commodities capabilities through various regulatory registrations and affiliates.

Stewart Nelson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Greer, SC, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. He previously worked for NEIS, Inc. for eight years before joining Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and affiliated financial products through a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Stephen Sorensen is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 33 years of industry experience. He has held positions at UBS since 2021 and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by offering brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning, portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, supported by proprietary research and a broad platform of banking and capital markets offerings.

Angel Ramirez Vazquez is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing four years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., Ramirez Financial Coach, and Michelin North America. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, ongoing investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through a platform-based approach and proprietary model strategies.

Frank Thomas Jr. is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Simpsonville, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and over 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1988. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the management committees of several family partnerships. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary managed solutions, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm has a large retail advisor and branch network and offers additional capabilities such as a trust company and securities-based lending.

Madison Pee is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. Before joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2025, Madison worked at City Scape Winery and held positions at several other firms including United Community Bank and Cracker Barrel. 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 institutional accounts.

Brent Whitlock is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Greenville, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Raymond James Financial and its related entities since 2004 and has operated Whitlock Financial Services LLC since 2013. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning supported by analytical tools and offers specialized services such as municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

Katie Best is a Series 66-credentialed advisor at Edward Jones with experience beginning in 2023 and a diverse background including roles outside finance such as operating Kate's Face Paint Creations and working at The Health Dare. She has held two separate terms with Edward Jones and a position at Grandbohemian Art Gallery. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management and a large national network of financial advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment options under a fiduciary standard.

Judith Brown is a CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66-registered financial advisor with Edward Jones, where she has worked since 2015. She has 10 years of industry experience. Outside of her advisory role, she co-manages a rental property with her husband. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including households across various wealth levels, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and maintains a large national network of advisors and branches.

Kevin Clayton is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Greenville, SC, with 9 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2017, he worked at Publix Supermarket from 2013 to 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including households of varying net worth, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Andrew Rabon is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the Series 66 designation and beginning his industry career in 2025. His prior work includes roles at Lima One Capital LLC and involvement with The Greenery of Charleston LLC. He has also worked in educational positions at Clemson University, Aiken Technical College, TriCounty Technical College, and South Aiken High School. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of investment solutions, including financial planning, model portfolios, and third-party asset management, supported by a large network of advisors and advanced operational tools.

Randy Chalmers is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Mauldin, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he served in the United States Air Force from 2007 to 2021 and worked for American Military University from 2021 to 2022. He is also involved in land development through a home-based business, KRL Investments. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and technology-driven tools, while maintaining a broad non-advisory financial services platform.

Dennis Barry Jr. is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 22 years of industry experience. He has worked with Thrivent and its predecessor, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in SHIDEN Properties, LLC, which manages and maintains rental properties including the building where his advisory practice is located. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive written recommendations on a range of financial planning topics without managing client portfolios directly. The firm employs holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option.

John Witt is a financial advisor with Merrill in Greenville, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2003 and at Bank of America, N.A. since 2022. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Frances Kerhulas is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Spartanburg, SC, holding Series 63 and 65 licenses and 37 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2021, she worked at Oppenheimer & Co for eight years. Outside of advisory work, she serves as an operations manager for Switzer Wealth Partners. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and employs analytical tools to model potential outcomes, supporting client decisions through its advisory programs and affiliated firms.

Bobby Ragan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Greer, SC, holding a Series 66 credential and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2016. 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 financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered through a broad network of investment adviser representatives using a variety of investment strategies.

Amy Garrison is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. She previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2014 to 2020. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Blue Butterfly Ventures, LLC, through which she manages her Ameriprise business. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm that offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations in partnership with its advisors.

Gregory Zander is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously spent 17 years at Metlife Securities, Inc. Zander serves on the board of Regency Commons in Greer, SC. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual planning relationships utilizing firm-approved software and includes specialized planning services such as divorce and estate-settlement planning.