Brian Simmons is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at South State Bank, Park Sterling Bank, OSAIC, Securities America Advisors, Inc., and Uvest Financial Services Group, Inc. Outside of finance, he is the owner of Brian Simmons Photography. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, third-party asset management, institutional platforms, and various advisory strategies supported by research and technology.

Julia Churchwell is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Equitable Advisors and multiple Raymond James entities. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as a registered client service associate at FFH Wealth Advisors LLC, assisting financial advisors and clients. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to individual, high-net-worth, corporate, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and advisory services, utilizing analytical tools and risk profiling, and maintains specialized offerings including municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

Daniel Burrell is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His background includes a role at Tel Aviv University and service in the United States Marine Corps since 2016. 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, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Shannon Dunn is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Greenville, SC, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, Shannon worked at Kathy & Company Bakery and Truist Bank, among other positions. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Samuel Woods is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Greenville, SC, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Woods serves on the Audit and Finance Committee of the Poinsett Club in Greenville, providing guidance on budgeting and financial expenditures. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including both individual and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

John Bartlett is a CFP® professional with 12 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Cetera and has prior experience at Fidelity Investments, Guardian Life Insurance Company, Regions Bank, and Park Avenue Securities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party model portfolios and customized strategies.

Brian Vorse is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, Vorse serves as an officer and helicopter pilot in the South Carolina Army National Guard and operates aircraft on a limited basis as a commercial pilot for Double Day Aviation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets.

James Mcnally is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at JP Morgan Securities LLC and JP Morgan Chase Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he is a private landlord. 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, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and specialized municipal advisory services.

James Culp is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Greenville, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2005. Culp serves as a board member and secretary of EM Greenville, a small charity that distributes donor-directed funds. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through its network of financial advisors. The firm focuses on holistic, goal-based planning across various topics, offering these services without discretionary trading authority and without serving institutional portfolio management or adviser selection roles.

Mackenzie Muyco is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Raymond James & Associates since 2013, with prior experience at NewEdge Securities, Inc. and Millie Lewis. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing roughly $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a broad client base, including individuals, institutional and pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and investment consulting through a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

John Foster is a Series 63-licensed financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, bringing 43 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Citigroup Global Markets, Morgan Keegan & Company, LLC, and Raymond James & Associates. Foster is a partner in two family LLCs associated with investment holdings. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to individual, high-net-worth, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm employs a fact-based, non-discretionary approach tailored to client goals and offers specialized services including municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting.

Michael Vela is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Piedmont, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Foresters Financial Services and a decade as a professional poker player. 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 and supports its advisors with model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and technology tools.

Joy Jennings is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Greenville, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to her advisory role, she worked in the hospitality and service industries, including positions at Outback Steakhouse and Southern Oaks Venue & Catering. Raymond James & Associates 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, pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional advisory services.

Zachary Goodwin is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Kestra Investment Services LLC and Elevation Wealth Partners. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and discretionary portfolio management. The firm employs a systematic investment process combining fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Kerry Crum is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Greenville, SC, and has 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1998. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee options, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Lawson Ballard III is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Greenville, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has seven years of industry experience, including four years working with Greenville County School District prior to joining Raymond James in 2018. 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 with tailored financial planning and investment consulting services, emphasizing non-discretionary relationships and a range of portfolio management styles.

Berra Byrd Jr. is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Simpsonville, SC, and has 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2001. Outside of his advisory work, Byrd serves on the finance board of Langston Charter Middle School in Greenville, SC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs with a fiduciary standard, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 advisors and more than 15,000 branch offices.

Micah Valentine is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding a Series 66 credential and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2017 and previously held roles at IFG Advisory, Raymond James Financial Services, and Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Valentine Properties Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and 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 and advanced operational tools.

Renee Underwood is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2010, following prior roles at Raymond James Financial and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Outside of her advisory work, she is a commissioned notary. 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 and model portfolio programs, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and advanced operational tools.

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.