Lyndsey Handschiegel is a financial advisor at Stifel with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Stifel since 2015, following two years at Barclays Capital Inc. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, providing both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach relies on proprietary methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group, utilizing forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling.

Meredith Duffy is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2021. Prior to joining Merrill, she was employed at South Carolina Federal Credit Union and has also worked at LOFT Outlet. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Albert Russo is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has an extensive background including long tenure at Securities Service Network, Inc. and ownership in a CPA firm specializing in tax planning and forensic accounting. Outside of advisory work, he serves on a nonprofit finance committee and is a board member of a homeowners association. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services supported by a model-based investment approach, portfolio optimization tools, and multiple program options designed to accommodate a range of client needs.

Kathleen Corn is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch since 2000. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party teams.

Christopher Bolig is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in financial services in 1999 and focuses on personalizing wealth management strategies for individuals to help meet financial goals such as education funding, home purchases, and retirement planning. Prior to entering the financial industry, Christopher served five years in the U.S. Navy. During his military service, he attended The College of William & Mary and Johnson & Wales University, where he earned bachelor's degrees in Culinary Arts and Business Administration. His career in financial services began with Edward Jones & Co., followed by roles at BB&T Investment Services managing multiple territories. Since 2005, he has been with Banc of America Investment Services, now part of Merrill Lynch. Christopher holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Christopher lives on Daniel Island with his wife Sarah and their two children, Madison and Jackson.

Frank Wootton IV is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Charleston, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and 14 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs structured planning tools and a range of investment strategies, serving clients through direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Christopher Black is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he manages Tight Lines Interests, LLC, a personal LLC focused on investing in direct residential real estate. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and asset allocation models to tailor client plans.

Michelle Calalang is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2012. 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

David Bunce Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services in Charleston, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Prudential Equity Group. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, known for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

John C. Troutman, Jr., CPWA®, CPFA, serves as a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining the firm in 2011, he has focused on addressing the wealth management needs of affluent client families. His approach emphasizes personal attention and professional discipline, informed by over two decades of experience in the field and a family background in banking. John holds the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® designation and the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor credential. He earned bachelor's degrees in Finance and Management from the Moore School of Business and in Religious Studies from the College of Humanities at the University of South Carolina. His expertise encompasses a broad range of client focus areas, including family wealth management strategies, legacy and philanthropic planning, divorce transition planning, tax minimization, and portfolio management services. He works closely with clients, coordinating retirement, estate, and tax planning strategies with their CPAs and attorneys. In addition to his professional responsibilities, John is actively involved in community organizations. He serves on the board of The Historic Beaufort Foundation and has contributed to several other groups, such as the YMCA, Beaufort Rotary Endowment, Moore School of Business, Bluffton Self Help, and Penn Center. John resides on Lady’s Island with his wife Danielle and their four children.

Jackson Weeks is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He is the owner of Jackson Swim School, which provides swim lessons. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individual, institutional, and retirement plan clients through a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Patrick Peterson is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career there in 2001 after earning a Bachelor's degree in finance from Wofford College. Patrick focuses on assisting affluent families with complex financial challenges by developing well-designed, regularly reviewed, and clearly articulated wealth management plans. Patrick is a qualified Portfolio Manager who offers both traditional advice and customized portfolio strategies. His approach involves managing personalized or defined investment strategies, which may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment options. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) certification since 2008, the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designation since 2003, and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Living in Charleston, Patrick enjoys spending time with his wife, Erin, and their three children, Rory, Teddy, and Knox. His personal interests include fishing, music, and reading.

Jennifer Mills is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James since 2013 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Mills and her husband own a condo in Winter Park, Colorado, which they manage as a short-term rental through a property management company. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning and investment consulting with a range of portfolio management strategies, and it provides specialized municipal advisory services alongside its broad advisory and fiduciary solutions.

Bradley Worsham is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at Edward Jones in Charleston, SC since 2014. He provides private pickleball lessons in the Charleston area as an extracurricular activity. 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 national network of advisors and branch offices.

Nicole Duvall is Vice President and Private Wealth Management Advisor at Fidelity Investments. In this role, she works with a team of specialists to design comprehensive, customized wealth strategies aligned with each family's unique goals and priorities. She focuses on building enduring relationships based on trust and transparency and provides disciplined, forward-looking guidance to help clients navigate complexity and preserve wealth across generations. Nicole has extensive experience in wealth management and financial advising, having held various roles at Fidelity Investments since 2010, including Vice President and Branch Leader. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked as a Financial Advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors and as a Private Risk Advisor at Wachovia Bank. She began her career as a State Farm Agent. Outside of her professional work, Nicole enjoys playing golf, table tennis, and tennis.

John Gibbs is a financial advisor with Merrill in Charleston, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2013 and concurrently at BOFA Securities, Inc. since 2019. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of directors for Sea Island Habitat for Humanity, a charitable organization in South Carolina. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

John Le May is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance, among others. He also serves as the Chairperson of the Millennials At The Top council for the Southeastern Chamber of Commerce, a nonprofit organization focused on regional business and tourism development. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm operates on a large scale with over 14,000 advisors and manages approximately $671 billion in assets, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Jared Larrow is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 31 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with TrueGuidance Holdings, LLC as a registered team member managing an advisory business. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research-driven modeling and tax-efficient strategies. The firm serves a broad client base through its extensive advisory, brokerage, and insurance offerings typical of a large institutional provider.

Christopher Barton is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at Merrill, Banc of America Investment Services, Inc., and Quick & Reilly, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Barton is involved as an insurance agent with Life Policy Pros. 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 financial planning and investment management services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies, supported by various operational and research tools.

Ellis Hargadon is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and previously worked at Fidelity Investments and Massachusetts Financial Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.