Michael Giordano is a CFP® certificant with 12 years of industry experience, currently with Advisory Services Network since 2021. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2016 to 2021. Advisory Services Network provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, families, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans through a network of independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, employing asset allocation and various securities, and serves a large platform with over two hundred advisers and more than $10 billion in discretionary assets.

Nelson Arrington III is a CFA® charterholder with 32 years of industry experience. He is currently with CX Institutional, LLC and was previously at V. M. Manning & Co., Inc. for 30 years. CX Institutional serves individuals, charitable organizations, business entities, and retirement plan sponsors with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a multi-strategy asset allocation approach using fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis across various asset classes and supplements its services with third-party technology for reporting and tax-efficient asset management.

Jeffery Bryson is a Series 66-credentialed advisor at Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Capital Investment Group, Inc. since 2013 and is also an accounting faculty member at Bob Jones University. Bryson holds a CPA license in South Carolina and is active as an insurance agent for life, accident, health, and disability coverage. Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized investment management through discretionary mandates, third-party managers, and private-label model portfolios, with ongoing monitoring and risk disclosures as part of its process.

Jason Weckel is a financial advisor at AlphaStar Capital Management with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at several firms, including AE Wealth Management, Lord and Richards, and Brookstone Wealth Advisors. In addition to his advisory role, he is a partner and advisor at Ironwood Financial Group, where he focuses on life insurance and fixed annuity products. AlphaStar Capital Management is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.84 billion for a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, small businesses, and other advisers. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, employing both model and custom strategies that combine strategic asset allocation with quantitative and momentum analysis.

William Hines is a Series 65 credentialed advisor with nine years of industry experience, currently with OneAscent Financial Services LLC since 2017. He previously worked at Fiduciary Alliance, LLC for one year. Outside of his advisory role, he holds a minority ownership interest in two family holding companies with real estate investments. OneAscent Financial Services LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, broker/dealer customers, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, UMA solutions, and consulting, utilizing individualized asset-allocation guidelines and various overlay and automated programs.

Shari Bevan is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Creativeone Wealth, LLC. She has operated Change Path LLC since 2017 and maintains a law practice focused on estate and tax planning. Creativeone Wealth, LLC serves individual, corporate, charitable, and RIA clients through fee-based asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing a platform that combines proprietary ETF models, third-party managers, and option strategies.

Susan Harvell is a financial advisor at The Fiduciary Alliance with seven years of industry experience. She previously worked at Foster Victor Wealth Advisors for four years before joining The Fiduciary Alliance in 2020. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. The Fiduciary Alliance advises individuals, including high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and other investment advisers, offering investment management and comprehensive financial planning services. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, cyclical, and charting analysis and provides discretionary portfolio management alongside estate-planning and risk-management support.

Wesley Oglesby is a Certified Financial Planner® with 24 years of industry experience. He is currently with Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. He serves as Director of Investment Strategy at Provista Wealth Advisors and is involved in a health insurance analysis service with Caribou. Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC provides investment advisory services through a network of independent advisors and multi-advisor teams, managing approximately $13.45 billion in client assets. The firm offers a broad range of investment products and specialized services, supporting individual and institutional clients with both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Charles Crews Jr. is a financial advisor at Fortis Capital Advisors, LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms including Crews Financial Advisors, Arkadios Capital, Wealth Management Advisors, Triad Advisors, and SFA Financial. In addition to his financial advising career, he practices law focusing on estate planning and probate, and serves as a board member for the South Carolina Transplant Foundation. Fortis Capital Advisors serves individuals, families, businesses, retirement plans, institutional clients, and other advisers with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm uses a variety of investment strategies including passive, active, and ESG-oriented options, managing $1.615 billion in discretionary assets as of December 31, 2025.

Kenneth Millar is a financial advisor at Saxony Capital Management, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and previously worked at Cabin Securities, Inc. and Peak Realty Advisors LLC, where he remains involved in real estate brokerage. Millar also serves as an Arizona Republican Party Precinct Committeeman. Saxony Capital Management provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional clients such as retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm operates a multi-team model and employs a variety of investment strategies, including discretionary asset management, third-party manager due diligence, and model-based approaches through sub-advisors.

Jeremy Weaver is a PFS™ credentialed advisor at Eversource Wealth Advisors, LLC with four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Blue Trust for seven years and Planfirst for five years before joining Eversource Wealth Advisors in 2026. Eversource Wealth Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, offering wealth management, financial planning, investment advisory, and consulting services. The firm supports a national network of advisors with multiple investment programs and also acts as a manager of private pooled investments and a provider of private markets access.

Alexander Schaefer is a financial advisor with Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc. in Greenville, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Berthel Fisher since 2008 and also has a decade of experience with BFC Planning, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, Schaefer is involved in investment advice partnerships and serves as a president of a personal LLC. Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, managing approximately $906 million in assets. The firm offers tailored investment management and planning through multiple platforms and delivery models, including discretionary and non-discretionary management and third-party arrangements.

Joseph Kuckel is a financial advisor with OneAscent Financial Services LLC in Greenville, SC. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with OneAscent since 2024. Prior to his advisory role, he worked at Monster Ballroom and Cracker Barrel and has experience in education at the middle and high school levels. OneAscent Financial Services LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, broker/dealers’ customers, and institutions. The firm offers customized asset management, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing model-based platforms and overlay managers.

Kimberly Smith is a financial advisor at Cary Street Partners with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Truist Investment Services, BB&T, and Wells Fargo. Cary Street Partners offers discretionary and non-discretionary wealth management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a range of investment strategies and integrates affiliated broker-dealer, insurance, and asset-management entities to provide proprietary products and comprehensive financial solutions.

Justin Chastain is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with The Fiduciary Alliance, based in Greenville, SC, and has two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Southern Bank, Strategy Corps, and Park Sterling Bank. Outside of advising, he teaches CFP classes to candidates through Dalton Education. The Fiduciary Alliance provides discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as other investment advisers. The firm employs a client-specific investment approach using a mix of fundamental, technical, cyclical, and charting analyses, and operates through multiple divisions and a network of investment advisor representatives.

William Mitchell III is a financial advisor with CX Institutional, LLC in Greenville, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked for V.M. Manning for 10 years before joining CX Institutional in 2026. CX Institutional provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individuals, charitable organizations, business entities, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm uses a multi-strategy asset allocation approach combining fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis, supplemented by third-party technology for consolidated reporting and tax-efficient asset location.

Eric Morris is a CFP® with 21 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Cary Street Partners, where he has worked since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at Truist Advisory Services, Truist Investment Services, BB&T Securities, and Scott & Stringfellow. Outside of advising, he is a co-owner of two LLCs that manage residential rental properties in Greenville, SC. Cary Street Partners provides discretionary and non-discretionary wealth management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, financial and retirement planning, access to alternative investments, and integrated solutions supported by both third-party managers and proprietary strategies.

John Coble is a financial advisor with The Fiduciary Alliance, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Ameriprise, Aurora Securities, and Investment Professionals, Inc. Outside of advising, he is the owner of Coble Wealth Management, LLC, which provides financial services including fixed insurance. The Fiduciary Alliance offers discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as other investment advisers. The firm operates through multiple divisions and a network of representatives, employing a variety of investment approaches and distinctive compensation arrangements.

Joseph Carter is a financial advisor with Sequent Planning, LLC and holds a Series 65 designation. He has two years of industry experience and previously worked at IAMS Wealth Management and Palmetto Senior Benefits. Carter is also the owner of J. Carter & Associates, where he is involved in life and health insurance, annuities, and property and casualty services. Sequent Planning, LLC, operating as Futurity First Wealth Management, is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan sponsors, businesses, endowments, and nonprofits. The firm employs a structured risk framework and offers services including asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan fiduciary management through a network of approximately 97 advisors.

Daniel Lancaster is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott in Spartanburg, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a Notary Public in Spartanburg, providing notary services on a voluntary basis. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and municipal clients, offering brokerage services, financial planning, consulting, and multiple advisory programs.