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.

Trevor Hastings is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work history including roles at DoorDash, Inc. and Prudential - LPL Enterprise LLC. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is 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 uses firm-approved software to analyze client goals and offers various planning programs including recent additions such as Divorce Planning.

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.

Steve Armaly is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 21 years before joining LPL Financial in 2025. Outside of advising, he is the owner of a non-investment-related business, EEEA, 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 services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and integrated financial services.

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.

Christopher Hartnett is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with Ameriprise in Greenville, SC, having joined the firm in 2023. His prior experience includes roles at Truist Advisory Services, Truist Investment Services, and BB&T Securities. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Matthew Miller is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with MassMutual Life Insurance Company and MassMutual Investors Services since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Miller has ownership interests in aviation-related businesses, including GO FLY, LLC and Northbridge Aviation, LLC. 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 structures financial planning as annual, collaborative engagements using firm-approved tools, with implementation requiring separate brokerage or insurance arrangements.

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.

Timothy Smith is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 28 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in Pinewood Preserves, LLC, a hunting property in South Carolina. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, institutions, and municipalities. The firm offers financial planning and consulting services with a variety of portfolio management styles supported by firm research and affiliated sub-advisers.

Brian Glenney is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Greenville, SC, holding the CFP® designation and Series 66 license with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017. Outside of his advisory work, Glenney pursues painting as a hobby and has sold some of his artwork under the business Glenney Art. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of 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.

William Lynn is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Greenville, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Farm Bureau Insurance, Synergi Partners, and Clemson University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers various advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

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.

William Ellison is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Greenville, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a recreational landholding organized as The Farm at Pecan Ridge LLC. 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 wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Barry Bynum Jr. is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial and Advantage Investment Management, as well as operating Bynum Financial Group since 1999. Outside of his advisory work, he holds leadership positions with the Knights of Columbus Council 8182 and serves as Chair of the Finance Council at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a wide range of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base through thousands of Financial Professionals and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms.

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.