Welton Smith Jr. is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Capital Investment Advisory Services since 2009 and has worked with Capital Investment Group, Inc. since 2004. Smith serves on the board of Civitan International, a charitable organization involved in allocating charitable gifts and reviewing investment policies. 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, employing a variety of analytical methods and conducting ongoing portfolio reviews.

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 CFP® professional with 24 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently works with Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC and has previously held roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Banc of America Investment Services, Inc. Oglesby is also the director of investment strategy at Provista Wealth Advisors. 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 while overseeing advisor recommendations within an approved product menu.

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 certifications and has previously worked at firms including Crews Financial Advisors, Arkadios Capital, Wealth Management Advisors, Triad Advisors, SFA Financial LLC, and Citigroup Global Markets. In addition to his financial advisory work, he is a practicing attorney specializing in estate planning and probate and serves on the board of the South Carolina Transplant Foundation. Fortis Capital Advisors is an SEC-registered multi-team investment adviser serving individuals, families, businesses, retirement plans, institutional clients, and other advisers. The firm offers customized portfolio management and financial planning, utilizing a range of active, passive, tactical, and ESG-aware strategies, as well as third-party sub-advisors and specialist strategies.

Kenneth Millar is a financial advisor with Saxony Capital Management, LLC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Saxony Capital Management, he worked at Cabin Securities, Inc. and has also been involved with Peak Realty Advisors LLC, a real estate brokerage firm he owns. He serves as an Arizona Republican Party Precinct Committeeman, engaging in local party activities. 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 uses a multi-team model offering discretionary asset management and financial consulting, employing a variety of investment strategies and conducting due diligence on third-party managers.

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 four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Truist Investment Services, Inc. and BB&T. Cary Street Partners provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment options and proprietary strategies, serving diverse client niches including state and municipal government entities and insurance companies.

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® professional with 22 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Cary Street Partners since 2023 and previously held roles at Truist Advisory Services, BB&T Securities, and Scott & Stringfellow, among others. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in residential real estate through ownership in two LLCs that purchase and manage rental properties in the Greenville, SC area. Cary Street Partners provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a broad investment menu and proprietary strategies, serving a diverse client base that includes state and municipal entities as well as insurance companies.

John Coble is a financial advisor at The Fiduciary Alliance with 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, Investment Professionals, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wachovia Securities. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Outside of advising, he is the owner of Coble Wealth Management, LLC. The Fiduciary Alliance serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as retirement plans and other investment advisers, offering investment management and comprehensive financial planning services. The firm employs a variety of analytical approaches and may use third-party managers while providing discretionary portfolio management and related financial planning support.

Joseph Carter is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Sequent Planning, LLC, bringing three years of industry experience. He has worked with IAMS Wealth Management and Palmetto Senior Benefits, and he also operates J. Carter & Associates, providing life and health insurance as well as annuities and property and casualty products. Sequent Planning, LLC, doing business as Futurity First Wealth Management, serves individuals, retirement plan sponsors, small and medium-sized businesses, endowments, and nonprofit organizations. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services through a network of independent advisers using a structured risk framework and diversified investment strategies.

Joshua Speese is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC in Greenville, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 11 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Wells Fargo Bank NA, Wells Fargo Advisors, Bank of America, and Merrill. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional clients, high-net-worth private clients, and retail investors, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various investment products through a combination of affiliated and third-party sub-managers.

Seth Smith is a financial advisor at Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Fidelity Investments. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. serves mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals with discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan services. The firm employs fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor asset allocations and offers both wrap and non-wrap programs using Pershing as custodian.

Devian Blocker is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Greenville, SC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Wells Fargo Bank. Outside of financial services, he is the owner of The Wireless Woman, a part-time retail or hospitality business. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, utilizing both discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting supported by third-party platform arrangements.

Joel Swaney is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC in Greenville, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America from 2010 to 2021 before joining TD in 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he is co-owner of the podcast Cartoon Dumpster Dive, where he discusses classic cartoons and provides historical context. TD Private Client Wealth LLC offers discretionary wrap‑fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional clients, high‑net‑worth individuals, and retail clients, utilizing a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation with investments from affiliated and third‑party managers.

Chad Finch is a financial advisor at FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. based in Greenville, SC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations with five years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Fifth Third Bank, Usha, Tiaa, Fedex, and United Community Bank. FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions through both advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple investment programs on the Passageway platform, allowing clients to select strategies based on their risk profiles and investment goals.