Justin Sweet is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Pendleton, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing six years of industry experience. Prior to joining TIAA-CREF in 2020, he worked at Nor'East Family Treats & Eats, Publix, and Bojangles. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals often connected through employer retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans. The firm distinguishes between point-in-time planning services and ongoing discretionary management, utilizing model or customized portfolios and operating within a vertically integrated group.

Ashton Lawrence is a CFP® and ChFC® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mariner. His prior roles include positions at Goldfinch Wealth Management and Commonwealth Financial Network. He is involved in community organizations such as the Eastside YMCA, Fall for Greenville festival, and United Way of Greenville County, and participates in the NextGen Advisory Task Force of The American College of Financial Services. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax and family office services. The firm employs a discretionary, customized investment approach supported by in-house research and third-party managers, with notable integration of tax and accounting services uncommon in large advisory enterprises.

William Gordon is a financial advisor with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at FinTrust Capital Advisors, LLC, United Community Insurance, Inc., and operating his own CPA practice. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services manages over $122 billion in assets and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a diversified investment approach combining passive and active managers, supported by quantitative and fundamental analysis overseen by an internal Investment Committee.

Osvaldo Gutierrez is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Greenville, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Eagle Strategies since 2021 and currently owns G & H Financial Group, LLC, which brokers non-registered insurance products. Gutierrez serves as a board member for the NAIFA-Upstate chapter. Eagle Strategies provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of program types and emphasizes tailoring recommendations, with most assets managed on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Maya Herrenbruck is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds a Series 66 designation. She has one year of industry experience, including roles at Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, and previously worked at Compass Advisory Group. Her background also includes positions outside the financial industry, such as work with The Johnson County Graphic and New College Franklin. Park Avenue Securities LLC, where she practices, is a dually registered broker-dealer and investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a range of advisory programs.

James Hill is a financial advisor with &PARTNERS, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. He worked at Edward Jones for 22 years before joining &PARTNERS in 2024. Hill is a co-founder and owner of Indigo Advisors LLC, the entity for his practice within &PARTNERS. &PARTNERS serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, offering investment management, financial and tax planning, ERISA consulting, and brokerage services through a dual registration as an RIA and broker-dealer. The firm employs fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts, managing portfolios internally or via third-party managers.

David Lewis is a CFA® charterholder with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC in Greenville, SC. His prior experience includes roles at FinTrust Capital Advisors, LLC and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in consulting through Coleman Research Group. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a strategic investment approach that combines passive and active management, supported by an internal Investment Committee and research utilizing quantitative and fundamental analysis.

Luke Graves is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and is co-owner of Graves Wealth Management, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial, Paragon Financial, Yorktown Funds, and Liberty University. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 affiliated advisors and managing over $212 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad adviser-support platform with discretionary and nondiscretionary managed account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody services.

Justin Sheik is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Greenville, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His prior firms include TIAA, Ameriprise Financial Services, LPL Financial, and Family Wealth Partners. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm uses IAR-led assessments and diverse investment strategies, including fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis, to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Thomas Campbell IV is a financial advisor at &Partners with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones for 13 years before joining &Partners in 2024. Campbell is co-founder of Indigo Advisors LLC, an investment legal entity associated with his practice. &Partners serves a diverse range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations, offering investment management and financial planning through both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches using the Envestnet platform and NFS brokerage infrastructure.

Daniel Logan is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His background includes roles at TD Bank N.A. and professional engagements with Bob Jones University and Tabernacle Baptist Church. 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 clients. The firm utilizes a blend of strategic and tactical asset allocation with investments from both affiliated and third-party sub-managers.

Quintin Pile is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC. Prior to joining Beacon Pointe in 2024, he was with Greenwood Capital Associates for five years and has additional experience at Edward Jones and other firms. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing rental property businesses. Beacon Pointe Advisors provides wealth advisory and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm integrates proprietary asset-allocation modeling with third-party independent managers, employing both active and passive strategies across a range of asset classes.

Cooper Branham is a CFP® professional with one year of industry experience, currently affiliated with Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC in Greenville, SC. His work history includes roles at Beacon Pointe Advisors, Beacon Pointe Insurance Services, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, Clemson University, Cool Pros Heating and AC, and Gilbert High School. Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC provides wealth advisory, consulting, financial planning, retirement-plan services, and outsourced chief investment officer solutions to a diverse client base that includes individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm integrates asset-allocation modeling with third-party Independent Managers through a rigorous due diligence process and utilizes both active and passive strategies across public and private asset classes.

Jason Skistad is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2024. His prior roles include positions at CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors and Charles Schwab, with additional long-term involvement in business ventures such as Creekside Litchfield LLC. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and integrated tax and accounting services. The firm utilizes discretionary, customized portfolios supported by an internal team and third-party managers with a broad range of strategies and specialized administrative capabilities.

Jeffrey Giguere Jr. is a CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 65 credentialed advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC and Beacon Pointe Insurance Services, LLC, where he is also a licensed insurance agent involved in life, health, and accident insurance sales. Prior to joining Beacon Pointe, he worked at Capital Design Associates, Inc. for 11 years. Beacon Pointe Advisors provides investment advisory and consulting services to individual and institutional clients, employing a manager-of-managers approach that includes discretionary wealth management, financial planning, and outsourced CIO solutions. The firm sponsors proprietary investment vehicles and serves as an operating general partner for multiple private funds.

Andrew Pittinos is a CFA charterholder and financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. He is currently with Truist Advisory Services, where he has worked since 2021, following eight years at BB&T Securities. Based in Greenville, SC, Pittinos’s background includes roles at Truist Investment Services. Truist Advisory Services offers investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary approaches, supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Stephen St John is a financial advisor at NewEdge Advisors with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in farming through Lake Cunningham Farms. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of portfolio management and consulting services through a network of independent adviser representatives, combining in-house and third-party investment solutions supported by centralized due diligence and technology tools.

Nathan Stouffer is a financial advisor at First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Greenville, SC, with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has prior experience at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Wells Fargo Bank. Outside of advisory work, he operates a retail floral shop, Urban Petals, and performs as a singer at events such as funerals, weddings, and church services. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm emphasizes IAR-led financial assessments and uses a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Marie Jose Bettis is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Greenville, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. Her career includes extensive tenure at BB&T and its affiliated entities from 2006 to 2021, followed by roles at Truist Advisory Services and First Citizens since 2021. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm employs a client-centered process guided by IAR-led assessments and offers a range of portfolio management options, including automated platforms and tax-aware services.

Ryan Moore is a financial advisor at Mariner with a Series 65 license and two years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Mariner Wealth Advisors, Kelly Education, Clemson University, and Carolinas Wealth Management. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations through investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax and family office services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolio strategies supported by an internal investment team and third-party managers, and offers integrated tax and accounting services alongside traditional portfolio management.