Susan Johnsen is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Spartanburg, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She previously worked at American Express Financial Advisors Inc. for 21 years before joining Ameriprise in 2020. Johnsen serves on the board of the Charles Lea Foundation and is involved with Women Giving for Spartanburg. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, offering written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to support its clients, with a centralized consulting team delivering non-discretionary recommendations tailored to individual needs.

Bryce Covington is a financial professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Cetera and Cetera Advisors LLC since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as an insurance agent specializing in life and health insurance and fixed annuities, and operates under the business name Illuminate Financial Group. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary program structures.

Kiefer Ogburn is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2019 and previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2015 to 2019. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, tailoring services to plan objectives and risk tolerances while acting as an ERISA fiduciary.

Stacie Wallice is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Sage Wealth LLC, Waddell and Reed, Inc., and ran her own firms, including Stacie Wallice, LLC and Integrated Divorce Strategies. She serves as a board member for a nonprofit organization in the South Carolina Upstate region. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by research and model portfolios from both in-house and third-party sources.

Joseph Brown is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked in healthcare and community organizations, including Interim Healthcare of the Upstate and New Covenant Presbyterian Church. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of investment advisory programs and affiliated services, supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Kayla Campbell is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with three years of industry experience, currently with Thrivent Investment Management. Her prior work includes roles in healthcare and education sectors. Outside of advising, she operates a small baking business, creating decorated cookies for private events. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on comprehensive, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority.

David Wilson is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at multiple firms including Avantax and Cambridge Investment Research and is currently associated with Oak Spring Financial, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he is a partner at a public accounting firm providing accounting, tax, and payroll services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a multi-manager platform serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse portfolio management options and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors.

Giovanni Luccia Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Greer, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of St. Giles Presbyterian Church, including leadership positions on the Missions Board and Endowment Committee, and owns a tax preparation business as well as a consulting firm that assists Ameriprise advisors with business setup and strategic planning. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm provides a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, utilizing a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver tailored recommendations.

Kaid Koester is a CFP® certificant with five years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones. His prior roles include positions at Stifel Financial Corp, Capes Sokol Goodman & Sarachan PC, Brown Smith Wallace, Kaufhold and Associates PC, and St Louis University School of Law. 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, pension and profit-sharing 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.

Mary Brockman is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Greenville, SC, holding a Series 66 designation. She has been with Ameriprise since 2023 and has prior experience as an educator at several schools, including Hilton Head Island High School and Waccamaw Middle and High Schools. Outside of finance, she has experience working at Quiet Storm Surf Shop. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to support its clients, with a focus on assets held in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Mary Watson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Greenville, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, Watson serves as Vice President of the Roper Professional Park Property Owners Association and Chair of the Westminster Endowment Committee, and she is involved in managing operations at Elevate Management Firm, LLC. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies delivered through a centralized consulting team. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance products typical of a large institutional provider.

John Wyatt is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. Before joining Cambridge, he spent twelve years at SC Tool Service Inc., a manufacturing business. He also serves as treasurer and volunteer for Trail Life USA. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing multiple portfolio management platforms and both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Jennifer Collins is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at Raymond James & Associates since 2015 and at Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 2018. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and municipal advisory services through a variety of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Kathryn Premraj is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial and holds a Series 63 license. She has seven years of industry experience, including four years at Cetera Advisor Networks and three years at LPL Financial. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and retirement plan consulting with discretionary and non-discretionary management options supported by internal and third-party research.

Brent Furnish is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Greer, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 12 years of industry experience. He worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for 13 years before joining Edward Jones, where he has been since 2023. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Jeffrey Earley is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Enterprise and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. from 2010 to 2022. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm combines advisory and brokerage services, offering financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products.

Benjamin Pearman IV is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 20 years of industry experience. His career includes multiple tenures at LPL Financial since 2013 and prior experience at South Carolina Bank and Trust. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by extensive research and a range of portfolio strategies.

Paul Valentine is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Greenville, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and CEO of Hillside Boarding Stable and co-owns his Edward Jones office as part of a team. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a national network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Zachary Haddan is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones in Greenville, SC, bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, Haddan owns and manages a hobby farm with various animals and a hay field, and he also operates a camper rental business in Piedmont, SC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

John Conley is the sole advisor at Amoeba Growth Management LLC in Simpsonville, SC, holding a Series 65 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Amoeba Growth Management since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, Conley owns and manages a business focused on a beach house property and also engages in part-time business consulting. Amoeba Growth Management LLC is an independent advisory firm managing approximately $28.2 million for a select group of 16 high-net-worth clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management with individualized account reviews, utilizes derivatives in separately managed accounts for hedging or tactical purposes, and publicly discloses its performance results.