George Rabon is a CFP® professional with 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at firms including Commonwealth Financial and Cetera before joining Savvy, where he has been since 2026. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of Music Mobile, a business based in Mount Pleasant, SC. Savvy provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts and estates, businesses, ERISA plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized, primarily index-based investment strategies alongside active equity portfolios and tax-aware direct indexing, integrating third-party fintech tools and specialized sub-adviser strategies.

Christa Irwin is a financial advisor at Compass Financial Management LLC with two years of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 designation and has worked in roles including independent insurance agent and positions at firms such as RPI and Greene Point Partners. Outside of her advisory work, she has experience as a triathlete and homemaker. Compass Financial Management LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, offering discretionary investment management, retirement-plan consulting, and participant education. The firm uses a combination of investment strategies including equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and employs fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Jerry Koebel is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 33 years of industry experience. He has been with BFC Planning, Inc. since 2016 and also operates as a registered representative providing investment, insurance, tax, retirement, estate, and financial planning services. He rents office space to a CPA and an attorney in Summerville, SC. BFC Planning, Inc. offers financial planning, asset management, and referral-based outside money manager services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pensions, trusts, and banks. The firm supports approximately $3.8 billion in client assets through a network of independent advisory representatives who provide customized portfolio management and flexible fee arrangements.

Edward Portelles is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving at Alexander Capital Wealth Management LLC. He has held roles at Alexander Capital entities since 2018 and also provides financial planning through Gabor & Associates as a licensed CPA in New York. Additionally, he is a licensed agent for life insurance and annuity products, dedicating limited time to these activities. Alexander Capital Wealth Management LLC offers investment advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, combining proprietary technical analysis with fundamental review to guide a top-down, asset-allocation investment approach. The firm employs discretionary management, sub-advisers, and model portfolios, leveraging third-party platforms for execution, custody, and overlay services.

Josh Christian is a financial advisor at Savvy with a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones and CreativeOne Securities. Outside of advising, he serves as Foundation Chair for Rotary International, a nonprofit organization. Savvy provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts and estates, businesses, ERISA plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a primarily index-based, long-term approach combined with active equity portfolios and tax-aware direct indexing, utilizing third-party sub-advisers, fintech tools, and integrated tax and estate-planning support.

Michael Henry is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Savvy since 2026 and previously held positions at Cetera and Commonwealth. Henry is also a financial professional with Commonwealth Financial Group. Savvy provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts and estates, businesses, ERISA plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized, primarily index-based investment plans along with active equity portfolios and tax-aware direct indexing, utilizing third-party sub-advisers and fintech tools.

Cary Beach is a financial advisor at First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at The Huntington Investment Company and The Huntington National Bank. Beach is also involved with affiliated investment advisory firms, participating in advisory meetings and policy updates. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, and pension plans. The firm uses a combination of risk- and outcomes-based asset allocation, discretionary management, and third-party managers, supported by technology-driven model portfolios and tax-aware strategies. Its affiliation with a bank holding company offers integrated banking resources and operational advantages not typical of independent RIAs.

James Whitt is a financial advisor with First Citizens Asset Management, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at South Carolina Federal Credit Union and Sorrento Pacific Financial, LLC. Whitt is based in Summerville, SC. First Citizens Asset Management provides investment advisory and sub-advisory services to individuals, trusts, corporations, institutional accounts, and municipal entities. The firm manages global, multi-asset model portfolios through a multi-team platform of 33 advisors, using a combination of quantitative and qualitative criteria with discretionary management and dynamic asset allocation.

David Lobeck is a financial advisor with First Citizens Asset Management, Inc., holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and possessing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked with various First Citizens entities since 2017 and previously spent three years at Fifth Third Bank. First Citizens Asset Management provides model-based sub-advisory and direct investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and public institutions. The firm utilizes global multi-asset class model portfolios combining fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis, with a focus on strategic asset allocation and portfolio risk management.

Gina Portelles is a financial advisor at Alexander Capital Wealth Management LLC with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Alexander Capital LP since 2021, Ic Advisory Services, Inc. since 2006, and The Investment Center since 2001. In addition to her advisory work, she is an agent licensed to sell life insurance, long-term care, and non-variable insurance products. Alexander Capital Wealth Management LLC provides portfolio management services to individual and high-net-worth clients through discretionary and non-discretionary accounts, primarily via wrap-fee programs. The firm manages approximately $212 million in discretionary assets and employs a combination of cyclical, technical, and fundamental analysis in its investment process.

Paul Macdonald is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 31 years of industry experience. He is currently with AE Wealth Management, LLC and previously worked at Money Concepts Capital Corp and PGI Financial Services, Inc., where he serves as president. In addition to his advisory roles, he has authored a book. AE Wealth Management provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, trusts, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm emphasizes model portfolio and direct asset management programs, combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical investment approaches.

Patrick Gunther is a financial advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and over 30 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Independent Advisor Alliance since 2016, with additional experience at GenerousWealth, LLC and LPL Financial. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, providing asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting through a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management supported by various analytical strategies and technology platforms.

Tracey Turko is a CFP® with 20 years of experience in financial advising, currently with Mercer Global Advisors Inc. She has been with Mercer in various roles since 2015. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, corporate plan sponsors, foundations, and nonprofits. The firm follows a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach, emphasizing globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios utilizing low-cost index vehicles and multi-factor tilts.

Jonathan Burton is an investment advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. Before joining Fifth Third, he worked in motorsports and as a dance instructor. Jonathan's background includes roles at Blue Grass Motorsport and Honda World. Fifth Third Securities serves individual and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage services, offering a range of program types on the Passageway Managed Account platform, including mutual fund, ETF, SMA, and direct indexing strategies. The firm is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank and provides services to a broad client base, including high-net-worth individuals, corporations, and trusts.

Melissa Hardee is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has eight years of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she worked at Bank of America from 2010 to 2017. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm offers a range of investment solutions including portfolio management, wrap programs, automated investing platforms, and tax-aware services, with client strategies based on comprehensive financial assessments and multiple analytical approaches.

David Thompson Jr. is a CFP® certificant with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at First Command Advisory Services since 2015. He has been affiliated with First Command Financial Services and First Command Financial Planning since 2007. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a particular focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs, delivering investment management through a centralized team that selects and monitors model portfolios and third-party managers.

Justin Rayman is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services, LLC, and Navy Federal Investment Services, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner and real estate manager at Costa Buxton, LLC. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. offers brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors. The firm provides multiple discretionary managed-account options and features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services, operating as a subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank with a distinctive municipal-advisor registration.

Benjamin Strickland is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc., holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. His background includes roles at First Citizens Bank and the University of South Carolina. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm employs a client process focused on assessing financial needs and risk tolerance, using fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to guide diversified portfolio allocations.

Matthew Ellis is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. He has 20 years of industry experience, having worked at firms including Fidelity Investments, E*TRADE Securities, and TIAA. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, along with Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm uses an integrated service model tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering both point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Robert Armstrong is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services in Summerville, SC. He holds a Series 66 designation and has nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining First Command, he worked at Leidos from 2013 to 2017. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs managed through a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers.