Sean Baker is a financial advisor at Strategic Blueprint, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to his current role, he spent eight years at The Tiger Sports Shop and ten years with The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. Strategic Blueprint, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, family office services, and a subscription advisory program, emphasizing customized, goal-based strategies and client education.

David Chudyk is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving at The Fiduciary Alliance. His prior roles include work with Nationwide Insurance and Nationwide Securities, and he is the owner of All Of My Assets, LLC, a business valuation and consultation firm. He is also the incoming president of the South Carolina Financial Planning Association and operates The David Chudyk Agency, an insurance agency. 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 and operates through multiple divisions and a network of representatives under a distinctive multi-team business model.

Tammy Sartain is a financial advisor at Strategic Blueprint, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at The Baker Financial Group, LLC and The Sartain Company CPAs, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as incorporator and treasurer on the board of a nonprofit memorial foundation and volunteers as commodore for her community HOA, managing the neighborhood dock. Strategic Blueprint, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers customized, goal-based strategies through various portfolio management and financial planning services, including a unique Subscription Advisory Services program and an emphasis on client education.

Brian Baker is a financial advisor at Strategic Blueprint, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked concurrently at The Baker Financial Group and The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. Baker serves as an officer and volunteer at Fort Hill Presbyterian Church and is a partner in a commercial property management business. Strategic Blueprint, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers customized, goal-based strategies through asset allocation, portfolio design, and manager selection, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with financial planning and educational programs across a network of independent advisory representatives.

Robert Thompson is a Series 65-licensed advisor with Belpointe Asset Management LLC, based in Easley, SC, with nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Belpointe in 2018, he worked at Williams Financial Management for two years and has served as president of his own accounting firm since 2004. Belpointe Asset Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser with over 160 advisors managing more than $7.5 billion for individuals, corporations, trusts, and other investment advisers. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, utilizing customized portfolios and a variety of advisory structures.

Lindsay May is a financial advisor at Gradient Securities, LLC with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Keowee Financial Group, The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc., EkoMovers, and Fit4Kidz. Outside of advisory services, she is a licensed agent offering fixed insurance products through various insurance companies. Gradient Securities, LLC, operating as Gradient Wealth Management, provides financial planning, consulting, non-discretionary asset management, and ERISA plan services to individuals, businesses, and institutional clients. The firm delivers advice primarily on a non-discretionary basis and routinely utilizes third-party managers while also functioning as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a FINRA-registered broker-dealer.

Gregory Wales is a financial advisor at Gradient Securities, LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. for 10 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner at Keowee Financial Group, where he offers fixed insurance products. Gradient Securities, LLC, operating as Gradient Wealth Management, provides financial planning, consulting, non-discretionary asset management, and ERISA plan services to a range of clients including individuals, trusts, and business entities. The firm combines advisory and broker-dealer functions and frequently utilizes third-party managers alongside its own affiliated entities.

Robbin Broome is a financial advisor with Impact Partnership Wealth, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Impact Partnership Wealth in 2023, he worked at FOUNDATIONS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC for seven years. Broome is also the president of a nonprofit, The Smart Lifestyle, which teaches fiscal awareness in community settings. Impact Partnership Wealth, LLC provides investment advisory services to individuals, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans, managing approximately $2.96 billion across a network of about 89 advisers. The firm offers model portfolio solutions, direct asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, utilizing a combination of firm-managed, third-party, and advisor-managed strategies.

James Bross Jr. is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Steward Partners, he worked at Equitable Advisors and Axa Advisors, and has a background that includes roles in healthcare and entrepreneurial ventures. He serves on the board of trustees for Southern Wesleyan University and is the owner and CEO of Carolina Care Innovation Group, as well as assisting operations at Clemson University’s Book T. Smith Launchpad. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an enterprise-scale SEC-registered RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets. The firm provides investment advisory, financial planning, and other services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and nonprofits, offering a range of portfolio management options through both in-house and third-party strategies.

Kevin Brock is a financial advisor at Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His previous roles include positions at First Citizens Asset Management, First Citizens Investor Services, Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and METLIFE SECURITIES Inc. Additionally, he serves as a trustee for his parent. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an integrated broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through more than 500 advisors. The firm offers a range of services including wrap-fee advisory programs, financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Lori Talley Kelley is a financial advisor with Carson Wealth and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has 13 years of industry experience and has worked at Crescent Financial Advisors and Clemson-EPS Advisors, LLC. Since 2022, she has served on the board of the Oconee County Special Needs and Disabilities Foundation. Carson Wealth is an SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $50.6 billion through a network of over 650 advisors. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, utilizing an Investment Committee to construct and monitor model portfolios and provide tailored investment solutions.

Stephen Tompkins is a financial advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 32 years of industry experience, including previous roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and A.G. Edwards & Sons. Tompkins is based in Clemson, SC. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through a network of advisory representatives using various portfolio management strategies and technology platforms.

Lance Durbin is a financial advisor with &Partners, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining &Partners in 2024, he worked at Edward Jones from 2022 to 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and oversees operations for an online retail business selling products on Amazon. &Partners serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and corporations, offering investment management, financial and tax planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis and provides services through both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

John Fink IV is a financial advisor at TLG Advisors, Inc. with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Horace Mann Investors, Inc. and Lincoln Financial. TLG Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes manager selection and monitoring using fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory to build diversified portfolios, and it offers services ranging from portfolio management to fiduciary services for retirement plans.

Sarah Kelley is a ChFC® credentialed advisor with two years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Carson Wealth. She previously worked at Crescent Financial Advisors from 2020 to 2026. Carson Wealth is an SEC-registered investment adviser operating an enterprise platform with over 650 advisors and approximately $50.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves corporate, institutional, and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services supported by a committee-driven investment approach and access to specialized solutions including Orion Custom Indexing and alternative investments.

Jan Fredman is a financial advisor with Carson Wealth, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at UBS Financial Services and Crescent Financial Advisors. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $50.6 billion through a network of over 650 advisors. The firm serves corporate, institutional, and high-net-worth clients, providing discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services supported by an Investment Committee that constructs and monitors model portfolios.

Matthew Murphy is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include seven years at SunTrust Advisory Services and six years at Cetera Investment Services. First Citizens Investor Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers advisory and brokerage services with a focus on comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management using fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis.

Samantha Fraelich Rohe is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 24 years of industry experience. She is currently with Private Advisor Group, LLC and has previously worked at LPL Financial, Maryland Financial Group, Kestra Investment Services, and UBS Financial Services. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by providing portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to various advisory programs. The firm’s fiduciary-based model incorporates both discretionary and non-discretionary services, leveraging multiple investment strategies and technology platforms.

Devyn Bond is a financial advisor at Osaic Advisory Services, LLC with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic, Bond has held roles at Frierson Capital Management and Triad Advisors. Outside of advising, Bond owns an LLC that manages bookkeeping and tax matters related to their financial advisory work. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm provides comprehensive services such as investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and third-party manager selection, utilizing multiple program models and a combination of proprietary and third-party platforms.

Jesse Wright III is a CFP® professional with 43 years of industry experience. He is currently with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc., where he has worked since 2014. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of services such as wrap-fee advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, investment management, brokerage, insurance products, and certain M&A advisory services.