Norbert Vonnegut is a financial advisor at CreativeOne Wealth, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at several firms, including Partnervest Advisory Services and Fiduciary Wealth Partners. Outside of advising, he is a part-time author of fiction and non-fiction related to the wealth management industry and occasionally interviews industry experts about structural changes in financial services. CreativeOne Wealth, LLC provides fee-based asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and sub-advisory services to individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, and other RIAs. The firm uses a blend of proprietary ETF-based core models, third-party managers, and option-based strategies, supported by quantitative, fundamental, and modern portfolio theory analyses.

Sarah Hargis is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services in Beaufort, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having one year of industry experience. Prior to joining First Command, she worked in various educational and tutoring roles and currently provides neighborhood tutoring in math and reading for K-12 students. She is also the owner of Daymarker Consulting LLC, which is used for managing her financial advisory business operations. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves 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 utilizing model portfolios and third-party managers selected by a centralized Investment Management Team.

Thomas Risher Jr. is a financial advisor with Rockefeller Financial LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Rockefeller Financial in 2022, he worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC for 12 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a passive advisory board member of the South Carolina Yacht Club. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, and corporations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting, and operates as a registered broker-dealer that provides securities transactions, variable insurance products, and placement and investment banking services.

Daniel Deverna is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been involved with several related firms, including DeVerna & Co. Financial LLC and DeVerna & Co. Financial Corp, which he founded. Outside of his advisory work, he is an author of a retirement planning book aimed at union workers and engages in public speaking for training and motivation. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers various managed account programs and integrates multiple custodial platforms while employing risk-aligned portfolio management supported by an Investment Committee and third-party partners.

Christopher Blahut is a financial advisor with Integrity Alliance, LLC and holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has 19 years of industry experience, including roles at Lion Street Advisors and Pruco Securities. Blahut is also involved with Income & Estate Planning LLC, where he advises clients on risk management using insurance products. Integrity Alliance serves a broad client base comprising individual investors, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm operates as a large advisor network with over 300 representatives managing approximately $5.4 billion in assets, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and various advisory programs through multiple platforms and strategies.

Samuel Martin is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with &PARTNERS and has previously worked at SJ Martin Wealth Management and Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory work, Martin is a partner in Herban Market LLC, a café located in Beaufort, SC. &PARTNERS serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers investment management and financial planning services using both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches, leveraging a combination of proprietary and third-party strategies.

William Brady Jr. is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with 32 years of industry experience. He is currently with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for a local organization and offers limited tax preparation services. 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. The firm utilizes a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies, leveraging technology platforms and a network model of advisory representatives, many of whom also have brokerage relationships through LPL Financial.

Denise Moody is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. She has been with First Command Advisory Services since 2015 and has worked with affiliated First Command entities since 2011. 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 featuring model portfolios managed by a centralized Investment Management Team.

Jay Johnson is a financial advisor with AE Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining AE Wealth Management in 2019, he worked at PTMW and spent 16 years at General Electric. He is also involved with Simply Stated Retirement Solutions, where he engages in insurance sales and related financial advisory activities. AE Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a platform-centered approach that includes model portfolio solutions, discretionary asset management, financial planning, and specialized plan services, supporting a high client load across its extensive advisor network.

William Ramette is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley in various capacities from 2011 to 2025. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, including families, family offices, and institutions, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and investment banking services. The firm operates a Private Advisor model supported by a consolidated investment platform that delivers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary solutions across multiple asset classes.

Katherine Younce is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in creating personalized financial strategies that help individuals and families achieve their long-term goals. She focuses on areas such as family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. Katherine leverages Merrill's investment insights and Bank of America's comprehensive banking and lending solutions to support both personal and small business financial needs. Katherine holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. With a background that includes experience in the mortgage industry, she brings an understanding of the importance of planning for homeownership, retirement, education, and long-term financial security. Her approach aims to simplify complex financial decisions and guide clients toward confidence and clarity in their financial future. Beyond her professional role, Katherine is committed to her family and community. She has been married for 29 years and enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters. Her personal interests include football, gardening, reading, traveling, and volunteering with local non-profits such as the Boys & Girls Club of North Beaufort County, the Foundation of Educational Excellence, and Hopeful Horizons.

Patrick Cunningham is a Senior Financial Advisor and Senior Vice President on the Cunningham Team at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in Beaufort, South Carolina. He leads a second-generation wealth management group that serves clients in over 25 states. Since 1995, his team has provided financial planning and investment management services aimed at helping individuals, families, and businesses simplify their financial lives. The team integrates disciplined investment management with banking and lending solutions from Bank of America. Patrick has been recognized on multiple Forbes advisor rankings, including "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" from 2022 through 2026 and "Best-in-State Next-Generation Wealth Advisors" from 2022 to 2024, achieving the #1 ranking in South Carolina in 2024. He has also served on Merrill's NextGen Leadership Council, contributing perspectives from clients and employees under 40 to the firm's strategic discussions. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from The Citadel and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Patrick's past community involvement includes serving on St. Peter's Catholic Church Finance Council, acting as President of the Beaufort Chapter of The Citadel Alumni Association, and graduating from Leadership Beaufort. He resides on Lady's Island with his wife and twin sons.

Brock Mumford is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Columbia Management, and Ameriprise Financial from 2006 to 2017, followed by positions at Element Funding and Southtown Watersports. He is also associated with Plumtree Financial, LLC, an entity connected to his LPL business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

W Clark IV is a Senior Financial Advisor and senior member of The Clark-Troutman Group, a seven-person wealth management team at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management serving clients throughout the United States. He has been recognized on the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list for six consecutive years as of April 2025. The Clark-Troutman Group has also been named to the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" for four consecutive years as of 2026. Clark joined Merrill Lynch in 1984 and has developed a client-focused practice dedicated to helping clients achieve their financial goals. His approach emphasizes understanding each client's unique situation and collaborating with his team, along with resources from Merrill, Bank of America, and clients' external professionals, to develop and implement strategies addressing investment and liability management, retirement planning, and trust and estate planning services, with a focus on risk mitigation. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Bucknell University and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Clark enjoys cooking, golfing, and spending time with his family.

Nancy Sides is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses, and has 36 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera since 2021 and has been president of Sides Financial Strategies, Inc. since 1995. Additionally, she teaches financial strategies at Midlands Technical College. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through a multi-manager platform with a variety of program options and custodial relationships.

John Sumner III is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience and has been with Raymond James & Associates for 11 years. He serves as a finance and investment committee member for St Helena's Anglican Church. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser with approximately $501 billion in assets under management. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipalities, offering financial planning and consulting with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Leah Kutil is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2021, she worked at Beaufort Memorial Hospital and Nashville Audio Visual. Outside of her advisory work, she teaches Mahjong locally on weekends. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Lindsay Kave is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, Lindsay worked for ten years at Riverview Charter School. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Harriet Bruce is a Series 66-credentialed advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Beaufort, SC, and has 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Treasurer for a local philanthropic education organization. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a broad client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

John C. Troutman, Jr., CPWA®, CPFA, serves as a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining the firm in 2011, he has focused on addressing the wealth management needs of affluent client families. His approach emphasizes personal attention and professional discipline, informed by over two decades of experience in the field and a family background in banking. John holds the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® designation and the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor credential. He earned bachelor's degrees in Finance and Management from the Moore School of Business and in Religious Studies from the College of Humanities at the University of South Carolina. His expertise encompasses a broad range of client focus areas, including family wealth management strategies, legacy and philanthropic planning, divorce transition planning, tax minimization, and portfolio management services. He works closely with clients, coordinating retirement, estate, and tax planning strategies with their CPAs and attorneys. In addition to his professional responsibilities, John is actively involved in community organizations. He serves on the board of The Historic Beaufort Foundation and has contributed to several other groups, such as the YMCA, Beaufort Rotary Endowment, Moore School of Business, Bluffton Self Help, and Penn Center. John resides on Lady’s Island with his wife Danielle and their four children.