Kathryn Wise is a financial advisor at Valic Financial Advisors with 23 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked for CUSO Financial Services, LP for 10 years before joining Valic in 2022. Valic Financial Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer serving primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers wrap programs, portfolio management, and financial planning services through a large network of advisors, utilizing a discretionary unified managed account platform and centralized technology solutions.

Isaac Wood is a financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at Nationwide Investment Services Corporation and Fiduciary Wise. Wood is also the founder of The Woodpile Co, a nonprofit ministry based in Johns Island, SC. Equity Services, Inc. provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms that combine long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading, frequently utilizing third-party asset managers and model portfolios.

William Gaines Sr. is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Commonwealth Financial Network since 2016 and previously worked at Pathway Wealth Partners. Gaines also engages in fixed insurance sales on a limited basis. 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 about $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm offers a comprehensive adviser-support platform that includes managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Kirk Matenaer is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience. He currently works at Farther and has previously been associated with Capasso Planning Partners and Franklin & Associates. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance brokerage through multiple companies, including an affiliated firm. Farther serves individual investors, trusts, and estates through a technology-driven advisory platform, offering discretionary investment management and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing a mix of bespoke and algorithmic model portfolios with automatic rebalancing.

Scott Engell is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera since 2021 and previously spent seven years at Voya Financial Advisors. Engell also owns Engell Insurance Brokerage, Inc., which offers insurance licensing classes and fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm provides a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a range of program structures and third-party managers.

Thomas Olson is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 1993 and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services since 2001. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group provides tailored consulting and portfolio services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, using a range of strategies from traditional equity and fixed income to more complex approaches.

Michael Wiggins is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Charleston, SC, and has 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1994. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large national network of advisors and branches.

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.

Henry Hauhn III is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2009. He has 16 years of industry experience. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Daniel Koval is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has worked previously at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and Mass Mutual Investors Services. Outside of his advisory work, he has held positions in the hospitality sector, including as a server at Hall’s Chophouse II and in labor and restocking at Trader Joe’s. LPL Enterprise, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products via an integrated platform.

Megan Schieber is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and having four years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill from 2015 to 2023 before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools.

Albert Russo is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 36 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc., Securities America, Inc., and Securities Service Network, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, Russo is a 50% owner and partner at Schaible, Russo & Co., LLP, a CPA firm providing tax planning, forensic accounting, and management consulting services. He also serves on the finance committee for Crossroads4Hope, a nonprofit organization, and is a board member of the Lamington Falls Homeowners Association. OSAIC serves a diverse range of clients including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a wide network of affiliated financial advisers. The firm utilizes various asset-allocation tools and offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, managed portfolios, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs.

Christopher Black is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he manages Tight Lines Interests, LLC, a personal LLC focused on investing in direct residential real estate. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and asset allocation models to tailor client plans.

Jared Larrow is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 31 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with TrueGuidance Holdings, LLC as a registered team member managing an advisory business. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research-driven modeling and tax-efficient strategies. The firm serves a broad client base through its extensive advisory, brokerage, and insurance offerings typical of a large institutional provider.

Natalie Bodker is a Series 66 certified financial advisor with nine years of industry experience, currently practicing at Edward Jones in Johns Island, SC. She has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Kevin Keating is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, and Citigroup Global Markets since 1992. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques to assist clients in developing financial plans.

David Neville is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Johns Island, SC, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial, previously LINSCO/PRIVATE LEDGER CORP., since 2007. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by research and a variety of portfolio management options.

Adam Monical is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has worked previously at Edward Jones, TD Ameritrade, and the Central Bank of St. Louis. Outside of finance, he has been involved with Bulldog Tours. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm serves clients on a non-discretionary basis, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting.

Shelby Meyer is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 34 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. and TD Ameritrade, Inc. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages model-based and customized portfolios and supports a large participant base through both advisor-led and online offerings.

Thomas Ransone Jr. is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has 26 years of industry experience, including roles at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2016 and working as an independent insurance agent since 2000. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals. The firm offers a range of investment solutions across multiple platforms, combining proprietary and unaffiliated strategies tailored to client objectives.