Gregory Scott is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Chapin, SC. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Empower Financial Services, The Mortgage Firm, and Sheehan Cadillac. 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 clients. The firm offers integrated services linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns and using proprietary planning methodologies.

Sean Mc Culloch is a financial advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2024 and has a background that includes various roles in education and veterans' services. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management strategies supported by a network model and technology platforms.

Kevin Swander is a CFP® with three years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Mass Mutual Investors Services. His prior experience includes roles at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and the University of South Carolina. In addition to his advisory work, he engages in outside insurance sales focusing on life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health products. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative, goal-oriented planning tailored to clients’ needs.

Jackson Brazell is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with three years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior work history includes roles at Next Step LLC and Amazon. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and provides integrated brokerage, custody, and advisory services.

Robert Kopp is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent and its related entities since 2020 and previously worked at Able South Carolina from 2014 to 2020. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors, offering goal-based analyses covering a wide range of financial planning topics. The firm separates its planning services from managed accounts and conducts periodic reviews without accepting discretionary trading authority for its planning engagements.

Colin Stalker is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Chapin, SC, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with Edward Jones since 2026 and previously served with the Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission and worked in education at Clemson University and Chapin High School for ten years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory programs and affiliated financial services, supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Daniel Hoefer is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving clients at Edward Jones since 2003. In addition to his advisory role, he owns and operates Sweet Iron Farm and Blue Steel Quarter Horses, LLC, an equine breeding business, as well as Blue Steel Distributors, LLC, a firearms dealership. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee options, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Henry Summer is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 license, and has 39 years of industry experience. He is also a CPA and attorney with over 50 years of professional experience, including prior roles at Avantax Advisory Services and extensive independent practice. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member and treasurer for the Newberry Area Council on Ministries of the United Methodist Church. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad 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 Financial Professionals. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and model-based solutions tailored to client objectives under multiple custody and platform arrangements.

Travis Goodman is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Newberry, South Carolina. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 13 years of industry experience, working at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of the Newberry Friendly Roadrunners Travel Club, a group organizing charter bus trips primarily for senior citizens and recent retirees. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers goal-based, holistic planning analyses across various topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option.

Eric Rivers is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has been associated with Cetera and affiliated entities since 2023. Outside of his advisory work, Rivers serves as a football official for the South Carolina Independent School Association and is involved in community activities including philanthropy through the Palmetto Men's Club and co-hosting a podcast focused on media, sports, and music topics. He also teaches a course at Midlands Technical College and serves as a board member for a local homeowners association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual clients, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, utilizing a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers across diverse program structures.

Harry Cromer III is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a photography business called Feathers and Frames in Chapin, SC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 advisors and offers a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products under a fiduciary standard.

Gabriel Penfield is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Waddell & Reed and Relational Wealth Management, and has been involved in entrepreneurial ventures including co-founding Parking Lot Medic LLC and Tribal Coffee Company LLC. Penfield also serves as a board member for the Irmo Town Council. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives to individuals, retirement plans, banks, and institutions. The firm offers a range of investment solutions including financial planning, model portfolios, and third-party asset management.

Lorena Edwards is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2021 and previously at VOYA Financial Advisors from 2014 to 2021. Edwards also teaches classes at Midlands Technical College and serves on the finance committee of Gateway Baptist Church. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, employer-sponsored retirement, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with options ranging from automated allocations to bespoke investment strategies.

Michael O'Shaughnessey is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at MML Investors Services since 2012. Outside of advisory work, he is also an agent involved in life, disability, fixed life, long-term care, and fixed annuities. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative annual financial planning engagements supported by technology tools and also delivers specialized programs such as divorce planning and employer-sponsored planning.

Michael Copeland is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 38 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Gabriel Penfield, Waddell & Reed, Inc., and The O.N. Equity Sales Company. Outside of his advisory work, he has been a soccer referee since 2012 and is involved with the South Carolina Youth Soccer Association. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms.

Joel Taliaferro is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Inkpointe Financial Group, Accumulus Financial Group, and Waddell & Reed Inc. He also has experience in insurance agencies and property management. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive advisor tools and a large network of over 22,800 advisors.

Mary Zamboni is a CFP® with 41 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2013 and is also a principal of Zamboni & Sipes, Inc., where she serves as president and board member of a non-public entity. Outside of advisory work, she is an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and estates. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a variety of portfolio management approaches and both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Johnathan Stackhouse is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Irmo, South Carolina, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill, Wells Fargo Clearing, and various credit unions. He is also involved with Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union alongside his work at LPL Financial. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by advisory tools and a broad range of financial products.

Jamie Porter is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at various Cetera entities since 2021 and also serves as a client service specialist at Sides Financial Strategies, Inc., where he provides customer service and assists with client reviews and account preparations. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Bradford Mathis is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 19 years of industry experience. He has held Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2010. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than 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, and operates under a fiduciary standard.