Michael Theres is a CFP® and ChFC® with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with First Command Advisory Services since 2015 and has held various roles within affiliated entities of First Command since 1999. 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, managing portfolios through a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers using selected third-party managers and model portfolios.

Christine Torrey is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Hightower Securities, LLC and Hightower Advisors since 2013. Torrey holds a Series 66 designation. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s approach includes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers along with proprietary research and a variety of investment strategies.

Michael Bock is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and 22 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial, TIAA-CREF, Oppenheimer, and Raymond James Financial. He is also active as a non-variable insurance agent with Aflac. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and managed account solutions. The firm uses a fiduciary-based model that incorporates a variety of investment strategies and technology platforms while often implementing advice through third-party managers and TAMPs.

William Craine is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Charleston, SC. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has 13 years of industry experience. Prior to joining First Citizens Investor Services in 2021, he worked at UMB Scout Brokerage Services and UMB Bank from 2005 to 2020. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm offers portfolio management, model portfolios, a Guided Investing platform, and tax-aware services, focusing on a client process that assesses financial needs and risk tolerance through fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis.

Brianna Pedraza is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Fidelity Investments, Cummings Wealth Management Group, and Truist Investment Services. Pedraza has also been involved in education at the College of Charleston and Meeting Street Schools. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program that combines discretionary and non-discretionary approaches, supported by AI-enabled equity research and inter-affiliate integration.

Jared Baize is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior work includes roles at SunTrust Advisory Services, SunTrust Investment Services, and Wells Fargo Clearing and Bank. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, investment policy analysis, and fiduciary support, implementing advice through a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting.

Marla Warner is a financial advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at LPL Financial and DaVinci Financial Designs, LLC. She has also worked as a part-time tax preparer for Brim and Associates CPAs. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm provides asset management, financial planning, wealth coaching, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management strategies supported by technology platforms and access to third-party managers.

Seth Bennett is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Charleston, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has worked with TIAA-CREF and TIAA since 2014 and was previously associated with T. Rowe Price from 2020 to 2023. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients connected through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm provides point-in-time planning services separate from ongoing discretionary portfolio management, operates within a vertically integrated group using affiliated funds, and serves as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Helen Gordon is a financial advisor at Stifel with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Edward Jones for 13 years before joining Stifel in 2023. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to guide asset allocation and financial planning.

Quintina Wallace is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in small business retirement plans, partnering with business owners to design, implement, and service retirement plans that support workforce and business objectives. Quintina assists plan sponsors in evaluating plan design, navigating fiduciary responsibilities, and improving participant outcomes by coordinating with recordkeepers, third-party administrators, accountants, and other service providers. Additionally, she serves as a qualified plan educator, providing retirement plan participants with education and personalized guidance to help them make informed financial decisions through life transitions such as retirement and career changes. Quintina holds a Bachelor's Degree from Albany State University and has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She is affiliated with organizations such as the Alzheimer's Association, COVA Christian Chamber of Commerce, and the National Association of Plan Advisors. Outside of her professional work, Quintina's personal interests include camping, hiking, and spending time with her family. Her mission is to help people build wealth with clarity and confidence through disciplined, data-driven strategies while supporting the healthcare, military, and nonprofit communities important to her.

William Rouse Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Charleston, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of a property owners association and holds ownership interests in several family and investment-related partnerships. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by offering investment and financial planning services tailored to clients meeting certain net-worth criteria. The firm provides a broad range of planning options and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Jacob Palmer is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with five years of industry experience and a Series 66 credential. He previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. His background also includes roles outside finance, such as positions at Davenports Family Restaurant and Georges of Galilee. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach using portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and it offers services such as financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and affiliated insurance and trust custody services.

Nelson Link Jr. is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 38 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at UBS Financial Services and City National Bank. He serves as a director of the Presbyterian Community Center, a nonprofit providing food and after-school services to at-need families. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides tailored portfolio management and advisory programs, combining in-house and third-party investment managers with options for tax management and responsible-investing screens.

Holly Hollar is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2025. She has been with Fidelity since 2010, with a career that includes positions as Head of Coaching and Development from 2020 to 2024, Regional Coaching Consultant from 2018 to 2020, and Regional Planning Consultant and Financial Advisor from 2010 to 2018. Throughout her tenure at Fidelity, Holly has focused on supporting advisors and clients to achieve their financial goals. She values the commitment to kindness, respect, and lifelong learning instilled by her parents and finds alignment with Fidelity’s values in her professional work. Outside of her professional life, Holly enjoys cooking and baking, fitness activities, exploring food-related interests, music, outdoor adventures, and spending time with pets.

Robert Wills is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and utilizes firm-approved tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and the Global Investment Committee’s Secular Return Estimates for modeling outcomes.

John Warren is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc. in Charleston, SC, where he has worked since 2011. He has 16 years of industry experience. Warren serves as a board member of the French Protestant Huguenot Church of Charleston, a nonprofit organization. He is part of the DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which provides tailored financial planning and portfolio management services to individuals, families, institutions, and charitable organizations. The group offers a range of investment strategies and overlays, including traditional and non-traditional allocations, along with municipal advisory and public finance services.

Thomas Russo Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with several firms, including The Fiduciary Alliance and Globe Life. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in a non-variable insurance agency based in Florence, SC. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a broad client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm utilizes model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

Allan Proske Jr. is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently advising at Cetera. His work history includes roles at Commonwealth Financial, Minnesota Life Insurance Co, and First Allied Securities. He is also a partner in Coastal Strategic Capital, a business engaged in financial and insurance services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse portfolio management options and serves over 800,000 clients with more than $256 billion in assets under management.

Shannon Noonan is a financial advisor with Merrill in Mount Pleasant, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she works part-time for Southern Bear Catering, a catering company serving events around Charleston, SC. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of individual and institutional clients.

Lisa Layne is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 24 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2017, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.