David Luke Jr. is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently working at Janney Montgomery Scott in Greenville, SC. His previous roles include positions at PURE Insurance and Synnex Corporation, as well as academic appointments at Clemson University. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base through brokerage, financial planning, and advisory programs, combining in-house portfolio management with third-party managers across multiple platforms.

James Ferro is a financial advisor at Mariner with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at North Greenville University, The Cliffs at Glassy, Walmart, and Publix. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations through investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and integrated tax and administrative services. The firm employs customized, discretionary portfolios supported by both in-house research and third-party managers, with a notable emphasis on tax and accounting integration.

Travis Townson is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at GWFS Equities, Advised Assets Group, and TD Bank N.A. His background includes roles in both wealth management and banking. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management services primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors, their participants, and certain retail clients. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and integrates its services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Kevin Thomas is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His career includes previous roles at LPL Financial and Foresters Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory work, he leads trainings and marketing initiatives through a coaching role at The K2 Method. Kestra Advisory Services offers investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including institutional sponsors and individual investors. The firm provides fiduciary services, plan design, employee education, and access to multiple management platforms, serving approximately $79.8 billion in assets under management and clients ranging from private funds to sovereign wealth funds.

Stephen St John is a financial advisor at NewEdge Advisors with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in farming through Lake Cunningham Farms. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of portfolio management and consulting services through a network of independent adviser representatives, combining in-house and third-party investment solutions supported by centralized due diligence and technology tools.

Nathan Stouffer is a financial advisor at First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Greenville, SC, with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has prior experience at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Wells Fargo Bank. Outside of advisory work, he operates a retail floral shop, Urban Petals, and performs as a singer at events such as funerals, weddings, and church services. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm emphasizes IAR-led financial assessments and uses a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Curtis Davis is a financial advisor at TD Private Client Wealth LLC with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked for OneMain Financial for 19 years. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional, high-net-worth private, and retail clients. The firm combines strategic and tactical asset allocation with investments from affiliated and third-party managers, offering ongoing portfolio management and financial planning support.

Beverly Tedstone is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory in Greenville, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at Kestra Advisory since 2018 and has prior experience at SunTrust Bank and related entities. Tedstone also holds a senior client service associate position supporting advisors in practice management. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse range of institutional and individual clients. The firm offers services including fiduciary consulting, plan design, compliance testing, and investment advisory, serving large institutional investors such as sovereign wealth funds with assets under management totaling approximately $79.8 billion.

Marie Jose Bettis is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Greenville, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. Her career includes extensive tenure at BB&T and its affiliated entities from 2006 to 2021, followed by roles at Truist Advisory Services and First Citizens since 2021. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm employs a client-centered process guided by IAR-led assessments and offers a range of portfolio management options, including automated platforms and tax-aware services.

Sarah Christenson is a CFP® professional with one year of experience, currently with Creative Planning in Taylors, SC. Her prior work includes roles at Frontline Missions International, Blue Trust, and Bob Jones University. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, employing a financial-planning-led investment approach that emphasizes low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies alongside selective private market exposure.

Ryan Moore is a Series 65-licensed advisor with Mariner Wealth Advisors, based in Greenville, SC. He has one year of industry experience and has previously worked at Carolinas Wealth Management and held roles in education and delivery services. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, providing investment management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm combines customized discretionary portfolios with tax and accounting integration, offering comprehensive wealth management solutions.

Elizabeth Pusateri is a financial advisor with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at LPL Financial and FinTrust Capital Advisors, LLC. Outside of her advisory work, she assists with newsletters and illustrations for a family-owned religious ministry. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and specialized consulting, employing a strategic investment approach that combines passive and active management guided by an internal Investment Committee.

Ealon Thompson III is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked with firms including Stonestreet Wealth Management and Raymond James Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Roper Woods Productions, LLC, a film production company based in Charlotte, NC. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing over $212 billion in client assets. The firm provides a comprehensive adviser-support platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody and clearing services.

John Mathis is a financial advisor at First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Greenville, SC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with five years of industry experience. He has been with First Citizens Investor Services since 2020 and has worked at First Citizens Bank since 2013. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a client process that includes assessments of financial needs, risk tolerance, and time horizon, using fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to allocate assets across various investment vehicles.

Jason Kelley is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Greenville, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 22 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Truist Investment Services, Wells Fargo Clearing, SunTrust Investment Services, UBS Financial Services, and Hubbell Lighting. Truist Advisory Services delivers investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, business clients, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary manager relationships with consulting services and employs AI-enabled research tools to support manager selection and oversight.

Tara Wray is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Greenville, SC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and bringing 13 years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with Eagle Strategies and New York Life entities since 2010. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors, defined contribution and defined benefit plans, as well as charitable and corporate clients. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services, with a focus on tailored recommendations and predominantly non-discretionary asset management.

Jonah Moore is a financial advisor at TD Private Client Wealth LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining TD, he worked at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC. TD Private Client Wealth LLC offers discretionary wrap-fee managed accounts and brokerage services to institutional, high-net-worth, and retail clients. The firm combines strategic and tactical asset allocation through portfolios featuring both affiliated and third-party sub-managers.

Jackson Tiller is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC in Greenville, SC. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has three years of industry experience. Prior to his current role starting in 2026, he worked at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of finance, he has experience working with Surf The Earth and in the hospitality industry at Bistro Two Seventeen. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional clients, high-net-worth private clients, and retail investors, combining strategic and tactical asset allocation with investments from affiliated and third-party sub-managers.

John Banda II is a Series 66-credentialed advisor with Guardian Life, based in Greenville, SC, and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Guardian Life in 2023, he held positions at Cintas and Yancey Bros Co. Guardian Life’s Park Avenue® Wealth Management offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm provides a range of financial planning and consulting services, combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and access to proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Adam Satterfield is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked for TIAA from 2018 to 2025. Outside of his advisory career, he has held roles with the Latin American Chamber of Commerce of Charlotte and the Second Baptist Church of Kings Mountain. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and integrated service delivery through Empower’s administrative platforms.