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 credentials with five years of industry experience. He has been with First Citizens Investor Services since 2020 and has also worked at First Citizens Bank since 2013. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities, providing advisory and brokerage services. The firm uses IAR-led assessments and a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

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. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has 13 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated representatives. The firm offers tailored advice and solutions across various program types, emphasizing fiduciary responsibilities and predominantly managing assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Jonah Moore is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC in Greenville, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining TD, he held positions at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and various other financial services roles. TD Private Client Wealth LLC offers discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional clients and high-net-worth individuals, utilizing strategic and tactical asset allocation with investments from affiliated and third-party sub-managers. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning support, and custody services through a platform supported by Envestnet and Pershing.

John Banda II is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Greenville, SC. He holds the Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Primerica Advisors, he worked at Guardian Life Insurance Company, Cintas, and Yancey Bros Co. Primerica Advisors operates as part of Park Avenue Securities LLC, serving a broad retail client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services, utilizing proprietary and third-party investment strategies across various account types.

Adam Satterfield is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations. Prior to joining Empower, he worked at TIAA and TIAA-CREF from 2018 to 2025. Outside of finance, he was involved with the Latin American Chamber of Commerce of Charlotte in 2018 and served at the Second Baptist Church of Kings Mountain from 2017 to 2022. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage account holders. The firm uses an integrated service model aligned with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, emphasizing long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing.

Joshua Welch is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Truist Advisory Services since 2021 and previously held roles at BB&T Securities, LLC and BB&T Investments. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Aprenea Mccutchen is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 10 years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Merrill Lynch, and has held roles at multiple firms within Janney Montgomery Scott since 2021. Outside of finance, she has been involved with Jenny Craig since 2018. 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 including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering a range of brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and advisory programs.

Dana Graves is a CFP® with 29 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Commonwealth Financial Network and co-owns Graves Wealth Management, a private entity facilitating securities, advisory, and insurance business. His prior experience includes roles at Paragon Financial, LLC and LPL Financial, LLC. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors, offering a range of advisory programs and services including wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party asset managers. The firm provides operational, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management support to affiliated advisors.

Joshua Barrett is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining TD Wealth and TD Private Client Wealth in 2025, he worked at Bank of America from 2023 to 2025 and has a background that includes roles in hospitality management. 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. The firm utilizes a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation across affiliated and third-party sub-managers and offers portfolio management, financial planning support, and custody services through established advisory and technology platforms.

Samuel Wilson Jr. is an advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. based in Greenville, SC. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been with the firm since 2026, having also worked at Fifth Third Bank since 2024. His prior experience includes roles in hospitality and logistics as well as positions at Athens Country Club and Younglife. FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients, offering investment advisory and brokerage services through the Passageway Managed Account Program and other platforms. The firm provides a range of portfolio management options and operates as a subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank with an enterprise-scale presence.

David Johnson is a financial advisor at TD Private Client Wealth LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including JP Morgan Securities LLC, Wells Fargo Bank NA, and Waddell & Reed. 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 uses strategic and tactical asset allocation through TD Managed Portfolios and incorporates both affiliated and third-party sub-managers.

Spencer Cole is a financial advisor with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, FinTrust Brokerage Services, and Stifel. Outside of his advisory work, he was involved with SHC Golf LLC for eight years. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a strategic investment approach combining passive and active management, supported by an internal Investment Committee and quantitative and fundamental research.

Matthew Cox is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently serving at Kestra Advisory Services, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Cetera Advisors LLC, Burgdorf Wealth Managers, and the U.S. Army. Outside of financial advising, he is licensed as an insurance agent specializing in disability insurance. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, offering services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and access to multiple management platforms and third-party solutions. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including large institutional investors, and manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets.

Scott Mcdowell is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Lincoln Investment in 2025, he spent over two decades with Horace Mann Insurance and Horace Mann Investors, Inc. He is also president of McDowell Insurance & Financial Services, Inc. Lincoln Investment serves individuals including high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, employing both strategic and tactical approaches overseen by an Investment Management & Research team.

Anu Mahajan is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc., holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Her prior work history includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Synovus Bank. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm emphasizes IAR-led financial assessments and employs a mix of fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to guide portfolio allocations.

Alexander Williams is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Greenville, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. His career includes roles at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance, along with involvement at The Peace Center and Greenville Heritage FCU. Williams serves as a board member of the African American Prosperity Network and the Simpsonville Chamber, and volunteers at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Eagle Strategies provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors and institutional sponsors. The firm offers multiple program types and emphasizes tailoring recommendations to client objectives, with a significant portion of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Laurel Coleman is a Series 66 registered financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at Truist Advisory Services and Truist Investment Services since 2021 and previously spent seven years with BB&T Securities. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by third-party platform and manager arrangements, to deliver its AMC Advantage manager-selection program.