Zachary Bostic is a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously with NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life. His background also includes roles outside of finance, such as positions at Kiawah Island Golf Resort and The Reserve at Lake Keowee. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning through a collaborative, research-driven process that emphasizes dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Victor Mcleod III is a Senior Resident Director and Personal Investment Advisor with Merrill. He specializes in family wealth management strategies, philanthropic planning, and serving clients in the sports and entertainment sectors. As a Merrill advisor, Victor focuses on connecting all aspects of clients' financial lives to help prioritize and pursue their important goals. Victor holds a Bachelor's degree from Clemson University and has earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA) designations. His expertise enables him to provide comprehensive financial stewardship beyond traditional strategies. He is actively involved in his community through organizations such as Habitat, Scouts, and his church. Victor enjoys fishing, music, and spending time with his family.

Luella Peragino is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 31 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 11 years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools, including Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations, to support its advisory process.

Mason Brown is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL in 2023, he held positions at Montreat College and Anderson University, as well as Anderson Christian School. 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, utilizing various portfolio programs and institutional platforms to meet client needs.

Philip Moore is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones in Boiling Springs, SC since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a director of Emory Moore LLC, a property management business in Chesnee, SC. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Andrew Schroeder is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Greer, South Carolina, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2019, he worked in education and skills training roles spanning over a decade. Outside of advising, Schroeder manages a rental property in Greenfield, Wisconsin. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a broad client base including individual and institutional investors. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and offers a variety of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Amanda Miller is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Charles Schwab since 2018. Prior to joining Schwab, she worked for a decade at T Rowe Price Investment Services. She is a member of the Prisma Health Cancer Advancement Council, participating in fundraising events and patient support activities. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management with multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational support.

Robert King Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 50 years of industry experience. His career includes tenures at Citigroup Global Markets from 1993 to 2009, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools to support client planning.

Anna Defenbaugh is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 12 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She is based in Duncan, South Carolina. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Eric Thornlow is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Angela Charping is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and over a decade of experience in the financial services industry. She has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2010, including roles at Wells Fargo Bank NA and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. Based in Greenville, SC, Charping's career is centered on investment advisory and financial services. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Dustin Owens is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Greenville, SC, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2025, he held positions at Verizon Wireless, Verizon Connect, and Spectrum (Charter Communications). Outside of his advisory role, Owens coordinates the rental of a property in Woodruff, SC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm is notable for its large network of advisors and branches, as well as its affiliated capabilities beyond traditional advisory services.

Kenneth Long is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including TD Ameritrade and Fidelity. He is also president of two non-investment websites, billhelp.uk and loantorent.com, which currently generate only residual activity. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering both non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm combines a large scale and integrated structure with a variety of advisory and brokerage services.

Scott Fish is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2019 and has held positions at multiple firms including Edward Jones and T3 Trading Group. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The program combines quantitative and qualitative research with a forward-looking approach to build model asset allocations, incorporating an ESG eligibility framework and supported by affiliates’ portfolio services.

Bray Friar is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Greenville, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2016 and was previously with AXA Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a sales associate with Realty Benefit Services, focusing on tax account programs. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models, many implemented through third-party managers, and provides ERISA fiduciary services through credentialed representatives.

Shelby Smith is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. Shelby holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2024. Prior roles include positions at ADP and Tindall Corporation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through employer-based financial planning agreements.

Adam Higgins is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Spartanburg, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at First Heartland Capital Inc. and AXA Advisors, LLC, and has experience connected to The Citadel Military College of South Carolina. Higgins is also involved with Walker, Higgins and Associates Wealth Management, LLC, a firm related to his LPL business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a broad range of advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms supported by technological tools for operational and research purposes.

Lawson Ballard Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Greenville, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2013. Raymond James & Associates is a large firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, charitable organizations, and public entities. The firm offers a range of financial planning and consulting services, employing a variety of portfolio management styles and supporting municipal advisory services alongside market-making and execution roles in municipal and government bonds.

Jennifer Manning is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Greenville, SC, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years at the firm and a total of nine years of industry experience. Her prior work includes a decade at Priority One Security. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Gregory Sieber is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 44 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Citigroup Global Markets. Sieber is also a minority investor in Arcpoint Labs, a private investment based in Greenville, SC. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutions, and municipal entities with a range of financial planning and consulting services, offering multiple portfolio management styles supported by firm research and affiliated sub-advisers.