Michael Mcfaul is a financial advisor with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Transamerica, Fidelity, Merrill, and Cummings Wealth Management Group. Outside of advising, he works as an Uber driver on weeknights and weekends. VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. is an enterprise-scale firm providing financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement advisory services to individuals, pension plans, and corporations. The firm combines in-house and external strategists with technology-enabled tools to deliver primarily non-discretionary investment services across a broad client base.

James Spires is a financial advisor with Integrity Alliance, LLC in Charleston, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Integrity Alliance, he worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. for three years. Outside of his advisory role, he has engaged in automotive sales activities, including traveling to various sites to support operations and sales efforts. Integrity Alliance operates as a large advisory network with over 300 independent investment adviser representatives managing approximately $5.4 billion in client assets. The firm serves individual investors, corporations, and qualified retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and a range of investment program options supported by multiple platforms and a variety of allocation strategies.

Ray Schrecker Jr. is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services, Scott & Stringfellow, and BB&T Securities. Schrecker has been with Truist Advisory Services and Truist Investment Services since 2021. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program, combining discretionary and non-discretionary approaches supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Joshua Friedlander is a financial advisor with Integrity Alliance, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lion Street Advisors, Lion Street Financial, and Mass Mutual Investors Services. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Arisgarde Risk Management LLC, an insurance sales business, and also operates an accounting and management company. Integrity Alliance serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, corporations, and qualified retirement plans, offering a range of services such as portfolio management, financial planning, and third-party manager referrals through a network of over 300 independent advisors managing approximately $5.4 billion in assets. The firm delivers investment advice via discretionary accounts, model portfolios, and third-party sub-advisers, supporting various allocation strategies and retention of ERISA fiduciary responsibilities where authorized.

Michael Outlaw is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley for 22 years before joining various entities within the Rockefeller organization. Outside of his advisory work, he is an investor in Secure Companies, an insurance-related business. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, and institutional clients by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm operates a registered broker-dealer and offers a range of investment solutions through its consolidated platform, Rockefeller Global Investment Management.

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.

Joshua Nelson is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Ameriprise and Transamerica-affiliated companies. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves employer-sponsored retirement plan participants and IRA owners, providing investment education and managed advice programs that incorporate proprietary software and model portfolios developed in partnership with Morningstar Investment Management.

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.

Amanda Rose is a CFP® professional with four years of experience in the financial services industry. She has worked at Creative Planning since 2022, following roles at JBJ Investment Partners, Synovus Bank, and Wright Patt Credit Union. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in assets and offers a financial planning–led investment process focused on low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by direct indexing, tax-loss harvesting, and other portfolio management techniques.

Michael Bock is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 22 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at LPL Financial, TIAA-CREF, Oppenheimer, and Raymond James Financial. He is also involved with Aflac in a non-variable insurance capacity. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by providing portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to various advisory programs, including proprietary managed account solutions and alternative investments. The firm operates a fiduciary-based advisory model that incorporates diverse investment strategies and third-party managers.

William Craine is a financial advisor at First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Umb Scout Brokerage Services and UMB Bank. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities, offering advisory and brokerage services through investment adviser representatives and third-party portfolio managers. The firm utilizes a client-focused process incorporating fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to allocate assets across equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs.

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, specializing in small business retirement plans and qualified plan education. She partners with business owners to design, implement, and service retirement plans that align with their workforce needs and business objectives. Quintina helps plan sponsors evaluate plan designs, fulfill fiduciary responsibilities, and improve participant outcomes by coordinating with recordkeepers, TPAs, accountants, and other service providers. Quintina holds professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She earned her Bachelor's degree from Albany State University. Quintina also serves as a resource for retirement plan participants, providing education and personalized guidance to assist them in making informed financial decisions throughout life transitions such as retirement and career changes. Beyond her professional role, Quintina is involved with organizations such as the Alzheimer's Association, the COVA Christian Chamber of Commerce, and the National Association of Plan Advisors. Her personal interests include camping, hiking, and spending time with her family.

Arthur Connor is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Summerville, SC, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and having 52 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and related entities since 2012 and serves on the board of directors for Blue Island Citizens for Persons with Developmental Disabilities. Additionally, he works as an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, employing multiple custody platforms and a variety of investment strategies, including proprietary models and third-party manager referrals.

William Rouse Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Charleston, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 43 years of industry experience. He worked at UBS Financial Services from 2000 to 2016 before joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of a property owners association in Charleston and manages several family and investment-related partnerships. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, using proprietary research and planning tools, and integrates advisory services with banking, lending, trustee, and fund strategies.

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.