Roland Baird is a financial advisor at Cetera with 29 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation and Series 63 license. His professional background includes roles at Greene, Finney, Cauley CPA’s LLC and Cox, Cauley, Richardson CPA’s LLC, alongside operating a mortgage business and a photography venture. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients with a variety of portfolio management and advisory services through a multi-manager platform.

Aubrey Mangrum is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to Merrill, he worked at BB&T/Truist for six years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a consultant and referee for the South Carolina Basketball Officials Association. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Cody Leopard is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Mass Mutual, he worked at First Command Advisory Services and served five years in the United States Marine Corps. He is also a co-owner and partner of Leopards Property LLC, where he handles bookkeeping and communications. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers structured, ongoing planning engagements using firm-approved tools and emphasizes event-driven and specialized planning programs.

Mary Stone is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network since 2026. Outside of her advisory career, she owns and manages a ladies boutique and an ice cream and candy shop in Easley, South Carolina. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition planning and special-needs analysis, and integrates advisory services with other financial product offerings.

Brett Weldon is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and five years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC for six years and has experience with other firms including Lizard Thicket Boutique and Renasant Bank. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by technology and a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Johnny Peden III is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is a general partner in multiple farm operations based in South Carolina. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning using firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

John Hyatt is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in delivering personalized financial strategies tailored to clients' individual goals, focusing on areas such as college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, and socially responsible investing. John collaborates closely with clients to develop plans that align with their values and long-term objectives. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from The Citadel and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. John emphasizes managing risk while helping clients pursue their financial goals. In addition to his professional work, he actively contributes to his community by serving as a youth baseball coach. Outside of his advisory role, John enjoys baseball, fishing, football, golfing, hunting, reading, and spending time with his family.

Canisha Beck is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked with various divisions of Fidelity since 2002. Strategic Advisers LLC, part of Fidelity Investments, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, with a focus on model portfolios built from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Zachary Gilliam is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently advising at Wells Fargo Advisors in Greenville, SC. He has been with Wells Fargo and its affiliates since 2009, holding roles across Wells Fargo Bank NA, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, and Wells Fargo Clearing. In addition to his advisory work, he owns two investment-related businesses, YIELD PW LLC and GILLIAM YPW, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services and integrates advisory offerings with other financial products and referral channels.

Jerante Morgan is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation, which reflects his expertise in retirement planning strategies. Morgan earned his High School Diploma/GED from the Texas AandM University System.

Clay Bowden is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Greenville, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2024, he worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. from 2017 to 2024, and at Total Quality Logistics from 2016 to 2017. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients with a wide range of investment and financial planning services. The firm offers tailored recommendations using proprietary research and planning tools, and integrates advisory services with banking, lending, and other financial product channels.

Chase Holmes is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2025, he worked at Saybrus Equity Services, LLC and Prudential Insurance Company of America. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and managed strategies, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors and more than 15,000 branch offices.

Jeffery Paddyfote is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo and BB&T Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he is the sole owner and president of a non-operational entity. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual investors, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm uses model-driven strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and operates with approximately 3,935 advisors and $15.5 billion in assets under management.

Aaron Thatcher is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing and its affiliated entity since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for the Hammond Pointe Homeowners Association in Taylors, SC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Tyler Campbell is a financial advisor at OSAIC with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Waypoint Strategic Advisors LLC for nine years and Marsh McClennan Agency before joining OSAIC. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering a range of integrated brokerage and advisory services. The firm utilizes various asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios across multiple investment types, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

John Hodge is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His previous work history includes roles at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and SiteOne Landscape Supply. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars using firm-approved analytical tools and event-driven planning services.

Andrew Weinkle is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a year at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Brecken Kanz is a financial advisor at Cetera with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has professional experience as a design engineer at Michelin since 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he participates in continuing education for licensed contractors and works as a business consultant providing referrals for management services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform with over 10,000 advisors and more than $256 billion in assets under management.

Chadrick Campbell is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior roles include tenures at Wells Fargo Advisors, Franklin Wealth Management, and Innovative Advisory Partners. Outside of advising, he is a Notary Public. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Curtis Fagan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Spartanburg, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial since 2007 and previously was with Wells Fargo Clearing from 2003 to 2007. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a notary public, providing complimentary notary services to clients and associates. 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 financial planning and investment services, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational and research tools.