Michael Avant is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2010. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients across a wide range of account types. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a variety of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, affiliated mutual funds, and tax-efficient services.

Michael Roy II is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in North Charleston, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2010 and was previously with Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Meek Ventures, LLC and RNF Customs, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs, utilizing a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers to deliver customized investment solutions.

Amanda Davis is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Summerville, SC, and has two years of industry experience. Prior to her advisory role, she worked for three years at Charleston Dog House. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Pamela Bayard is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Charleston, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2010 and is currently associated with the Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Outside of her advisory role, Bayard serves as Treasurer for Cane Bay AA Group, a healthcare organization in South Carolina. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Morgan Campbell is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2009. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers both model-based and discretionary investment strategies and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jennifer Hatton is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2025 and previously spent 12 years at D.A. Davidson & Co. Outside of advising, she is a co-owner of a real estate rental property in Eufaula, Alabama. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered primarily by investment adviser representatives using a variety of strategies and operational tools.

Lisa Dehaven is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Charleston, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has worked with South State Bank and its predecessor, South Carolina Bank & Trust, since 2014 and was previously with First Southeast Investor Services, Inc. for 20 years. 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, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, supported by a large network of advisors and advanced operational tools.

Kellie Bair is a financial advisor at Cetera with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services, Avantax Investment Services, Avantax Insurance Services, and 1ST Global Capital Corp. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved as a financial assistant at Arrow Advisory, a financial services entity. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with access to third-party managers, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and retirement services, managing over $256 billion in assets.

Christopher Gilbert is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He and his team provide clients with personalized wealth plans and access to banking solutions from Bank of America. Christopher joined Merrill in 2018 and brings 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. Christopher's expertise includes corporate benefit programs such as equity compensation, defined benefit, defined contribution, and nonqualified deferred compensation plans. He assists corporate executives in integrating their corporate benefits into a long-term financial strategy. His background includes extensive work in plan design, administration, audit support, fiduciary investment selection, enrollment, and compliance, which informs his approach to advising clients and plan sponsors. He holds multiple professional designations including Certified 401(k) Professional (CkP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Christopher earned a High School Diploma from Hibriten High School, an Associate's Degree from Caldwell Community College, a Bachelor's Degree from Appalachian State University, and an MBA from the University of South Carolina. He participates in professional and community organizations including Leadership Charleston, AARP, Carolina Voyager Charter School Board of Directors, Charleston Friends of the Library, and Friends of Carolina Voyager Charter School. In his personal time, he enjoys boating, cooking, fishing, gardening, golfing, reading, soccer, swimming, watching movies, and spending time with his family.

Anthony Allegro is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. In this role, he collaborates with individuals and their families to develop tailored financial plans that address their unique goals. Anthony focuses on creating personalized strategies that encompass investment portfolios, retirement planning, and long-term financial planning. Prior to his current role, Anthony served as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2024 to 2025 and as a Workplace Planning Consultant from 2022 to 2024. His experience spans various aspects of financial consulting, enabling him to guide clients through the accumulation, preservation, and distribution phases of life. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Anthony enjoys activities such as beach outings, camping, cars, fishing, golf, and outdoor adventures.

Lisa Dempsey is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, she worked at Bank of America and was employed at Seabrook Island Club. Merrill, together 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.

Louis Tick is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Charleston, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 28 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 1998. He serves as the President Elect and is an executive committee member at the College of Charleston Jewish Studies. 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 and offers a wide range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Albert Blakes III is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at RBC Capital Markets Corporation, City National Bank, and J. B. Hanauer & Co. since 2003. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, banks, and other entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, offering financial planning, access to asset managers and TAMPs, and brokerage services through affiliated entities.

Jason Creech is a financial professional at Cetera with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Securian Financial Services and Commonwealth Financial Group, where he is also a partial owner. He serves as an officer and board member of the Commonwealth Cares Foundation and acts as a notary public in Daniel Island, SC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers across various program structures.

Devin Darcangelo is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Charleston, SC, holding a Series 66 license and 24 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he spent 14 years at UBS Financial Services Inc. He is a partner and owner of an investment vehicle, TBDD LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools.

Ashley Stoll is a financial advisor at Cetera with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has served as a Client Service Manager at Commonwealth Financial Group, supporting new business and account maintenance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a wide range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers multiple portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Michael Lilley is a Wealth Management Advisor and First Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. With over 26 years of experience, he supports individuals and families in navigating changing markets and economic cycles through coordinated financial planning and personalized advice. He assists clients by integrating investments, retirement planning, tax considerations, lending solutions, and estate planning to address important financial decisions. Michael holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation, is a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned his Bachelor's Degree from Marist College. His approach centers on understanding the complete financial picture of his clients to bring clarity and coordination, helping them save time, preserve and grow wealth, and reduce financial stress. Outside of his professional work, Michael enjoys cooking, fishing, music, reading, running, spending time with his family, tennis, traveling, and yoga.

Alexis Tucker is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in North Charleston, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, Alexis is the owner of Lala Loves You, LLC, a retail business. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions. It provides a specialized retirement-income planning service aimed at clients with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling with tailored recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team.

Kristina Campbell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in North Charleston, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at South Carolina Bank and Trust, Sorrento Pacific Financial, LLC, and Uvest Financial Services Group, Inc. She is also a Notary Public of South Carolina. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment programs and platforms and supports its advisors with research, technology, and a broad suite of financial services.

Dorian Enhelder is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wells Fargo Advisors in Charleston, SC, having joined in 2026 after 10 years at Wells Fargo Clearing. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services through a large network of advisors. The firm offers a broad planning menu tailored through proprietary research and tools, with services ranging from cash-flow and retirement planning to specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis.