Matthew Moeller is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services, Northwestern Mutual, and Wells Fargo Asset Management. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Joshua Wright is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at OSAIC since 2016. Prior to that, he was employed at Bank of America and Merrill, gaining experience at both firms. Outside of his advisory role, Wright holds a real estate license and acts as a realtor, assisting friends with buying and selling primary residences. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by various management strategies and third-party platforms.

Kenneth Pugno is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 39 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 12 years and Morgan Stanley for one year. 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 and third-party asset management, supported by extensive technology tools and a broad suite of non-advisory financial products.

Jeffry Carman is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 40 years of industry experience, including roles at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. and AIG American General Life Insurance Company. Carman also operates a sole proprietorship focused on life insurance evaluation and recommendations. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform with an investment process centered on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization.

Daniel Koval is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and MassMutual Investor Services. Outside of his advisory role, he has held positions in the service industry, including work as a server and restocker at Trader Joe's. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers and TAMPs, and utilizes model-driven investment implementation primarily through portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists.

Emma Bieling is a Planning Consultant at the Mount Pleasant Investor Center, where she collaborates with clients to provide education and support throughout their financial journeys. In her role, she focuses on helping individuals develop confidence in their financial goals by fostering long-term relationships built on trust, connection, and collaboration. Emma's professional experience includes her current position as Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments since 2024. Prior to this, she worked at Fidelity Investments in several roles, including Planning and Advice Help Desk from 2023 to 2024 and Investment Solutions Representative from 2021 to 2023. She also served as a Financial Advisor at UBS Financial Services in 2021. Outside of her professional work, Emma enjoys spending time at the beach, staying active through fitness and Pilates, engaging in social events with friends, caring for pets, and traveling.

Brian Reese is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in outside employment with Bottles LLC as a Wine Associate and works as a dog walker and tax preparer in the Charleston area. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach using portfolios developed by internal research and third-party strategists, and provides financial planning, consulting, and access to third-party asset managers.

Gabriel Brogden is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior roles include positions at South Carolina Federal Credit Union, Cuso Financial Services, LP, and BB&T Investment Services. 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 access, and institutional platforms.

Penn Saad is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He is part of an 11-person wealth management team that partners with Merrill and Bank of America specialists, providing clients with tailored services similar to those offered by a Family Office. Penn works alongside his father, who has decades of experience in building long-term client relationships, to deliver guidance throughout clients' retirement journeys. Before joining Merrill Lynch, Penn spent 15 years as a golf professional, developing a passion for relationship-building and helping others achieve their goals. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations, and earned a degree in Business Management from Clemson University. Penn's client focus areas include family wealth management strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. Penn is involved with the First Tee of Greater Charleston and participates in the YAC First Tee of Greater Charleston organization. His personal interests include adventure sports, fishing, football, golfing, hunting, ice hockey, music, skiing, spending time with family, and traveling.

Joseph Mcauley Jr. is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. in Charleston, SC, with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2014. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises a broad range of clients including individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group provides customized investment advice and portfolio management services utilizing both in-house and third-party managers, offering a variety of strategies from traditional allocations to more complex approaches.

Elizabeth Kramer is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at FNB Corporation, Essey Consulting Group, and WebsterRogers LLP. She is an officer of Essey Consulting LLC, a general consulting and research firm. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with both model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Andrew Smith is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent four years with UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is an officer of Devine Design, a non-investment-related business based in Kiawah Island, SC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm operates on a large scale with over 14,000 advisors and approximately $671 billion in assets under management, providing both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Matthew Bride is a financial advisor with Merrill in Charleston, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2014. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Catherine Latto is a CFP® professional with over 41 years of experience in the financial industry. She is currently with OSAIC and has worked previously at Signator Investors, Inc. and her own firm, Latto & Associates Inc, where she remains president and owner. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in selling fixed insurance through Latto & Associates. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients, offering a multi-advisor platform with brokerage and advisory services. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by technology and offers a wide range of investment programs and third-party manager options.

Elizabeth Parker is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and totaling two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services and The University of Alabama. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, providing financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and specialized municipal advisory services.

Susan Alvarez is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bayview Manor and Agape Hospice. Outside of her advisory role, she holds power of attorney responsibilities for family members. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Thomas Furse is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 66 license and has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operates under a fiduciary standard, and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Justin Slattery is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 66 and Series 63 designations and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and at Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016, with prior experience at MetLife Securities. In addition to his advisory role, he is an agent involved in property and casualty, group life, group health, and group benefits insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC 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, and educational seminars, using firm-approved tools to provide written recommendations within collaborative, annual planning relationships.

Jesse Lempesis is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Charleston, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at MetLife Securities Inc. and holds officer and agent positions in various consulting and marketing firms, including Affluence Consulting Group LLC and Affluence Marketing Group LLC. He also serves as a board member for the One Cool Blow Condominium Association. MassMutual 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 emphasizes annual, collaborative financial planning engagements using firm-approved tools and offers programs including wrap accounts, money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

James Richman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Charleston, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and methodologies to support client financial goals.