James Cates III is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has one year of industry experience and previously held roles at TOURISTS Welcome, Edward Jones, and iSlide USA. He also worked in sports information at Williams College for three years. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Samuel Crossley is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and securities licenses Series 63 and Series 65. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2023, he worked at Principal Securities Inc., Principal Life Insurance Company, American General Life Insurance, AIG Capital Services, Inc., LPL Financial, Queensborough National Bank, and INVEST Financial Corp. Outside of his advisory work, he is active as a bass player in local bands and serves part-time as a ticket taker at Benedictine Military School in Savannah, GA. 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 IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad investment menu with insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Alex Peterson is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2020. He has held various roles in the financial services industry, including Financial Advisor at Edward Jones from 2019 to 2020, Investment Counselor at Fisher Investments from 2018 to 2019, Ultra High-Net-Worth Broker at The Vanguard Group from 2013 to 2017, and Operations Supervisor at Bank of America from 2008 to 2013. Alex began his career during the 2008 recession, which influenced his approach to financial planning. He emphasizes adaptable and forward-looking plans that focus on resilience, trust, and building lasting relationships with the families he serves. His professional experience spans financial consulting, advising, investment counseling, and brokerage services. He invites clients to connect with him to explore his planning approach centered on helping families prepare for life's changes through comprehensive financial planning.

Gerald Rickenbaker is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2017. His prior positions include roles at Citadel and shorter engagements with Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina and SIB Fixed Costs Reduction. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services for 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.

Mari Hendrickson is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in North Charleston, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. She has worked with PFS Investments, Inc. since 2007 and Primerica Financial Service since 2005. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and selective discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Kevin Mc Culloch is an International Wealth Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in Greenwich, Connecticut. He holds the position of Senior Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager, focusing on delivering personalized financial planning and portfolio management services to families, senior executives, entrepreneurs, and clients with international wealth management needs. Kevin's expertise includes family wealth management strategies, tax minimization, and the integration of investment management, wealth transfer, credit structuring, philanthropic endeavors, and family office services. He applies a customized approach to develop financial strategies that align with his clients' personal, professional, and philanthropic goals. Kevin earned a bachelor's degree from Harvard University and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of work, he enjoys hiking, fishing, biking, cooking, surfing, reading, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Bobby Crouch III is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with Raymond James & Associates and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, US Bank, Bank of America, and Merrill. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that manages approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting through various specialized programs.

Michael Glennon is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill Lynch, Truist Investment Services, and BB&T Securities. Glennon is also an associate at Pinnacle Asset Management, where he focuses on building relationships with Pinnacle partners and managing client investment accounts. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

David Jensen is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Mt. Pleasant, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 33 years of industry experience. His prior roles include eight years at Wells Fargo Clearing and six years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Brett Macko is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 65 and Series 66 credentials. He has professional experience working at Bank of America, Regions Financial, and Neary Law LLC. Prior to entering the financial industry, he held roles at Charleston School of Law, Novo Nordisk, Elon University, and ETX Capital. 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jeffery Mc Carragher is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Charleston, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he has been self-employed since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, including various types of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, affiliated mutual funds, and trust services, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Nicholas Jones is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Charleston, SC, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual since 2012, including over a decade at Mass Mutual Investors Services. Outside of his advisory role, Jones serves as vice president of his local homeowners association board. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a collaborative planning approach using analytical tools and offers a range of programs including educational seminars and event-driven planning services.

Charlie Stephenson is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He has held various roles at Fidelity Investments since 2022, including Relationship Manager, Financial Representative, and Client Relationship Advocate. Prior to his current role, Charlie gained experience in client relationship management and financial representation. As a veteran and former fighter jet technician, he applies discipline and steady focus to his professional relationships. His approach emphasizes service, integrity, and accountability, aiming to understand client goals and values to co-create personalized financial plans. Outside of his professional work, Charlie's interests include golf, music as an instrumentalist and singer, military service, reading, and traveling.

John Welsh is a financial professional with Cetera, holding a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Commonwealth Financial Group and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he was involved with Wild Roots Candle Company from 2019 to 2021. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

James Moore is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill, based in Mount Pleasant, SC, with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2015. 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.

Spencer Lynch is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Raymond James since 2013. Lynch serves on several nonprofit boards in Charleston, including the American College of the Building Arts, the Gibbes Museum of Art, and the Charleston Jewish Federation, contributing to finance and fundraising committees. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary consulting with a variety of portfolio management approaches.

Todd Turner is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliates since 2023 and previously was associated with Commonwealth Financial Services and Minnesota Life Insurance Company. Turner is also a financial professional with Commonwealth Financial Group. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with various program options and affiliations.

Cameron Mactavish is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has nine years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and also works with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. In addition to his advisory role, he consults with Affluence Consulting Group on business planning, including succession and exit strategies. MassMutual 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 with a focus on collaborative, goal-driven client relationships.

Linda Hay is a financial advisor with Merrill in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 43 years of industry experience, all with Merrill since 1983. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an executor for her parents and owns a farmland property in Johns Island, South Carolina, which her son manages. 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, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Collin Porter is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2023 and also coaches sailing outside of his advisory role. His coaching activities include instructing at the Carolina Yacht Club and other local sailing programs. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services that include broad investment and financial planning solutions.