Tor Bennstrom is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Greenville, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing from 2009 to 2025. Outside of his advisory role, Bennstrom is a founding member of the Greenville Cycling Classic, an annual bike race held each April. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering customized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Samuel Hall is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at John Hancock Investment Management Distributors LLC and spent time in academic roles at Clemson University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Joseph Banish is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Ameriprise in Simpsonville, SC. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2017, including its predecessor Ameriprise Financial Services Inc., and previously at PNC Investments. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm employs a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations, primarily focusing on assets held within Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Jared Wix is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with Bank of America and Merrill since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is a general partner for Watt & Wix Entertainment, a small-scale music recording and sales business. 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 strategies for a range of individual and institutional clients.

Patrick Fitzsimmons is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at various Raymond James entities since 2013. He is also the owner of FFH Wealth Advisors LLC, doing business as Axia Wealth Advisors, a support company based in Greenville, SC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to assist clients with their investment goals and offers specialized programs such as SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services and municipal advisory support.

Margaret Burns is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Greenville, SC. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2023. Prior to joining the firm, she spent several years working with Grace Church and Brio Internal Medicine. 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 options, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

John Haase is a financial advisor at Stifel with 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2008 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, utilizing forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling for asset allocation and financial planning.

Anthony Gallo currently serves as Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he partners with local financial professionals to engage clients throughout the financial planning process. Prior to this, he was Assistant Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments from 2019 to 2021. His experience in the financial services industry includes roles such as Associate Director and Sales Manager at UBS Financial Services, Inc. from 2014 to 2019, and Vice President at Bank of America, Merrill Edge from 2011 to 2014.

Zachary Kirkwood is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Cetera and Sanders Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory work, he is an educational speaker presenting non-product specific financial well-being topics under the business My Secure Advantage. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services along with various investment platforms. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Brian Bridges is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Greer, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Bridges serves as an executive consultant for a dental practice. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Eric Nash is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Greenville, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mass Mutual in 2018, he worked for 22 years with Greenville Health System. Outside of his advisory role, he is an insurance agent specializing in life, disability, and long-term care coverage and is a co-owner of the office building from which his practice operates. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved tools and offers specialized planning programs, including recent additions like Divorce Planning.

Ann Robinson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Greenville, SC, and has six years of industry experience. She previously worked at HomeTrust Bank and took a personal sabbatical in 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she contributes bookkeeping support to an LLC operated by her husband, who runs soccer camps. 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.

Dedrie Bingham is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with 13 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2004 to 2021 before joining Baird in 2021. She is part of The DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management using a combination of in-house and third-party managers, providing both traditional and non-traditional investment strategies along with municipal advisory and public finance services.

Clint Gillis is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Northwestern Mutual in various capacities from 2023 to 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches at Wings Soccer Club, LLC. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio management, third-party asset management arrangements, and brokerage and insurance products through an integrated platform.

Michael Wolfe Sr. is a CFP® and Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he teaches a weekly martial arts class for young people in Greenville, SC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Eric Ponder is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Fountain Inn, SC, holding a Series 66 license and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked for Vulcan Materials Company for six years and serves as a pilot and instructor pilot in the South Carolina Army National Guard. Outside of his financial advisory role, he is a contract and charter pilot with Double Day Aviation Inc. and PondAir LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Jbrett Yates is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Bank of America for eight years before joining Wells Fargo in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, Yates serves on the Board of Trustees and Finance Subcommittee of the Franklin G Burroughs-Simeon B Chapin Art Museum in Myrtle Beach, SC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research and analytics based on diversification principles and modern portfolio theory.

Scott Ross is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Greenville, South Carolina. He works with affluent individuals and families, developing tailored financial plans and helping clients navigate complex financial situations. His approach emphasizes personalization, taking into account each client’s unique needs and goals across short-, mid-, and long-term horizons. Ross specializes in areas including college education planning, executive compensation, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, sports and entertainment wealth management, tax minimization, and retirement income strategies. He holds several professional designations, including Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). He earned a bachelor’s degree from Clemson University and currently resides in Greenville, SC with his wife and son. Outside of his professional work, Ross enjoys football, golfing, traveling, and spending time with his family and friends.

Torben Seear is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience, currently with Edward Jones in Greenville, SC since 2019. Prior to Edward Jones, he held roles at LPL Financial, Signature Wealth Group, and Raymond James Financial Services between 2016 and 2019. 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 solutions, supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices across the United States.

Thomas Deluccia is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Anderson, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2005. 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 strategies including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.