Clark Samisch is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Morgan Stanley, CUSO Financial Services, LP, and SCFCU. Samisch is based in Charleston, SC. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group offers customized financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a range of investment strategies and overlays to align with client goals and risk tolerances.

Jason Oates is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Mount Pleasant, SC. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 21 years of industry experience, including 15 years with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

Robert Hatala is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Charleston, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is a sole proprietor in real estate investment. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, emphasizing tailored financial planning supported by firm‑approved tools and extensive asset management.

Karen Noethen is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities, J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, and Charles Schwab. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory solutions and manages approximately $671 billion in assets.

Thomas Kerns III is a Series 66-registered financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through structured planning processes and a range of investment offerings.

James Swallow Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Swallow serves on the board of directors for a condominium association in Charlestown, Massachusetts. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized, non-discretionary retirement recommendations in partnership with its advisors.

Ty Peterson is a Series 66-licensed advisor with LPL Financial, based in Charleston, SC, and has been with the firm since 2026. His prior experience includes roles in education and hospitality, including positions at Appalachian State University and Lowland Tavern. LPL Financial is a national broker‑dealer and SEC‑registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third‑party asset managers, with a focus on both discretionary and non‑discretionary investment strategies.

Wallace Cook II is a financial advisor at Cetera with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services since 2023. Prior to this, he was engaged with Shoemaker Financial from 2015 and held roles at Minnesota Life Insurance Co and Securian Financial Services INC during 2015 to 2023. Outside of advising, he is involved in fixed insurance sales through Shoemaker Financial. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that supports discretionary and non-discretionary strategies across multiple program structures.

Amy Cole is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 20 years of industry experience. She has worked with Pinnacle Financial Partners and SunTrust Advisory Services during her career. Cole is based in Mount Pleasant, SC, and serves as an Investment Advisor Associate while also supporting marketing and advisory activities at affiliated firms. 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 offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports a broad network of advisors across diverse advisory programs.

Michael Struckman is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Charleston, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 33 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Morgan Stanley, LPL Financial, Truist Investment Services, and Gladstone Institutional Advisory. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions, supported by a broad range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Thomas Barnwell is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2009 and is also associated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2004. Outside of his advisory work, Barnwell is involved in a family business managing a vacation property in South Carolina. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Monica Jaramillo Tatis is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Charleston, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A., Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Tranzact, and as an independent life insurance broker. Outside of finance, she is the sole proprietor of Kakaw LLC, a chocolate-making business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs structured planning tools and diverse investment strategies, providing advisory services without individual security recommendations as part of its standalone planning program.

Katy Lightburn is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors and holds a Series 66 designation. She has 10 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Merrill, Bank of America, and Stifel Independent Advisors. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a director for the Bond Chapel Foundation, where she consults on restoration and community presentation efforts. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to a broad client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes matching clients to advisory program models and third-party asset managers, offering a range of investment options without sponsoring its own wrap fee program.

Jeffrey Adams is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 29 years of industry experience, including 18 years at UBS. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors of Arizina Alpha Housing Corporation, a nonprofit organization supporting undergraduate housing management for Sigma Phi Epsilon at Arizona State University. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm provides tailored financial plans and portfolio management based on proprietary research and capital market assumptions.

Whitney Dieter is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. She is currently with Merrill, where she has worked since 2021. Her prior roles include positions at SunTrust Advisory Services and Wells Fargo Advisors. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Philip Blevins is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill in 1983 and has more than 36 years of experience in financial and wealth management. His focus has been on market analysis and portfolio management, with primary responsibilities including investment research and managing client investment portfolios. As a qualified Portfolio Manager, Philip provides traditional financial advice and guidance while helping clients pursue their objectives through personalized or defined strategies. These strategies may incorporate individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party options. When working with clients in the firm’s Investment Advisory Program, he may manage strategies on a discretionary basis. Philip holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a High School Diploma from Dematha High.

Ronald Cain Jr. is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 45 years of industry experience. He has held various roles within the Wells Fargo organization since 2009. Outside of his advisor role, he is involved as a trustee for multiple family trusts and holds a significant ownership stake in Granite Wealth Management, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold, using proprietary research and planning tools to develop customized recommendations.

Abigail Capasso is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Charleston, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and having 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Todd Lowen is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been working since 2022. In his role, he collaborates with clients to develop financial plans tailored to their unique needs and goals, focusing on actionable steps and consistent follow-through to help clients achieve their objectives. Todd has accumulated extensive experience at Fidelity Investments, holding various positions since 2015, including Investment Consultant, Planning Consultant, Central Relationship Manager, Investment Solutions Representative, and Portfolio Advisory Service Representative. This progression reflects his comprehensive understanding of financial services and client relationship management. Outside of his professional work, Todd has personal interests that include board games, football, music, and parenthood.

Broderick Michael Kelly is a Financial Advisor with the Clore Kelly Group based in Albany, New York, operating under Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining Merrill in 2018, Broderick has focused on investment management aimed at helping clients achieve their retirement lifestyles and multi-generational wealth goals. Broderick began his career in the financial services industry in 2014. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with minors in Economics and Marketing from High Point University, where he graduated in 2016. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked as an Administrative Assistant to an investment banking team at Goldman Sachs and later as a Client Associate at Merrill Lynch in Manhattan. Broderick holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He engages with clients on areas including family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, retirement income, and portfolio management services. His personal interests include boating, camping, football, golfing, reading, skiing, soccer, spending time with family, traveling, and watching movies.