Erin Despres is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, bringing 12 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and SunTrust Investment Services prior to Truist. Outside of her advisory work, she is a sales consultant for nutritional supplements and environmentally friendly cleaning products. Truist Advisory Services offers investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary manager relationships with non-discretionary consulting and integrates AI-enabled equity research, serving clients through a multi-affiliate platform.

Gabriel Bowman is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials. His prior work history includes positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC before joining Janney. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and municipal clients, offering brokerage services, financial planning, and multiple advisory programs supported by in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Gregory Allen is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and MetLife Securities Inc. He serves as the financial secretary for Tucapau Baptist Church, managing bill payments and disbursements. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, and access to third-party money manager solutions through various investment adviser and promoter arrangements.

Dena Wofford is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott and holds a Series 66 designation. She has 19 years of industry experience and has worked at Janney Montgomery Scott since 2015. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and municipal clients, providing brokerage services, financial planning, consulting, and various wrap and advisory programs.

Ronald Raines is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott since 2022. Prior to this, he worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing from 2009 to 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he is the managing director of Romeo Romeo, LLC, an aircraft ownership and lease business. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse range of clients and offers brokerage services, financial planning, and multiple advisory programs with a combination of in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Alex Fiedler is a CFP® professional with 8 years of experience in financial advisory services. He is currently with Truist Advisory Services and has held various roles within Truist Investment Services and BB&T since 2018. Prior to his advisory career, he worked at Clemson University and with the Greenville Drive. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors, participants, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary manager relationships with non-discretionary consulting and uses third-party platforms and AI-enabled tools to support portfolio management and oversight.

Gregory Trout is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked within multiple related Transamerica entities since 2015. Trout has indicated plans to enter residential property investment to generate rental income in the future. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners through a variety of managed advice programs and investment education services. The firm’s approach relies on proprietary software and third-party experts for portfolio construction and oversight, focusing primarily on asset allocation and retirement guidance for a large client base.

Veronica Pinckney is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. Her prior work includes roles at GWFS Equities, Inc. and Prudential Investment Management Services, LLC. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as certain IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm’s integrated model links services to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Michael Carson is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Carson serves on the board of the Hope Center for Children in Spartanburg, SC. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large enterprise firm managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, offering brokerage services, financial planning, and advisory programs utilizing both in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Steven Ford is a CFP® and Series 66 registered advisor with 23 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC and has previously worked at Artisan Wealth Advisors, Alliance Wealth Partners, and Raymond James Financial Services. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and asset management services through a combination of passive and active investment strategies guided by an internal Investment Committee.

William Lanford is a financial advisor at First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. Prior to joining First Citizens, he operated Lanford Consulting for nine years. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm utilizes a client-focused process incorporating fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Rebekah Bennett is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, NA. Before her financial services career, she operated a photography business for 18 years. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, along with Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm offers point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Aprenea Mccutchen is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 10 years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Merrill Lynch, and has held roles at multiple firms within Janney Montgomery Scott since 2021. Outside of finance, she has been involved with Jenny Craig since 2018. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering a range of brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and advisory programs.

Matthew Cox is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently serving at Kestra Advisory Services, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Cetera Advisors LLC, Burgdorf Wealth Managers, and the U.S. Army. Outside of financial advising, he is licensed as an insurance agent specializing in disability insurance. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, offering services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and access to multiple management platforms and third-party solutions. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including large institutional investors, and manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets.

Scott Mcdowell is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Lincoln Investment in 2025, he spent over two decades with Horace Mann Insurance and Horace Mann Investors, Inc. He is also president of McDowell Insurance & Financial Services, Inc. Lincoln Investment serves individuals including high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, employing both strategic and tactical approaches overseen by an Investment Management & Research team.

Donna Morris is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She has worked with First Citizens Investor Services since 2016 and is also an officer and director of Mo Ho Inc., a family business involved in extended vehicle warranty reinsurance related to a Ford dealership. Donna is based in Lyman, South Carolina. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment options and financial planning, with a client process focused on tailored assessments and diversified asset allocation.

Dylan Brooks is a financial advisor at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wealth Enhancement, he held positions at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Artisan Private Wealth, and Newell Brands. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and specialized retirement consulting, utilizing a strategic investment process that combines passive and active management guided by an internal Investment Committee.

Lindsay Chandler is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 18 years of industry experience. She has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. In addition to her advisory role, she is a Notary Public in Spartanburg, SC. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a broad client base including individuals, families, trusts, estates, and institutional clients, offering a range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services through both in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Nicholas Center is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has one year of industry experience and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Outside of financial services, he was involved with Habitat for Humanity in Greenville and Wake counties. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as select retail clients. The firm integrates its services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing in its planning approach.

Jeffery Paddyfote is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo and BB&T Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he is the sole owner and president of a non-operational entity. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual investors, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm uses model-driven strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and operates with approximately 3,935 advisors and $15.5 billion in assets under management.