Karen Oeser is a CFA® charterholder with 12 years of industry experience. She joined Means Wealth Management in 2024 and has prior experience at Hart Capital Management, Inc. Karen owns Elevarte Capital LLC dba East Light Investments, where she manages investor communications for a multi-family real estate portfolio. Means Wealth Management provides advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, non-profit organizations, corporations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm uses a combination of active and passive strategies tailored to client goals and risk tolerance, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with integrated financial planning and exit planning services.

Kristen Squires is a financial advisor at Family Legacy, Inc. with a Series 65 credential and two years of industry experience. She has been with Family Legacy, Inc. since 2021 and previously worked at Community Association Management Services and Southern Community Services. Family Legacy, Inc. serves individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations with discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm focuses on long-term, generally conservative investment strategies using high-quality, large-cap stocks, bonds, REITs, mutual funds, and ETFs, and coordinates investment advice with affiliated tax and insurance services.

James Davis is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wealth Management Advisors, LLC in Greenville, SC. His prior experience includes roles at Arkadios Capital and Triad Advisors, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is the founder and president of the Antonakos Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charity providing scholarships to college students, and serves on the endowment board of Buncombe Street Methodist Church. Wealth Management Advisors, LLC manages approximately $563 million and offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan advisory, and consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes customized investment plans with a long-term strategic asset allocation and tactical adjustments, and it uniquely serves state and municipal clients as well as insurance companies through a wrap fee program.

Tinsley Newton is a financial advisor at Means Wealth Management in Greenville, SC, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Means Wealth Management, Newton held roles at Stekoa Creek, Gratus Capital, and worked in various service and educational positions. Means Wealth Management provides advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, nonprofit organizations, corporations, and qualified employer retirement plans. The firm utilizes both active and passive investment strategies, customizes portfolios based on client objectives and risk tolerance, and offers financial planning and exit planning services.

Edward Heiser Jr. is a financial advisor at Burgess Investment Group, LLC with three years of industry experience and holds a Series 65 designation. His prior work includes roles at Mutual of Omaha Investor Services and Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company. He is also a licensed insurance agent who recommends insurance products. Burgess Investment Group provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, managing approximately $147 million in assets. The firm employs a range of investment strategies, including technical and fundamental analysis, and offers both long-term and short-term trading approaches.

Jennifer Osgood is a financial advisor with Wealth Management Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at Arkadios Capital and Triad Advisors, Inc., and has been with Wealth Management Advisors and Wagner Wealth Management since 2014 and 2007, respectively. Osgood serves on the boards of A Child's Haven and Foothills Alliance, organizations focused on therapeutic child care and child abuse prevention. Wealth Management Advisors, LLC manages approximately $563 million and provides financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan advisory, and consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, businesses, and municipal entities. The firm emphasizes customized, long-term strategic asset allocation with tactical adjustments and offers services through advisor-managed accounts, third-party managers, and a wrap fee program.

Luke Maloney Grimes is a Series 65-licensed advisor with Burgess Investment Group, LLC, where he has worked for three years. He has two years of industry experience and previously held roles at Backcountry Inc. and Jarden Management, Ltd. He spent several years abroad on an international sabbatical between 2016 and 2019. Burgess Investment Group provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a range of investment strategies, including fundamental and technical analysis, and manages approximately $147 million in assets across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Saverio Lacroce is a financial advisor at BCA Private Wealth, Inc. in Greenville, SC, holding a Series 65 designation and with experience at several firms including Franklin Square, Northstar Advisory, and Ballentine Capital Advisors. He has been in the industry since 2012. BCA Private Wealth, Inc. serves a range of clients including individuals, trusts, corporations, and qualified retirement plans, offering fee-based investment advisory services, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm employs a discretionary, custom portfolio management approach with a focus on ETFs, mutual funds, and hedging strategies, integrating both fundamental and technical analysis.

Elizabeth Mungo is a financial advisor with Burgess Investment Group, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Her background includes roles at Big Money Retirement, Turner & Miss Curated Good, and the University of South Carolina. Outside of finance, she owns an art business focused on creating and selling original and print artworks. Burgess Investment Group provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, utilizing a range of investment strategies from fundamental to technical analysis and offering both long- and short-term trading options. The firm manages approximately $147 million in assets and delivers a paid newsletter featuring buy/sell recommendations, including coverage of cryptocurrencies.

Kyle Conner is a financial advisor with Big Money Retirement and Big Retirement in Greenville, SC. He holds a Series 65 designation and has two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Curran Financial Partners and New York Life Insurance Company. Burgess Investment Group, LLC provides portfolio management and financial planning to individual and high-net-worth clients, managing approximately $147 million in assets. The firm utilizes a range of investment strategies, including technical and fundamental analysis, and employs both long-term and short-term trading tactics.

Justin Phillips is a financial advisor at Family Legacy, Inc. in Greenville, SC, holding a Series 65 designation with four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Stokes & Company CPAs, Bradshaw, Gordon & Clinkscales, and Greenville County Schools. Family Legacy, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes long-term, generally conservative investment strategies combining large-cap stocks, bonds, REITs, and ETFs, and coordinates investment advice with tax and insurance services through affiliated practices.

Alan Pedraza is a financial advisor at Burgess Investment Group, LLC with Series 65 credentials and two years of industry experience. Before joining the firm, he worked at Lowe's and has held roles at Clemson University and Ware Shoals High School. Burgess Investment Group provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, managing approximately $147 million in assets. The firm employs a range of analytical techniques and trading strategies, including options and short sales, and also offers a subscription newsletter with investment recommendations.

Luke Powers is a CFP® and Series 66 credentialed advisor with seven years of industry experience. He currently works at Visionary Horizons, LLC and previously held roles at Vanbridge, Southwestern Investment Group, Sagespring Wealth Partners, and Raymond James Financial Services. Visionary Horizons provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities, serving both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients. The firm constructs model portfolios informed by third-party research and uses equities, fixed income, ETFs, mutual funds, options, and alternatives, while incorporating AI tools in its service delivery.

Aden Partee is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with two years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Foundations Investment Advisors LLC and Alloy Investment Management, having previously worked at JEHM Wealth & Retirement, LPL Financial, and other positions. Foundations Investment Advisors is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser managing approximately $10.1 billion for nearly 30,000 clients through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm serves individuals, trusts, estates, and registered investment companies, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan support using a range of investment products and third-party sub-advisers.

Thomas Andrews is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Integrated Advisors Network LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Fidelity Investments and Strategic Advisors, Inc. He is also affiliated with Capital City Financial Partners. Integrated Advisors Network is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser that provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and corporate entities. The firm employs a range of investment approaches and frequently utilizes third-party sub-adviser platforms while managing ongoing portfolio oversight.

Christina Amor is a financial advisor at Perigon Wealth Management, LLC with nine years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley, Shipt, Inc., TD Ameritrade, and Scottrade prior to joining Perigon in 2021. Perigon Wealth Management provides customized investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable organizations, and banking or thrift institutions. The firm focuses on individualized portfolio construction aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerance, and it offers discretionary portfolio management along with oversight of sub-advisors and wrap-fee programs.

Robert Leatherwood is a financial advisor at AlphaStar Capital Management with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at multiple firms, including Brookstone Wealth Advisors and R&R Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is a consultant for Empower Law & Mediation, serves as a bookkeeper for Russell Community Church, and acts as a financial coach for Stokes CPA. AlphaStar Capital Management manages approximately $1.84 billion for a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, and small businesses. The firm utilizes both predefined model portfolios and custom strategies, combining strategic asset allocation with quantitative and tactical analysis, and offers services such as portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting.

Margarette Craig is an investment advisor representative with CreativeOne Wealth, LLC in Greenville, SC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and five years of industry experience. She is also the owner of Legacy Financial Advisors, LLC, where she has provided life insurance, fixed annuities, and securities services since 2004. CreativeOne Wealth, LLC offers fee-based asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, corporations, and other RIAs. The firm manages primarily discretionary accounts using a combination of proprietary models and third-party managers, employing various analytical methods and investment vehicles including ETFs, mutual funds, and select private investments.

Stewart Smith is a financial advisor at AlphaStar Capital Management with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms including AE Wealth Management and New York Life Insurance Company. Smith is also the president and owner of Clearpath Retirement Planning, LLC, where he is involved in insurance sales. AlphaStar Capital Management manages approximately $1.84 billion for a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, small businesses, and pension plans. The firm employs both model and custom investment strategies that combine strategic asset allocation with quantitative and momentum analysis, and it provides a range of portfolio management and consulting services.

James Wynn III is a financial advisor at AlphaStar Capital Management with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Alight Financial Advisors and Lord and Richards. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an insurance agent with Iron Financial Group. AlphaStar Capital Management serves individual, corporate, and retirement plan clients, offering discretionary investment management, financial planning, and subadvisory services. The firm utilizes a combination of strategic and tactical investment approaches through model portfolios, serving over 8,400 client relationships with approximately $2.5 billion in assets under management.