William Ellison is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Greenville, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a recreational landholding organized as The Farm at Pecan Ridge 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, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Carter Mc Crary is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Greenville, SC, where he has worked since 2016. He has 10 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of McCrary Property Group, LLC, an LLC established with his wife for potential future property investments. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities. The firm provides tailored financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a broad range of portfolio management strategies and affiliated research.

Isaac Monkiewicz is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to develop personalized financial plans tailored to their individual needs and goals. He utilizes Fidelity's tools and resources to provide guidance and strategies aimed at helping clients manage their financial journeys effectively. Isaac's professional experience includes roles as an Investment Consultant, Director Retirement Planner, and Retirement Planner at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2025. Prior to that, he worked as a Senior Financial Services Representative at Morgan Stanley from 2020 to 2023. Outside of his professional work, Isaac has interests in biking, cars, cooking and baking, hiking, parenthood, and snowboarding.

Kimberly Cordone is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has been associated with Wachovia Bank, N.A. since 2007. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients through investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets with over 14,000 financial advisors and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Karen Sweet is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Greenville, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Advisors and its affiliated entities since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services using proprietary research and tools, delivering tailored recommendations through meetings and written summaries.

Kenneth Hicks is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James & Associates since 2018, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc., and Citigroup Global Markets. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, and offers a range of financial planning and advisory services with a primarily non-discretionary investment approach.

Ronald Metcalf Jr. is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and spanning 39 years in the industry. His career includes roles at Cetera Wealth Services, Reliastar, VOYA Financial Advisors, and ownership of The IBEX Group. He serves on the finance committee of Rock Springs Baptist Church. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, including affiliated and third-party managers, and oversees more than $256 billion in assets.

William "Bubba" McAtee is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Greenville, South Carolina. He joined Merrill Lynch in 2025 through the Advisor Development Program and began his career in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he assisted clients with both banking and investment needs before relocating to Greenville. He specializes in areas including divorce transition planning, education planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, sports and entertainment, and retirement income. Bubba earned both a bachelor's degree in Financial Management with an emphasis in Banking and Investments, as well as a minor in Accounting, and an MBA from Clemson University. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation. During his time at Clemson from 2020 to 2024, he was a member of the Clemson Football program, an experience that contributed to his disciplined and team-oriented approach to serving clients. He works with individuals, families, business owners, athletes, entertainment professionals, and young professionals. Outside of his professional work, William McAtee enjoys baseball, basketball, boating, fishing, football, golfing, pickleball, running, skiing, and spending time with his family.

Veronica Mackey is an Investment Consultant with extensive experience in wealth planning and financial advisory roles. She has worked at various firms including Axia Wealth Advisors Raymond James, Tilly, Inc., Parallel Financial - Fiduciary Alliance, The PS Group - Consolidated Planning, Northwestern Mutual, Palmetto Trust and Investment Group Raymond James, and Ameriprise. Her professional background encompasses positions such as Wealth Planning Associate, Paraplanner and Head of Operations, Director of Operations, Financial Advisor, Lead Associate Advisor, Registered Sales Assistant, and Broker Trainee. This diverse experience has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of financial planning and operations within the financial services industry. Outside of her professional endeavors, Veronica enjoys attending concerts, kayaking, reading, and traveling.

Bobby Ragan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Greer, SC, holding a Series 66 credential and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2016. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered through a broad network of investment adviser representatives using a variety of investment strategies.

Gregory Zander is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously spent 17 years at Metlife Securities, Inc. Zander serves on the board of Regency Commons in Greer, SC. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual planning relationships utilizing firm-approved software and includes specialized planning services such as divorce and estate-settlement planning.

Michael Ashworth is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2020. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. He is also a board member of the Polk County Schools Board of Education in Columbus, NC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trusts, and institutions. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and investment solutions through a broad network of advisors utilizing various portfolio models, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

William Brown is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has held prior roles at Merrill and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of Brown Smith Investments, LLC, a business unrelated to investment management. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms.

Katheryn Gordon is a Series 66 credentialed advisor with 10 years of industry experience, currently practicing at LPL Financial since 2020. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2020. Gordon is also a commissioned Notary Public. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Timothy Lee is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wachovia Bank, N.A. since 2008. 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 to support its investment approach.

Mark Boukather is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OSAIC since 2024. He previously worked for Triad Advisors, Inc. for 21 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is a board member-at-large for the Riverstead Property Owners Association and serves as a bookkeeper for Hallmark Baptist Church. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs a model-based investment process with portfolio optimization and supports various managed account strategies through its multi-advisor platform.

Shaila Griffis is a financial advisor at Merrill with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Fidelity Investments. Outside of finance, she works as a consultant and independent contractor for a pet sitting business. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jeffrey Tompkins is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he serves as the relationship manager for his team. With a career in financial services beginning in 1982, Jeffrey has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Deutsche Bank prior to joining Merrill Lynch in 2015. He specializes in delivering comprehensive wealth management strategies tailored to meet individual client needs, focusing on areas such as family wealth management, retirement income planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and services for defined benefit and contribution plans. Jeffrey works closely with business executives and professionals to help them build, preserve, and transfer wealth. His approach involves careful listening and detailed inquiries to understand clients' priorities and aspirations, enabling him to provide sophisticated financial strategies that address every aspect of their financial lives. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and attended Western State College of Colorado, as well as New Trier High School. Jeffrey resides in Boca Raton with his wife of 38 years and has two adult children. He is proud that his son, Justin, has joined him as his partner at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Outside of his professional work, Jeffrey supports charitable organizations including JARC and SEVA Foundation. He enjoys playing golf, traveling, and listening to live music.

Bryson Shook is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Hagerty Consulting, American Red Cross, City of Asheville, and Samaritan’s Purse. Outside of finance, Shook is the owner of Evernorth Marketing, a non-investment-related business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational tools and oversight of over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Destin Pagan is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Greenville, SC. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been in the industry since 2025. Prior to joining Fidelity, his work experience includes roles outside the financial sector. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including managing model portfolios that utilize proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and systematic methodologies. The firm also serves multiple registered investment companies and applies algorithmic methods and AI in its investment process.