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.

Nathan Sanders is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving at Osaic Wealth Inc since 2025. His prior roles include positions at Cetera, Voya Financial Advisors, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory career, he has been involved for ten years with Huffington Post and Millie Lewis Models & Talent Agency. OSAIC Wealth Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable investors through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple platforms, offering integrated brokerage, advisory services, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated portfolio management to tailor investments across various asset classes.

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.

Nicholas Ray is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2025, following roles at UBS Financial Services and Morgan Stanley. Outside of financial services, he previously operated Fulcrum Athletics LLC and was involved with CrossFit Tri County. 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 and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Sascha Mathis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Easley, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at South State Bank since 2017 and prior experience with SunTrust Advisory Services and Suntrust Investment Services. Mathis is also involved with South State Investment Services, a business related to his work with LPL. 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 wide range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies supported by advanced operational tools.

Samuel Wolf is a Series 66-licensed advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, among other financial institutions. 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.

Mark Boukather is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OSAIC since 2024. He previously worked for 21 years at Triad Advisors, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he is an owner and advisor at Hawkins & Boukather, LLC and serves as a board member-at-large for the Riverstead Property Owners Association. He also performs bookkeeping duties for Hallmark Baptist Church. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated financial advisers, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs. The firm employs a variety of asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

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.

Corey Phillips is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Greenville, SC, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. He has 14 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2011. Phillips also serves as an adjunct professor teaching finance at Presbyterian College. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products.

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.

Tracy Carson is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Pershing LLC for six years before joining UBS in 2020. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with the Fountain Inn High School Band of Fury Booster Club as a board member and plans to assist with the treasurer role to manage the organization's budget. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a blend of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, leveraging proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Bryan Newton is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and six years of industry experience. Before joining Cambridge, he worked at Realtylink and State Farm. Outside of his advisory role, he is employed as a swim coach at the local YMCA in Greenville, SC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services delivered through a network of independent professionals using various platform arrangements and both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Rodney Birch is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Greenville, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Thrivent Financial, Classic Home Mortgage, Resources Investment Advisors, Park Ave Securities, and Guardian. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and other retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management approaches and platform arrangements.

Michael Hornek is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Greenville, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and its affiliated bank since 2004 and 2015, respectively. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary client relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, using multi-asset model portfolios, written advice policies, and research from its Center for Financial Research.

Joshua Lopez is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked within various Fidelity entities since 2014, including Fidelity Investments and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Fidelity's affiliate Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios consisting of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Susanna Dorminy is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Greenville, SC, holding a Series 66 designation. She has experience with Edward Jones beginning in 2020 and has also worked in photography and legal fields. 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, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Daniel Willey is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Greenville, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2010. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Dana Downey is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Greenville, South Carolina, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, Dana held various roles across multiple industries including logistics, hospitality, and service positions. Fidelity’s affiliate, Strategic Advisers LLC, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm’s approach combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, managing diversified portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Leah Strickland is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2019, following prior roles at J.J.B. Hilliard W.L. Lyons. Outside of her advisory duties, she serves as an arbitration panel member. Robert Baird & Co.’s DDK Group advises individuals, families, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering a range of consulting and portfolio services. The group tailors investment strategies based on client goals and risk tolerances, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers across traditional and non-traditional asset classes.