Zachary Volousky is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Charleston, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and possessing 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial and South Carolina Bank & Trust since 2014. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, combining advisory services with extensive non-advisory financial products and technology tools.

Alexa Alchevsky is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, based in the Mount Pleasant office. In her current role, she supports advisors by conducting annual plan reviews to help clients stay on track with their financial goals. Prior to this, she worked as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2024 to 2025. Alexa has a professional background focused on financial planning and client relationship management. Outside of work, she has interests in music, soccer, and traveling.

Richard Malinowski is a Financial Advisor specializing in wealth management and retirement planning at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. He holds several professional designations, including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Richard earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of South Carolina. Outside of his professional work, Richard has interests in football, golfing, and running.

Jerome Hornowski is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 46 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2002 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, providing a broad range of financial solutions supported by proprietary research and capital markets expertise.

Cynthia Sellers is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2004 and has been affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2015. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Robert Stiles III is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Mt Pleasant, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Robert W Baird for six years before joining Ameriprise in 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Health Guidance Center and is involved in independent insurance brokering and business administration through Bluestar Venture Group LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s approach includes a centralized retirement income service team that collaborates with financial advisors to provide tailored Recommendation Reports using proprietary research and third-party data.

Aaron Watkins is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently advising clients at Ameriprise since 2020. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Ameriprise Financial Services Inc. He is also the owner and manager of Aaron Watkins Holdings, LLC, a business used to manage miscellaneous expenses related to financial planning. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services focused on clients approaching or in retirement, typically those with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools.

Ronald Warden is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Mt Pleasant, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with MassMutual Life Insurance Co and Mass Mutual Investors Services since 1996. Outside of his advisory role, Warden is involved in real estate sales and appraisals and operates a benefits group specializing in life, health insurance, and retirement plan communications. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides ongoing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved analysis tools and structures its services to focus on investment strategy recommendations rather than specific product selections.

La Tasha Gandy is a financial advisor at Merrill with three years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. She has been affiliated with Bank of America since 2010. Gandy serves on the boards of the Charleston Regional Development Alliance, the MUSC Foundation College of Nursing, and My Sister’s House Inc., a nonprofit focused on domestic violence support. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Derrick Boots is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he provides financial advisory services to clients, helping them with wealth management strategies. Details about his professional experience, expertise areas, education, and credentials are not provided. Similarly, no information about his personal interests or community involvement is available.

Stephan Zacharkiw is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Charleston, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs that include tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Maxwell Huggins is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on providing personalized financial strategies that connect all aspects of a client's financial life to help prioritize and pursue their most important goals. Max works with a select group of clients to develop customized investment advice tailored to their unique priorities and long-term aspirations. Maxwell has been with Merrill Lynch since 2017 and brings expertise in family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, and sports and entertainment. His approach emphasizes collaboration, drawing on the resources of a global financial institution to create strategies that reflect clients' goals for themselves and future generations. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of South Carolina and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Maxwell is actively involved in his community, serving as Secretary for the Mt. Pleasant Exchange Club and participating in organizations including Habitat for Humanity and the Mt. Pleasant Chamber of Commerce.

David Ranney is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Rebalance, LLC and Bend Financial. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm engages in discretionary and non-discretionary advisory work, fund advisory, and portfolio management with notable use of systematic methodologies and AI in its investment process.

Colin Johannessen is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior work includes roles at Citigroup Global Markets and Edward Jones, as well as two years as a self-employed advisor. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

John Elson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Charleston, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and UBS Financial Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Jeffrey Malott is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Thrivent Financial and LGCY Power, among other firms. Outside of his advisory role, he volunteers with The Exchange Club of Charleston, a community organization that supports local nonprofits through events such as the Coastal Carolina Fair. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on comprehensive, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm combines planning with managed-account programs under consolidated billing while keeping these services distinct.

George Debnam Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked within various Raymond James entities since 2013 and is the president of Debnam Financial Services. He also serves as executor for an estate under his name. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individual, institutional, and charitable organizations. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning supported by analytical tools and offers specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Richard Carlin Jr. is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 45 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2008 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles and investment preferences.

Richard Young Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Mt Pleasant, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of the Gary and Anne Marie Ezzo Legacy of Life Foundation and the Rivertowne Swim Team Board. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written recommendation reports that include income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis with a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored, algorithm-supported retirement advice.

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.