Conor Duggan is a financial advisor with Merrill in Mount Pleasant, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Securities LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, and Regions Bank. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal teams and third-party managers.

Karyn Cavanaugh is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license, with five years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise since 2020 and previously spent nine years at Voya. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as Chief Investment Officer for Carolinas Wealth Management Inc. in Mount Pleasant, SC. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, written recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team.

Jack Di Muzio is a financial advisor at OSAIC with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation. In addition to his advisory role, he is an insurance agent specializing in disability insurance, annuities, long-term care, and life insurance. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment approach utilizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by a range of managed account and third-party money manager programs.

Lance Paulson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Stifel, and UBS Financial Services. Paulson has a 50% ownership interest in Paulson Wealth Management, LLC, an investment-related business. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis, using Wells Fargo research and tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Sean Ludwick is a financial advisor with LPL Financial located in Mount Pleasant, SC. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been active in the industry since 2025. Prior to his current role, he served in the United States Air Force from 2018 to 2022 and has experience with organizations such as The Citadel and Charleston Retirement Planning. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of financial planning and investment management options, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Shelby Meyer is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 34 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. and TD Ameritrade, Inc. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages model-based and customized portfolios and supports a large participant base through both advisor-led and online offerings.

William Davis is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Charles Schwab in Mt. Pleasant, SC. His prior work includes roles at TD Ameritrade Inc and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. 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’s integrated approach combines non-discretionary advisory guidance with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and includes a formal alternative-investment onboarding process.

Charles Hitchcock is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and Allstate Insurance Company. He is also president of Hitchcock Financial Group Inc., a business entity related to tax and investment services. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and it offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in a wrap program.

Park Dougherty is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Charleston, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 41 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of finance, Dougherty is involved in music preservation, owning the copyrights to his great-uncle’s compositions and serving as an officer and treasurer for The Society for the Preservation of Spirituals, as well as holding an officer role with the Dartmouth Club of the Lowcountry. He is part of The DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory services including financial planning, portfolio management, and custody solutions, with investment strategies supported by internal research, manager selection, and advanced tools such as artificial intelligence.

Eric Snyder is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Charleston, SC, holding Series 66 and Series 65 licenses with nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2017, he worked at Wood Group from 2013 to 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Cole Bridges is a Wealth Management Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he supports clients by gathering and discussing financial planning information, handling service requests, and coordinating with all parties involved in the planning process. He prioritizes ensuring clients receive the highest level of care to accomplish their financial tasks and goals. Cole has worked at Fidelity Investments in various roles since 2018, beginning as a Workplace Planning Consultant and progressing through positions including Personalized Planning and Advice Representative and Investment Management Consultant before becoming a Wealth Management Planning Consultant in 2026. His experience spans client advisory and investment management support within the organization. Outside of his professional role, Cole has personal interests that include camping, concerts, golf, music, painting, and snowboarding.

Marc Howard is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS since 2020 and previously spent four years at Wells Fargo Private Bank. UBS Financial Services 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 and incorporates proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Andrew Ross Jr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Professional Financial Services from 2006 to 2023, with a one-year gap in employment. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Dustin Laporte is a CFP® professional with over 31 years of experience in the financial industry. He currently works with Osaic and has previously been affiliated with firms including American Portfolios Financial Services, Cetera Advisors, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory role, Laporte is active as a Bible teacher and author, leading weekly studies through a faith-based platform, and serves on the Board of Directors and as Investment Committee Chair for the Girl Scouts of Eastern South Carolina. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional clients, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, providing a variety of managed account programs and third-party manager options.

Brian Hartmann is a financial advisor at Osaic with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Osaic since 2018, following five years at Jhfn Sii. Outside of his advisory role, he is a founder and member of Your Executive Round Table, a nonprofit networking group, and serves as a board member for Gigi's Playhouse Charleston, a nonprofit providing services for individuals with Down syndrome and their families. Osaic Wealth serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform, offering brokerage and advisory services including comprehensive financial planning and managed portfolio programs. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting various account types and third-party manager selections.

Brian Chirles is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill Lynch in 2007 following his tenure as the founder of The Arezzo Chirles Team, established in 2003 at another financial institution. Brian holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. His areas of expertise include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, and retirement income. Brian provides tailored financial guidance to clients across these focus areas. Brian earned his high school diploma from John F Kennedy High School in Somers, NY, an associate degree from Northern Virginia Community College, and a bachelor's degree from James Madison University. Originally from New York, he resides in Reston, Virginia. In his personal time, Brian enjoys gardening, scuba diving, surfing, and traveling.

Matthew Brown is a Financial Solutions Advisor (FSA) with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works closely with clients to understand their priorities and develop strategies aimed at achieving their financial goals across short-, mid-, and long-term horizons. He provides guidance on a broad range of financial matters including investing, retirement planning, and preparing for unexpected expenses. Matthew also facilitates access to Bank of America specialists who offer additional services in banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Matthew holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Roanoke College. He emphasizes a client-centered approach, aiming to uncover what matters most to clients and their families in order to create tailored financial strategies.

Kirk Lax is a financial advisor at Cetera with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including Shoemaker Financial and Minnesota Life Insurance Co. Lax serves as a director for Reboot Combat Recovery, a nonprofit teaching combat veterans skills to address trauma. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor that supports a large network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers across various program structures.

Louis Vingi is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Jefferies LLC and Continuous Software, and he has also worked in education and hospitality sectors. Outside of finance, he is involved in dog walking through a side business. 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 utilizes research and analytics to support its investment approach and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Niccolo Myers is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Charleston, SC, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Jonathan Cummins and Jenis, as well as military service in the Armed Forces. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.