Richard Strauss is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2017. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Canon USA from 2014 to 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Michele Huddleston is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she has ownership in a real estate holding company, Advisor Properties, LLC. Ameriprise serves clients primarily through retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide non-discretionary, personalized retirement recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team.

Robert Kocisko is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 21 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2024, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2024. He serves on the investment committee for the First Presbyterian Church of Spartanburg, reviewing endowment reports without direct control over investment decisions. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Thomas Mcgregor II is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Greenville, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2009 and previously worked at AXA Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an administrator and trustee for a family estate and is a member of McGregor Holdings LLC. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment programs delivered through its network of representatives, utilizing third-party asset managers and various advisory models.

Jeremy Rankin currently serves as Vice President, Executive Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2022. Over the course of 25 years at Fidelity, he has gained extensive experience in wealth planning and financial consulting. Throughout his career at Fidelity, Jeremy has progressed through various roles including VP Financial Consultant, Senior Investments Consultant, Branch Investments Representative, Financial Planning Consultant, Senior Retirement Services Specialist, and Service Trader II. He holds an Arkansas Insurance License that supports his work in financial and retirement planning. Outside his professional responsibilities, Jeremy enjoys activities such as cars, family activities, fitness, football, golf, and skiing.

Marley Landrum is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. Currently with LPL Financial since 2025, Landrum previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc., Raymond James and Associates, and HTI. Outside of advising, Landrum serves as a notary in Greenville, SC. 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 portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing a range of strategic and tactical investment approaches supported by technology tools.

Paul Valdivia is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2018. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2012, progressing through various roles including Investment Consultant, Central Relationship Manager, Retirement Solutions Representative, Investment Solutions Representative, Premium Relationship Associate, and Service Trader. With over 14 years of experience in the financial services industry, Paul specializes in working with retirees and pre-retirees to develop unique financial plans and to establish strategies for protecting and managing accumulated wealth.

Adam Sloan is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Greenville, SC, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. He previously worked at BMW for eight years before joining Edward Jones in 2019. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Christopher Miller is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Greenville, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, since 1999. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of Miller Capital Management, LLC, operating as OAK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes both proprietary and third-party advisory programs and offers a range of investment options including mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Katherine Coley is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, based in Spartanburg, SC, and has 34 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she works as an administrative assistant at Switzer Wealth Partners. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, pension plans, and institutional clients. The firm uses analytical tools and tailored planning approaches to support client goals and maintains specialized services such as municipal and public-finance advising and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

Elizabeth Hrubala is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2014. She is based in Spartanburg, SC, and is involved in transitioning her support company’s DBA name to Arteva Wealth Partners, LLC in early 2026. She also assists as trustee and personal representative in the closing of an estate. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary consulting using analytical tools and supports specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting.

Johnnie Hall II is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Greenville, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, Hall serves as a board member for Upstate COOP, a homeschool cooperative attended by his children. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment advisory programs and affiliated services. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Rodrigo Vargas Bravo is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at the Embassy of Canada to Peru and Bolivia and relocated from Lima, Peru to Greenville, South Carolina. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Melissa Carter is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and previously worked at Emmanuel College for five years. Outside of her advisory role, she is an agent for United Healthcare, discussing Medicare Advantage plan options. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a large network of advisors and branch offices. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, affiliated mutual funds, and tax-efficient services under a fiduciary standard.

Walter Kivett Sr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with NextGen Supply Chain Integrators, LLC, a consulting business based in Greenville, South Carolina. 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 employs a structured financial planning process using firm-approved tools and advisory services without providing individual security recommendations in standalone plans.

Michael Boynton is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with one year of industry experience. He has worked with Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2024 and previously was involved with Cambridge Partners & Associates. Outside of finance, his background includes roles in the restaurant industry and entrepreneurial ventures. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals and utilizes a range of portfolio management strategies across multiple platform arrangements.

Aaron Cizon is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at multiple firms including Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, First Citizens Asset Management, and Citigroup Global Markets prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisers and various operational tools.

William Granger III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the Series 66 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has previously worked with Cetera Advisor Networks and has been involved with Stravolo Wealth Management since 2014, where he provides financial planning and consulting services through an independent registered investment advisor. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual and institutional clients through a broad network of advisors. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by operational tools and research resources.

Charles Fore is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at Fidelity Investments. His work history includes multiple roles within Fidelity since 2016 and a position at Regent University from 2021 to 2022. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable and registered investment funds. The firm employs a systematic investment process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and it is notable for its registration as a commodity pool operator and advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies.

Harrison Branham is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Cool Pros Heating and Air, and Clemson University. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.