Thomas Poteat is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Spartanburg, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process utilizing firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Roger Huddleston is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Greenville, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a real estate holding company, Advisor Properties, LLC. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement who meet certain asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm also provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Christopher Long is a financial advisor with Fidelity who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, he served in the United States Army and Florida Army National Guard, and worked briefly at other firms. Outside of his advisory role, he participates part-time as a baker at Flying Fox Coffee in Greer, South Carolina. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a blend of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios and delivers solutions such as discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services, fund advisory, and consulting.

Sydney Ludwig is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has previously worked at Equitable Advisors, LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Ronald Payne is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth Inc. with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at several firms including NEXT Financial Group, VOYA Financial Advisors, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in life insurance and fixed annuity sales through Riverstone Wealth Management. Osaic Wealth serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients with a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment process emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting various client needs through discretionary strategies, third-party managers, and proprietary models.

John Doyle is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Greenville, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 31 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 1993. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on a committee at the Union League Club of New York, assisting with oversight of the club’s defined benefit plan and 401(k) for employees. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering services such as discretionary portfolio management, fiduciary financial planning, and access to capital markets platforms.

Jeffrey Allen is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and previously worked for 18 years at UBS Financial Services Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment solutions, supported by extensive research and technology tools.

Terence Tysinger Jr. is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His previous roles include positions at Edward Jones and Waddell & Reed, Inc. He has also operated Tysinger LLC and maintains a separate business entity, Tysinger Wealth Solutions LLC, for tax and investment purposes. 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 a range of services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive advisory resources and technology tools.

Amy R. Milionis is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving at UBS Financial Services since 2005. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Greenville, South Carolina. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the board of a local youth lacrosse association and participates on the finance board of St. Michael Lutheran Church. UBS Financial Services Inc. offers a range of brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans and portfolio management strategies suited to clients’ goals and risk profiles.

Caryn Vedane is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Spartanburg, SC, holding a Series 66 designation with 7 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2016 and previously operated Vedane Interiors for 17 years. 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 strategies supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

William Long is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on helping clients develop personalized financial plans aimed at achieving long-term goals, including education funding, retirement lifestyle planning, and healthcare cost management. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Clemson University. His approach emphasizes clarity and transparency to simplify the complexities of investing for his clients.

Eric Chisom is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Simpsonville, SC, holding a Series 66 designation. He joined Edward Jones in 2025 after a 22-year career at Lowe's Home Improvement. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 advisors.

David Vaughan is a financial advisor with Merrill in Greenville, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1992 and has been with Bank of America since 2009. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Justin Fox is a Financial Consultant I at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he works closely with clients to understand their unique goals and plans, co-creating financial strategies that utilize Fidelity's tools and resources. His experience at Fidelity includes serving as a Team Lead from 2022 to 2025, working in the Help Desk from 2021 to 2022, and acting as a Workplace Planning Consultant from 2019 to 2021. Throughout these positions, he has focused on providing thoughtful guidance and tailored financial strategies. Outside of his professional work, Justin enjoys camping, hiking, outdoor adventures, reading, traveling, and volunteering.

Jerry Reimers is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Jennings Cook Financial Services Inc. and Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. Reimers also owns a sole proprietorship involved in financial services, including retirement planning, tax preparation, and the sale of term life and fixed annuities. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services across comprehensive financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a model-based investment process with asset allocation and portfolio optimization tools and supports a wide range of program options through its multi-advisor platform.

W Gallivan is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Greenville, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2001. Gallivan serves as a trustee for Burgiss Charities and as treasurer for the YMCA of Greenville, contributing to community and charitable organizations. He is also chair of the H F G Jr Family Foundation. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocation with institutional trading capabilities and wealth management services.

Jefferson Bennie II is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Greer, SC, holding a Series 66 designation with several years of experience across firms including Franklin Energy and Dream Seat. Prior to his advisory roles, he operated PB&J Renovation for seven years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory and investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors and more than 15,000 branch offices.

Michael Bynarowicz is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Greenville, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2012, including its predecessor Axa Advisors. He serves as a board member of Carolina International Preparatory School and owns Baynor, LLC. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individual and institutional clients, utilizing a range of firm-offered programs and third-party asset managers. The firm’s approach involves assessing client risk tolerance and matching them with appropriate investment programs, offering various mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments without sponsoring its own wrap fee program.

Alexzander Abaunza is a financial advisor with Cetera and holds a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, with previous roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, Wells Fargo Bank, and LivingStone, LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a multi-manager platform serving individual clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers across various discretionary and non-discretionary program structures.

Matthew Sumner is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Spartanburg, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Equitable Advisors and AxA Advisors for 11 years, as well as Edward Jones for one year. 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 range of financial planning and asset management solutions delivered through its large network of investment adviser representatives, utilizing both model portfolios and customized strategies.