Jason Oates is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Mount Pleasant, SC. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 21 years of industry experience, including 15 years with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

Mary Davey is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Ameriprise, First Citizens Bank, and other financial firms. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved with Wordsworth Mgmt Group Inc., a business entity related to tax and investment activities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser delivering services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management solutions through a large network of advisors using both proprietary and third-party investment models.

Michael Zechmann is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has prior experience at Morgan Stanley and Mutual of Omaha Investor Services. Outside of advisory work, he is an author of financial content and involved in multiple business ventures, including ownership roles in equestrian and farm enterprises. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to various portfolio management strategies, supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Andrew Kernich is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at South Carolina Federal Credit Union and CUSO Financial Services, LP. Outside of advisory work, he has managed hospitality ventures such as Rooftop at The Vendue and Sole on the Green. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios, utilizing a variety of investment strategies and technology tools.

Robert Hatala is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Charleston, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is a sole proprietor in real estate investment. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, emphasizing tailored financial planning supported by firm‑approved tools and extensive asset management.

Edward Gilbert is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 29 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Strategic Resources Group, Ascend Financial Services, and Minnesota Life. Gilbert serves as an officer on the board of the Commonwealth Cares Foundation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to multiple investment strategies through a large national network of independent advisors.

Caroline Mahoney is a financial advisor at Cetera with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at NYLIFE Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Co., Commonwealth Financial Group, Northwestern Mutual, and Cetera Wealth Services. Mahoney is the owner of CM Financial Group, LLC, which she maintains for tax purposes but does not actively use. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm that serves individual clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers, with more than $256 billion in assets under management and over 10,000 advisors.

Karen Noethen is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities, J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, and Charles Schwab. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory solutions and manages approximately $671 billion in assets.

Thomas Kerns III is a Series 66-registered financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through structured planning processes and a range of investment offerings.

James Swallow Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Swallow serves on the board of directors for a condominium association in Charlestown, Massachusetts. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized, non-discretionary retirement recommendations in partnership with its advisors.

Ty Peterson is a Series 66-licensed advisor with LPL Financial, based in Charleston, SC, and has been with the firm since 2026. His prior experience includes roles in education and hospitality, including positions at Appalachian State University and Lowland Tavern. LPL Financial is a national broker‑dealer and SEC‑registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third‑party asset managers, with a focus on both discretionary and non‑discretionary investment strategies.

Isaac Poplin is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors and its affiliates since 2009. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in a financial practice through PFSG LLC in Greenville, SC. 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 services through a network of advisors, combining research and planning tools with optional implementation via brokerage or advisory programs.

Wallace Cook II is a financial advisor at Cetera with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services since 2023. Prior to this, he was engaged with Shoemaker Financial from 2015 and held roles at Minnesota Life Insurance Co and Securian Financial Services INC during 2015 to 2023. Outside of advising, he is involved in fixed insurance sales through Shoemaker Financial. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that supports discretionary and non-discretionary strategies across multiple program structures.

Amy Cole is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 20 years of industry experience. She has worked with Pinnacle Financial Partners and SunTrust Advisory Services during her career. Cole is based in Mount Pleasant, SC, and serves as an Investment Advisor Associate while also supporting marketing and advisory activities at affiliated firms. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports a broad network of advisors across diverse advisory programs.

Michael Struckman is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Charleston, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 33 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Morgan Stanley, LPL Financial, Truist Investment Services, and Gladstone Institutional Advisory. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions, supported by a broad range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Curt Hall is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Charleston, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 15 years before joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2018. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as treasurer for the Fisher Middle School PTSA in Greenville, SC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a comprehensive range of planning solutions supported by Wells Fargo research and tools.

Thomas Barnwell is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2009 and is also associated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2004. Outside of his advisory work, Barnwell is involved in a family business managing a vacation property in 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. 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 and third-party managers.

Monica Jaramillo Tatis is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Charleston, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A., Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Tranzact, and as an independent life insurance broker. Outside of finance, she is the sole proprietor of Kakaw LLC, a chocolate-making business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs structured planning tools and diverse investment strategies, providing advisory services without individual security recommendations as part of its standalone planning program.

Katy Lightburn is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors and holds a Series 66 designation. She has 10 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Merrill, Bank of America, and Stifel Independent Advisors. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a director for the Bond Chapel Foundation, where she consults on restoration and community presentation efforts. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to a broad client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes matching clients to advisory program models and third-party asset managers, offering a range of investment options without sponsoring its own wrap fee program.

Tyler Tenaglia is a financial professional with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and five years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Commonwealth Financial Group, BNY Mellon, and other firms. Outside of his advisory duties, he provides consulting services through his own company, TTKG Consulting, LLC, focusing on financial modeling related to physical real estate. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various investment program options, combining discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management across multiple custodial relationships.