Jason Karr is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2008 and previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services from 2003 to 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is a certified notary. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and a large network of over 22,800 advisors.

Joseph Macias is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds the Series 65 designation. He has four years of industry experience, including prior roles at Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing and Turnkey Financial. Macias also works as an independent insurance agent and provides bookkeeping services through TurnKey Financial. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors such as pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through multiple platforms and custodians.

Robert Richardson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Spartanburg, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 45 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Citigroup Global Markets and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. He serves as a board member on the investment committee of The Spartanburg County Foundation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm’s financial planning process involves structured discovery and firm-approved tools, providing tailored financial plans without individual security recommendations as part of standalone services.

Derek Mcnew is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Touchstone Securities, IFS Financial Services, Bank of America, and Merrill. Mcnew is also involved in Empeople Investment & Retirement Services, an investment-related business tied to his LPL practice. 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, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Brian Fitzsimmons is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with seven years of industry experience. He has worked within various branches of Raymond James since 2019 and served seven years in the United States Marine Corps. Fitzsimmons is also the principal of FFH Wealth Advisors LLC, a support company associated with a new Raymond James Financial Services branch. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and institutional clients. The firm uses risk profiling and analytical tools to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice and has specialized offerings for municipal finance and employer retirement plans.

Stephanie Hafter Lipford is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Greenville, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. She has worked for Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2011 and spent four years at Truist Advisory Services Inc. Outside of her advisory role, Lipford serves as a board member for the District Five Foundation, which supports local schools through fundraising and grant awards. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Thomas Pugh is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research, Ameritas Investment Corp, and Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. Outside of advising, he serves as a music director at Immanuel Lutheran Church and has worked as an independent insurance agent and a rideshare driver. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm operates through thousands of financial professionals and offers access to multiple platforms, proprietary model strategies, and both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Kyle Walker is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Greenville, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at JJB Hilliard W.L. Lyons and Bank of America, N.A. He has been with Robert Baird & Co. since 2019. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group provides consulting and portfolio services tailored to client goals and risk tolerances, utilizing a range of investment strategies and management approaches.

Natalie Waltz is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Duncan, SC. She has recently transitioned into financial advising after nearly a decade in the automotive industry. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Juan Martinez is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Inman, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2006. Outside of advising, he is co-owner of Bronco Mexican Restaurant in Inman, SC. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and investment options. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Andrew Pearce is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Greenville, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James & Associates since 2013, following positions at Morgan Keegan & Company, LLC, and Citigroup Global Markets. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutional clients, and public entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by research and diverse portfolio management strategies.

Dianna Puskas is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Greenville, SC, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. She worked at Edward Jones from 2015 to 2025 and currently serves as an advisor since 2025. Outside of finance, she has worked part-time as a cashier and hostess at Dellaventura's Pizzeria. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Courtney Hrubala is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial in Spartanburg, SC, holding a Series 66 designation. She has been with Raymond James Financial and its affiliated entities since 2025. Prior to her advisory role, she was involved with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and was active with the Kappa Delta Sorority. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs analytical tools such as risk profiling and probability modeling to tailor its non-discretionary planning and investment consulting to client goals.

James Lee is a financial advisor at Merrill in Greenville, SC, with 7 years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. He has been associated with Merrill and Bank of America since 2013. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary strategies designed by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Laura Blanton is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates who holds a Series 66 designation and has 12 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for eight years before joining Raymond James in 2024. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a nationwide network of advisors.

Rushell Bennie is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2019 and previously worked at DreamSeat from 2016 to 2019. Bennie holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Greer, South Carolina. 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 under management and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Jennifer Gilman is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Greenville, SC, holding a Series 66 credential and with four years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, she sells crochet patterns and vintage items on platforms such as Ravelry and Etsy, and is the owner of Grumpy's Kitchen and Provisions, a business focused on spices and kitchen accessories. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and advisory services supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Jeannie Fowler is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 41 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Merrill for 40 years before joining LPL Financial in 2021. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers advisory and brokerage services through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions, providing a range of financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms.

Jacob Dunn is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with the designations ChFC® and Series 66, and has seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, he served five years in the US Army. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Boyce Tollison is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2012, following prior roles at Cetera Wealth Services, Truist Investment Services, and NCF Financial Services. 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 management solutions, supported by a large network of advisors and extensive operational resources.