Jerome Hornowski is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 46 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2002 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. UBS Financial Services Inc. 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, providing a broad range of financial solutions supported by proprietary research and capital markets expertise.

Cynthia Sellers is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2004 and has been affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2015. 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 to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Robert Stiles III is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Mt Pleasant, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Robert W Baird for six years before joining Ameriprise in 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Health Guidance Center and is involved in independent insurance brokering and business administration through Bluestar Venture Group LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s approach includes a centralized retirement income service team that collaborates with financial advisors to provide tailored Recommendation Reports using proprietary research and third-party data.

Louis Falvo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 35 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Merrill and has been involved with Good Life Advisors, LLC and Cross Roads Divorce Advisors, LLC, where he provides financial planning and consulting services related to divorce. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering a range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm supports its network of over 22,800 advisors with multiple investment programs and operational tools while managing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Aaron Watkins is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently advising clients at Ameriprise since 2020. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Ameriprise Financial Services Inc. He is also the owner and manager of Aaron Watkins Holdings, LLC, a business used to manage miscellaneous expenses related to financial planning. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services focused on clients approaching or in retirement, typically those with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools.

Julie Saunders is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL, she worked at Premier Wealth Partners, Georgia United Credit Union, and held various roles including at Forsyth County Government and the University of North Georgia. She is also a commissioned notary in Summerville, SC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology and a broad array of affiliated financial activities.

Ronald Warden is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Mt Pleasant, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with MassMutual Life Insurance Co and Mass Mutual Investors Services since 1996. Outside of his advisory role, Warden is involved in real estate sales and appraisals and operates a benefits group specializing in life, health insurance, and retirement plan communications. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides ongoing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved analysis tools and structures its services to focus on investment strategy recommendations rather than specific product selections.

La Tasha Gandy is a financial advisor at Merrill with three years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. She has been affiliated with Bank of America since 2010. Gandy serves on the boards of the Charleston Regional Development Alliance, the MUSC Foundation College of Nursing, and My Sister’s House Inc., a nonprofit focused on domestic violence support. 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Derrick Boots is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Supported by the resources of Merrill and Bank of America, he provides a comprehensive approach to wealth management that helps clients make informed financial decisions across various aspects of their financial lives. He focuses on building lasting relationships and offering thoughtful guidance as clients' goals and circumstances evolve. Derrick began his financial services career with Morgan Stanley and has entrepreneurial experience in the landscaping industry. He holds a degree in Finance from Michigan State University, which he completed with honors ahead of schedule. Additionally, he holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of work, Derrick is active and enjoys outdoor activities such as running marathons, playing pickleball, and bass fishing. He also appreciates exploring new restaurants with a particular interest in good barbecue.

Stephan Zacharkiw is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Charleston, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs that include tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Maxwell Huggins is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, and sports & entertainment. His approach emphasizes connecting all aspects of a client's financial life to prioritize and pursue their most important goals. Maxwell holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of South Carolina. He is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and builds lasting relationships with a limited number of clients to develop customized, goals-based financial strategies. He collaborates with a team of specialists, leveraging the resources of a global financial institution to create strategies reflecting his clients' aspirations. He is involved in his community through organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, the Mt. Pleasant Chamber of Commerce, and the Mt. Pleasant Exchange Club. His personal interests include fishing, football, golfing, music, soccer, and surfing.

David Ranney is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Fidelity Investments Institutional Services Company, Rebalance, LLC, and Bend Financial. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and a Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Jennifer Ritz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Mount Pleasant, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill from 2012 to 2016 and has been associated with Good Life Advisors, LLC since 2016. 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 other institutions. The firm provides a range of financial planning and investment management solutions through a large network of advisors, combining broad capabilities with extensive operational resources.

Colin Johannessen is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior work includes roles at Citigroup Global Markets and Edward Jones, as well as two years as a self-employed advisor. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

John Elson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Charleston, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and UBS Financial Services. 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’s planning process uses structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Jonathan Hoffman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Equity Services, Inc. and Concourse Financial Group Securities, Inc., and founded Good Life Advisors, LLC, an independent investment advisory firm. 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 access to financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with a range of investment options and operational tools.

Jeffrey Malott is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Thrivent Financial and LGCY Power, among other firms. Outside of his advisory role, he volunteers with The Exchange Club of Charleston, a community organization that supports local nonprofits through events such as the Coastal Carolina Fair. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on comprehensive, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm combines planning with managed-account programs under consolidated billing while keeping these services distinct.

George Debnam Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked within various Raymond James entities since 2013 and is the president of Debnam Financial Services. He also serves as executor for an estate under his name. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individual, institutional, and charitable organizations. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning supported by analytical tools and offers specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Richard Carlin Jr. is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 45 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2008 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles and investment preferences.

Richard Young Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Mt Pleasant, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of the Gary and Anne Marie Ezzo Legacy of Life Foundation and the Rivertowne Swim Team Board. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written recommendation reports that include income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis with a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored, algorithm-supported retirement advice.