John Cullen is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2019 and previously spent 10 years at UBS Financial Services Inc. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader set of financial product offerings that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Mark Payne is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Greenville, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2013 and also serves as an officer and treasurer at Payne and Williams, a family investment entity. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and investment adviser serving a diverse clientele including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and fiduciary solutions across multiple asset classes.

Melanie Burgess is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at Edward Jones with 15 years of industry experience, all of which has been with Edward Jones since 2011. She is based in Boiling Springs, SC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves over four million individual and institutional clients, including households across wealth levels, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a variety of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Riku Oinonen is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and six years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Empower Financial Services, W&S Brokerage Services, and Western Southern Life. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base of primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services, combining non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and a formal alternative-investment onboarding process.

Brian Blackburn is a CFP® professional with 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at UBS Financial Services for 25 years before joining LPL Financial, where he has been since 2025. 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 advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Wesley Bray is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., Charles Schwab Bank, and Northwestern Mutual in various capacities. His background also includes roles outside of financial services at companies such as Sisense and ScanSource. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base consisting mainly of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm’s approach combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and a structured process for alternative investments.

Elaine Hall is a financial professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including VOYA Financial Advisors and The IBEX Group. Outside of her advisory work, she serves on the finance committee of a local church and owns a bookkeeping business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and advisory services through a multi-manager platform incorporating both affiliated and third-party managers.

Jason Seay is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Spartanburg, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC for two years before joining Edward Jones in 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a School Board Trustee for Spartanburg County District 2. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, managed solutions, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm is notable for its large retail advisor and branch network and offers additional services such as a trust company and securities-based lending.

Robert Dykes is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Greenville, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Edward Jones and \u0026Partners. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals near or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Tyler Kaliner is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Greenville, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Southern Valet, Hotel LBI, and the University of South Carolina. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

Lori Greene is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and nine years of experience in the industry, including five years at Morgan Stanley. Prior to her current role, she was a homemaker for one year. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools to support client planning.

Susan Johnsen is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Spartanburg, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She previously worked at American Express Financial Advisors Inc. for 21 years before joining Ameriprise in 2020. Johnsen serves on the board of the Charles Lea Foundation and is involved with Women Giving for Spartanburg. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, offering written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to support its clients, with a centralized consulting team delivering non-discretionary recommendations tailored to individual needs.

Benjamin Atkins is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services since 2025 and was previously with Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc for 14 years. In addition, he manages operations and client interactions at Kyle Atkins Financial Group, an insurance-related business he has been involved with since 2010. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a national SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers, with over $256 billion in assets under management across more than 10,000 advisors.

Jonathan Trbovich is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Northern Lights Distributors LLC and CLS Investments LLC, and currently operates Atkins & Trbovich, LLC and JRT Investments, LLC. Outside of his advisory roles, he serves as treasurer for a youth soccer team and is a co-board member of a family business managing a real estate portfolio. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a nationwide network of independent advisors and a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a range of third-party money managers through a multi-manager platform.

Kiefer Ogburn is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2019 and previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2015 to 2019. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, tailoring services to plan objectives and risk tolerances while acting as an ERISA fiduciary.

Adam Parker is a CFP® with six years of industry experience currently affiliated with Charles Schwab in Greenville, SC. His prior work includes positions at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and Palms Associates, among others. There are no additional notable outside activities reported. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory guidance and access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a centralized and integrated operational structure.

Michael Anthony is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2013. The firm is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. Raymond James & Associates serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Stacie Wallice is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and has prior experience with Sage Wealth LLC, NAIFA-SC-Upstate, Waddell and Reed, Inc., and PlanFirst Inc. Wallice serves on a nonprofit board in South Carolina Upstate. 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, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Thiago Pinheiro is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Greenville, SC, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual and multiple smaller firms. He serves as a committee member at the Darla Moore School of Business and on the University of South Carolina Athletics Hall of Fame Selection Committee. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management with centralized custody and operational support.

Joseph Brown is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked in healthcare and community organizations, including Interim Healthcare of the Upstate and New Covenant Presbyterian Church. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of investment advisory programs and affiliated services, supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.