Anissa Calhoun is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2009 to 2023. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools.

Robert Burgess is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Spartanburg, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and totaling 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016, with a brief tenure at ProEquities, Inc. and operating the Kyle Atkins Financial Group, Inc. prior to returning to Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, affiliated mutual funds, and tax-efficient services. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors and 15,100 branch offices.

Travis Thompson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors, he worked for six years at Renfrow Industrial and spent four years at North Greenville University. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu including cash-flow, retirement, education, and niche services such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis.

Ricky Higgins is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Spartanburg, SC, holding a ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 39 years of industry experience, including eight years at First Heartland Capital Inc prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024. Higgins also engages in insurance agency activities through Walker, Higgins and Associates Wealth Management, LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual clients, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from in-house and third-party sources.

William Lyles is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Spartanburg, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Lyles serves on the finance committee of the Spartanburg County Clemson Club and is a board member of the Spartanburg High School Class of '77 social organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools including Monte Carlo simulations and Secular Return Estimates for modeling financial outcomes.

Margaret Upchurch is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 credential and previously worked at the Cherokee County YMCA and the Kitchen Collection. Outside of her advisory role, she co-hosts a podcast focused on faith, food, and fitness that includes prayer and bible studies. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and affiliated investment options, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets. The firm operates a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Pedro Sanchez Beltran is a financial advisor with Merrill and holds a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at Bank of America, BMW Manufacturing Group, and The Fresh Market. He serves as a board member and director for Hub City Football Club, where he helps coordinate soccer league registrations and schedules. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Victor Mcleod III is a Senior Resident Director and Personal Investment Advisor with Merrill. He specializes in family wealth management strategies, philanthropic planning, and serving clients in the sports and entertainment sectors. As a Merrill advisor, Victor focuses on connecting all aspects of clients' financial lives to help prioritize and pursue their important goals. Victor holds a Bachelor's degree from Clemson University and has earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA) designations. His expertise enables him to provide comprehensive financial stewardship beyond traditional strategies. He is actively involved in his community through organizations such as Habitat, Scouts, and his church. Victor enjoys fishing, music, and spending time with his family.

Philip Moore is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones in Boiling Springs, SC since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a director of Emory Moore LLC, a property management business in Chesnee, SC. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Robert King Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Spartanburg, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 49 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, and his career also includes a long tenure with Citigroup Global Markets beginning in 1993. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning that utilizes firm-approved tools and models such as Monte Carlo simulations. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through Financial Advisors and its Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Anna Defenbaugh is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 12 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She is based in Duncan, 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 through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Eric Thornlow is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Spartanburg, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s IPS-driven process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Scott Fish is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2020, following roles at multiple firms including Target Corporation and Edward Jones. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Shelby Smith is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. Shelby holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2024. Prior roles include positions at ADP and Tindall Corporation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through employer-based financial planning agreements.

Adam Higgins is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Spartanburg, SC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has nine years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at First Heartland Capital Inc and AXA Advisors, LLC. Higgins is also involved with Walker, Higgins and Associates Wealth Management, LLC, which provides non-variable insurance and investment-related services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including model portfolios and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches.

Marion Mcmillan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as chair of the investment committee for the Deke Foundation and participates on the investment committee for the South Carolina ETV Endowment. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers diverse investment and planning services.

Mitchell Barnette is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior work experience at First Citizens Bank and Barnes & Noble Booksellers. 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 under management and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jeremy Morse is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Moore, South Carolina, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partial owner and treasurer of Koti Manufacturing Group Inc. and owns Legacy Hill Homes. Jeremy is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group provides a range of consulting and portfolio services tailored to client goals, utilizing in-house and third-party managers and offering both traditional and complex investment strategies.

William Sawyer is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Spartanburg, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has less than one year of industry experience and has held various roles at companies including American Credit Acceptance LLC, Lift Technologies Inc, and Rogers Group Inc. His background also includes positions in education and community organizations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis from the Global Investment Committee.

Noah Barnes is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience and a Series 66 credential. His prior roles include positions at Equitable Advisors and Landmark Properties. Outside of advising, he works as a food delivery driver for DoorDash. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a systematic investment process that combines proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.