William Ramette is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley in various capacities from 2011 to 2025. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, including families, family offices, and institutions, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and investment banking services. The firm operates a Private Advisor model supported by a consolidated investment platform that delivers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary solutions across multiple asset classes.

Katherine Younce is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in creating personalized financial strategies that help individuals and families achieve their long-term goals. She focuses on areas such as family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. Katherine leverages Merrill's investment insights and Bank of America's comprehensive banking and lending solutions to support both personal and small business financial needs. Katherine holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. With a background that includes experience in the mortgage industry, she brings an understanding of the importance of planning for homeownership, retirement, education, and long-term financial security. Her approach aims to simplify complex financial decisions and guide clients toward confidence and clarity in their financial future. Beyond her professional role, Katherine is committed to her family and community. She has been married for 29 years and enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters. Her personal interests include football, gardening, reading, traveling, and volunteering with local non-profits such as the Boys & Girls Club of North Beaufort County, the Foundation of Educational Excellence, and Hopeful Horizons.

Frank Hayn Jr. is a financial advisor with Merrill in Okatie, South Carolina, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1981 and has also worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. 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.

Patrick Cunningham is a Senior Financial Advisor and Senior Vice President on the Cunningham Team at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in Beaufort, South Carolina. He leads a second-generation wealth management group that serves clients in over 25 states. Since 1995, his team has provided financial planning and investment management services aimed at helping individuals, families, and businesses simplify their financial lives. The team integrates disciplined investment management with banking and lending solutions from Bank of America. Patrick has been recognized on multiple Forbes advisor rankings, including "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" from 2022 through 2026 and "Best-in-State Next-Generation Wealth Advisors" from 2022 to 2024, achieving the #1 ranking in South Carolina in 2024. He has also served on Merrill's NextGen Leadership Council, contributing perspectives from clients and employees under 40 to the firm's strategic discussions. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from The Citadel and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Patrick's past community involvement includes serving on St. Peter's Catholic Church Finance Council, acting as President of the Beaufort Chapter of The Citadel Alumni Association, and graduating from Leadership Beaufort. He resides on Lady's Island with his wife and twin sons.

Brock Mumford is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Columbia Management, and Ameriprise Financial from 2006 to 2017, followed by positions at Element Funding and Southtown Watersports. He is also associated with Plumtree Financial, LLC, an entity connected to his LPL business. 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 portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

W Clark IV is a Senior Financial Advisor and senior member of The Clark-Troutman Group, a seven-person wealth management team at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management serving clients throughout the United States. He has been recognized on the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list for six consecutive years as of April 2025. The Clark-Troutman Group has also been named to the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" for four consecutive years as of 2026. Clark joined Merrill Lynch in 1984 and has developed a client-focused practice dedicated to helping clients achieve their financial goals. His approach emphasizes understanding each client's unique situation and collaborating with his team, along with resources from Merrill, Bank of America, and clients' external professionals, to develop and implement strategies addressing investment and liability management, retirement planning, and trust and estate planning services, with a focus on risk mitigation. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Bucknell University and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Clark enjoys cooking, golfing, and spending time with his family.

Jeffrey Baron is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services, holding the ChFC® designation and a Series 63 license. He has 22 years of industry experience, having worked with MassMutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2015. In addition to his advisory role, he works as a life and health insurance broker. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser subsidiary of MassMutual. The firm provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers, offering collaborative, annual planning engagements supported by proprietary software tools.

John Sumner III is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience and has been with Raymond James & Associates for 11 years. He serves as a finance and investment committee member for St Helena's Anglican Church. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser with approximately $501 billion in assets under management. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipalities, offering financial planning and consulting with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Erica Webber is a Series 66 licensed advisor with Edward Jones, based in Okatie, SC, and has seven years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 1998, working continuously at the firm for over two decades. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of The Plucky Couple, LLC, a real estate business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a broad network of advisors and offers a range of advisory programs, investment strategies, and affiliated financial services.

Heather Venrick is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Bluffton, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at South Carolina Bank & Trust since 2014, as well as prior experience with Sorrento Pacific Financial, LLC and Uvest Financial Services Group, Inc. 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 and third-party asset management, supported by a large network of over 22,800 advisors.

Leah Kutil is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2021, she worked at Beaufort Memorial Hospital and Nashville Audio Visual. Outside of her advisory work, she teaches Mahjong locally on weekends. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Marie Zahner is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2009 and is also affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. Outside of her advisory role, she is a co-owner of family rental properties in Hilton Head Island and Bluffton, 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, offering both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Lindsay Kave is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, Lindsay worked for ten years at Riverview Charter School. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Frederick Gaskin is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Prior to joining Charles Schwab in 2019, he worked at J.P. Morgan Institutional Investments Inc. and Jpmorgan Investment Management Inc. from 2011 to 2018. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and employs multi-asset model portfolios alongside a formal alternative-investment onboarding and placement process.

Gordon Crenshaw II is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Bluffton, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 43 years of industry experience. He previously worked at StoneX Advisors Inc and Stonex Securities Inc for a combined 11 years. He also serves as a trustee for a family trust. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutional clients, and public entities, providing financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and specialized municipal advisory services.

Harriet Bruce is a Series 66-credentialed advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Beaufort, SC, and has 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Treasurer for a local philanthropic education organization. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a broad client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Jennifer Napple is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Advisors in various roles since 2013 and is a 50% owner of Sea Island Cotton Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions, using proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored client recommendations.

Thomas Ranalli is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of L&R Vacations, LLC, a business involved in real estate. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

John C. Troutman, Jr., CPWA®, CPFA, serves as a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining the firm in 2011, he has focused on addressing the wealth management needs of affluent client families. His approach emphasizes personal attention and professional discipline, informed by over two decades of experience in the field and a family background in banking. John holds the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® designation and the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor credential. He earned bachelor's degrees in Finance and Management from the Moore School of Business and in Religious Studies from the College of Humanities at the University of South Carolina. His expertise encompasses a broad range of client focus areas, including family wealth management strategies, legacy and philanthropic planning, divorce transition planning, tax minimization, and portfolio management services. He works closely with clients, coordinating retirement, estate, and tax planning strategies with their CPAs and attorneys. In addition to his professional responsibilities, John is actively involved in community organizations. He serves on the board of The Historic Beaufort Foundation and has contributed to several other groups, such as the YMCA, Beaufort Rotary Endowment, Moore School of Business, Bluffton Self Help, and Penn Center. John resides on Lady’s Island with his wife Danielle and their four children.

Brendan Boyle is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2023. Prior to this role, he worked in various capacities within Fidelity Investments, including as a Workplace Planning Consultant at multiple levels from 2021 to 2023. His experience also includes internships in finance and accounting at Sail Energy in 2019 and financial analysis at Atlas Energy in 2020. Brendan's approach to financial planning focuses on understanding each client's unique situation, goals, and concerns. He emphasizes building trust through genuine care and commitment, using creativity, resources, and experience to help co-create financial plans that clients can feel confident pursuing.