Rhonda Padgett is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes firm-approved tools and modeling techniques, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Christopher Auclair is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Savannah, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and also serves in the US Army, a role he has held since 2007. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and proprietary investment products, operating under a fiduciary standard and maintaining a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Matthew Whelan Jr. is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Northwestern Mutual and Spectrum Marketing, as well as positions connected to Georgia Southern University and other organizations. MML Investors Services, LLC, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations, utilizing firm-approved tools to deliver written recommendations through annual, collaborative planning relationships.

John Porter III is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY llc since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and proprietary models in its financial planning process.

Teresah Woolridge is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Stifel and The Fiduciary Group. Outside of advising, she is involved with Red Scribes Media, LLC, a self-publishing and creative writing consultancy. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services, combining non-discretionary and discretionary investment options within a large integrated operational structure.

Kevin Beckwith is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on helping clients connect all aspects of their financial lives to prioritize and pursue goals that matter most to them. Kevin's experience gained throughout his career at Merrill directly applies to managing risk and navigating today's complex market environment. His expertise includes college education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. Kevin holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Stetson University. Kevin is active in his church, family, and community. He participates in Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church and has personal interests that include adventure sports, music, and running.

Jason Jones is a Series 66 licensed advisor with Merrill in Savannah, GA, with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2017 and previously spent six years at TMX Finance. Outside of his advisory role, he assists his father with enhancing the web presence and social media accounts of the family law firm. 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 investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, with portfolio implementation tailored by strategy and client needs.

Brandon James is a CFP® certificant working with Stifel in Savannah, GA, with seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Equitable Advisors and Axa Advisors, Llc. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities. The firm offers brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Philip Mcalpin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and models.

Scott Richardson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Savannah, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he has partial ownership in a company involved with rental properties, primarily serving student tenants. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs research and analytics to guide investment decisions and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions across a large network of advisors.

Royce Burns is a CFP® with 37 years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James & Associates since 2020. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Truist Investment Services. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a FINRA arbitrator and provides limited financial planning consulting to military and Department of Defense personnel focusing on budgeting, debt, and government Thrift Savings Plan education. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering tailored financial planning and advisory services supported by extensive research and a broad range of portfolio management options.

Benjamin Robbins is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management in Savannah, GA, with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Thrivent Financial and its investment management division since 2023. Outside of finance, Robbins owns Robbins Production and Design LLC, a company providing graphic design, photography, live event production, and live music services, and serves on the board of the Georgetown Office Condominiums. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, providing goal-based financial analyses and written recommendations across a broad range of planning topics. The firm combines planning services with managed-account options while keeping them separate and does not provide institutional portfolio management.

Michael Taylor is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Savannah, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for the Jones at Whitaker HOA. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses research-driven strategies and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors.

James Buchman is a Financial Advisor and the Team Financial Advisor for the Sipple Buchman Cairns Reeves team at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he primarily focuses on providing goal-based wealth management planning and works to expand client care and outreach within the team. James assists clients by offering investment advice and solutions that align with their life's goals, risk tolerance, time horizon, and liquidity needs. His areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, retirement income, tax minimization, philanthropic planning, and services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Clemson University and professional designations such as CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). James is engaged with professional and community organizations, including Park Place Outreach, Inc and United Cerebral Palsy of South Carolina. Outside of his professional activities, he enjoys camping, gardening, soccer, and spending time with his family.

Robert Howard is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides goals-based wealth management services, assisting clients with asset management, planning needs, and access to lending solutions from Bank of America. Robert's approach emphasizes achieving above-average risk-adjusted returns while recognizing that life and legacy goals require personalized strategies beyond industry benchmarks. Robert has been in financial services since graduating from the University of Georgia, continuing a family tradition spanning five generations in the field. He specializes in family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, and personal retirement planning. He holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), and Sports & Entertainment (SE). He has been recognized on the Forbes | SHOOK® "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list from 2018 through 2026. Robert has been involved in various professional and community organizations such as the Hancock Day School Board of Trustees, Leadership Georgia, Leadership Savannah, Savannah Estate Planning Council, Savannah Philharmonic, St. John's Church, St. Joseph's/Candler Foundation, The Rotary Club of Savannah, and serves as a Troop 57 Committee Leader for the Boy Scouts of America. His personal interests include boating, golfing, hiking, reading, running, skiing, spending time with family, tennis, and traveling.

Bryan Smith is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Savannah, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Savannah Wealth Group, Commonwealth Financial Network, MML Investors Services, and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. Outside of finance, he serves as a basketball coach at Calvary Day School. 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 through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management solutions, utilizing both proprietary research and third-party strategies.

James Guzman is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Savannah, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan in various capacities since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Guzman is an owner and partner of a real estate rental business. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s advisory process employs centralized due diligence and combines quantitative and qualitative research to deliver written asset allocation advice and customized reporting, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Robert Campbell is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and co-owns Savannah Wealth Group, a private entity facilitating securities, advisory, and insurance services. His prior experience includes roles at Commonwealth Financial Network and MassMutual Investors Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, and access to third-party asset managers while supporting advisors with a range of investment and operational tools.

Lloyd Childs is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Savannah, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2020, he worked for six years with the Fulton County School System. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services directly and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

William Hannan is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 31 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo since 2016, following a 12-year tenure at Merrill. His outside activities include occasional assistance with a family-owned business in Savannah, Georgia. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm employs more than 14,000 advisors and manages approximately $671 billion in assets, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.