Michael Bobowski is a financial advisor with AE Wealth Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Securities America Advisors and Brolen Davis Integrative Wealth Management. Bobowski is also president of Brolen Davis Wealth Preservation and Governance, where he is involved in insurance sales. AE Wealth Management provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, trusts, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm utilizes discretionary model portfolios and a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical investment strategies, managing nearly $50 billion for over 127,000 clients.

David Seibel is a financial advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining J. W. Cole Advisors in 2019, he worked at Global Financial Private Capital, LLC. Seibel is also managing partner of AGS Aurora Financial Services, a financial planning and advisory firm, and serves as co-trustee and executor for his father's estate. J. W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a national network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party managers, and various managed account solutions.

Christopher Tassone is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently associated with Principal Financial Services and has held positions at Wealthgate Financial and Axa Advisors, LLC. Tassone serves as a voting board member of the Italian American Club of Hilton Head and is vice president of the Hilton Head Area Council of Estate and Financial Advisors. Principal Securities offers brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse clientele, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and active-duty military personnel. The firm provides direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Brandon Stevens is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Truist Advisory Services and Truist Investment Services since 2025, following prior roles at TD Bank and TD Private Client Wealth. Outside of his advisory duties, he is the sole proprietor of a residential rental property in Hilton Head Island, SC. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering asset allocation, investment policy analysis, and a manager-selection program that integrates discretionary and non-discretionary approaches supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

William Brady Jr. is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with 32 years of industry experience. He is currently with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for a local organization and offers limited tax preparation services. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base, including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, providing asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm utilizes a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies, leveraging technology platforms and a network model of advisory representatives, many of whom also have brokerage relationships through LPL Financial.

Pamela Pena is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. She has previously worked at Fisher Investments, U.S. Bancorp Investments, Cetera Advisor Networks, LPL Financial, and Carson Wealth Management. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, and retirement-plan and business-consulting services to individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, family offices, and other institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of in-house model portfolios, custom accounts, and third-party manager selection, supported by an Investment Policy Committee and extensive research resources.

Robert Scott is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Private Advisor Group, LLC since 2015. He has also been associated with LPL Financial since 2004. Scott is involved with Main Street Wealth Management, LLC, which offers life, disability, long-term care, and group insurance products. Private Advisor Group, LLC is an SEC-registered firm managing over $41 billion across more than 135,000 client relationships, serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate and retirement plan clients. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing multiple investment strategies and access to third-party asset managers.

Denise Moody is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. She has been with First Command Advisory Services since 2015 and has worked with affiliated First Command entities since 2011. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs featuring model portfolios managed by a centralized Investment Management Team.

Jay Johnson is a financial advisor with AE Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining AE Wealth Management in 2019, he worked at PTMW and spent 16 years at General Electric. He is also involved with Simply Stated Retirement Solutions, where he engages in insurance sales and related financial advisory activities. AE Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a platform-centered approach that includes model portfolio solutions, discretionary asset management, financial planning, and specialized plan services, supporting a high client load across its extensive advisor network.

William Stricklin III is a financial advisor at Valic Financial Advisors with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Valic since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of the Vivian's Island Property Owners Association, overseeing board and committee meetings for a small community of 36 property owners. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet UMA models to construct client portfolios.

Cole De Marzo is a financial advisor with Guardian Life, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his industry career in 2025. Prior to joining Guardian Life, he was affiliated with the University of Wyoming and Michigan State University. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue® Wealth Management, provides brokerage and advisory services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and financial planning solutions.

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.

Odette Olson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2018, including her current role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A., and previously worked at Rappaport Reiches Capital Management. Olson serves as a board member for the Spertus Institute, a nonprofit organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services that include structured planning and broad investment offerings.

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.

Matthew Kennett is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2021 and previously spent a decade with Jackson National Life Distributors. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Patrick Cunningham is a Senior Vice President and Senior Financial Advisor leading The Cunningham Team at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Based in Beaufort, South Carolina, he and his team serve clients across more than 25 states. Since 1995, the team has focused on helping individuals, families, and businesses simplify their financial lives through structured planning and disciplined investment management, leveraging the resources of Merrill and Bank of America. Patrick has received multiple recognitions, including being named on Forbes' Best-in-State Wealth Advisors list from 2022 to 2026 and the Best-in-State Top Next Generation Wealth Advisors (under 40) from 2022 to 2024, where he was ranked #1 in South Carolina in 2024. He previously served on Merrill's Next Gen Leadership Council. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from The Citadel and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Patrick has been involved in community organizations such as serving on St. Peter's Catholic Church Finance Council and as President of the Beaufort Chapter of The Citadel Alumni Association. He resides on Lady's Island with his wife, Becky, and their twin boys.

John Brighton serves as a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in portfolio management and asset allocation, offering clients personalized financial strategies that incorporate individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. John is a qualified Portfolio Manager who may manage strategies on a discretionary basis through the Firm's Investment Advisory Program. John entered the financial services industry in 2000, following the completion of a Master's Degree in Business Administration from the University of South Carolina and a Bachelor's Degree from the State University of New York System. He holds several professional designations including Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). A 26-year resident of Hilton Head Island, John is active in his community through participation in organizations such as the Hilton Head Island Recreation Association and the Greater Island Council. He is also committed to community involvement through his church. John's personal interests include boating, cooking, and hiking.

Brock Mumford is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Bank of America, Columbia Management, and Ameriprise Financial from 2006 to 2017, as well as roles at Element Funding and Southtown Watersports. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Brandon Roisman is a CFP® with 45 years of industry experience, currently with Raymond James & Associates, where he has worked since 2013. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large brokerage and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse clientele including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary consulting, and institutional advisory services.

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.