William Brown is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Greenville, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America. He is also a business owner of Brown Smith Investments, LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs and financial planning services supported by a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Nicholas Ray is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he has experience in athletics-related businesses. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research.

Sascha Mathis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. He has 24 years of industry experience, including roles at South State Bank and SunTrust Advisory Services. His practice is based in Easley, SC. LPL Financial is a national investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Samuel Wolf is a Series 66-licensed advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, among other financial institutions. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Mark Boukather is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OSAIC since 2024. Prior to joining OSAIC, he spent 21 years at Triad Advisors, Inc. He is also an owner and advisor at Hawkins & Boukather, LLC, an investment and asset management business. Boukather serves as a board member-at-large for the Riverstead Property Owners Association and acts as a bookkeeper for Hallmark Baptist Church. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party managers to construct diversified portfolios managed on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Shaila Griffis is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2025, she worked at Fidelity Investments for three years. Outside of finance, she works as a consultant and independent contractor in pet sitting. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Corey Phillips is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Greenville, SC, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. He has 14 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2011. Phillips also serves as an adjunct professor teaching finance at Presbyterian College. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products.

Destin Pagan is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Greenville, SC. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been in the industry since 2025. Prior to joining Fidelity, his work experience includes roles outside the financial sector. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including managing model portfolios that utilize proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and systematic methodologies. The firm also serves multiple registered investment companies and applies algorithmic methods and AI in its investment process.

Lee Metts is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Brown & Brown and Smith & Nephew. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including various types of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies through a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Tracy Carson is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Pershing LLC for six years before joining UBS in 2020. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with the Fountain Inn High School Band of Fury Booster Club as a board member and plans to assist with the treasurer role to manage the organization's budget. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a blend of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, leveraging proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Bryan Newton is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and six years of industry experience. Before joining Cambridge, he worked at Realtylink and State Farm. Outside of his advisory role, he is employed as a swim coach at the local YMCA in Greenville, SC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services delivered through a network of independent professionals using various platform arrangements and both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Rodney Birch is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Thrivent Financial, Guardian, and Park Ave Securities. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm provides a range of investment options including proprietary model strategies and third-party manager referrals, with various platform arrangements tailored to client objectives.

Samuel Osborne is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Taylors, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2025, he worked at Money Concepts Capital Corp and NCH Tax & Wealth Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is co-owner of JourneyPoint Tax Advisors, a tax preparation business based in Greenville, SC. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to support its advice, with a focus on assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

Michael Hornek is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Greenville, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and its affiliated bank since 2004 and 2015, respectively. 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 client relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, using multi-asset model portfolios, written advice policies, and research from its Center for Financial Research.

Joshua Lopez is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been associated with various Fidelity entities since 2014. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery, including the use of AI and systematic methodologies.

John Lawlor is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Simpsonville, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2008. 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 financial planning, various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Susanna Dorminy is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Greenville, SC, holding a Series 66 designation. She has experience with Edward Jones beginning in 2020 and has also worked in photography and legal fields. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Daniel Willey is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Greenville, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2010. 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 solutions. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Dana Downey is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Greenville, South Carolina, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, Dana held various roles across multiple industries including logistics, hospitality, and service positions. Fidelity’s affiliate, Strategic Advisers LLC, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm’s approach combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, managing diversified portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Leah Strickland is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2019, following prior roles at J.J.B. Hilliard W.L. Lyons. Outside of her advisory duties, she serves as an arbitration panel member. Robert Baird & Co.’s DDK Group advises individuals, families, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering a range of consulting and portfolio services. The group tailors investment strategies based on client goals and risk tolerances, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers across traditional and non-traditional asset classes.