Mary Watson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Greenville, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, Watson serves as Vice President of the Roper Professional Park Property Owners Association and Chair of the Westminster Endowment Committee, and she is involved in managing operations at Elevate Management Firm, LLC. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies delivered through a centralized consulting team. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance products typical of a large institutional provider.

James Heaton Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and 65 credentials and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors for 37 years before joining Raymond James in 2019. He is an officer and treasurer of the Riverstead Community Board, a nonprofit organization. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to help clients evaluate potential outcomes, supporting implementations through its advisory programs and affiliated firms.

Asher Moorhouse is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at an industrial bonded warehouse and attended Anderson University. 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 diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and consulting services supported by a wide range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Stephen Fleming is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He has worked with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2014 and joined Cetera in 2024. Outside of his financial advisory work, Fleming owns an Italian ice and custard shop in Greenville, SC, and is involved in the numismatics business through the sale of coin collections on eBay. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse portfolio management options, ranging from automated allocations to bespoke strategies, supported by a large network of over 10,000 advisors and more than $256 billion in assets under management.

John Wyatt is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. Before joining Cambridge, he spent twelve years at SC Tool Service Inc., a manufacturing business. He also serves as treasurer and volunteer for Trail Life USA. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing multiple portfolio management platforms and both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Alex Silva is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role held since 2025. Prior to this, Alex served in various positions within Fidelity Investments, including Planning Consultant in 2025, Investment Solutions Representative III from 2024 to 2025, Investment Solutions Representative II in 2024, and Investment Solutions Representative I from 2022 to 2024. Before joining Fidelity, Alex worked in Retirement and Benefits at Merrill Lynch from 2017 to 2021. Alex's professional experience encompasses financial consulting, planning, and investment solutions, with a focus on helping clients clarify their financial goals and develop strategies tailored to their needs. This background reflects a commitment to understanding and supporting clients' financial objectives. Outside of work, Alex has personal interests in cooking and baking, fitness, gardening, golf, military service, and music.

Coleman Huff is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Greenville, SC, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Duke Energy for three years, Securitas Infastructures for four years, and the Anderson County Sheriff's Office for six years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a network of over 23,700 financial advisors and more than 15,000 branch offices nationwide.

Adelina Vela is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 16 years of industry experience. She previously worked at WesBanco Securities Inc. and Foresters Financial Services. Outside of her advisory role, she is a co-founder and developer of Hudson River Venue, a non-investment-related business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Benjamin Pearman IV is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 20 years of industry experience. His career includes multiple tenures at LPL Financial since 2013 and prior experience at South Carolina Bank and Trust. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by extensive research and a range of portfolio strategies.

Paula Ann Conti is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 31 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2025, she worked at Morgan Stanley for eight years and held positions at Carolina Capital Management and Securian Financial Services. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a power of attorney and executor for a friend, managing their affairs and estate as needed. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Aaron Galloway is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Raymond James since 2017, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Galloway is the owner of Four Thirteen Holdings, LLC, a business involved in the design, manufacture, marketing, and sale of products, and serves on the finance and investment committee of Holland Park Church. Raymond James & Associates is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutions, and municipal entities with financial planning and consulting services, emphasizing tailored, non-discretionary advice supported by a broad range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Roger Williams Jr. is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Raymond James since 2012, following five years at Palmetto Tide Holdings, LLC. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and consulting services, employing a range of portfolio management styles supported by proprietary research and model manager options.

Paul Valentine is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Greenville, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and CEO of Hillside Boarding Stable and co-owns his Edward Jones office as part of a team. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a national network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Frederick Koppelmann is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial in Greenville, SC, with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and nonprofit organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with model portfolios and research from various sources.

Robert Elrod is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in guiding clients through education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Robert holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of South Carolina System. He has earned multiple professional designations, including Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His approach focuses on aligning financial plans with clients’ individual perspectives and priorities to help them achieve their long-term goals.

Zachary Haddan is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones in Greenville, SC, bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, Haddan owns and manages a hobby farm with various animals and a hay field, and he also operates a camper rental business in Piedmont, SC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Michael Freeman is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS, he spent 14 years with Major League Baseball. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Trusted Tracts LLC, a business focused on acquiring and improving vacant land for recreational use and resale. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, providing tailored plans based on proprietary research and capital market assumptions.

Ross Hammond is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 credential and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley since 2024. Prior to his current roles, Hammond gained experience with OTO Development, Price Waterhouse Coopers, and Cline Brandt Kochenower. He serves on the boards of the Spartanburg Philharmonic and the Spartanburg Rotary Club. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process utilizes structured discovery conversations and approved tools, serving clients primarily in an advisory capacity.