Lynn Anne Gillen is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. She has worked at Cetera Wealth Services and Summit Financial Group in various advisory roles since 2012. Gillen also operates Gillen Wealth Management, LLC as a financial planner. Cetera is an SEC-registered adviser with a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, employer-sponsored, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Sean O'Keefe is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Nicholson Wealth Management Group, Wells Fargo Advisors, Commonwealth, and J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing annual retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jennifer Gregory is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Charleston, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Fidelity prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, offering investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold, utilizing Wells Fargo’s research and tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Christopher Franklin is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Enterprise with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Burgess Investment Group, Apollon Wealth Management, and Mosaic Community, among others. His background includes roles in both financial advisory and community organizations. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Ellen Brankovich is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors based in North Charleston, SC. She holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, her work history includes various roles in education and retail, as well as time at Pennsylvania State University. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and diversified asset-management programs. The firm’s approach includes assessing client risk tolerance and matching them to appropriate advisory models or discretionary managers, utilizing both proprietary and third-party platforms.

William Coffey is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charleston, SC, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wachovia Bank, N.A. since 2002. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Albert Lussier IV is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has seven years of industry experience, including roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Lussier is based in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm uses primarily model-driven investment implementation and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in model wealth portfolios.

Trevin Link is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Mt. Pleasant, SC, holding a Series 66 designation. He has six years of self-employment experience and five years working with Seacoast Christian Community Church. He joined Ameriprise in 2024 and has been with the firm since. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on creating written recommendation reports and providing ongoing retirement-income planning advice that emphasizes dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

George Case is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Northwestern Mutual and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm primarily uses model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers and financial planning services.

Jenne Sevilla is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2018. Her prior experience includes roles at Liberty Partners Capital Management, Northwestern Mutual Investment Management, and Securian Financial Services. In addition to her advisory work, Sevilla is involved in book sales and public speaking through her sole proprietorship and holds a Notary Public commission. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing a range of financial planning and investment management services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, and institutions. The firm offers customizable portfolio strategies supported by research and technology tools, serving a large network of advisors and overseeing significant discretionary assets.

Michael Johnson Jr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Charleston, SC, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2018 and previously worked at Clearview Regional Medical Center. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Steven Breen is a CFP® with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC since 2020. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and several branches of Morgan Stanley from 2003 to 2018. He serves as president on the board of the Hilton Head Foundation to Benefit America's Veterans, Inc. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, notable for its specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement income planning and ongoing advice through a structured, research-driven process.

Raymond Firestone Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Maryland Financial Group, Inc. for 19 years and Financial Concepts Unlimited, Inc. for two years. Firestone serves on the board of the Gavalas Kolanko Foundation, a nonprofit organization. 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 institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supporting its network of over 22,800 advisors.

Cassie Panzenbeck is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Charleston, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, she worked at Fiscally Fit, Inc. and was involved with JMJ Youth Pilgrimages. She is also a co-owner and partner in a for-profit event called the Catholic Women’s Leadership Breakfast. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services, drawing on a range of portfolio management styles supported by affiliated research and model manager options.

Michael Dare is a financial advisor at MassMutual Investors Services with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Guardian Life, Woodbury Financial Services, and Park Avenue Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance brokerage and participates in structured settlement referrals. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative, annual planning relationships and event-driven planning services.

Debra Nelson is a CFP® certificant with 43 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2014. Her prior experience includes positions at MSI Financial Services, Onyx Wealth Advisors, and VOYA Financial Advisors. Outside of advisory work, she operates a life coaching business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers a range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides access to various investment strategies and technology-driven research tools while managing over $819 billion in discretionary assets through a large network of advisors.

Nicholas Villamater is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Charleston, SC, holding a Series 66 credential and eight years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley since 2018. Prior to his current role, he was employed with VIPkid and CIEE. 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 analytical tools but does not include individual security recommendations in standalone planning services.

Cameron Cheek is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Mt. Pleasant, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, Cameron serves on the finance committee and board of directors for Quadriplegics United Against Dependency, Inc. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings to tailor plans based on proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Michael Cole is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at MML Investors Services, LLC, a subsidiary of MassMutual. He previously worked at Grant Williams for eight years. Cole is involved with Affluence Financial Group LLC and Affluence Consulting Group LLC in Charleston, where he holds agent positions. MML Investors Services, LLC provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements supported by advanced software tools and a variety of investment programs.

Derrick Sullivan is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Charleston, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in a recreational endeavor titled The Righteous Gemstones. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory services to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers its services through various advisory programs and institutional arrangements.