Michelle Hoosier is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she is also an associate employee at Jeter Hrubala Wealth Strategies LLC, a support company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting, utilizing analytical tools and risk profiling to support client goals.

Brooks Crenshaw is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Spartanburg, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, and prior to that, at Citigroup Global Markets from 2000 to 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers comprehensive wealth management services without providing individual security recommendations as part of its standalone financial planning.

Johnny Babb is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2023. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2023. Outside of his advisory role, Babb serves as an investment committee member for the Mary Black Foundation, which focuses on health and well-being initiatives in Spartanburg, SC. 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 supported by Wells Fargo’s research and tools, allowing clients to choose if and how to implement recommended strategies through brokerage or advisory programs.

Jill Hughey is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones in Inman, SC, where she has worked since 2018. She has seven years of industry experience and previously spent 11 years with Spartanburg School District #2. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment options. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Jodi Edney is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill, based in Inman, SC, and has 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2003. Outside of her advisory role, she is a general partner and managing member of Ace of SC LLC, a business involved in managing rental properties. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Thomas Clark Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years at the firm and a total of 4 years in the industry. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Bank of America, N.A. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of The Nutty Swine BBQ, a barbecue catering company and competition team based in South Carolina. Merrill serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients, offering managed accounts, third-party manager selection, discretionary portfolio management, and brokerage custody services. The firm emphasizes manager selection and tax-efficient strategies, supported by integration with Bank of America affiliates.

Daniel Seaman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014, including his current role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers on the Membership Committee for the Masters of Success Chapter of Business Network International in Charlotte, North Carolina. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning using firm-approved tools and models, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Thomas Poteat is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Spartanburg, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process utilizing firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Sydney Ludwig is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has previously worked at Equitable Advisors, LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Caryn Vedane is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Spartanburg, SC, holding a Series 66 designation with 7 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2016 and previously operated Vedane Interiors for 17 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

James Switzer is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in agricultural activities through Cross Arrow Farms and serves as branch manager of Switzer Wealth Partners. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using detailed analytical tools and supports clients through various advisory programs and institutional consulting.

Matthew Sumner is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Spartanburg, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Equitable Advisors and AxA Advisors for 11 years, as well as Edward Jones for one year. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management solutions delivered through its large network of investment adviser representatives, utilizing both model portfolios and customized strategies.

Phillip Poston is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Spartanburg, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and over 21 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, he worked for Cetera and CETERA Advisor Networks LLC, and he has been a principal at Craig, Barry & Poston, P.A. since 2005. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting through Craig, Barry & Poston, P.A. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing various portfolio management approaches and supporting advisors with research and operational tools.

John Cribb is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked with Hope Church of SC, Inc. for six years. In addition to his advisory role, he serves on the board of the Evans Training Center, overseeing the management of its endowment fund. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Angela Mauney is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She joined the firm in 2015 as a summer intern at the Spartanburg office and transitioned to a full-time financial advisor role after graduating from Wofford College in 2016 with a Bachelor of Arts in Finance and a minor in Economics. Angela specializes in Divorce Transition Planning, Education Planning, Family Wealth Management Strategies, Legacy Planning, Liquidity Management, Personal Retirement Planning, Women and Wealth, Tax Minimization, and Retirement Income. She holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). In addition to her professional work, Angela is involved in the Spartanburg community as a former chair of the Spartanburg Young Professionals, an officer for the Spartanburg Zeta Tau Alpha Alumnae Chapter, and a member of The Junior League of Spartanburg. She also supports organizations such as Habitat for Humanity and the Hope Center for Children. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, gardening, hiking, music, traveling, yoga, and spending time with her family.

Samantha Jones is a Series 66 registered financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, where she has worked for 11 years. She has eight years of industry experience and is based in Spartanburg, SC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies such as Monte Carlo simulations. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct client relationships and employer-based financial planning agreements.

Mario Stojkoski is a Financial Advisor associated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. With over eight years of professional experience, he works closely with individuals, families, and business owners to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their unique goals and values. Mario's expertise encompasses retirement planning, investment management, education funding, and legacy planning. He employs a collaborative, goals-based approach to help clients build, preserve, and transition wealth effectively. His client focus includes education planning, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. Mario earned a bachelor's degree from Newberry College and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of South Carolina. Outside of work, he enjoys hiking, running, and soccer.

Joshua Rizzo is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Woodruff, SC, and has seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2018 and previously held roles at Zero Chaos and other firms. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Ryan Arrowsmith is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Robert Bosch, LLC for seven years. Arrowsmith serves on the Board of Directors and Finance Committee for the Pine Street School Foundation. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team.

Robert Ryan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Spartanburg, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and offering 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2004 and previously spent four years with UBS Financial Services. Ryan serves as successor trustee of his wife’s living trust. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting investment strategies through both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches.