Michael Mcfaul is a financial advisor with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. and holds the Series 65 and Series 66 licenses. He has 18 years of industry experience and has worked at firms including Transamerica, Fidelity, Commonwealth Financial Network, and Merrill. Outside of advising, he works as an Uber driver during evenings and weekends. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. is an enterprise-scale advisory and broker-dealer affiliate of Voya Financial that serves individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, UMA and wrap programs, and retirement-plan advisory, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party strategists and technology-enabled tools.

Joshua Nelson is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Ameriprise and Transamerica-affiliated companies. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves employer-sponsored retirement plan participants and IRA owners, providing investment education and managed advice programs that incorporate proprietary software and model portfolios developed in partnership with Morningstar Investment Management.

Amanda Rose is a CFP® professional with four years of experience in the financial services industry. She has worked at Creative Planning since 2022, following roles at JBJ Investment Partners, Synovus Bank, and Wright Patt Credit Union. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in assets and offers a financial planning–led investment process focused on low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by direct indexing, tax-loss harvesting, and other portfolio management techniques.

Arthur Connor is a ChFC®-designated financial advisor with over 50 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC. Connor serves on the board of directors for Blue Island Citizens for Persons with Developmental Disabilities. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual, pension, and charitable organization clients. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management through multiple platforms and maintains proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Randall Tepatti is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Avantax Advisory Services and Bulloch Telephone Cooperative, and he also owns Tepatti Financial, LLC, where he provides accounting and tax preparation services to individuals and small businesses. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts, offering a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors.

Maurice Brown is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Moncks Corner, SC, holding a Series 66 license and seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Farmers and Merchants Bank for three years and has concurrently been employed at Publix Grocery for over fifteen years. Outside of his advisory role, he is the CEO of two small businesses in Summerville, SC, including a courier service and a janitorial services company. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products. The firm is notable for its extensive retail advisor network, comprehensive service offerings, and fiduciary standard of care.

William Everett is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Summerville, SC. He has 20 years of industry experience, all of which has been with Edward Jones since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President of the Azalea Referral Group in Summerville, coordinating speakers and membership for weekly meetings. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, affiliated mutual funds, and tax-efficient services, supported by a nationwide network of approximately 23,700 financial advisors.

Amanda Wise is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Merrill, based in Summerville, SC. She has four years of industry experience and has been with Merrill since 2020, also working with Bank of America, N.A. during that time. Prior to her financial services career, she had roles in the restaurant industry. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Noel Spilbor is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Moncks Corner, SC, holding a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016. 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 solutions supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Sean Bennett is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 33 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2011 and previously held a position at Tower Square Securities, Inc. from 2004 to 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a state senator in the South Carolina General Assembly. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management through multiple platforms and custodians, and manages affiliated model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

James Trenor is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Summerville, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2025, he worked at PMC for eight years and spent one year with Hilton/Doubletree. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with more than $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Lester Chou is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a business entity used to manage expenses related to his Ameriprise franchise. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing planning advice focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients in or approaching retirement.

Nolan Pehrson is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2025, he worked at U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. from 2019 to 2025. He has also held roles outside finance, including work at Paychex, multiple high schools, and an entrepreneurial venture, Celly Hard LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs, utilizing a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers to implement customized investment solutions.

William Morgan is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He began his advisory career in 2024 and has experience with Primerica Financial Services and various roles at Clemson University and W International. His other business activities include sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliates of Primerica. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses third-party asset managers and an independent due-diligence process, with a tiered wrap-fee structure distinguishing its approach.

John Palen III is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones, bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Outside of his advisory work, John is involved with the Low Country Muscle Car Club in Charleston, SC, where he helps coordinate car shows that support local community charities. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large network of financial advisors and branches nationwide.

John Prickett is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America and service as an officer in the South Carolina National Guard. Merrill, together 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.

William Williams III is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Summerville, SC, holding a Series 66 designation with 13 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory solutions including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management supported by a network of more than 23,000 financial advisors and over 15,000 branch offices nationwide.

Shawn Gaffin is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Merrill and First Citizens Investor Services before joining J.P. Morgan in 2020. He was also involved with A&S Express, Inc. from 2020 to 2023. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research with a forward-looking approach to build model asset allocations, supporting investment decisions while clients retain final authority.

Jennifer Simpson is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Summerville, SC, holding a Series 66 license. She joined Edward Jones in 2026 and has prior experience working with the Charleston Baptist Association and Kew Baptist Church, as well as in the construction industry at Structures Building Company. 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 plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Thomas Furse is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 66 license and has been with Edward Jones since 2008. 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 strategies, operates under a fiduciary standard, and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.