Andrew Cook is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. He also serves as a successor trustee in a trust-related capacity outside his advisory role. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients. The firm’s financial planning utilizes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, serving approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Michael Kaminski is a CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2016. He is based in Hilton Head, SC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of Gratitude Charlottesville, an organization that hosts events for local veterans. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including retirement, education, and specialized planning areas, using proprietary research and tools to develop tailored client recommendations.

Nancy Sides is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses, and has 36 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera since 2021 and has been president of Sides Financial Strategies, Inc. since 1995. Additionally, she teaches financial strategies at Midlands Technical College. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through a multi-manager platform with a variety of program options and custodial relationships.

John Sumner III is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience and has been with Raymond James & Associates for 11 years. He serves as a finance and investment committee member for St Helena's Anglican Church. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser with approximately $501 billion in assets under management. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipalities, offering financial planning and consulting with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Robert Haug serves as a Branch Leader at Fidelity, a position he has held since 2025. Prior to this role, he gained experience as a Team Leader for Investment Solutions at Fidelity from 2021 to 2025 and briefly served as an Interim FC Leader in 2022. Before joining Fidelity, Robert worked as a Wealth Management Banker at US Bank from 2018 to 2021. His professional focus centers on understanding clients' unique financial needs through active listening and empathy. Robert emphasizes building strong relationships and creating an environment conducive to discussing financial goals. He prioritizes transparency and education to ensure clients are well-informed about their options and views financial planning as an ongoing process that requires regular reviews to adapt to changes. Robert aims to be a reliable partner to his clients, guiding them to pursue their long-term financial goals with confidence.

Christine Quinn is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Ridgeland, South Carolina, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015. Outside of her advisory work, she owns and operates a private nutrition counseling business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and models to support client strategies.

Lauren Holley is a Wealth Management Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2020. Prior to this role, she worked as a Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2017 to 2020. Lauren focuses on providing support to clients and their families to foster long-term and meaningful relationships through high-quality and holistic services. Her professional experience at Fidelity Investments spans several years, during which she has developed expertise in wealth management planning and client relationship management. Lauren's approach centers on partnership and comprehensive financial planning to meet clients' needs. Outside of her professional work, Lauren has interests in fitness, food, music, reading, traveling, and volunteering.

Janet Williams is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. for 12 years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2023. Williams serves on the finance committee and acts as secretary for Volunteers in Medicine Hilton Head, a nonprofit organization, where she participates in budgeting and financial oversight. 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 advisory solutions grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s approach includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Leah Kutil is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2021, she worked at Beaufort Memorial Hospital and Nashville Audio Visual. Outside of her advisory work, she teaches Mahjong locally on weekends. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Gary Spencer is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a tax preparation business, S&P Financial Group, Ltd. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service that combines written recommendations with ongoing annual advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Thomas Conlon is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Betterment LLC for three years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and scenario modeling as part of its comprehensive financial planning process.

Roger Wible is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and possessing 46 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1980 and has worked with Bank of America, N.A. since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a family-owned LLC that operates a cricket farm and bakery producing cricket bars. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Linda Hill is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 credential and 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she is a notary public and is involved part-time as a sales assistant at Forsythe Jewelers. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Gregory Viventi serves as a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management on Hilton Head Island. Since joining the firm in 2000, he has specialized in investment management and developing income strategies tailored for individuals and families. His approach focuses on clients' goals and concerns, utilizing personal wealth analysis and current market assumptions to construct customized portfolio strategies. He leverages Merrill Lynch's investment resources alongside Bank of America's banking services to help clients achieve financial objectives, with an emphasis on capital growth, increased income, retirement planning, and wealth transfer. Gregory holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ designation awarded by The College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp. He earned a bachelor's degree from The College of Wooster in Wooster, Ohio, where he majored in economics and minored in biology. He has engaged in community service through various leadership roles, including serving on Hilton Head Island advisory boards, acting as a past president of a school booster club, chairing the United Way of the Low Country - Hilton Head, and chairing the Hilton Head Island School Improvement Council. Currently, he serves as a church elder and supports local nonprofit organizations. Outside of his professional work, Gregory enjoys outdoor activities such as beach walks with family. He holds a private pilot's license and has served on the Beaufort County Airport Advisory Board for four years. He draws a parallel between piloting and financial advising by emphasizing the importance of focusing on the present rather than the past.

Lindsay Kave is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, Lindsay worked for ten years at Riverview Charter School. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Elliot Park is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides personalized wealth management strategies to help clients pursue their financial goals by creating flexible plans tailored to their individual circumstances and market conditions. His approach centers on understanding what matters most to clients and their families to develop strategies that support their long-term objectives. Elliot's expertise includes education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the College of Charleston and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is involved with professional organizations such as the Coastal Conservation Association, Hilton Head Area Council of Estate & Financial Advisors, Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce, and Lowcountry Young Professionals. A native South Carolinian, Elliot values family, community, and stewardship. Outside of work, he enjoys adventure sports, baseball, boating, fishing, golfing, hiking, music, and spending time with his family. He also serves on the Coastal Community Foundation Grant Committee. Elliot and his wife Grace spend much of their time outdoors with their two dogs, appreciating the natural beauty of the Lowcountry.

Robert Carter is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he assists clients in developing personalized wealth management strategies that align with their individual financial goals and adapt to changing market conditions. He leverages investment insights from Merrill and the banking services offered by Bank of America to support comprehensive financial planning. Robert holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Georgia and has earned professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He is committed to applying a personalized approach to help clients meet their retirement planning and investment objectives. Additionally, Robert participates in community volunteer activities, reflecting Merrill’s tradition of local engagement.

Harriet Bruce is a Series 66-credentialed advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Beaufort, SC, and has 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Treasurer for a local philanthropic education organization. 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 broad client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

James Ade Jr. is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1994, including his current tenure beginning in 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of a rental property with family members in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

John C. Troutman, Jr., CPWA®, CPFA, serves as a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining the firm in 2011, he has focused on addressing the wealth management needs of affluent client families. His approach emphasizes personal attention and professional discipline, informed by over two decades of experience in the field and a family background in banking. John holds the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® designation and the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor credential. He earned bachelor's degrees in Finance and Management from the Moore School of Business and in Religious Studies from the College of Humanities at the University of South Carolina. His expertise encompasses a broad range of client focus areas, including family wealth management strategies, legacy and philanthropic planning, divorce transition planning, tax minimization, and portfolio management services. He works closely with clients, coordinating retirement, estate, and tax planning strategies with their CPAs and attorneys. In addition to his professional responsibilities, John is actively involved in community organizations. He serves on the board of The Historic Beaufort Foundation and has contributed to several other groups, such as the YMCA, Beaufort Rotary Endowment, Moore School of Business, Bluffton Self Help, and Penn Center. John resides on Lady’s Island with his wife Danielle and their four children.