Douglas Wahl is a Wealth Management Advisor and leads the Wahl Group team at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. His primary focus on the team is planning, serving client needs in areas such as family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, managing new wealth, and personal retirement planning. He joined the Wahl Group in 2000 after completing his education. Doug holds multiple professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®), Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®), Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®), and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™). He earned a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics/Biology from New College of Florida. In addition to his professional work, Doug participates in community service as a unit leader with the Boy Scouts of America and as a committee chair for the Philmont Staff Association. He is also involved with Belin Memorial United Methodist Church. Doug resides in Murrells Inlet with his wife Denise and their two children.

Jacob Flight is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his industry career in 2026. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, his professional background includes roles in retail and service sectors, as well as attendance at Clemson University. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a variety of asset-management programs. The firm delivers services through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and partners with third-party asset managers and LPL Financial for many of its advisory models.

Mackenzie Wahl is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of the Wahl Group since 2015. She holds the professional designations of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) and Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®). Before joining Merrill Lynch, Mackenzie worked as a real estate attorney in Myrtle Beach for three years. She has been a member of the South Carolina Bar Association since 2012 but does not provide legal advice in her current financial advisory role. Mackenzie graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Kentucky with a bachelor's degree in History and participated in the Honors Program and Chi Omega sorority during her college years. She also holds a Juris Doctor degree from the Charleston School of Law, where she was actively involved in the Moot Court Board. In her personal time, Mackenzie enjoys reading, sewing, and traveling. She resides in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina with her husband, Craig.

Michael Cheslock is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 license and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with NBT Insurance Agency, LLC, where he works in marketing, sales, and service of fixed life, disability, long-term care, health, and annuity products. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by a variety of research and investment strategies.

Kristen Geno is a financial advisor with Merrill in Myrtle Beach, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2021 and previously spent sixteen years at Bank of America. Merrill, together 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Jessica Smith is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2019. Prior to this, she was involved with the HGTC Foundation for four years. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a bookkeeper for Calvin Construction & Consulting, a construction and consulting business in Myrtle Beach, SC. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Audrey Williamson is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Myrtle Beach, SC. She holds the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations and has 17 years of industry experience, including 12 years at Edward Jones. 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 discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Alexander Scarce is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2024, he worked five years at SafeRide Transport Inc and five years at Merit Transport Inc. 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 and strategies, supported by a large network of 23,701 financial advisors and over 15,000 branch offices nationwide.

Antonio Camino Jr. is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Myrtle Beach, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1993. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and selectively managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap-fee structure, focusing on personalized portfolio solutions rather than institutional plan management.

Karl Miller is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Aduro, Inc for nine years and briefly at Pagliacci Pizza. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a broad 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 nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Patrick Mattingly is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. from 2011 to 2019 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a co-trustee for a family trust. 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 services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a wider range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Denise Lowe is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill since 2008. 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 strategies managed by internal teams and third-party managers for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Steven Cottillion is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides personalized wealth management strategies that consider clients' full financial picture and adapt to changing market conditions. Steven utilizes Merrill's investment insights along with the banking services of Bank of America to support his clients' financial goals. His areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, tax minimization, retirement income, and services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. Steven employs tools such as Merrill's Personal Wealth Analysis® to assist clients in addressing financial questions and planning for their futures. Steven holds a Bachelor's Degree from the Pennsylvania State University System and has earned several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He is involved with the Penn State Myrtle Beach Alumni Association and contributes to community organizations such as the American Cancer Society and United Way. Outside of work, Steven enjoys adventure sports, camping, golfing, and spending time with his family.

Charles Evans Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial and its affiliates since 2007 and is also the owner of Myrtle Beach Prime Properties, Inc., a real estate brokerage business he started with his wife. 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 supports advisory programs with an emphasis on risk profiling, analytical modeling, and integration of advanced technology tools.

David Wurster is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with over 20 years of industry experience, currently with Cetera. He has held roles at Cetera Wealth Services, Summit Financial Group Inc, and Summit Brokerage Services Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Palmetto Coast Capital LLC, through which he provides college funding planning services and sells fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform that includes discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a range of third-party managers and investment programs.

Matthew Hames is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Myrtle Beach, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment strategies and advisory services supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Brian Talbert is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Myrtle Beach, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and over 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at United Community Bank, First Citizens Investor Services, Inc., and First Citizens Asset Management. He is also involved with Talbert & Lee Enterprises LLC, a business entity related to investment activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a wide range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Daniel Crosby is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with clients from diverse backgrounds, focusing on helping them balance their financial priorities with their desire to lead active, healthy lives. Daniel engages in personal conversations with clients who manage multiple priorities, such as supporting their families and preparing for longevity. His experience includes assisting clients with complex financial planning needs beyond their portfolios, such as strategies for aging parents, monetizing businesses or real estate investments, and planning for long-term care and income for surviving spouses. Daniel collaborates with specialists at Bank of America and other professionals to address estate planning and health-related financial matters. Daniel holds a Bachelor's degree in Justice Studies from The College of New Jersey, where he also volunteered as a Criminal Law teacher's aide. He has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ designation and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) certification. He is involved in his community through volunteer work with Habitat for Humanity, including serving as Chairman of the Board of Directors for its Georgetown County chapter. Daniel lives in Pawleys Island with his wife and three children and enjoys family camping trips and exploring nature.

Mary Beets is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Enterprise since 2024. Her prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in real estate as a condominium owner in Myrtle Beach, SC. LPL Enterprise serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, consulting, and access to various investment and insurance products through an integrated advisory and brokerage platform.

Jason Toy is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to this, he was involved with Champion Autism Network and Ripley's Aquarium. 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 large network of financial advisors and branch offices.