Douglas Smith is a financial advisor with Ameriprise who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Smith serves on the Clemson University Board of Visitors and is involved in several business ventures, including co-ownership of a tax preparation service and ownership interests in various real estate and office management businesses. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research-driven, tax-efficient strategies and algorithmic tools to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations.

Charles Hess is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Mount Pleasant, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 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. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors, offering a range of advisory programs including wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

W Velasco Sr. is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America, NA for 14 years and Merrill for 30 years. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, providing customized financial planning and portfolio management based on proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Bobby Parham II is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at LPL Financial since 2017, following three years at Nationwide Securities LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Keegan Hornbuckle is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at City National Bank and Morgan Stanley Private Bank prior to his current role. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering tailored advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services.

Robert Blitch is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Mount Pleasant, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2010 to 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Mc Kenna Hough is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2019. Her prior experience includes roles in logistics, event coordination, and wellness. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Charles Holbrook is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Charleston, SC, with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2017. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Uber for one year. 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 under management, offering a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Joseph Harley is a financial advisor at OSAIC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Northwestern Mutual, Fogle and Associates, Vail Resorts, and Clemson University. Outside of his advisory role, he is also a fishing charter captain with Billfishin' LLC. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated financial advisers, offering brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs various portfolio construction tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Aaron Barber is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charleston, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC from 2014 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, incorporating a broad range of financial products including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Gene Swindle Jr. is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, where he has worked for seven years. Prior to joining Raymond James, he spent six years at American Bancshares Mortgage, LLC. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, utilizing a range of portfolio management styles supported by affiliated research and model managers.

Louis Dimuzio Jr. is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has served at Lincoln Financial Services since 2008. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in life settlements and insurance, offering products such as accident, health, disability insurance, and fixed and indexed annuities. OSAIC serves a broad range of clients including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and risk analysis to construct diversified portfolios that may include stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Mallory Smith is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Carolinas Wealth Management, Voya Financial Advisors from 2014 to 2018. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

David Reed is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked with Equitable Advisors since 2014. Prior to that, he was with Axa Advisors for six years. Reed serves on the board of directors for the Colgate University football program. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutions. The firm provides financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs through a dual-registered SEC investment adviser and broker-dealer platform.

Susan Randolph is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill, where she has worked since 1997, totaling 27 years of industry experience. She is based in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. 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 strategies for a variety of client types, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Donald Rhodes is a financial advisor with Merrill in Charleston, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2016. 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 various institutional investors.

Donald Kellerman Jr. is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 29 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm delivers non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals and supports municipal and public-finance work through a municipal advisor affiliation, along with targeted advisory programs such as SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Thomas Brophy III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Mt. Pleasant, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Maryland Financial Group, Inc. and LPL Financial since 2014. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, using discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by internal and third-party research.

Meredith Kitson is a financial advisor with Edelman Financial Engines, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2018 and previously held roles at Edelman Financial Services, EF Legacy Securities, and John Hancock. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering services that include discretionary management, online advice, and workplace retirement solutions.

Matthew Aronson is the Director of Advanced Planning at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. In this capacity, he collaborates with Fidelity financial advisors, planners, and other professionals to facilitate Advanced Planning educational discussions with clients. His focus is on assisting clients in pursuing their estate and wealth transfer goals. Matthew's expertise lies in advanced financial planning strategies, particularly in estate and wealth transfer areas. His professional responsibilities involve partnering with various professionals to provide specialized guidance and education to clients, supporting their financial objectives. Outside of his professional role, Matthew's personal interests include attending concerts, engaging in family activities, and participating in sports such as football, golf, and table tennis. He also has an interest in music.