Ellen Brankovich is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors based in North Charleston, SC. She holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, her work history includes various roles in education and retail, as well as time at Pennsylvania State University. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and diversified asset-management programs. The firm’s approach includes assessing client risk tolerance and matching them to appropriate advisory models or discretionary managers, utilizing both proprietary and third-party platforms.

William Coffey is a CFP® and ChFC® with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wachovia Bank, N.A. He is based in Charleston, SC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients through 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 databases.

Rebekah Bould is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Summerville, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2012. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Albert Lussier IV is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has seven years of industry experience, including roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Lussier is based in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm uses primarily model-driven investment implementation and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in model wealth portfolios.

Trevin Link is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Mt. Pleasant, SC, holding a Series 66 designation. He has six years of self-employment experience and five years working with Seacoast Christian Community Church. He joined Ameriprise in 2024 and has been with the firm since. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on creating written recommendation reports and providing ongoing retirement-income planning advice that emphasizes dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

George Case is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Northwestern Mutual and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm primarily uses model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers and financial planning services.

Jenne Sevilla is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2018. Her prior experience includes roles at Liberty Partners Capital Management, Northwestern Mutual Investment Management, and Securian Financial Services. In addition to her advisory work, Sevilla is involved in book sales and public speaking through her sole proprietorship and holds a Notary Public commission. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing a range of financial planning and investment management services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, and institutions. The firm offers customizable portfolio strategies supported by research and technology tools, serving a large network of advisors and overseeing significant discretionary assets.

Michael Johnson Jr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Charleston, SC, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2018 and previously worked at Clearview Regional Medical Center. 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 including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Steven Breen is a CFP® with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. He is also the president and a board member of the Hilton Head Foundation to Benefit America's Veterans, Inc. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services focused on clients approaching or in retirement, primarily those with significant investable assets. The firm combines research-driven, algorithm-assisted recommendations with personalized financial advice and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Raymond Firestone Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Mt. Pleasant, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2014 and has a concurrent affiliation with Maryland Financial Group, Inc. since 2006. Firestone serves on the board of the Gavalas Kolanko Foundation, a nonprofit organization. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm supports a range of investment approaches including model portfolios, third-party management, and customized strategies, and offers ancillary financial services alongside its advisory platform.

Cassie Panzenbeck is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Fiscally Fit, Inc. and JMJ Youth Pilgrimages. Panzenbeck is also a partner and co-owner of a for-profit event called the Catholic Women's Leadership Breakfast. 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 diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Michael Dare is a financial advisor at MassMutual Investors Services with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Guardian Life, Woodbury Financial Services, and Park Avenue Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance brokerage and participates in structured settlement referrals. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative, annual planning relationships and event-driven planning services.

Debra Nelson is a CFP® certificant with 43 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2014. Her prior experience includes positions at MSI Financial Services, Onyx Wealth Advisors, and VOYA Financial Advisors. Outside of advisory work, she operates a life coaching business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers a range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides access to various investment strategies and technology-driven research tools while managing over $819 billion in discretionary assets through a large network of advisors.

Nicholas Villamater is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Charleston, SC, holding a Series 66 credential and eight years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley since 2018. Prior to his current role, he was employed with VIPkid and CIEE. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process utilizes structured discovery conversations and analytical tools but does not include individual security recommendations in standalone planning services.

Cameron Cheek is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Mt. Pleasant, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, Cameron serves on the finance committee and board of directors for Quadriplegics United Against Dependency, Inc. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings to tailor plans based on proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Darren Wilson is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in North Charleston, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Wilson is the owner of Wilson Family Ventures LLC, a real estate holding company. 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 strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Michael Cole is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at MML Investors Services, LLC, a subsidiary of MassMutual. He previously worked at Grant Williams for eight years. Cole is involved with Affluence Financial Group LLC and Affluence Consulting Group LLC in Charleston, where he holds agent positions. MML Investors Services, LLC provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements supported by advanced software tools and a variety of investment programs.

Derrick Sullivan is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Charleston, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in a recreational endeavor titled The Righteous Gemstones. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory services to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers its services through various advisory programs and institutional arrangements.

Waitus Avant Jr. is a financial advisor with Stifel who holds a Series 66 designation and has 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc. since 2014. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipalities, providing brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on a proprietary methodology using forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to support asset allocation and financial planning analyses.

Clayton Abel is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2017. His prior experience includes roles at Nationwide Financial and Nationwide Securities, LLC from 2011 to 2016. Abel also maintains a long-term connection with McKenna Agency dating back to 2010. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management options, utilizing both proprietary models and third-party subadvisors, with operational support from advanced advisor tools.