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William R

CFP®, Series 66

Charleston, SC

Edward Jones

William Rader is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2013. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Charleston, SC. 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 through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds under a fiduciary standard.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Lindsay L

Series 63, Series 65

Daniel Island, SC

Cetera

Lindsay Loignon is a financial professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Citigroup Global Markets, Securian Financial Service Inc, and Minnesota Life Insurance Company. Outside of advisory work, she is an independent advocate for Green Compass, LLC, a retailer of clean and organic wellness products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC provides a comprehensive range of services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers multiple portfolio management options, financial planning, retirement services, and access to third-party money managers within a multi-manager platform managing over $256 billion in assets.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Robert C

Series 63, Series 66

Mount Pleasant, SC

Fidelity

Croft Chestnut serves as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2026. His approach centers on aligning client goals with sound investments and planning, emphasizing a collaborative process that addresses clients' unique situations and adopts a holistic view of their financial picture. Croft's experience at Fidelity Investments spans several roles, including Investment Consultant, Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, Central Relationship Manager, College Planning Specialist, and Customer Relationship Advocate, reflecting a comprehensive background in financial services and client relationship management. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Croft has interests in baseball, comedy, fitness, football, social events with friends, and golf.

General retirement planning Wealth management College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Cash flow / budgeting
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Frederick S

Series 63, Series 65

Charleston, SC

Wells Fargo Clearing

Frederick Shreves is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charleston, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC for seven years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as co-trustee for his father's and mother's irrevocable trusts. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Sam A

Series 63, Series 65

North Charleston, SC

Edward Jones

Sam Anderson Jr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in North Charleston, SC, with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Visionary Financial Group, Principal Life Insurance Company, PlanMember Securities Corporation, and Strategic Wealth Advisory Group. Outside of finance, he owns and operates a business as a basketball official (referee). Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Sarah E

Series 66

Mount Pleasant, SC

Merrill

Sarah Exell is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, women and wealth, and retirement income. Sarah brings experience from various roles within the financial services industry, including analytical and trading support, banking, and financial advising, having begun her career in New York in 2007. Sarah holds a bachelor's degree in international business and French from the College of Charleston. She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and a Personal Investment Advisor. She actively participates in community service through Bank of America Community Volunteers and is involved in the local art community. Outside of work, Sarah enjoys gardening, golfing, painting, and photography, and resides on Johns Island with her husband, Eric.

Wealth management General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Charitable giving & philanthropy General estate planning guidance Women Professionals Women's Finance
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Steven B

Series 66

Charleston, SC

Wells Fargo Clearing

Steven Baller is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has involvement with Chucktown Homes, LLC since 2015. 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 process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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William B

Series 66

Mount Pleasant, SC

Merrill

William Brown is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2009 and holds a Series 66 designation. Merrill serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutional clients, offering managed account programs, third-party manager selection, discretionary portfolio management, brokerage execution, and custody services. The firm’s investment management includes various program strategies and emphasizes tax-efficient capabilities, supported by its integration with Bank of America affiliates and capital-markets platforms.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Ansley M

Series 66

Mt. Pleasant, SC

UBS Financial Services

Ansley Mellette is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2023, Mellette worked at M Holdings Securities, Harbour Wealth Management Group, Raymond James & Associates, and Merrill Lynch. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings that include fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and a range of investment products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and leverages proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor solutions to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting Equity compensation tax strategy Executive Founder/Business Owner Mid-Career Professionals Approaching retirement
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William R

Series 63, Series 65

Charleston, SC

Morgan Stanley

William Rogers is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Board Chair and is involved in fundraising and committee work for The Able Life Foundation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning through structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides financial planning that includes scenario modeling without individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

General estate planning guidance
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Darryl F

Series 63, Series 66

Charleston, SC

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Darryl Fyall is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Charleston, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Enterprise, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Center Street Advisors, among others. He is also active as an insurance agent involved with non-variable insurance products in several locations. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts by offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm utilizes a variety of portfolio management approaches across multiple platform arrangements and maintains proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Annuities Self-Employed
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Troy B

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

Mount Pleasant, SC

Equitable Advisors

Troy Barrentine is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 31 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of directors as treasurer for Portside Center, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a broad range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset management programs through its network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party model sponsors.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Concentrated stock management Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Long-term care insurance Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive Approaching retirement Sandwich Generation
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William C

Series 63, Series 65

Mount Pleasant, SC

Wells Fargo Clearing

William Cooley is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 54 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages roughly $671 billion in assets and focuses on using research, analytics, and diversification principles in its investment approach.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Joseph C

Series 66

Charleston, SC

Morgan Stanley

Joseph Caughman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. for ten years. He holds a Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured, tool-based planning process that incorporates market outlooks and scenario modeling.

General estate planning guidance
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Constance B

Series 66

Charleston, SC

STIFEL

Constance Bergkessel is a financial advisor at Stifel with 17 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 credential. Her prior experience includes roles at Raymond James and Associates, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Advisors. She is based in Charleston, SC. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach incorporates proprietary methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group, focusing on forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling.

General retirement planning Income planning
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Justin H

Series 65, Series 63

Mt Pleasant, SC

Edelman Financial Engines

Justin Hunt is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and E*Trade Securities. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm combines proprietary modeling with planner delivery and online tools, offering diversified portfolios and long-term, fiduciary-focused investment management.

Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Lindsey G

Series 66

Mount Pleasant, SC

Merrill

Lindsey Green is a Series 66 licensed advisor with Merrill, based in Mount Pleasant, SC, and has 19 years of experience with the firm. She has eight years of industry experience overall. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Nathan M

Series 63, Series 65

Mt Pleasant, SC

Merrill

Nathan Marsden is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1993. Merrill serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional investors, offering managed account programs, third-party manager selection, discretionary portfolio management, and brokerage execution and custody services. The firm emphasizes tax-efficient investment strategies and benefits from its integration with Bank of America affiliates, supporting a comprehensive platform for trading, lending, and capital-markets activities.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Virgil W

CFP®, Series 63

Charleston, SC

Raymond James Financial

Virgil Willard III is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with eight years of industry experience, currently with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He has also been involved with Financial 360, Inc. since 2015. Additionally, he serves as an insurance agent, providing insurance needs analysis and recommendations to clients. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and risk profiling tools to support client goals and maintains specialized offerings such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting programs.

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Mary S

Series 63, Series 66

Charleston, SC

UBS Financial Services

Mary Simasek is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Charleston, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at UBS since 2017 and previously spent four years at PNC Financial Services. She is a member of the Board of Directors at St. Joseph's Seminary and College and serves on its Finance and Development Committee. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients' goals and risk tolerances. The firm operates as both an investment adviser and broker-dealer, offering a broad range of financial services including wealth management, institutional trading, and capital markets solutions.

General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting Equity compensation tax strategy Executive Founder/Business Owner Mid-Career Professionals Approaching retirement
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