David Mccraw is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameritas and affiliated entities since 2005, with prior experience at Wells Fargo Clearing. In addition to his advisory roles, he is a partner in Lieu's Asian Bistro, a restaurant franchise. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm utilizes a range of investment strategies involving model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities, supported by multiple program platforms and third-party technology.

Michael Leasure is a financial advisor at Brookstone Capital Management LLC with a Series 65 credential and approximately four years of combined experience in financial services and related roles. His prior work history includes positions at Premier Financial Associates and several non-financial organizations, including Bob Jones University and Hampton Park Christian School. Brookstone Capital Management is an SEC-registered adviser providing fee-based asset management and financial planning through a turnkey asset management platform and wrap-fee program. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, other registered investment advisers, sovereign wealth funds, and banking institutions.

Philip Wyatt is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Greenville, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 17 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term roles with New York Life Insurance Company and NYLIFE Securities LLC, as well as operating Wyatt Brothers Financial LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an officer for the Eastside Track and Cross Country Booster Club. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base with financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm offers multiple advisory programs tailored to individual and institutional client needs, with a significant focus on non-discretionary asset management and relationships with institutional sponsors.

Mitchell Briggs is a financial advisor at &Partners with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones for 10 years before joining &Partners in 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a rental property in Manning, South Carolina. &Partners serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers investment management, financial and tax planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing a mix of proprietary and third-party strategies with ongoing account monitoring.

James Ferro is a financial advisor at Mariner with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at North Greenville University, The Cliffs at Glassy, Walmart, and Publix. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations through investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and integrated tax and administrative services. The firm employs customized, discretionary portfolios supported by both in-house research and third-party managers, with a notable emphasis on tax and accounting integration.

Rebekah Bennett is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, NA. Before her financial services career, she operated a photography business for 18 years. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, along with Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm offers point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Adam Satterfield is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked for TIAA from 2018 to 2025. Outside of his advisory career, he has held roles with the Latin American Chamber of Commerce of Charlotte and the Second Baptist Church of Kings Mountain. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and integrated service delivery through Empower’s administrative platforms.

Joshua Welch is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Truist Advisory Services since 2021 and previously held roles at BB&T Securities, LLC and BB&T Investments. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Aprenea Mccutchen is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott who holds a Series 66 designation and has 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at Janney Montgomery Scott and Wells Fargo Clearing Services, among other firms. Outside of finance, she has been involved with Jenny Craig since 2018. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, corporate sponsors, and municipal clients, providing brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services through both in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Matthew Cox is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently serving at Kestra Advisory Services, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Cetera Advisors LLC, Burgdorf Wealth Managers, and the U.S. Army. Outside of financial advising, he is licensed as an insurance agent specializing in disability insurance. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, offering services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and access to multiple management platforms and third-party solutions. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including large institutional investors, and manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets.

Scott Mcdowell is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 23 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Lincoln Investment in 2025, he worked at Horace Mann Insurance and Horace Mann Investors, Inc. for over two decades. He is also a managing member and co-owner of a real estate office rental business in Duncan, SC. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is a large enterprise advisory and broker-dealer serving a broad client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and advisor-led consulting, supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team that constructs strategic model portfolios and employs various third-party managers.

Anu Mahajan is a financial advisor at First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked with Wells Fargo and Synovus Bank. Her career also includes a period outside finance with Uber EATS. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and tax-aware services, utilizing a client process focused on assessing financial needs and risk tolerance to allocate across various asset classes.

Donna Morris is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She has worked with First Citizens Investor Services since 2016 and is also an officer and director of Mo Ho Inc., a family business involved in extended vehicle warranty reinsurance related to a Ford dealership. Donna is based in Lyman, South Carolina. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment options and financial planning, with a client process focused on tailored assessments and diversified asset allocation.

Patrick Sundberg is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining Empower Advisory Group in 2026, he worked at Wells Fargo and J.P. Morgan in various roles from 2016 to 2026. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s services are delivered through an integrated model tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and include both point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Marcus Graham is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Truist Advisory Services. His prior experience includes roles with Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and several other firms. He also operated a photography business for ten years. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, utilizing a combination of discretionary manager relationships and third-party platforms to implement investment strategies.

Dylan Brooks is a financial advisor at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wealth Enhancement, he held positions at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Artisan Private Wealth, and Newell Brands. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and specialized retirement consulting, utilizing a strategic investment process that combines passive and active management guided by an internal Investment Committee.

Lindsay Chandler is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott in Spartanburg, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at Janney Montgomery Scott since 2022 and previously spent six years with Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of advising, she serves as a notary public in Spartanburg. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, and offers a range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services.

Anna Challenger is a financial advisor at AE Wealth Management, LLC with a Series 65 designation. She has one year of industry experience and has previously worked at Eckberg Enterprises and Microtel Inn. AE Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers model portfolio solutions, discretionary asset management, financial planning, and plan services through a platform that integrates internally managed and third-party strategies.

Nicholas Center is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has one year of industry experience and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Outside of financial services, he was involved with Habitat for Humanity in Greenville and Wake counties. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as select retail clients. The firm integrates its services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing in its planning approach.

Jeffery Paddyfote is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Spartanburg, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Wells Fargo Clearing, BB&T, and Principal Financial Services. Outside of advisory work, he is sole owner and president of a non-investment related business. Primerica Advisors primarily serves individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers a wrap-fee asset management program that utilizes model strategies and discretionary management, supported by third-party custodians and overlay managers.