Robert Kocisko is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 21 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2024, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2024. He serves on the investment committee for the First Presbyterian Church of Spartanburg, reviewing endowment reports without direct control over investment decisions. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Katherine Coley is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, based in Spartanburg, SC, and has 34 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she works as an administrative assistant at Switzer Wealth Partners. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, pension plans, and institutional clients. The firm uses analytical tools and tailored planning approaches to support client goals and maintains specialized services such as municipal and public-finance advising and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

Elizabeth Hrubala is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2014. She is based in Spartanburg, SC, and is involved in transitioning her support company’s DBA name to Arteva Wealth Partners, LLC in early 2026. She also assists as trustee and personal representative in the closing of an estate. 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 consulting using analytical tools and supports specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting.

William Granger III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and having 11 years of industry experience. He has previously worked with Cetera Advisor Networks and operated Stravolo Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory roles, he is a business owner of Stabler Family Limited Partnership. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and research from LPL Research.

Robert Weir is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Equitable Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of a rental property in Myrtle Beach, SC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Zachary Strehl is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on helping individuals and families make informed financial decisions through personalized planning. His approach centers on constructing comprehensive financial strategies that offer clarity and confidence, guiding clients toward achieving both short- and long-term goals. Zachary's expertise includes wealth planning, retirement strategies, generational wealth, investment management, and client focus areas such as divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, sports and entertainment, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned his Bachelor's Degree in Finance with a minor in Economics from Wofford College. Outside of his professional work, Zachary pursues interests in adventure sports including biking, boating, hiking, pickleball, and running. He also values spending time with his family and enjoys woodworking.

Roy Redman Jr is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked with several firms including Avantax Advisory Services and Hd Vest Investment Services. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates tax preparation businesses, including Matrix Tax & Financial Services LLC and TAXSAVERS LLC, where he manages tax preparation and planning services in Spartanburg, SC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to multiple program structures and third-party managers, managing over $256 billion in assets through a large network of independent advisors.

James Marshall is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, he worked at Spring Island Trust from 2015 to 2023. He holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Spartanburg, 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 financial advisors and branch offices, offering a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Stephen Noblin is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 41 years of industry experience, currently with Cetera. His prior experience includes roles at VOYA Financial Advisors and leading his own firm, Easler, Easler, Noblin, for over two decades. Outside of finance, he manages a micro distillery business, Rock Bottom Distillers, which he assists in operational management. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts, offering a multi-manager investment platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management options and access to third-party money managers.

Angela Hamilton is a financial advisor with Cetera in Spartanburg, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She is also the managing partner of Lee, MacBay, Hamilton & Associates, LLC, a public accounting firm providing accounting and tax services since 1995. Additionally, she manages Southport Rd Associates, LLC, which owns commercial property rented to her accounting firm and other entities, and is a partner in Summit Wealth Management, LLC, an investment services partnership. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, supporting a wide range of investment strategies and program structures.

Russell Austin is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones and the Union County School District. Outside of advising, he organizes a food service and catering business called Broker with a Smoker, LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing retirement planning focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Kerri Brandon is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been with Merrill since 2016 and has over 18 years of experience with Merrill and Bank of America in various management roles. In her current role, she supports the growth of her team and helps clients and business owners build strategic, values-aligned financial plans, providing clarity and personalized guidance through every life and business stage. Kerri focuses on helping women and women business owners build confident, strategic financial futures across areas including business growth, retirement planning, life transitions, and generational wealth building. She holds professional designations as a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Kerri's education includes a High School Diploma from Berea High School and attendance at Brevard College. She is involved in professional organizations such as LEAD and MASG. Beyond her professional work, Kerri is a mother of three and is active in her community through organizations like BACCV, Bridge Way Village, First Baptist Spartanburg, and Westgate Christian School. She enjoys music, playing piano and guitar alongside her husband, Michael, who is also a musician. Kerri and her family reside in Lyman, South Carolina.

Jeremy Bishop is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Advisors in Spartanburg, SC. His career at Wells Fargo includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC dating back to 2009. He holds ownership interests in two investment-related businesses based in Spartanburg, including 1670 Wealth Management, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory offerings with other financial products and referral channels.

Deborah Hamilton is a financial advisor at Merrill with 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an officer for two Windy Shores II property owners associations in North Myrtle Beach, 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of client types including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations.

Harold Cannon is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with six years of industry experience, currently with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He has been with Raymond James since 2019 and also serves on the board of the Spartanburg Art Museum, where he advises on strategic growth and operational efficiency. Prior to his financial advisory career, he was involved in the roofing business. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

Michael Carter is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Greenville, SC, holding a Series 63 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with at least $1 million in net investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of large institutional firms.

Dalton Bartholomew is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Spartanburg, SC, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America for six years and Southern Management Corp for one year. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory strategies and operates under a fiduciary standard, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Jordan Noblin is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2019 and previously held roles at Voya Financial Advisors, Bloc Design, Bohler Engineering, and ColeJenest and Stone. Outside of advising, Noblin is a licensed landscape architect involved in landscape design. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diversified portfolio management options and financial planning through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

John Mauney II is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in building personalized wealth management strategies. He works closely with clients to help them navigate the complexities of wealth management, focusing on areas such as retirement planning, education funding, legacy creation, tax minimization, and liquidity management. John began his career in financial services with Merrill Lynch in Jacksonville, Florida after graduating from Clemson University in 2013. He returned to his hometown of Spartanburg, South Carolina in 2015 to join his current team. He holds several professional designations including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Outside of work, John is involved in the Mobile Meals of Spartanburg and his church, Trinity United Methodist Church. He enjoys spending time with his wife and children, playing golf, and engaging in outdoor activities in the Upstate region.

Matthew Smith is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Spartanburg, SC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, he spent eight years at First Heartland Capital Inc. He is also involved with Walker, Higgins and Associates Wealth Management, LLC, an insurance agency and investment-related business in Spartanburg. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, brokerage services, and utilizes model portfolios and research from multiple sources, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.