Samantha Jones is a Series 66 registered financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, where she has worked for 11 years. She has eight years of industry experience and is based in Spartanburg, SC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies such as Monte Carlo simulations. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct client relationships and employer-based financial planning agreements.

Mario Stojkoski is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over eight years of experience in financial advisory. He specializes in retirement planning, investment management, education funding, and legacy planning. Mario employs a collaborative, goals-based approach to work with individuals, families, and business owners in developing personalized financial strategies. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Mario earned his Bachelor's degree from Newberry College and his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of South Carolina. Outside of his professional role, Mario spends time with his wife and two children. He is involved in volunteer coaching and mentoring youth athletes, and enjoys soccer, hiking, and outdoor activities.

James Geddings Jr. is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Tryon, NC, where he has worked since 2007. He has 19 years of experience in the industry. Outside of Edward Jones, he serves as a trust protector for multiple family trusts and is a nominating committee member for the Polk County Community Foundation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and affiliated services under a fiduciary standard, alongside notable retail advisor and branch coverage.

Robert Ryan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Spartanburg, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as successor trustee of his wife’s living trust. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and model portfolios.

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.

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.

Rodrigo Vargas Bravo is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at the Embassy of Canada to Peru and Bolivia and relocated from Lima, Peru to Greenville, 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

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.

Alison Galloway is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has spent her entire career at Edward Jones. Outside of her advisory work, she operates as an independent beauty consultant specializing in skin care and cosmetics. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Christopher Chestnut is a CFP® and ChFC® with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones in Landrum, SC since 2002. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner in Sweet Bub, LLC, a real estate investment business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment options, supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

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.

Taylor Jones is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Columbus, NC, bringing seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, Jones held roles at Caliber Collision, Workout Anytime LLC, Allstate Insurance Agency, and North Greenville University, among others. Outside of financial services, Jones also has experience working in the restaurant industry. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

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.

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.

Karen Clayton is a ChFC® and Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Landrum, SC, where she has worked since 2015. She has six years of industry experience. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

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.