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.

Chelsea Stevens is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent, she worked at The Vanguard Group and has engaged in content creation through vlogs, blogs, and podcasts. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, providing goal-based analyses and written recommendations across a wide range of financial topics, with planning services separate from portfolio management.

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.

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.

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.

Thomas Mc Carver is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Spartanburg, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1999. Outside of his advisory work, Mc Carver is involved in freelance photography and serves as chairman of the Media Ministry at First Baptist Church of Spartanburg. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment advisory programs and affiliated financial services supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 advisors.

Harry Foster is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Spartanburg, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 45 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services since 1999 and serves as president of the H Daniel Foster Company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary consulting using analytical modeling and supports clients through various advisory programs and institutional consulting.

Kareem Johnson is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Spartanburg, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones for 13 years. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a trustee responsible for maintenance and security at Friendship Baptist Church. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Shawn Creal Jr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations and previously worked at Bridgestone Americas and Michelin North America. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Hollie O'Shields is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 20 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney for a combined 18 years before joining Raymond James in 2022. Outside of advisory work, she is involved as an associate at Jeter Hrubala Wealth Strategies. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools to align with client goals and supports its services with municipal advisory capabilities and specialized programs such as SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Mason Standridge is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Blacksburg, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, he worked at XPO Logistics for two years and UPS for six years. 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, offering discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, affiliated mutual funds, and tax-efficient services.

Thomas Dixon is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He is the sole owner of TWD of Spartanburg LLC, a support company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, corporate, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm offers non-discretionary planning and consulting tailored to client goals, utilizing analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance activities through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.