Mei Au is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as an Investment Advisor Representative at Kestra Advisory since 2016. She has worked within the Kestra network since 2012, including time with Kestra Investment Services, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, Mei Au is an independent Christian writer, contributing faith-based devotionals and preparing a Bible study guide for publication. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including institutional and individual investors. The firm offers services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and manages significant assets with a focus on due diligence and a broad platform of investment solutions.

Susan Crump is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Truist and its predecessor firms since 1998, including roles at Bb&T Investment Services and Bb&T Securities. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, investment policy analysis, fiduciary support, and manager-selection programs, utilizing a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary approaches supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Joshua Eisenberg is a financial advisor at TD Private Client Wealth LLC with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Sapphire Capital, Sage Marketing US, and Starbucks Corporate Company. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional and high-net-worth private clients, utilizing a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation with investments from both affiliated and third-party sub-managers.

Christian Wilson is a financial advisor at TD Private Client Wealth LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked within the TD organization since 2016, including roles at TD Auto Finance and TD Bank. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional clients, high-net-worth private clients, and retail clients. The firm combines strategic and tactical asset allocation using both affiliated and third-party sub-managers and offers portfolio management, financial planning support, and custody services through third-party custodians.

John Gifford is a financial advisor at NewEdge Advisors with over 32 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has worked previously at LPL Financial and CRESCOM BANK. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent representatives. The firm offers a broad range of portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing multiple program structures that combine in-house manager selection with third-party model portfolios and advisor discretion.

Joshua Durham is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC in Greenville, SC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo, JP Morgan Chase, and Bank of America. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap‑fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional, high-net-worth, and retail clients. The firm’s investment approach combines strategic and tactical asset allocation with both affiliated and third-party sub-managers, offering ongoing portfolio management and financial planning support.

Bailey Mcnamara is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a wealth advisor at Carson Wealth in Mauldin, SC. Their prior roles include positions at Financial Benefits, Inc., Raymond James Financial Services, and OlinDe Financial Group. Mcnamara is also an insurance agent, selling life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care products. Carson Wealth is an SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $50.6 billion through a network of over 650 advisors. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, utilizing a model portfolio approach supported by an Investment Committee and a range of tailored investment solutions.

Gregory Trout is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked within various Transamerica entities since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he has plans to enter residential property investments to generate rental income. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners, offering managed portfolios and investment education through a range of advice programs. The firm leverages Morningstar Investment Management’s proprietary tools for portfolio construction and oversight, focusing on asset allocation, contribution guidance, and retirement planning.

Lisa Nelson is a financial advisor at TD Private Client Wealth LLC with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at TD Bank N.A. since 2023, following tenures at TD Private Client Wealth LLC and M&T Bank. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional clients, high-net-worth private clients, and retail TDIS (US) clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning support, and access to a range of investment products through affiliated and third-party sub-managers.

Cody Morris is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC in Greenville, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at TD Bank N.A., Palmetto Real Estate Group, LLC, and Ingles Markets. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional and high-net-worth clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning support, and custody through third-party custodians. The firm utilizes a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation with investments from both affiliated and third-party managers.

Kristin Christofferson is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Greenville, SC. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 14 years of industry experience. Kristin has been associated with Eagle Strategies since 2014 and concurrently works with Wyatt Brothers Financial LLC. She is also involved as an insurance broker for non-registered insurance products. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers tailored advice through multiple program types and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Yazan Atra is an advisor at TD Private Client Wealth LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank and Concentrix Corporation. Prior to his financial services career, he was involved with Yaz Motors LLC. TD Private Client Wealth LLC offers discretionary wrap-fee managed accounts and brokerage services to institutional clients and high-net-worth individuals, utilizing strategic and tactical asset allocation through a mix of affiliated and third-party sub-managers. The firm employs a percentage-of-AUM wrap fee model and serves clients through both U.S. and cross-border channels.

Asher Hoopes is a financial advisor at TD Private Client Wealth LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at MML Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, Lowe's, Turnkey Financial, and OneMain Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of a home and garden pop-up boutique called Dwell and Daisy. TD Private Client Wealth LLC offers discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional clients, high-net-worth private clients, and retail investors. The firm uses a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation with portfolios constructed from affiliated and third-party sub-managers.

Michael Baloy is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 11 years of industry experience, including prior roles at BB&T Securities and Truist Investment Services. Outside of advising, he is the sole proprietor of Baloy Holdings LLC, an investment vehicle focused on cloud storage infrastructure. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches, utilizing third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools as part of its investment and manager-selection processes.

Jerrell Smith is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Edward Jones and Neighborhood Legal Services Association before joining PNC Investments. Prior to his financial advisory career, he worked at The GAP for 13 years. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital offering that uses algorithm-driven portfolio strategies implemented via mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

Nicole Grellman is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Simpsonville, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank since 2011. Fifth Third Securities serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients through both investment advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers a range of investment programs on its Passageway Managed Account platform, including mutual fund and ETF models, SMA strategies, tax-overlay services, and direct indexing.

Benjamin Stocum II is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He has worked with First Command Financial Planning, Inc. since 2017 and previously was employed in the furniture retail sector at Broad River Furniture DBA Ashley Furniture. First Command Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a particular focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs, utilizing a centralized Investment Management Team to select and monitor model portfolios and third-party managers on behalf of clients.

Kyle Conwell is a financial advisor at TD Private Client Wealth LLC with Series 65 and Series 66 designations and one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at TD Bank N.A. and has held various positions in education, including teaching roles at Pope John Paul II Catholic High School and Centennial Middle School. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap‑fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional clients, high-net-worth private clients, and retail clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning support, and custody through third-party custodians. The firm utilizes a combination of affiliated and third-party sub-managers within its portfolios and offers a cross-border advisory model for certain U.S. clients.

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.

Louis Desepoli is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 63 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has previously worked with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and operates as co-owner and president of Heritage Financial Advisory Group. Desepoli also serves as co-trustee for six non-client trusts. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing over $212 billion in client assets. The firm provides a comprehensive adviser-support platform, including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody and clearing services.