Thomas Pollock is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he oversees business operations for Thomas M Pollock, Inc., an S-Corp. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of large institutional firms.

Brody Smith is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2023, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Bank of America, Merrill, and served in the United States Army for eleven years. He has ownership interests in two financial-related businesses based in South Carolina. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

David Stone is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2005. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and operates out of Seneca, 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 under management through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, affiliated mutual funds, and tax-efficient services under a fiduciary standard.

Caroline Schultz is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Piedmont, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Before joining Edward Jones in 2023, she worked in education at multiple high schools and universities from 2015 to 2023. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment strategies, including both discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

David Ciprich is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with UBS since 1997. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and leverages proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

Brian Simmons is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Easley, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at South State Bank since 2018 and has been with LPL Financial since 2014. Outside of financial advising, he is the owner of Brian Simmons Photography. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by research and various portfolio management strategies.

Nick Fotos is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Easley, South Carolina, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, he was involved with NickHenry's Restaurant, LLC for eighteen years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and maintaining a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jeffrey Knight is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cetera, Voya Financial Advisors, Sanders Wealth Management, Atlas Financial Group, Home Trust Bank, and First Citizens Investor Services. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved with the Powdersville Insurance Agency. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by internal and third-party research.

Tucker Hite is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 designation and 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 28 years before joining OSAIC in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages non-investment entities including a warehousing and property business and an expense payment entity. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios across various asset classes.

Michael Vela is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Piedmont, SC, holding Series 63 and 66 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Foresters Financial Services and a decade as a professional poker player. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and corporations through a national network of advisors. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Suzanne Ellis is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth Inc with 16 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Cetera, Voya Financial Advisors, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Ellis is also the Executive Operations Director for Sanders Wealth Management, where she serves as a registered assistant. Osaic Wealth Inc serves a diverse client base that includes individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing a range of investment tools and third-party platforms to construct diversified portfolios tailored to client needs.

Eric Batson is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Piedmont, South Carolina, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Minister of Worship at Glenwood Baptist Church in Easley, South Carolina, where he directs choirs and leads congregational singing. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including a range of household types, pension plans, corporate clients, and nonprofits. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, access to separately managed accounts, affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Devin Quiery is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he worked at Pruco Securities, LLC, and John P Hartnagel. Outside of his advisory roles, Devin has been involved with Zpita since 2013 and previously worked at Reds Ale House. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory services, and access to various investment and insurance products through an integrated platform.

Thomas Deluccia is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he spent eight years at Engenius. Outside of his advisory role, he is the executor of a family member’s will. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment solutions. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Beth Toney is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. She holds the Series 66 designation and has 19 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, she worked at Truist Investment Services and BB&T in various advisory and investment roles. In addition to her advisory work, she is associated with Pinnacle Asset Management, where she advises clients on banking and investment needs and refers them to Raymond James for investment services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a broad client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm uses a tailored, non-discretionary approach, employing risk profiling and analytical tools to guide client recommendations.

Stephen Mc Intee is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Greenville, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he manages an advisory business at Carolinas Wealth Inc. Ameriprise serves individuals approaching or in retirement, offering a retirement-income planning service that combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored recommendation reports. The firm delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Levi Painter is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked in educational settings, including the School District of Pickens County and Clemson University, prior to his current role. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement planning with written recommendation reports and ongoing advice tailored to income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

David Mitchell is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones in Easley, SC, with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a residential rental property in Asheville, NC, which he manages with limited personal involvement. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment options, operating under a fiduciary standard with a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Deforrest Durham is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with 35 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has worked at Osaic since 2018, following a two-year tenure at Signator Investors, Inc. Durham is also the president of Durham Investment Services, LLC, where he manages the sale of securities and insurance-related products. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base that includes individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of integrated financial services and employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

John Stomberger Jr. is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2019 and has been with J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, Inc. since 1991. He is a member of Families Investments LLC, an entity formed with family members to hold real estate jointly. The DDK Group, part of Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients by providing tailored financial planning and portfolio management services that include traditional and non-traditional investment strategies and municipal advisory services.