John Nicholas is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Oppenheimer since 2011 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member for a homeowners association in Cobb County, Georgia. Oppenheimer serves individuals—including high-net-worth clients—corporations, pooled vehicles, and retirement plans, offering a variety of advisory programs including portfolio management, consulting, and financial planning. The firm employs a range of investment strategies across equity, balanced, and fixed income portfolios, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches.

Shane Russell is a financial advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2011 to 2018 and LPL Financial, LLC since 2018. Russell operates under the DBA CrossRoads Financial Group LLC within Independent Advisor Alliance. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, pooled vehicles, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, providing asset management, financial planning, wealth coaching, and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, utilizing a variety of strategies and technology platforms to support client services.

Richard Osmond Jr. is a financial advisor at AE Wealth Management, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Bank of America, Merrill, Santander Securities, and J.P. Morgan Securities. Osmond is also involved with Family Focus Financial Group, where he provides insurance sales and services. AE Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a platform-centered approach with model portfolio solutions, discretionary asset management, financial planning, and specialized plan services.

Thomas Risher Jr. is a financial advisor with Rockefeller Financial LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Rockefeller Financial in 2022, he worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC for 12 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a passive advisory board member of the South Carolina Yacht Club. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, and corporations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting, and operates as a registered broker-dealer that provides securities transactions, variable insurance products, and placement and investment banking services.

Adam Tracy is a financial advisor at AE Wealth Management, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Family Focus Financial Group, Bank of America, and Merrill. AE Wealth Management provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to a broad range of clients, utilizing discretionary model portfolios and a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical investment strategies. The firm manages approximately $49.8 billion for over 127,000 clients and supports both individual and institutional investors through a platform-focused approach.

Christopher Luechtefeld is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience and is currently affiliated with Rockefeller Financial LLC. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. He serves on the finance and investment committees for Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital and coaches a sporting clays team at Cross Schools in Bluffton, South Carolina. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a Private Advisor model and consolidated investment platform that includes direct portfolio management, access to third-party managers, and personalized managed accounts.

Alexander Randazzo is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A., and has experience in the electrical services and specialty retail sectors. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm delivers services through an integrated model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Nicholas Myers is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wealthgate Financial and Principal Life Insurance Company. Outside of finance, he has worked part-time as a delivery driver and been involved with the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty military personnel. The firm’s advisory services include direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Manos Cito is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked with J.W. Cole Advisors since 2018 and previously spent seven years at Comprehensive Asset Management & Servicing, Inc. Outside of advising, he is the owner and managing partner of a business advisory firm serving tax accountants and CPA firms. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, retirement plans, and other entities through a national network of over 400 independent representatives. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, including access to third-party managers and digital advice platforms.

Elizabeth Thomas is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. She has worked with Truist Advisory Services and Truist Investment Services since 2021 and previously spent six years with SunTrust Advisory Services and SunTrust Investment Services. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations, utilizing a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting. The firm integrates inter-affiliate resources and employs AI-enabled research tools to support its manager selection and oversight processes.

Justin Emerick is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Bluffton, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cantella & Co., Inc., WBC Group LLC dba MeyerPT, and Primerica Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he rents out a vehicle on Turo. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients through discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios. The firm operates a large network of advisors and offers a range of managed-account programs, including legacy market-timing and momentum strategies.

Robert Bush is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with over 56 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. His career includes long-term roles at Kestra Investment Services, LLC and Atlantic Pension Planning Corp. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in marine dockage and boat ownership through entities he organizes and manages. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base including plan sponsors, institutional, and individual investors. The firm offers services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, and employee education, and supports complex investment solutions and discretionary trading within a robust supervisory framework.

Karl Heinz Leroy is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 12 years of industry experience. Leroy has worked with First Citizens Bank and First Citizens Investor Services since 2014. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities, offering advisory and brokerage services including portfolio management, model portfolios, and financial planning. The firm employs a client process based on assessments of financial needs and risk tolerance, utilizing fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to manage diversified asset allocations.

Patrick Bruski is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at NewEdge Advisors and LPL Financial since 2023. He previously worked at Edward Jones from 2012 to 2023. Outside of his advisory roles, he is a member of Bruski Holdings Company, LLC. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser that serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent advisers. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing multiple program structures that combine in-house manager selection with third-party strategies, supported by centralized due diligence and technology tools.

Peter Cunningham is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Calmwater Advisors, Hampton Asset Advisors, and Triloma Securities. He is also the owner of Sharp Feather Consulting, LLC, a private entity focused on his insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients, providing advisory programs, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm supports affiliated advisors with operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management services.

William Bachelor is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Personal Capital before joining Empower Advisory Group. Outside of his advisory role, he competes as a professional golfer in World Long Drive events. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage account holders. The firm offers integrated services connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, emphasizing long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates.

Gina Eibest is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Bluffton, SC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at GWN Securities since 2016 and also serves as an administrative assistant and partner at Harbor Light Insurance & Wealth Advisors, where she focuses on life insurance and fixed annuity products. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer managing approximately $3.65 billion across over 37,000 client accounts. The firm offers discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios, serving both individual and business clients through a network of about 423 advisors.

Sonia Krasnigor is a financial advisor at Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Her prior work experience includes roles at Sage Financial Planning, AIM Real Estate Management, Charleston Shoe Company, and GEICO Insurance. Ameritas Advisory Services provides fee-based investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary programs utilizing both in-house models and third-party managers.

Robert Ziliak is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC since 2024. His prior roles include positions at Bam Management, LLC and Buckingham Strategic Wealth, LLC. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC provides wealth advisory and investment management services to individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, retirement plans, institutions, and businesses. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach within an enhanced open architecture framework that integrates active and passive strategies, private funds, and ETFs.

Jody Van Hecke is a financial advisor with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. She holds the Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Voya in 2021, she worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2016 to 2020. In addition to her advisory role, she is an independent insurance agent and a real estate agent involved in purchasing and refurbishing homes for resale. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors. The firm provides services such as financial planning, portfolio management, and plan-sponsor consulting through both discretionary and non-discretionary program structures.