Joseph Flowers is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he acts as power of attorney for his sister’s accounts. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Maggie Roche is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013 and also operates Roche Financial Inc., which she founded in 1991. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a committee member at Saint Ann Catholic Church, where she participates in reviewing church finances and discussions about planned and charitable giving. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and retirement services, utilizing a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers across various program structures and custodial relationships.

William Shumate is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Kovack Advisors and Kovack Securities for seven years each before joining LPL in 2019. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and corporations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Paul Lee is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Hilton Head, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he has served as a trustee for the Presbyterian Foundation and participates as a subject matter expert with the Investments and Wealth Institute. Additionally, he works part-time as a golf starter at Sea Pines Resort. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs proprietary market research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans and portfolio management to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Melissa Myers is a financial advisor at Cetera with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously spent 12 years at Voya before joining Cetera in 2025. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of investment and consulting services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors and operates a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management options.

Michael Cooler is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Private Capital and Ivy Asset Group, LLC. He serves on the Finance & Audit Committee of the Coastal Community Foundation, a nonprofit involved in various community and humanitarian efforts. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide array of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services that extend from individual financial plans to corporate financial planning agreements.

William Abbott is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, he worked at Harris Pillow Supply, Inc. for seven years and Southern Medical Inc. for four years. He holds a 32% ownership interest in Southern Medical Management, a holding company for skilled nursing facilities. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. Their advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Adam Jurewicz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 11 years before joining LPL Financial. He is also involved with Blueway Management Inc., a non-investment-related business entity. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies supported by in-house and third-party research.

William Scott is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a founding member of the Pritsios-Scott Group. He specializes in working with high-net-worth individuals and families, focusing on family wealth management strategies, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Within his team, he is responsible for asset allocation planning and implementation, helping clients create and execute defined investment plans tailored to their specific financial objectives. Mr. Scott began his career as a United States Marine Corps Officer before transitioning to the financial services industry. He has held senior roles at Paine Webber, FBR, Oppenheimer Wealth Management, and Barclays Wealth prior to joining Merrill in 2015. He earned a bachelor's degree from Franklin and Marshall College and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. A native Washingtonian, he serves on the boards of the Yellow Ribbon Fund and St. Johns College High School. He lives with his wife and their family in Bethesda, Maryland, and Beaufort, South Carolina. In his free time, he enjoys golf, fitness, cycling, hiking, reading, and spending time with his family.

William Tumlin is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Tumlin serves on the finance and investment committee of the First Presbyterian Church in Beaufort, SC. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and investment consulting with a non-discretionary approach.

Albert Fancher is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Beaufort, South Carolina, where he has worked since 2017. He has eight years of industry experience, including prior roles at Schneider Electric Company. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, managing over $1 trillion in assets through a network of more than 23,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, tax-efficient solutions, and affiliated mutual funds under a fiduciary standard.

Paula Eagle is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional with 20 years of experience focused on helping women and families navigate complex financial transitions such as inheritance, sudden wealth, concentrated stock positions, and retirement planning. She is especially committed to assisting widows during challenging financial decisions and building long-term relationships with her clients. Paula's background includes a summa cum laude degree in Economics and Finance from Bentley University and completion of an accredited certificate program from the University of California Berkeley Extension. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch in 2018, she worked as a Bond Sales Trader in New York City serving hedge funds in the U.S., Canada, and Europe. Outside of her professional work, Paula is a mother to Edison and Charlie and wife to Brandon. She enjoys gardening, reading, singing, swimming, yoga, and is an active member of the Hilton Head Island community. Her community involvement includes participation in organizations such as Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern CT, Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina, and others.

Earl Cooler Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at multiple Morgan Stanley entities since 2009. Outside of finance, he co-owns Cooler Charters LLC, which offers private fishing charters in Ridgeland, South Carolina. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services that include retirement, estate, and investment planning.

Chris Dettling is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he partners with individuals and their families to develop financial plans and investment strategies tailored to their unique objectives. His approach focuses on creating personalized plans designed to assist clients in working toward their personal goals and securing their financial future. Chris has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, progressing through several positions including Workplace Planning Associate, Workplace Planning Consultant I and II, and Planning Consultant before becoming a Financial Consultant in 2026. This progression reflects his growing experience and expertise in financial planning within the organization. Outside of his professional career, Chris enjoys baseball, football, spending time with pets, and solving puzzles.

Mulford Simons is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and has been associated with Wachovia Bank, N.A. since 2004. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products than typical large institutional advisers, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Charles Grindstaff is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and previously worked at Bank of America, JP Morgan/Chase, and U.S. Bank. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Gregory Karels is a financial advisor at Cetera with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013, as well as at Total Financial Solutions and Financial Group since 1993. He also operates a DBA called The Karels Group. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various investment program options, managing over $256 billion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 10,000 advisors.

John Levy is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of financial product offerings including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Coleman Rudolph Sr. is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wells Fargo Clearing and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services grounded in modern portfolio theory and tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances. The firm’s offerings include a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Gregory Dyson Jr. is a financial advisor with Merrill in Beaufort, SC, holding a Series 66 designation. He began his career in finance in 2026 after serving 20 years in the United States Marine Corps. Prior to Merrill, he was employed at Bank of America, N.A. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.