James Whitt is a financial advisor with First Citizens Asset Management, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at South Carolina Federal Credit Union and Sorrento Pacific Financial, LLC. Whitt is based in Summerville, SC. First Citizens Asset Management provides investment advisory and sub-advisory services to individuals, trusts, corporations, institutional accounts, and municipal entities. The firm manages global, multi-asset model portfolios through a multi-team platform of 33 advisors, using a combination of quantitative and qualitative criteria with discretionary management and dynamic asset allocation.

David Lobeck is a financial advisor with First Citizens Asset Management, Inc., holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and possessing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked with various First Citizens entities since 2017 and previously spent three years at Fifth Third Bank. First Citizens Asset Management provides model-based sub-advisory and direct investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and public institutions. The firm utilizes global multi-asset class model portfolios combining fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis, with a focus on strategic asset allocation and portfolio risk management.

Ryan Selmeci is a financial advisor with Navy Federal Investment Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Regions Bank and Equitable Advisors, as well as involvement with Voodoo Dog Restaurant LLC. Navy Federal Investment Services serves members of Navy Federal Credit Union along with individual, trust, and institutional clients, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan fiduciary services through managed advisory programs that utilize third-party portfolio managers.

Timothy Hudson is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving at Savvy since 2026. He previously worked at CreativeOne Securities, LPL Financial, and Edward Jones. Outside of advisory roles, he serves on the board of the Dorchester Children’s Center and is involved with local organizations including the YMCA finance committee and an angel investing network. Savvy provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, businesses, ERISA plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a primarily index-based, long-term approach with customized plans and integrates third-party fintech tools, specialized sub-adviser strategies, and in-house tax preparation and estate-planning support.

James Smith is a financial advisor with CreativeOne Securities, LLC and holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations. He has 36 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Signator Investors, Inc. and Moultrie Investments. Smith is also a board member of MUSC Children’s Hospital, where he participates in fundraising efforts. CreativeOne Securities, LLC is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm provides financial planning, consulting, portfolio management, and fiduciary services through a network of 127 advisors, utilizing both fundamental and cyclical analysis as well as model asset allocations.

Travis Moore is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving at Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. since 2024. Prior to this, he spent 14 years at Intervest International Equities Corp. He also owns Cornerstone Financial Strategies, LLC, an independent investment planning firm where he assists clients with portfolio management, retirement income, and asset protection. Ausdal Financial Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer managing approximately $2.13 billion in client assets. The firm provides investment advisory programs, retirement plan services, and financial planning to individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering a range of investment options delivered on discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

John Moreno is a financial advisor at Integrated Advisors Network LLC with a Series 65 designation. He has one year of experience in the financial industry, including roles at Capital City Financial Partners and Amplified Planning. Prior to his advisory career, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command and held positions at The Citadel and El Camino High School. Integrated Advisors Network is an SEC-registered multi-team investment adviser that provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and quantitative analysis, third-party sub-advisers, and customized risk-profile frameworks to implement client investment plans.

Erin Zumwalt is a financial advisor at First Command Advisory Services with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining the firm, Zumwalt served 21 years in the US Navy and has also been involved with Word of Mouth Catering. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs managed by a centralized Investment Management Team.

Paul Macdonald is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 31 years of industry experience. He is currently with AE Wealth Management, LLC and previously worked at Money Concepts Capital Corp and PGI Financial Services, Inc., where he serves as president. In addition to his advisory roles, he has authored a book. AE Wealth Management provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, trusts, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm emphasizes model portfolio and direct asset management programs, combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical investment approaches.

Michael Rivera is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services based in Mt Pleasant, SC. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Trinity Wealth Partners and various entities within the Principal group. Rivera is involved in fixed annuities, long-term care, life, group benefits, health insurance, and disability insurance. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and active-duty military personnel. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers through multiple advisory arrangements.

William Evans is a financial advisor with Money Concepts Capital Corp in Mount Pleasant, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having four years of industry experience. His background includes roles in mortgage lending and real estate, as well as ownership of two small businesses: a retail used car dealership and a home improvement company. He is also involved in teaching and coaching through the Federal Benefits Academy. Money Concepts Advisory Service provides investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm manages approximately $4.07 billion in client assets using model-driven and asset-allocation strategies, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio programs supported by third-party managers and technology platforms.

Patrick Gunther is a financial advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and over 30 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Independent Advisor Alliance since 2016, with additional experience at GenerousWealth, LLC and LPL Financial. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, providing asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting through a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management supported by various analytical strategies and technology platforms.

Tracey Turko is a CFP® with 20 years of experience in financial advising, currently with Mercer Global Advisors Inc. She has been with Mercer in various roles since 2015. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, corporate plan sponsors, foundations, and nonprofits. The firm follows a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach, emphasizing globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios utilizing low-cost index vehicles and multi-factor tilts.

Jonathan Burton is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Fifth Third Bank, Blue Grass Motorsport, and Honda World. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage channels, offering programs such as the Passageway Managed Account Program with multiple portfolio management options. The firm operates as a broker-dealer, SEC-registered investment adviser, and municipal advisor.

Bryan Powell is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Mt. Pleasant, SC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Trinity Wealth Partners and Union Financial, Inc. Powell serves as a board member of the Charleston Interreligious Council, an organization focused on fostering understanding and respect among different religious groups. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty military personnel. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Alan Luchay is a financial advisor at SPC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Parkland Securities and Sigma Planning Corp. Luchay served in the US Air Force Reserves for 35 years. SPC serves individual clients, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans through a network of over 460 advisers and manages approximately $5.66 billion in assets. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related retirement plan services, providing both discretionary and nondiscretionary management tailored to client needs.

Matthew Coakley is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently working at Farther since 2025. He previously spent 17 years at Waypoint Strategic Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is a 50% partner in Southern Heritage Investments, LLC, focusing on personal real estate ownership and investment. Farther provides discretionary investment management and advisory services primarily to individual investors, trusts, and estates through a web and mobile platform as well as in-person meetings. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach using proprietary model portfolios, algorithmic rebalancing, and incorporates AI tools alongside advisor judgment.

William Stewart is a Series 66-licensed advisor with First Command Advisory Services, bringing five years of industry experience. Prior to his financial services career, he served 25 years in the United States Army. He has been with First Command in various roles since 2019. First Command Advisory Services 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 featuring centrally managed portfolios constructed from mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers.

David Thompson Jr. is a CFP® certificant with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at First Command Advisory Services since 2015. He has been affiliated with First Command Financial Services and First Command Financial Planning since 2007. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves 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, delivering investment management through a centralized team that selects and monitors model portfolios and third-party managers.

Gary Sawyer is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, with 53 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at IFP Securities, LLC, LPL Financial, LLC, and ongoing involvement with Growth Plus LLC and Creative Marketing Int'l Corp. He also spends substantial time on retirement plan solutions through a separate DBA. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a decentralized advisory model that supports discretionary and non-discretionary management and is notable for its formal retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting capabilities.