Anna Defenbaugh is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 12 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She is based in Duncan, South Carolina. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Eric Thornlow is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Spartanburg, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 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 services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s IPS-driven process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Scott Fish is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2020, following roles at multiple firms including Target Corporation and Edward Jones. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Shelby Smith is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. Shelby holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2024. Prior roles include positions at ADP and Tindall Corporation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through employer-based financial planning agreements.

Adam Higgins is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Spartanburg, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at First Heartland Capital Inc. and AXA Advisors, LLC, and has experience connected to The Citadel Military College of South Carolina. Higgins is also involved with Walker, Higgins and Associates Wealth Management, LLC, a firm related to his LPL business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a broad range of advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms supported by technological tools for operational and research purposes.

Marion Mcmillan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as chair of the investment committee for the Deke Foundation and participates on the investment committee for the South Carolina ETV Endowment. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers diverse investment and planning services.

Mitchell Barnette is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding the Series 66 designation and bringing two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at First Citizens Bank and has a background that includes roles at Barnes & Noble Booksellers and Winthrop University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

William Sawyer is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Spartanburg, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has less than one year of industry experience and has held various roles at companies including American Credit Acceptance LLC, Lift Technologies Inc, and Rogers Group Inc. His background also includes positions in education and community organizations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis from the Global Investment Committee.

Noah Barnes is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience and a Series 66 credential. His prior roles include positions at Equitable Advisors and Landmark Properties. Outside of advising, he works as a food delivery driver for DoorDash. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a systematic investment process that combines proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Carolina Hernandez Pacheco is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Taylors, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with four years of industry experience. Her prior work includes ten years at Wells Fargo Bank and three years at Publix. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Michelle Hoosier is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she is also an associate employee at Jeter Hrubala Wealth Strategies LLC, a support company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting, utilizing analytical tools and risk profiling to support client goals.

Brooks Crenshaw is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Spartanburg, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, and prior to that, at Citigroup Global Markets from 2000 to 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers comprehensive wealth management services without providing individual security recommendations as part of its standalone financial planning.

William Gore is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Greer, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2020, he worked at Allstate Insurance Company for 10 years and operated Gore Insurance Group for five years. Outside of his advisory role, he has ownership interests in commercial real estate through separate entities. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of investment strategies and affiliated capabilities, including discretionary and non-discretionary managed accounts, trust services, and securities-based lending.

Johnny Babb is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2023. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. He is involved with the Mary Black Foundation’s Investment Committee, focusing on opportunities for health and well-being. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, providing investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services supported by proprietary research and tools, allowing tailored recommendations with optional implementation through various brokerage or advisory programs.

Beth Head is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Landrum, SC, and has eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, she worked for Tanner Companies, LLC from 2016 to 2018. 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 and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, along with affiliated mutual funds and other financial services.

Jill Hughey is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones in Inman, SC, where she has worked since 2018. She has seven years of industry experience and previously spent 11 years with Spartanburg School District #2. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment options. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Cynthia Boyle is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 49 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Boyle serves on the board of the US Para Dressage Foundation and advises the Isle of Palms Literary Events, a nonprofit focused on promoting literary exposure to adults and schoolchildren. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through numerous affiliated advisers and platforms, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services along with financial planning and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and managed account solutions across various investment types, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Jodi Edney is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill, based in Inman, SC, and has 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2003. Outside of her advisory role, she is a general partner and managing member of Ace of SC LLC, a business involved in managing rental properties. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Thomas Clark Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years at the firm and a total of 4 years in the industry. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Bank of America, N.A. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of The Nutty Swine BBQ, a barbecue catering company and competition team based in South Carolina. Merrill serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients, offering managed accounts, third-party manager selection, discretionary portfolio management, and brokerage custody services. The firm emphasizes manager selection and tax-efficient strategies, supported by integration with Bank of America affiliates.

Daniel Seaman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014, including his current role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers on the Membership Committee for the Masters of Success Chapter of Business Network International in Charlotte, North Carolina. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning using firm-approved tools and models, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.