John Hodge is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He has six years of industry experience, including roles at Mass Mutual Life Insurance Co and Merrill. Prior to joining Mass Mutual, he worked in various positions including at SiteOne Landscape Supply and Event Rentals Inc. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, structuring engagements as annual, collaborative relationships focused on goal-based recommendations.

Andrew Weinkle is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a year at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Brecken Kanz is a financial advisor at Cetera with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has professional experience as a design engineer at Michelin since 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he participates in continuing education for licensed contractors and works as a business consultant providing referrals for management services. 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 range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform with over 10,000 advisors and more than $256 billion in assets under management.

Celinda Marshall is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Greenville, SC, and has 19 years of industry experience, all of which she has spent at Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Curtis Fagan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Spartanburg, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial and its predecessor since 2007. Fagan also serves as a notary public, providing this service free to clients and associates. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individual clients, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, and provides research-supported model portfolios and various institutional client services.

Robert Davis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for six years before joining IFG Advisory, LLC and LPL Financial in 2018. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations 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 approaches supported by in-house and third-party research.

Jeffrey Stanley is a CFP® professional with over 21 years of experience in financial advising, currently serving at Edward Jones since 2004. He is based in Spartanburg, SC. Outside of his advisory work, he manages several real estate rental properties. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, including separately managed accounts and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Dustin Shirah is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones in Greenville, SC, having 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. 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 financial advisors, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and affiliated financial products.

Richard Painter is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Elliott & Painter, LLP since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of Loggerhead Apparel, a clothing manufacturing company based in Simpsonville, SC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations 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 in-house and third-party research.

Anissa Calhoun is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2009 to 2023. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools.

Robert Burgess is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Spartanburg, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and totaling 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016, with a brief tenure at ProEquities, Inc. and operating the Kyle Atkins Financial Group, Inc. prior to returning to Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, affiliated mutual funds, and tax-efficient services. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors and 15,100 branch offices.

Caleb Morrison is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Greenville, SC, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of experience at the firm. His prior work includes roles in education, plumbing, pest control, and warehouse operations. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jason Wagner is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Greer, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Brokerage Services. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and affiliated financial products.

John Riley is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2017. Before joining Edward Jones, he spent four years at Erskine College. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including households of varying net worth, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a broad network of financial advisors and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Travis Thompson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors, he worked for six years at Renfrow Industrial and spent four years at North Greenville University. 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 including cash-flow, retirement, education, and niche services such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis.

Ricky Higgins is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Spartanburg, SC, holding a ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 39 years of industry experience, including eight years at First Heartland Capital Inc prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024. Higgins also engages in insurance agency activities through Walker, Higgins and Associates Wealth Management, LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual clients, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from in-house and third-party sources.

Vishal Raj is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with Cetera, based in Greenville, SC, and has seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera, he worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Raymond James & Associates, and he has a long tenure at Michelin N.A. outside the financial sector. Raj is also president of Raj & Associates, CPA PC, providing public accounting and tax preparation services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that supports both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

William Lyles is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Spartanburg, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Lyles serves on the finance committee of the Spartanburg County Clemson Club and is a board member of the Spartanburg High School Class of '77 social organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools including Monte Carlo simulations and Secular Return Estimates for modeling financial outcomes.

William Purcell is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and over 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill for 12 years before joining Cetera in 2024. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a national SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, supporting various program structures and custodial relationships.

Barry Barnette is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has 24 years of industry experience, including roles at GWN SECURITIES, Inc., Foresters Equity, and his own firm, Barnette and Associates Wealth Management, LLC. In addition to advisory services, he operates as an independent insurance agent offering life, health, disability, and annuity products. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and other clients through financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services. The firm offers a range of portfolio management solutions, including proprietary and third-party models, and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies tailored to client objectives.