Robert Pearce is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm emphasizes model-driven investment strategies and offers access to third-party asset managers and financial planning services.

Dwayne Powell is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at Robert Baird & Co. since 2019. His prior roles include positions at J.J.B. Hilliard W.L. Lyons, Merrill, Morgan Stanley, Citigroup Global Markets, and Uvest Financial Services Group. Powell is the vice chairman and baseball coach for a local Little League program and serves on the advisory board for Western Carolina University's finance department. He also acts as treasurer for a political campaign in Brevard, NC. Robert Baird & Co.’s DDK Group operates within the firm’s Private Wealth Management department, providing services to individuals, corporate clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and custody services, employing a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies alongside internal research and technology tools.

Ethan Yeary is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial LLC, Palmetto Citizens FCU, and CUNA Mutual Group. Yeary also holds a notary commission with Palmetto Citizens FCU. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm uses model-driven investment implementation with access to third-party asset managers and offers financial planning, consulting, and insurance products through affiliated entities.

John Mccormick Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 44 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2009. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses research and analytics to guide portfolio construction and provides a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

David Maupin is a CFP® and ChFC®-designated financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard and maintaining a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Sonja Parker is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Bank of America for four years before joining Edward Jones. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the finance committee of the Upstate Family Resource Center and the investment advisory committee for the Spartanburg County Foundation, and mentors small business owners through OneSpartanburg’s Power UP program. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, with a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Juan Martinez is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Inman, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2006. Outside of advising, he is co-owner of Bronco Mexican Restaurant in Inman, SC. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and investment options. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Barry Macdonald is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Hendersonville, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and having 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Royal Alliance since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of Clear Picture Retirement Plans, an S-corporation involved in selling fixed annuities, and hosts a sole proprietorship managing bookings. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to multiple managed account solutions. The firm employs firm-provided asset-allocation tools and supports a variety of investment products with discretionary and non-discretionary account management options.

Jamie Morton is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Hendersonville, NC. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 2007. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model‑based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third‑party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Zachary Simmons is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at The Vanguard Group and Capitol Financial Solutions. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing annual retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Collin Castlebury is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cary Street Partners LLC, Truist Investment Services, and BB&T Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Castlebury Enterprises LLC, a lawn care and tree work business. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary retirement recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Tyrel Keplinger is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2015. He holds the Series 66 designation and is also a staff officer in the North Carolina National Guard. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs and investment solutions managed under a fiduciary standard.

Matthew Howard is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has 11 years of industry experience. He has held positions at multiple firms including Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance, Fidelity Bank, and LPL Financial LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Foothills Property Group as a realtor, though only for personal purchases. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services across multiple program structures, with over $256 billion in assets under management and more than 10,000 advisors nationwide.

James Heaton Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and 65 credentials and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors for 37 years before joining Raymond James in 2019. He is an officer and treasurer of the Riverstead Community Board, a nonprofit organization. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to help clients evaluate potential outcomes, supporting implementations through its advisory programs and affiliated firms.

Jared Fackrell is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, he worked at Capitol Cider House and the Department of the Navy. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 advisors, offering various managed and advisory investment solutions under a fiduciary standard.

Laurel Glass is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works with individuals, families, and business owners to align their financial decisions with their goals and priorities, focusing on areas such as family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, philanthropic planning, women and wealth, and individual and corporate investment strategy. Prior to her current role, Laurel held leadership positions in the financial services industry, including serving as Chief Compliance Officer for an institutional bond firm. Her background in client service, compliance, and risk management shapes her client-focused approach, which emphasizes trust, transparency, careful planning, and steady partnership through important financial decisions and transitions. Laurel holds a Bachelor's Degree from the Claremont Consortium of Colleges. She is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and remains actively connected to her community through involvement with Fruitland Baptist Church and Safelight Inc. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys fishing, hiking, scuba diving, spending time with her family, and traveling.