Michael Leasure is a financial advisor at Brookstone Capital Management LLC with a Series 65 credential and approximately four years of combined experience in financial services and related roles. His prior work history includes positions at Premier Financial Associates and several non-financial organizations, including Bob Jones University and Hampton Park Christian School. Brookstone Capital Management is an SEC-registered adviser providing fee-based asset management and financial planning through a turnkey asset management platform and wrap-fee program. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, other registered investment advisers, sovereign wealth funds, and banking institutions.

William Keeney is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. (ESI Financial Advisors) in Mauldin, South Carolina, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company. Keeney is also involved in multi-line insurance brokerage activities through Fairway Financial Partners LLC. Equity Services, Inc. provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms with a combination of long-term investment strategies and specialized instruments, and it operates as both a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser.

Philip Wyatt is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Greenville, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 17 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term roles with New York Life Insurance Company and NYLIFE Securities LLC, as well as operating Wyatt Brothers Financial LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an officer for the Eastside Track and Cross Country Booster Club. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base with financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm offers multiple advisory programs tailored to individual and institutional client needs, with a significant focus on non-discretionary asset management and relationships with institutional sponsors.

Mitchell Briggs is a financial advisor at &PARTNERS with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones for 10 years. &PARTNERS serves a diverse range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm provides investment advisory and brokerage services along with financial planning, ERISA consulting, and investment banking, utilizing a combination of proprietary models and third-party manager solutions through the Envestnet platform.

James Ferro is a financial advisor at Mariner with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at North Greenville University, The Cliffs at Glassy, Walmart, and Publix. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations through investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and integrated tax and administrative services. The firm employs customized, discretionary portfolios supported by both in-house research and third-party managers, with a notable emphasis on tax and accounting integration.

Travis Townson is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at GWFS Equities, Advised Assets Group, and TD Bank N.A. His background includes roles in both wealth management and banking. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management services primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors, their participants, and certain retail clients. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and integrates its services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Kevin Thomas is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His career includes previous roles at LPL Financial and Foresters Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory work, he leads trainings and marketing initiatives through a coaching role at The K2 Method. Kestra Advisory Services offers investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including institutional sponsors and individual investors. The firm provides fiduciary services, plan design, employee education, and access to multiple management platforms, serving approximately $79.8 billion in assets under management and clients ranging from private funds to sovereign wealth funds.

Ealon Thompson III is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked with firms including Stonestreet Wealth Management and Raymond James Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Roper Woods Productions, LLC, a film production company based in Charlotte, NC. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing over $212 billion in client assets. The firm provides a comprehensive adviser-support platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody and clearing services.

Adam Satterfield is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations. Prior to joining Empower, he worked at TIAA and TIAA-CREF from 2018 to 2025. Outside of finance, he was involved with the Latin American Chamber of Commerce of Charlotte in 2018 and served at the Second Baptist Church of Kings Mountain from 2017 to 2022. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage account holders. The firm uses an integrated service model aligned with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, emphasizing long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing.

Joshua Welch is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Truist Advisory Services since 2021 and previously held roles at BB&T Securities, LLC and BB&T Investments. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Aprenea Mccutchen is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 10 years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Merrill Lynch, and has held roles at multiple firms within Janney Montgomery Scott since 2021. Outside of finance, she has been involved with Jenny Craig since 2018. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering a range of brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and advisory programs.

Jonathan Charles is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at SunTrust Advisory Services and Suntrust Investment Services since 2008. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a mix of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by third-party platform arrangements and AI-enabled research tools.

Matthew Cox is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently serving at Kestra Advisory Services, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Cetera Advisors LLC, Burgdorf Wealth Managers, and the U.S. Army. Outside of financial advising, he is licensed as an insurance agent specializing in disability insurance. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, offering services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and access to multiple management platforms and third-party solutions. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including large institutional investors, and manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets.

Scott Mcdowell is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Lincoln Investment in 2025, he spent over two decades with Horace Mann Insurance and Horace Mann Investors, Inc. He is also president of McDowell Insurance & Financial Services, Inc. Lincoln Investment serves individuals including high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, employing both strategic and tactical approaches overseen by an Investment Management & Research team.

Anu Mahajan is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc., holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Her prior work history includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Synovus Bank. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm emphasizes IAR-led financial assessments and employs a mix of fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to guide portfolio allocations.

Donna Morris is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She has worked with First Citizens Investor Services since 2016 and is also an officer and director of Mo Ho Inc., a family business involved in extended vehicle warranty reinsurance related to a Ford dealership. Donna is based in Lyman, South Carolina. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment options and financial planning, with a client process focused on tailored assessments and diversified asset allocation.

Patrick Sundberg is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining Empower Advisory Group in 2026, he worked at Wells Fargo and J.P. Morgan in various roles from 2016 to 2026. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s services are delivered through an integrated model tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and include both point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Marcus Graham is a CFP® certified financial advisor with three years of industry experience, currently serving clients at Truist Advisory Services in Greenville, SC. His prior experience includes roles at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and several other advisory firms. Outside of his financial advisory career, he operated Graham Photography for ten years. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by third-party platform arrangements and AI-enabled research tools.

Dylan Brooks is a financial advisor at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wealth Enhancement, he held positions at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Artisan Private Wealth, and Newell Brands. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and specialized retirement consulting, utilizing a strategic investment process that combines passive and active management guided by an internal Investment Committee.

Lindsay Chandler is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 18 years of industry experience. She has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. In addition to her advisory role, she is a Notary Public in Spartanburg, SC. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a broad client base including individuals, families, trusts, estates, and institutional clients, offering a range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services through both in-house and third-party portfolio management.