David Monckton is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Myrtle Beach, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at VOYA Financial Advisors and co-owned Carolinas Wealth Management, where he served as managing partner. Outside of advisory services, he is also a co-owner of a Med Spa business in Myrtle Beach. Ameriprise Financial Services serves individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which provides written recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Scott Dietrich is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Myrtle Beach, SC, bringing 12 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 manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, tax-efficient services, and affiliated financial products through a national network of more than 23,700 advisors.

Taylor Faile is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Taylor worked in sales and marketing and held various roles in retail and education. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jeffrey Forehand is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at First Allied Advisory Services and First Allied Securities, with his own Forehand Advisory Group operating since 2004. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in education through speaking engagements at Learning Labs. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with over 10,000 advisors and approximately $256 billion in assets under management.

Craig Wahl is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined the Wahl Group in 2010 and brings experience from five years in the Litigation Consulting Field prior to his current role. Craig's client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, special needs planning strategies, sports and entertainment, and tax minimization. Craig holds a Bachelor's degree from the California State University System, graduating Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Commercial Music and Business Administration. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) professional and also holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designation, as well as being a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Additionally, Craig is a member of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP). Residing in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Craig lives with his wife, Mackenzie. His personal interests include bowling, ice hockey, music, running, skiing, swimming, and volleyball.

Lillian Stinson is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Sterling Capital Management, Ally Invest Securities, and Thrivent Financial. Prior to her financial career, she spent time as a real estate agent in North Carolina. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering holistic, goal-based financial analyses and planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm allows clients to integrate planning with managed accounts through a consolidated billing option while maintaining separate services.

Joseph Johnson is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in education planning, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. He works closely with individuals, families, and businesses to develop comprehensive financial planning strategies across investing, insurance, risk management, and utilizes banking products and lending services from Bank of America. Joseph has been in the financial industry since 2008. He holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and completed his High School Diploma/GED at Coastal Carolina University. He is involved with Habitat for Humanity and contributes his time to this community organization. In his personal time, Joseph enjoys adventure sports, biking, boating, cooking, golfing, hiking, reading, scuba diving, skiing, and traveling.

Alison Hamilton is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Myrtle Beach, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. She has served on the Finance and Economics Advisory Board at Coastal Carolina University since 2015. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individual, institutional, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services supported by analytical tools and maintains unique affiliations for municipal and public finance advisory work.

Megan Coggin is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years at the firm and 8 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Myrtle Beach, SC. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors, integrating internal and third-party management with account administration and custody support.

Benjamin Carroll is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Van Clemens Wealth Management, Equity Prime Mortgage, Bank of America, Merrill, and Planet Home Lending. Outside of his advisory role, he acts as power of attorney for his mother in Baltimore, Maryland. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients by providing investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Donna Sullivan is a financial advisor with Merrill in Myrtle Beach, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates a specialty cake baking and design business. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Harold Mitchell II is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in North Myrtle Beach, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2020 and previously worked as COO and consultant for Mitchell Inc., a wedding and events business known as Together Forever Weddings. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors.

John Sawyer Jr. is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of the Soto Sawyer Crosby Group. As a fifth generation Conway native, he possesses deep roots in the Grand Strand community and a comprehensive understanding of the region's economic growth and evolving financial needs of affluent families. John brings over ten years of experience as a Financial Advisor, complemented by a prior decade in community banking. His expertise includes cash flow management, legacy planning, and navigating significant life events such as business monetization and retirement. He holds the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® designation and additional credentials, including Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned a Bachelor's degree in Finance from the University of South Carolina and a Master's degree in Business Administration from Winthrop University. John is actively involved with several community organizations, including the Grand Strand Sertoma Club, Horry Georgetown Technical College Foundation, and the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. He resides in Conway, SC, with his family and enjoys hunting, traveling, horseback riding, and spending time with them.

Kristopher Locke is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2018 and previously spent two years at Capital Choice Financial Group. Outside of advising, he founded a marriage ministry in 2023. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm provides a range of investment solutions across multiple platforms, combining proprietary strategies with access to third-party managers.

Daniel Gregory is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 65, 63, and 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Bank and Curran Financial Partners. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence. The firm applies an ESG eligibility framework and offers services primarily on a non-discretionary basis.

Kevin Thompson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at firms including Truist Advisory Services, Bb&T Securities, and Capitol Securities Management. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment strategies and affiliated capabilities, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Richard Lundy is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns an LLC focused on real estate investment in North Carolina. 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 approximately $1.01 trillion in assets, offering a range of advisory services under a fiduciary standard, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

William Lorenzo is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 credential and has been with Merrill since 2015. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kristine Ford is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Calabash, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2006. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement income planning and advice. The firm uses a centralized team to generate recommendations based on proprietary research and third-party data, focusing on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients meeting specific asset criteria.

Rebeccah Paonita is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Coastal Financial Planning Group and Prudential. Outside of her advisory roles, she was briefly involved with Kicken Chicken in 2021. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with market-facing registrations and functions, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.