John Martin is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Columbia, SC, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, he worked at The Windermere Club from 2015 to 2017. 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, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Robert Balmer is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Cetera Wealth Services, VOYA Financial Advisors, Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation, and his own firm, Balmer & Associates Inc. Outside of advisory work, he serves as chairman of COB Rugby, Incorporated, where he participates in meetings and assists with fundraising activities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, with access to various program platforms and third-party money managers.

Carolyn Mendelssohn Drake is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 1995 and has worked with Primerica Financial Services since 1987. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in the sale of investment-related products and receives compensation for referrals of home security, automation, and other home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which includes model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers, uses a tiered wrap fee structure, and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Roger Colchin is a financial advisor at Cetera with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at VOYA Financial Advisors and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as an instructor at Midlands Technical College, teaching a course on investment-related topics. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers and provides a range of program options from automated allocations to bespoke strategies.

Anna Jones is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Columbia, SC. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Thrivent and its affiliates since 2025. Prior to joining the firm, she worked in financial coaching and for the South Carolina Department of Social Services. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and manages a short-term rental property. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on comprehensive, goal-based financial planning across multiple areas. The firm offers these services as stand-alone engagements or in combination with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option.

Steven Junis is a CFP® professional with 42 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Edward Jones since 1982, serving clients from Columbia, SC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in commercial real estate through ownership of Junis Properties LLC. 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.

Jeffrey Brockelsby is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at Brockelsby Investment Services in Irmo, South Carolina. Outside of financial advising, he serves as corporate treasurer and a board member of Black Hills Reptile Gardens, a tourist attraction where he manages the corporate investment portfolio and advises on budgeting and financial matters. Brockelsby Investment Services provides investment advisory and portfolio management services primarily to individual clients, operating on a mainly non-discretionary basis where clients retain final decision-making authority on transactions.