Roy Redman Jr is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked with several firms including Avantax Advisory Services and Hd Vest Investment Services. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates tax preparation businesses, including Matrix Tax & Financial Services LLC and TAXSAVERS LLC, where he manages tax preparation and planning services in Spartanburg, SC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to multiple program structures and third-party managers, managing over $256 billion in assets through a large network of independent advisors.

James Marshall is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, he worked at Spring Island Trust from 2015 to 2023. He holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Spartanburg, SC. 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 through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Joseph Chappell is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2015. He is also the owner of Chappell's Quality Signs, a business he has operated since 2007 that specializes in designing and creating custom signs and banners. 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, supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Stephen Noblin is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 41 years of industry experience, currently with Cetera. His prior experience includes roles at VOYA Financial Advisors and leading his own firm, Easler, Easler, Noblin, for over two decades. Outside of finance, he manages a micro distillery business, Rock Bottom Distillers, which he assists in operational management. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts, offering a multi-manager investment platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management options and access to third-party money managers.

Angela Hamilton is a financial advisor with Cetera in Spartanburg, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She is also the managing partner of Lee, MacBay, Hamilton & Associates, LLC, a public accounting firm providing accounting and tax services since 1995. Additionally, she manages Southport Rd Associates, LLC, which owns commercial property rented to her accounting firm and other entities, and is a partner in Summit Wealth Management, LLC, an investment services partnership. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, supporting a wide range of investment strategies and program structures.

Russell Austin is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones and the Union County School District. Outside of advising, he organizes a food service and catering business called Broker with a Smoker, LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing retirement planning focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Kerri Brandon is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been with Merrill since 2016 and has over 18 years of experience with Merrill and Bank of America in various management roles. In her current role, she supports the growth of her team and helps clients and business owners build strategic, values-aligned financial plans, providing clarity and personalized guidance through every life and business stage. Kerri focuses on helping women and women business owners build confident, strategic financial futures across areas including business growth, retirement planning, life transitions, and generational wealth building. She holds professional designations as a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Kerri's education includes a High School Diploma from Berea High School and attendance at Brevard College. She is involved in professional organizations such as LEAD and MASG. Beyond her professional work, Kerri is a mother of three and is active in her community through organizations like BACCV, Bridge Way Village, First Baptist Spartanburg, and Westgate Christian School. She enjoys music, playing piano and guitar alongside her husband, Michael, who is also a musician. Kerri and her family reside in Lyman, South Carolina.

Karen Clayton is a ChFC® and Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Landrum, SC, where she has worked since 2015. She has six years of industry experience. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Ronald Christopher Jr. is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 29 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2023. Prior to that, he spent nine years at Kovack Advisors, Inc. and Kovack Securities, Inc. No other business activities of note were reported. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from LPL and third-party subadvisors.

Jeremy Bishop is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Advisors in Spartanburg, SC. His career at Wells Fargo includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC dating back to 2009. He holds ownership interests in two investment-related businesses based in Spartanburg, including 1670 Wealth Management, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory offerings with other financial products and referral channels.

Deborah Hamilton is a financial advisor at Merrill with 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an officer for two Windy Shores II property owners associations in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of client types including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations.

Earl Styne is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and has held various roles at Western Carolina University and other organizations. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, with model portfolios built from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm also serves as an advisor to registered investment companies and utilizes AI-driven research methods.

Gabriel Nussbaum is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Before joining LPL Enterprise in 2025, he worked at LPL Financial and Johnson Controls Inc., among other roles. He is also involved in non-variable insurance activities through an affiliated agency. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of financial planning, advisory, and brokerage services using an integrated platform that combines adviser programs with active sales of financial products, including insurance.

Harold Cannon is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with six years of industry experience, currently with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He has been with Raymond James since 2019 and also serves on the board of the Spartanburg Art Museum, where he advises on strategic growth and operational efficiency. Prior to his financial advisory career, he was involved in the roofing business. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

Joshua Blackwelder is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing seven years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge since 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he is a committee member of Covenant Church in Greer, SC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts with financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services delivered through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm offers various portfolio management solutions, including proprietary models and third-party strategies, tailored to client objectives across multiple platform arrangements.

Frederick Dutcher is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. since 2021, alongside ongoing roles at First Southeast 401(k) Fiduciaries, Inc. and First Southeast Investor Services, Inc. He is also a Managing Director at Roadstead Capital Partners, where he manages corporate retirement plans. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs.

Michael Carter is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Greenville, SC, holding a Series 63 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with at least $1 million in net investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of large institutional firms.

Dalton Bartholomew is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Spartanburg, SC, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America for six years and Southern Management Corp for one year. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory strategies and operates under a fiduciary standard, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Jordan Noblin is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2019 and previously held roles at Voya Financial Advisors, Bloc Design, Bohler Engineering, and ColeJenest and Stone. Outside of advising, Noblin is a licensed landscape architect involved in landscape design. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diversified portfolio management options and financial planning through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

John Mauney II is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in building personalized wealth management strategies. He works closely with clients to help them navigate the complexities of wealth management, focusing on areas such as retirement planning, education funding, legacy creation, tax minimization, and liquidity management. John began his career in financial services with Merrill Lynch in Jacksonville, Florida after graduating from Clemson University in 2013. He returned to his hometown of Spartanburg, South Carolina in 2015 to join his current team. He holds several professional designations including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Outside of work, John is involved in the Mobile Meals of Spartanburg and his church, Trinity United Methodist Church. He enjoys spending time with his wife and children, playing golf, and engaging in outdoor activities in the Upstate region.