Dianna Rogers is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Spartanburg, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment offerings.

Steven Blanton is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with over 11 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and is a partner at Elliott & Painter, LLP, where he is involved in tax preparation and accounting. His prior roles include positions at Avantax and Norman, Johnson & Co. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, various advisory programs, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Rebecca Mathis is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. She has previously worked with Riversource Investments and Columbia Management Advisors. Mathis is also an investment advisory committee member for the Spartanburg County Foundation. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals, with specialized services including municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

Duane Haimbach is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He has been in the financial services industry since 1993, initially with Banc of America Investment Services Inc., now Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Duane holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He graduated from Wofford College in 1986 with a Bachelor of Arts in English and received a Master's Degree from the U.S. Army War College in 2012. Duane serves clients in areas including education planning, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, and retirement income. He is a retired Colonel from the South Carolina Army National Guard and a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom. Duane has participated in various civic and community organizations such as Mobile Meals Spartanburg and Habitat for Humanity, and he is a member of the Spartanburg Estate Planning Council. Outside of his professional work, Duane enjoys cooking, fishing, and golfing. He is also involved with NewSpring Church. His approach emphasizes working one-on-one with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at helping them pursue their long-term goals.

Evan Butler is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Spartanburg, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, he worked at Best Buy for three years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Marielena Sloney is a financial advisor at Merrill with 22 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 1990. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the Governance Committee for Children's Cancer Partners of the Carolina's, a charitable organization in Spartanburg, SC. 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, and institutions, combining internal and third-party management with customized portfolio implementation.

Leslie Wilkerson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Spartanburg, SC, and has six years of industry experience. She worked at LYNX Services for seven years prior to joining Edward Jones in 2019. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management supported by a nationwide network of 23,701 financial advisors. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Robert Richardson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Spartanburg, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, as well as having a long tenure at Citigroup Global Markets starting in 1993. Richardson serves as a board member on the investment committee of the Spartanburg County Foundation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through a broad range of investment products and strategies.

Courtney Hrubala is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial in Spartanburg, SC, holding a Series 66 designation. She has been with Raymond James Financial and its affiliated entities since 2025. Prior to her advisory role, she was involved with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and was active with the Kappa Delta Sorority. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs analytical tools such as risk profiling and probability modeling to tailor its non-discretionary planning and investment consulting to client goals.

Melanie Burgess is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at Edward Jones with 15 years of industry experience, all of which has been with Edward Jones since 2011. She is based in Boiling Springs, SC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves over four million individual and institutional clients, including households across wealth levels, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a variety of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Jason Seay is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 10 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Edward Jones since 2017 and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC from 2015 to 2017. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a school board trustee for Spartanburg County District 2 in Chesnee, SC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors, offering a range of investment advisory programs and affiliated financial services.

Lori Greene is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and nine years of experience in the industry, including five years at Morgan Stanley. Prior to her current role, she was a homemaker for one year. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools to support client planning.

Susan Johnsen is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Spartanburg, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She previously worked at American Express Financial Advisors Inc. for 21 years before joining Ameriprise in 2020. Johnsen serves on the board of the Charles Lea Foundation and is involved with Women Giving for Spartanburg. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, offering written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to support its clients, with a centralized consulting team delivering non-discretionary recommendations tailored to individual needs.

Benjamin Atkins is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services since 2025 and was previously with Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc for 14 years. In addition, he manages operations and client interactions at Kyle Atkins Financial Group, an insurance-related business he has been involved with since 2010. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a national SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers, with over $256 billion in assets under management across more than 10,000 advisors.

Jonathan Trbovich is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Northern Lights Distributors LLC and CLS Investments LLC, and currently operates Atkins & Trbovich, LLC and JRT Investments, LLC. Outside of his advisory roles, he serves as treasurer for a youth soccer team and is a co-board member of a family business managing a real estate portfolio. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a nationwide network of independent advisors and a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a range of third-party money managers through a multi-manager platform.

Michael Anthony is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2013. The firm is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. Raymond James & Associates serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

David Wilson is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at multiple firms including Avantax and Cambridge Investment Research and is currently associated with Oak Spring Financial, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he is a partner at a public accounting firm providing accounting, tax, and payroll services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a multi-manager platform serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse portfolio management options and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors.

Michael Bigger is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Marion Craine is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 40 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Donald Atkins is a financial advisor with Cetera in Spartanburg, SC. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has 29 years of industry experience. Atkins previously worked at Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc for over two decades and currently serves as president of his own financial planning firm, Kyle Atkins Financial Group. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through multiple program structures and a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary authorities.