Thomas Dixon is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He is the sole owner of TWD of Spartanburg LLC, a support company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, corporate, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm offers non-discretionary planning and consulting tailored to client goals, utilizing analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance activities through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

Richard Mahon is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Spartanburg, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2004 and was previously with UBS Financial Services from 2000 to 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Mahon & Associates, LLC, a business entity unrelated to investment activities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset managers, supported by advanced operational tools and a broad non-advisory financial services platform.

Bobby Ragan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Greer, SC, holding a Series 66 credential and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2016. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered through a broad network of investment adviser representatives using a variety of investment strategies.

Joseph Christiano is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 66 registration and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he founded Christiano Financial Coaching and spent 15 years at Duke Energy. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Michael Ashworth is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2020. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. He is also a board member of the Polk County Schools Board of Education in Columbus, NC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trusts, and institutions. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and investment solutions through a broad network of advisors utilizing various portfolio models, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Katheryn Gordon is a Series 66 credentialed advisor with 10 years of industry experience, currently practicing at LPL Financial since 2020. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2020. Gordon is also a commissioned Notary Public. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Jeffrey Tompkins is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he serves as the relationship manager for his team. With a career in financial services beginning in 1982, Jeffrey has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Deutsche Bank prior to joining Merrill Lynch in 2015. He specializes in delivering comprehensive wealth management strategies tailored to meet individual client needs, focusing on areas such as family wealth management, retirement income planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and services for defined benefit and contribution plans. Jeffrey works closely with business executives and professionals to help them build, preserve, and transfer wealth. His approach involves careful listening and detailed inquiries to understand clients' priorities and aspirations, enabling him to provide sophisticated financial strategies that address every aspect of their financial lives. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and attended Western State College of Colorado, as well as New Trier High School. Jeffrey resides in Boca Raton with his wife of 38 years and has two adult children. He is proud that his son, Justin, has joined him as his partner at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Outside of his professional work, Jeffrey supports charitable organizations including JARC and SEVA Foundation. He enjoys playing golf, traveling, and listening to live music.

Bryson Shook is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Hagerty Consulting, American Red Cross, City of Asheville, and Samaritan’s Purse. Outside of finance, Shook is the owner of Evernorth Marketing, a non-investment-related business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational tools and oversight of over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Mary Crowley is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 40 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member of the Sagent Society, a Spartanburg-based women’s group that hosts speakers from various local associations and charities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individual and institutional clients, offering customized financial planning and a range of investment programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and market models.

Jonas Harley is the Vice President and Executive Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he collaborates with corporate executives and their families to develop financial plans tailored to their specific needs, values, and goals. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2016, progressing through various roles including Benefits & Planning Consultant, Executive Services; Workplace Planning Consultant II and I; High Net Worth Associate; and Financial Representative - Full Trader. He holds the designation of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and possesses a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional career, Jonas has interests in baseball, fitness, football, hiking, museums, and reading.

Richard Rhodes is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Spartanburg, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at AssuredPartners from 2016 to 2019 before joining Edward Jones in 2019. 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 programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and maintains a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Mary Steele is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience. She currently works at Osaic Wealth Inc, having joined the firm in 2026 after five years at Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC and seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member of the Financial Services Institute and is active in community organizations including Spartanburg Day School and the Girl Scouts of South Carolina. Osaic Wealth serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering comprehensive financial planning and various portfolio management programs. The firm’s investment process relies on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting a range of discretionary and advisor-managed strategies.

Angela Conner is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Spartanburg, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and having 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2006 and Bank of America since 2009. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Marcus Elliott Sr. is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with firms including Elliott & Painter, LLP and 1st Global Advisors, Inc. Elliott is also a CPA partner at Elliott & Painter LLP. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions with a range of advisory and brokerage services.

Christopher Schwendimann is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds a Series 66 designation and has 26 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2011 and concurrently serves as an officer in the South Carolina Army National Guard. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Kevin Hill is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Edward Jones since 2019. Prior to that, he was employed at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank NA. Outside of his advisory role, Hill is involved in private security and training as the owner of Comsec 360 and serves as president of Omega Solutions, a security contracting business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individuals, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies and operates a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Samuel Galloway Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Spartanburg, SC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and possessing 44 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Keegan & Company, LLC and Citigroup Global Markets. He serves as an officer and board member for the Bobby Chapman Junior Invitational, a nonprofit junior golf tournament involved in planning and fundraising. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning and advisory services utilizing risk profiling and model portfolios, with a focus on non-discretionary client relationships supported by a range of investment strategies.

Sonja Parker is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Bank of America from 2013 to 2017 before joining Edward Jones. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the finance committee and board of the Upstate Family Resource Center and participates in investment oversight with the Spartanburg County Foundation. She also mentors small business owners through OneSpartanburg’s Power UP program and represents Mary Kay skin care products. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and is noted for its large retail advisor network and affiliated financial services beyond traditional advisory offerings.

Dianna Rogers is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Spartanburg, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 40 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Steven Blanton is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Spartanburg, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He is a partner at Elliott & Painter, LLP, where he provides tax preparation and accounting services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.