Amanda Rose is a CFP® professional with four years of experience in the financial services industry. She has worked at Creative Planning since 2022, following roles at JBJ Investment Partners, Synovus Bank, and Wright Patt Credit Union. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in assets and offers a financial planning–led investment process focused on low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by direct indexing, tax-loss harvesting, and other portfolio management techniques.

Arthur Connor is a ChFC®-designated financial advisor with over 50 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC. Connor serves on the board of directors for Blue Island Citizens for Persons with Developmental Disabilities. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual, pension, and charitable organization clients. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management through multiple platforms and maintains proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Randall Tepatti is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Avantax Advisory Services and Bulloch Telephone Cooperative, and he also owns Tepatti Financial, LLC, where he provides accounting and tax preparation services to individuals and small businesses. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts, offering a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors.

Maurice Brown is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Moncks Corner, SC, holding a Series 66 license and seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Farmers and Merchants Bank for three years and has concurrently been employed at Publix Grocery for over fifteen years. Outside of his advisory role, he is the CEO of two small businesses in Summerville, SC, including a courier service and a janitorial services company. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products. The firm is notable for its extensive retail advisor network, comprehensive service offerings, and fiduciary standard of care.

Robert Wills is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and utilizes firm-approved tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and the Global Investment Committee’s Secular Return Estimates for modeling outcomes.

William Everett is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Summerville, SC. He has 20 years of industry experience, all of which has been with Edward Jones since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President of the Azalea Referral Group in Summerville, coordinating speakers and membership for weekly meetings. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, affiliated mutual funds, and tax-efficient services, supported by a nationwide network of approximately 23,700 financial advisors.

Madeline Huggins is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Charleston, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

David Mccallum is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. His prior work includes roles at Wachovia Bank, N.A. and Harrisdirect LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages roughly $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Francis Ford III is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Charleston, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Citigroup Global Markets, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services that leverage structured planning tools and market modeling techniques.

Amanda Wise is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Merrill, based in Summerville, SC. She has four years of industry experience and has been with Merrill since 2020, also working with Bank of America, N.A. during that time. Prior to her financial services career, she had roles in the restaurant industry. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michael Wiggins is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Charleston, SC, and has 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1994. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large national network of advisors and branches.

Terri Murray is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Charleston, SC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, and Morgan Stanley since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and processes. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct client relationships and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Sean Bennett is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 33 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2011 and previously held a position at Tower Square Securities, Inc. from 2004 to 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a state senator in the South Carolina General Assembly. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management through multiple platforms and custodians, and manages affiliated model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Coalter Smith is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Charleston, SC, holding a Series 66 designation. He began his advisory career in 2026 and previously worked with the PGA Tour Americas. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models.

James Trenor is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Summerville, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2025, he worked at PMC for eight years and spent one year with Hilton/Doubletree. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with more than $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Charlotte Nicholas is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation. She has one year of industry experience, including prior work at Minnow Swim and a background in full-time education. 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 combines research and analytics with diversification principles to provide brokerage and advisory solutions and supports a range of financial products through its bank and insurance affiliates.

Avron Lesser is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Charleston, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with various Morgan Stanley entities since 2007, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Danny Young is a CFP® and ChFC® with 40 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked with OSAIC since 2025 and previously held positions at Lincoln Financial Securities and Collins and Associates. In addition to his advisory role, he manages an insurance agency specializing in life insurance, annuities, and health insurance products. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, and corporate clients, offering a broad range of brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach includes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, leveraging multiple custodial platforms and third-party managers.

Paul Shorter Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Charleston, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 15 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Truist Advisory Services, Truist/SunTrust Investment Services, and SunTrust Bank. He is also involved with Pinnacle Asset Management as a licensed bank advisor, where he discusses banking and investment needs with clients. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal finance work through an affiliated municipal advisor.

Lester Chou is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a business entity used to manage expenses related to his Ameriprise franchise. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing planning advice focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients in or approaching retirement.