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.

Taylor Jones is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Columbus, NC, bringing seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, Jones held roles at Caliber Collision, Workout Anytime LLC, Allstate Insurance Agency, and North Greenville University, among others. Outside of financial services, Jones also has experience working in the restaurant industry. 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 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.

James Marshall is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Spartanburg, SC, holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, he spent eight years at Spring Island Trust. 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 large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the nation.

Samantha Giorgio is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previous experience at First Citizens Investor Services and First Citizens Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework in its process.

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.

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® with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2023. His prior roles include positions at Kovack Advisors, Inc. and Kovack Securities, Inc. from 2014 to 2023, and Cam Wealth Advisors, Inc. from 2008 to 2015. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including access to third-party asset managers and institutional platforms.

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.

Stephanie Winterrowd is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Saluda, NC, with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, she worked at L. Blake Smyth, CPA, and was involved with the Tryon Downtown Development Association and the Congregational Church of Christ in Tryon. She also serves as President of the Saluda Business Association, organizing and leading monthly meetings. 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 and offers a wide range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Jason Reimers is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Royal Alliance Associates since 2010 and Jennings Cook Financial Services since 2007. In addition to his advisory role, he operates a sole proprietorship providing insurance consulting and tax return preparation services. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services along with financial planning and retirement consulting. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and managed-account solutions to construct portfolios across various asset classes.

Kirk Bori is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked for Locations Sports Brands for six years. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Carol Hartis is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Inman, South Carolina, and has 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she is a commissioned notary public in South Carolina. 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 more than 23,700 advisors, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Gabriel Nussbaum is a Series 66 licensed advisor with LPL Enterprise, LLC, located in Greer, SC, and has two years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Johnson Controls Inc. and LPL Financial, among others. Outside of advising, he is involved in a non-variable insurance business. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities through a large network of investment adviser representatives. Their investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by internal research, third-party strategists, and TAMP sponsors.

Jake Ballew is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his financial advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Greene Finney Cauley, LLP and held roles at Ambassador Personnel, Inc/Smith Drug Co, with additional experience in education at the University of South Carolina-Upstate and junior high and high school levels. 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 under management and offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee accounts, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Scott Daniels is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Greer, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2017 and previously held positions at AIG Capital Services, Inc. and Sunamerica Retirement Markets, Inc. from 2012 to 2017. 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 and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

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.

David Foster II is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been active in the industry since 2020. His prior experience includes working at The H. Daniel Foster Company and Clemson University. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports advisory programs with a focus on municipal and public finance, as well as specialized services such as SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting.