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.

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.

Heidi Edwards is a Series 66-credentialed advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with four years of industry experience. She previously worked at BW Flexible Systems from 2006 to 2022 before joining Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management in 2022. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers goal-based, holistic planning across various financial topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Timothy Gantt is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving clients at Edward Jones since 2017. His prior experience includes roles at New York Life and NYLIFE Securities LLC from 2009 to 2017, as well as a position at Pier 1 Imports. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jason Karr is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2008 and previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services from 2003 to 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is a certified notary. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and a large network of over 22,800 advisors.

Robert Richardson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Spartanburg, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 45 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Citigroup Global Markets and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. He serves as a board member on the investment committee of The Spartanburg County Foundation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm’s financial planning process involves structured discovery and firm-approved tools, providing tailored financial plans without individual security recommendations as part of standalone services.

Juan Martinez is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Inman, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2006. Outside of advising, he is co-owner of Bronco Mexican Restaurant in Inman, SC. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and investment options. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

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.

Gabriel Smith is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research and Edward Jones. Smith serves as finance chairman for the Village of Hope Community Development Corporation, a nonprofit organization. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of investment solutions, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Rushell Bennie is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2019 and previously worked at DreamSeat from 2016 to 2019. Bennie holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Greer, South Carolina. 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 under management and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

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 with Edward Jones in Spartanburg, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC for two years before joining Edward Jones in 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a School Board Trustee for Spartanburg County District 2. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, managed solutions, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm is notable for its large retail advisor and branch network and offers additional services such as a trust company and securities-based lending.

Zachary Simmons is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at The Vanguard Group and Capitol Financial Solutions. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing annual retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

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.

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.

Michael Bigger is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Spartanburg, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

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 at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, with prior experience at Wachovia Securities, Inc. from 2001 to 2002. 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 offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

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.