In 2016, I started in the financial services industry unsure of what I wanted to do when I “grew up." I had spent my first year out of college doing mission and service work in Southern Africa, Southeast Asia and Central America. In just a handful of months, I became convinced that the best way I could serve people was as a financial advisor. Money touches everything. It is a tool, that when used well can bring stability and joy to our lives. However, when it is not held in the correct perspective, it can add stress and worry instead. That’s why our mission is to take the work and worry out of planning. I decided to start my own firm out of a desire to provide better advice at a lower cost to more people. Quality financial planning can be difficult to find in today’s world. When I’m not meeting with clients or building financial plans, I’m either with my family or outside. I enjoy scuba diving, swimming, running, cycling, mountain biking and playing music. My wife and I are active in our church community as well. I don’t get much time to sit and read, but I enjoy listening to audiobooks, especially by people who are the best at what they do in any field.

Jeffrey Smith is a financial advisor with Compass Financial, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Compass Financial since 2010. In addition to his advisory role, Mr. Smith is a licensed insurance agent selling life, health, and variable insurance products. Compass Financial, LLC provides asset management and pension consulting services to individuals, small businesses, trusts, estates, pooled vehicles, and charities, with a particular focus on qualified retirement plan sponsors. The firm develops investment strategies based on client goals, time horizons, and risk tolerance, primarily operating on a non-discretionary basis and employing both fundamental and technical analysis.

Brian Duerson is a financial advisor at K2 Wealth Management with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of advising, he is an owner and investor in Consecrated Holdings, LLC, a commercial real estate holding company in South Carolina. K2 Wealth Management provides fee-based, discretionary investment management and integrated financial planning to individuals, families, business owners, and plan sponsors. The firm follows a long-term, evidence-based approach emphasizing strategic asset allocation and factor-based core exposures, primarily utilizing Dimensional Fund Advisors, ETFs, and direct indexing.

Jeremiah Barwick is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Keen Capital, Ltd with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Wealth Enhancement Group and TrinityPoint Wealth, LLC. Prior to entering the financial industry, he served four years in the United States Air Force. Keen Capital provides financial planning, investment management, and integrated wealth management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm follows a long-term investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and offers advisor-delivered accounting and tax services alongside investment advice.

Thomas Gore is a CFP® with 21 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Keen Capital, Ltd and serves as President of Core Advisors, Ltd, a registered investment advisor. His prior work includes roles at Lifemark Securities Corp. since 2005. Keen Capital serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, businesses, and charitable organizations, providing comprehensive wealth management that integrates financial planning, investment management, and accounting and tax-related services on fixed-fee arrangements. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach, utilizing low-cost diversified funds, individual securities, and independent managers as appropriate.

Katherine Hollenbeck is a CFP® and CFA® with 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at Core Advisors, Ltd. since 2015. She serves as President and CEO of the CFA Society South Carolina, a nonprofit professional organization. Keen Capital, Ltd. provides comprehensive wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm combines financial planning and investment management with retirement plan advisory and offers accounting and tax-related services on fixed-fee arrangements.

Shawn Kenney is a financial advisor at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. with 39 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been affiliated with B. Riley Wealth Management since 2016 and B. Riley Wealth Advisors since 2022. B. Riley Wealth Advisors provides investment advice and portfolio management to a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business clients. The firm offers multiple investment programs and manages approximately $4.21 billion in client assets through a team of about 173 advisors.

Caine Crawford Sr. is a financial advisor with Virtue Capital Management, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. He has been with Virtue Capital Management since 2023 and has a background working with the Federal Employee Advocacy Group and as an independent agent. Outside of traditional advisory roles, he is involved in financial education and planning specifically for federal employees. Virtue Capital Management, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $1.2 billion in discretionary assets across about 90 advisers for over 4,000 clients. The firm uses strategic, tactical, and dynamic investment strategies primarily through mutual funds and ETFs, supported by quantitative models and an investment committee that oversees third-party manager selection and due diligence.

John Wrenn Sr. is a financial advisor at Synovus Securities, Inc. with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His career includes roles at Synovus Securities since 2000 and Synovus Bank from 2006 to 2025, most recently joining Pinnacle Bank in 2026. Synovus Securities serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients by offering investment advisory and brokerage services including managed accounts, mutual fund and ETF portfolios, financial planning, and alternative investments. The firm uses the Envestnet platform to deliver portfolio management tailored to client risk tolerance and provides additional services such as educational programs for ERISA plans and access to private offerings for qualified investors.

Jeffrey Grizer is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Durham, NC, holding CFP® and CFA® designations and seven years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA and TIAA-CREF since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president and finance elder of Cornerstone Presbyterian Church, where he helps oversee the church budget and financial matters. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals connected to TIAA-administered retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, and small retirement plans. The firm distinguishes between one-time planning services and ongoing discretionary portfolio management, utilizing both model and customized portfolios under a fiduciary standard.

Mark Ebert is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network based in Chapin, SC. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Commonwealth Wealth Financial Network since 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Director of Corporate Accounts at Atlantic Coast Orthopedic Resources and is involved in orthopedic consulting and sales through his ownership of Paramark, LLC, as well as consulting for an online orthopedic retailer. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and support services, including discretionary model portfolios and various customized investment solutions.

Wendy Sheffield is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with four years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at LPL Financial and as a self-employed advisor. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm delivers services through an integrated model connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns, annual rebalancing, and clients’ savings rates.

Daniel Lauffer is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 16 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA-CREF since 2014. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm combines point-in-time planning services with ongoing portfolio management under a fiduciary standard.

Gregory Scott is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Chapin, SC. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Empower Financial Services, The Mortgage Firm, and Sheehan Cadillac. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer‑sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, along with Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage clients. The firm offers integrated services linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns and using proprietary planning methodologies.

Kevin Swander is a CFP® with three years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Mass Mutual Investors Services. His prior experience includes roles at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and the University of South Carolina. In addition to his advisory work, he engages in outside insurance sales focusing on life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health products. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative, goal-oriented planning tailored to clients’ needs.

Robert Kopp is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked at Thrivent Financial and its related entities since 2020 and previously spent six years at Able South Carolina. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, delivering holistic, goal-based financial analyses without discretionary trading authority. The firm offers both one-time and ongoing planning relationships and integrates planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option.

Henry Summer is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 license, and has 39 years of industry experience. He is also a CPA and attorney with over 50 years of professional experience, including prior roles at Avantax Advisory Services and extensive independent practice. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member and treasurer for the Newberry Area Council on Ministries of the United Methodist Church. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and model-based solutions tailored to client objectives under multiple custody and platform arrangements.

Harry Cromer III is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a photography business called Feathers and Frames in Chapin, SC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 advisors and offers a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products under a fiduciary standard.

Michael O'Shaughnessey is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at MML Investors Services since 2012. Outside of advisory work, he is also an agent involved in life, disability, fixed life, long-term care, and fixed annuities. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative annual financial planning engagements supported by technology tools and also delivers specialized programs such as divorce planning and employer-sponsored planning.

Mary Zamboni is a CFP® with 41 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2013 and is also a principal of Zamboni & Sipes, Inc., where she serves as president and board member of a non-public entity. Outside of advisory work, she is an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and estates. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a variety of portfolio management approaches and both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Bradford Mathis is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 19 years of industry experience. He has held Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2010. 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 wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Erica Sellers is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has worked at Edward Jones since 2017. Prior to that, she was with Saybrus Partners and Saybrus Equity Services from 2013 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 strategies, including discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Thomas Holland III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Newberry, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009. Holland is also associated with Honor Wealth Management, LLC. LPL Financial serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and corporations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by research and model portfolios.

Ann Overcash is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Northbridge Wealth Management and Wilson Financial Group, LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and advisory services, operating under a fiduciary standard, and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Myron Hunt is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Prosperity, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Dawn Alexander is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is president of Aurora and Associates International, LLC, a real estate holdings and management company, and is involved in direct sales of nutritional products through Isagenix. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning, utilizing structured discovery tools and investment modeling to support client planning needs.

Buford Glover is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2020. His prior experience includes roles at Avantax Insurance Services, Avantax Advisory Services, and Avantax Investment Services. Glover also serves as an independent insurance agent and is a board member of Central United Methodist Church in Newberry, SC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent financial professionals, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment strategies across multiple platforms.

Jared Harmon is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked in media at The Newberry Observer and held positions in communications and education. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients as well as registered investment companies. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios, and it is noted for its use of algorithmic methods and a formal advisory role to multiple registered funds.

Thaddeus Dulin is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2010. His outside activities include serving on nonprofit boards such as the Clemson University Board of Visitors, the South Carolina Governors School for the Arts and Humanities Foundation as treasurer, and the Neighborhood Cancer Connection, where he chairs the finance committee. He has also held leadership roles in local community and political organizations. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering brokerage and investment advisory services including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

Laura Batsche is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Prosperity, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 36 years of industry experience. She has been associated with Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 2003. Laura has a related business activity under Batsche Financial Services, LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with access to various model portfolios, research, and advanced portfolio management technologies.

Elizabeth Mathis is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked for nearly three decades at the University of South Carolina as an IT Manager, overseeing internal services for the university’s Data Center Operations team. 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 network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

David Senn is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Newberry, SC, with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2001 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations. His son, William R. Senn, is also a financial advisor based in Charleston, SC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Mark Faulkenberry is a financial advisor at Treehouse Financial, Inc. with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been involved with Treehouse Financial since 2005. Outside of advisory work, he is a member of Brothers in Arms, LLC, a business that sells firearms and provides firearms safety training under a federal firearms license. Treehouse Financial, Inc. offers investment advisory and portfolio management services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, managing approximately $1.43 million in assets. The firm typically provides non-discretionary management and also offers insurance products through an affiliated insurance license, a combination that is uncommon among firms of similar size.