Susan Greene Lockwood is the sole advisor at Greene Directions LLC in Anderson, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 35 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Premium 72 Capital and SANDLAPPER Wealth Management, LLC. She also owns Many Hands Administrative Services, LLC, a consulting business offering drafting of business documents. Greene Directions is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, small businesses, and high-net-worth clients with client-specific investment programs. The firm manages accounts on a non-discretionary basis, employing both fundamental and technical analysis while emphasizing periodic account reviews and a range of investment instruments.

Laura Cook, CFP®, is the founder of Flourish Financial Life Planning, a fee‑only firm in Anderson, SC, serving women of faith across the country who want their financial lives to reflect their values. With more than 20 years of experience, Laura brings a calm, relational approach to planning, helping women navigate money with clarity, confidence, and peace. Her path into financial planning began unexpectedly at a credit union, where she discovered how meaningful it was to help people understand their finances. After losing her father two years later, Laura began walking alongside widows through overwhelming financial decisions — an experience that shaped her calling and the heart behind her work today. Laura partners with women through every season of life, from career transitions and caregiving to retirement and legacy planning. She is known for her ability to explain complex topics in everyday language and for creating a safe, judgment‑free space where clients can talk openly about both the practical and emotional sides of money. She founded Flourish to offer thoughtful, faith‑aligned guidance that helps women build lives marked by purpose, peace, and financial confidence.

John Alexander Jr. is a financial advisor with Apex Capital Management LLC in Anderson, South Carolina, holding 21 years of industry experience. He has served as Chief Investment Officer of the Clemson University Foundation since 2003 and has been a Professor of Finance at Clemson University since 1990. Apex Capital Management LLC provides portfolio management and investment consulting to high-net-worth individuals, small businesses, and institutional clients. The firm employs a concentrated “Dow 10” strategy focused on select Dow Jones Industrial Average stocks, utilizing quantitative models and active trading within client-specified leverage limits.

Mark Maurer is a financial advisor at Andrew Garrett Inc. with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Andrew Garrett Inc. since 2002. Andrew Garrett Inc. manages portfolios for individuals, high net worth clients, retirement plans, and corporate clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-rollover advice. The firm employs a multi-platform investment model, utilizing sub-advisers and program sponsors across several platforms to implement diversified strategies tailored to client suitability profiles.

Dan Wagner is a financial advisor with Wealth Management Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Arkadios Capital, Triad Advisors, Inc., and has operated Wagner Wealth Management since 2007. Outside of his advisory work, Wagner is involved in co-owning and consulting for coffee sales businesses, including Cup of Joe LLC and Coffee Unlimited LLC. Wealth Management Advisors, LLC manages approximately $563 million and provides financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan advisory, and consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, businesses, and municipal entities. The firm employs a long-term strategic asset allocation approach with tactical adjustments and offers services through advisor-managed accounts, third-party managers, and a firm-sponsored wrap fee program.

Richard Biele is a financial advisor at Andrew Garrett, Inc. in Anderson, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Andrew Garrett, Inc. since 2007. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Brack Advisors LLC and Bucks Capital. Andrew Garrett, Inc. manages portfolios for individuals, high net worth clients, retirement plans, and corporate clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-rollover advice. The firm employs a multi-platform investment model utilizing various sub-advisers and program sponsors to implement diverse strategies tailored to client suitability profiles.

Arthur Klugh is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC. His work history includes roles at Goldman Sachs PFM, United Capital Financial Advisers, Cetera Advisor Networks, and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. He also acts as an independent insurance agent, providing insurance advice in addition to investment services. Concurrent Investment Advisors offers wealth management, financial planning, and retirement advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm operates with 161 advisors managing approximately $9.9 billion in client assets, employing a long-term investment approach with diversified portfolios including ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, and alternative investments.

Norman Kirkwood is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Anderson, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with First Citizens Investor Services since 2016 and also serves as an Investment Advisor Representative at First Citizens Asset Management. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. offers investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension plans, and business entities. The firm utilizes a combination of risk- and outcomes-based asset allocation, discretionary and non-discretionary management, and third-party managers, supported by technology-driven model portfolios and tax-aware strategies.

Thomas Cox is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, United Capital (dba Goldman Sachs PFM), and Girard Securities. He also provides insurance advice based on client needs. Concurrent Investment Advisors offers wealth management, financial planning, and retirement advisory services to individuals, families, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $9.9 billion in client assets through customized portfolios using ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, and alternative investments, combining a long-term approach with opportunistic trading.

Jason Gibson is a financial advisor at Capitol Securities Management, Inc. He holds the Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Capitol Securities, he was with UBS for one year and has educational background including time at Episcopal High School and Durham Academy. Capitol Securities Management serves individual investors, institutional and corporate clients, retirement plans, trusts, and small businesses, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm operates as both a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser, providing advisory programs through IAR-managed accounts, model portfolios, and third-party money managers.

Joseph Benson is a financial advisor with United Capital Financial Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Goldman Sachs Personal Financial Management and Lion Street Financial. Benson has experience working in hospitality and restaurant management earlier in his career. United Capital Financial Advisors provides national financial planning and discretionary investment management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth households, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers customized investment solutions and supports independent advisors through its technology platform, FinLife Partners.

Robert Knobel is a financial advisor with Capitol Securities Management, Inc. in Anderson, South Carolina, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 31 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Capitol Securities Management in 2019, he spent 10 years at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc. He also operates Knobel Investments as an investment-related business activity. Capitol Securities Management serves individuals, corporate and charitable clients, trustees, and plan sponsors by offering brokerage, investment advisory services, comprehensive financial planning, pension consulting, insurance products, and educational seminars. The firm manages assets through various account types and utilizes a range of investment instruments, delivering advice via a network of representatives who develop client-specific investment policies.

William Cox is a financial advisor at Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Concurrent, he was affiliated with Cox, Klugh & Company and PKS Investments. Cox also worked at Clemson University for nine years. Concurrent Investment Advisors serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, managing approximately $9.9 billion in client assets. The firm offers customized portfolios using ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, and alternative investments with a long-term investment approach complemented by opportunistic rebalancing and trading.

Anthony Hanley is a financial advisor with Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Fairfax Global Investment Management LLC and Center Street Securities, Inc. He is also the founder, along with his spouse, of Matthew's Hope Children's Ministries, a nonprofit organization. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a mix of advisor-driven and proprietary rule-based model allocations and regularly monitors accounts while acting as an ERISA fiduciary when applicable.

Thomas Mcdonald is a financial advisor at United Capital Financial Advisors with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Integrity Alliance, Lion Street Financial, Cetera Advisor Networks, and Girard Securities. In addition to his advisory role, he manages a commercial office building in Anderson, SC. United Capital Financial Advisors provides financial planning and investment management services nationally to individual investors, corporations, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm employs discretionary portfolio management using asset-allocation models and offers customized strategies including ESG and faith-based options, supported by proprietary technology and a range of affiliated services.

Liliya Gubceac is a financial advisor with Summit Wealth Group, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. She has worked with Summit Wealth Group and Commonwealth Financial Network since 2006 in various capacities. Summit Wealth Group LLC provides wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary investment management, standalone financial planning, family office and wealth planning, and retirement plan advisory, using customized target allocations and a range of analytical approaches including asset allocation and direct indexing.

Stuart Knobel is a financial advisor with Capitol Securities Management, Inc. in Anderson, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 52 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. for 10 years before joining Capitol Securities Management in 2019. Knobel also operates an investment-related business under the name Knobel Investments. Capitol Securities Management serves individuals, corporate and charitable clients, trustees, and plan sponsors by providing brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, pension consulting, and insurance products. The firm uses a range of investment strategies and offers access to third-party money managers and model portfolios.

Jeffrey Falke is a financial advisor with Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wealthcare Advisory Partners, LPL Financial, Fortis Group Advisors, and Invest Financial Corporation. He serves as secretary of the advisory board for Atlantic Care Center, a nonprofit charity organization. Kingswood Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and institutional investors. The firm employs an open-architecture investment approach, tailoring strategies to clients’ objectives and risk tolerance while offering services such as portfolio management, financial planning, and fiduciary plan advisory.

Cecilia Waters is a financial advisor at VALIC Financial Advisors with two years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank, Wells Fargo Clearing, Northwestern Mutual, and M & M Income Tax Service. In addition to her advisory role, Cecilia is appointed as an agent to sell non-securities insurance products for AGIA. VALIC Financial Advisors serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction.

William Kibler is a financial advisor with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 45 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial and various FinTrust entities, as well as United Community Insurance, Inc. He is based in Anderson, South Carolina. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a strategic investment approach combining passive and active management, supported by an internal Investment Committee and research targeting factor premiums such as value and momentum.