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.

Richard Didonato is a financial advisor with The Rich Group, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked as a manufacturing manager at AFL Telecommunications, LLC, a fiber optic communications equipment and services company, since 2009. The Rich Group is a fee-only registered investment adviser that provides comprehensive financial planning, targeted investment planning, and portfolio management services to individuals, families, and small businesses. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and maintains a planning-first enrollment model with non-discretionary management.

Joris Bastien is a financial advisor at Quantaraxia LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Graham Capital Management and Capstone Investment Advisors. Bastien is also an advisory board member of Globcoin, a stablecoin project based in Switzerland. Quantaraxia LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and subadvisory services to high-net-worth individuals, investment companies, hedge funds, and other advisers. The firm uses a quantitative and systematic investment approach incorporating options, margin, and short sales, and offers subscription-based market-timing services and newsletters.

John Mc Namara is a financial advisor at Highball Advisors with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and worked previously at Edward Jones for one year before joining Highball Advisors in 2018. Highball Advisors is an independent firm that provides portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals and families. The firm primarily uses passive investment management with index funds and ETFs, offers non-discretionary account management, and emphasizes client education through webinars and speaking engagements.

Christopher Preisig is a financial advisor at Upstate Financial Planning, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation and Carolinas Wealth Management Group. Preisig is also a licensed insurance agent and a notary public. Upstate Financial Planning is an independent, single-advisor firm managing approximately $12.4 million for a small client base. The firm provides ongoing portfolio management and financial planning for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and retirement plans, utilizing a diverse investment approach that includes long-term trading, options strategies, and a broad range of asset classes.

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.

Paola Martinez is a CFP® professional based in Simpsonville, South Carolina, with a background in accounting and tax services spanning over a decade. She is the owner of 1mpact First LLC, serving as an outsourced CPA to other CPA firms, and also operates P.M. Accounting Services, which provides tax preparation and financial review services. Martinez joined Yellow Oak Financial Planning, LLC in 2026, where she serves as the sole advisor. Yellow Oak Financial Planning is an independent, fee-only firm offering discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and businesses. The firm integrates modern portfolio theory with technical and fundamental analysis, employing both passive and active strategies, and maintains a direct affiliation with an accounting practice owned by Martinez.

Richard Humphreys is a financial advisor at Bluestar Wealth Management with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Bluestar Wealth Management in 2025, he worked at Novus Advisors from 2017 to 2025 and Charles Schwab Bank from 2000 to 2017. Bluestar Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients with customized portfolio management, combining fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary services, including asset allocation, security selection, and regular portfolio monitoring.

Kimberly Sparks is a financial advisor at William Joseph Capital Management, Inc. with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Cetera Investment Advisers LLC among other firms. William Joseph Capital Management, Inc. is a multi-advisor investment advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines financial planning and portfolio management through customized portfolio construction and third-party sub-advisors accessed via the AssetMark platform.

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.

Danielle Harmon is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. She is currently with Clark Asset Management, LLC and has previously worked at Blue Trust, Origin Financial, and Boundless Financial Services. Clark Asset Management, LLC provides wealth management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, primarily using a passive investment approach focused on index funds and ETFs, alongside comprehensive planning for retirement, taxes, risk management, and estate needs.

Andrew Edwards is a financial advisor at Prota Financial in Simpsonville, SC, with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior work experience with Lockheed Martin and the United States Air Force. Prota Financial provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and small businesses. The firm employs model-based portfolio management, including Sharia-compliant options, and manages $270 million in regulatory assets.

Christopher Robbins is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving with Vestia Personal Wealth Advisors. His prior roles include positions at Larson Financial Securities and Larson Financial Group, as well as work at Taylor University. He is also a managing member of Vestia Insurance, LLC, where he contributes to client introductions for insurance solutions. Vestia Personal Wealth Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering comprehensive financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting for retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs an evidence-based investment approach and utilizes a combination of in-house management, third-party sub-advisors, and technology-enabled solutions.

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.

Christian Pruitt is an advisor at LifeTyme Financial Advisors, LLC with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials. He has experience working at Core Financial Resources from 2016 to 2023 and is currently involved with Wellington Capital Reserve, where he also engages in insurance sales and services. Pruitt has been with LifeTyme Financial Advisors since 2026. LifeTyme Financial Advisors provides investment advice primarily as a co-advisor for client accounts on the Matson Money platform, serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes suitability assessments, ongoing monitoring, and client liaison services while conducting educational seminars and workshops for individuals and business owners.

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.

Polly Stoecklein is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 43 years of industry experience. She is currently with Pinkerton Wealth Partners and has held roles at firms including LPL Financial and Independent Advisor Alliance. Since 2010, she has served as a trustee of the Greater Manhattan Community Foundations. Pinkerton Wealth Partners serves individuals, families, foundations, and institutional clients with a range of asset management and fiduciary services. The firm employs a formula-driven investment process that combines active, passive, and tactical strategies through multiple model portfolios and educational programs.

Christina Amor is a financial advisor at Perigon Wealth Management, LLC with nine years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley, Shipt, Inc., TD Ameritrade, and Scottrade prior to joining Perigon in 2021. Perigon Wealth Management provides customized investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable organizations, and banking or thrift institutions. The firm focuses on individualized portfolio construction aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerance, and it offers discretionary portfolio management along with oversight of sub-advisors and wrap-fee programs.

Sara Alley is a financial advisor with Trustmont Advisory Group, Inc. in Anderson, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Trustmont Advisory Group and its affiliated firm since 2010. Trustmont Advisory Group serves individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning, investment advice, discretionary portfolio management, and group seminars. The firm employs a long-term investment approach based on public research and adviser judgment, managing approximately $1.1 billion in discretionary assets as of December 31, 2024.