Michael Carrier is the sole advisor at Michael S. Carrier & Associates, Inc., an independent firm based in Highlands, NC. He holds a Series 65 designation and has 27 years of industry experience, having led his firm since 1997. Michael S. Carrier & Associates provides investment advice and portfolio management primarily to individuals, trusts, and small businesses. The firm tailors portfolios based on client profiles and conducts ongoing reviews, managing accounts on a discretionary basis without imposing a firm-wide minimum account size.

Donald Mcclellan is a financial advisor with Covenant Investment Solutions LLC in Highlands, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. Prior to founding Covenant Investment Solutions in 2018, he worked at Pruco Securities LLC for three years. He serves as a board member and president of the Highlands Historical Society and is a member of the Rotary Club of Highlands. Covenant Investment Solutions LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and investment advice to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs tailored strategies based on clients’ objectives and risk tolerance, utilizing proprietary model portfolios and a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Jason White is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Magnolia Financial Planning Services, Inc. and is also an owner of Payne, White, & Schmutz CPA PA, a CPA firm based in Seneca, SC. Magnolia Financial Planning Services, Inc. provides comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, and employer retirement plans, including high-net-worth clients. The firm integrates retirement, tax, insurance, and estate planning into written financial plans and ongoing investment management, using a valuation-driven stock selection and risk-management approach.

Ariel Kauffman is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with four years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at The Wealthcare Clinic, LLC, where he has worked since 2026. His prior experience includes roles at Solitude Financial Services, AssetMark Financial, and The Vanguard Group. The Wealthcare Clinic, LLC is a fee-only registered investment adviser providing discretionary investment management and integrated wealth management services to individuals, families, trusts, and estates. The firm uses a goals-based approach incorporating Modern Portfolio Theory and constructs portfolios with a variety of instruments including ETFs, equities, REITs, and crypto-related products, while employing technology such as AI tools under human supervision.

Robby Bryant is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Magnolia Financial Planning Services, Inc. He has worked at Veridos Capital LLC since 2022 and has been with Magnolia Financial Planning Services since 1998. Bryant serves as a general partner and managing member of the Veridos Income Stability Fund, a pooled investment vehicle. Magnolia Financial Planning Services, Inc. provides comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, and employer retirement plans, including high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a valuation-driven stock selection and risk-management approach and offers integrated retirement, tax, insurance, and estate planning alongside regular investment monitoring and reporting.

Lowell Macher is a financial advisor with Magnolia Financial Planning Services, Inc. in Seneca, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Veridos Capital LLC since 2023 and has been with Magnolia Financial Planning Services since 2000. Prior to that, he spent 26 years at Dominion Mortgage & F/S Inc. Magnolia Financial Planning Services, Inc. provides comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, and employer retirement plans, including high-net-worth clients. The firm’s investment approach combines valuation-driven stock selection and risk management techniques aimed at pursuing returns with lower volatility, supported by scenario-based planning, regular monitoring, and detailed reporting.

Michael Kauffman is a CFP® and ChFC® with six years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at The Wealthcare Clinic, LLC, an independent firm he joined in 2026. Prior to that, he held roles at NewRetirement Advisors, LLC, Solitude Financial Services, Inc., and Charles Schwab, among others. Kauffman also provides financial planning services through NewRetirement, Inc. dba Boldin. The Wealthcare Clinic, LLC is a fee-only registered investment adviser offering discretionary investment management and integrated wealth management services to individuals, families, trusts, and estates. The firm employs a goals-based investing approach incorporating Modern Portfolio Theory and uses a variety of investment vehicles while maintaining limited use of margin and leveraging technology with human oversight.

David Tice is a financial advisor with Moran Tice Capital Management LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ranger Alternative Management, LP from 2020 to 2024 and has been involved with Tice Capital, LLC since 2011, where he serves as Chief Executive Officer providing consulting services on macro themes to investment firms and professionals. Moran Tice Capital Management LLC offers discretionary portfolio management primarily for accredited, high-net-worth, and institutional investors through private pooled investment vehicles and separately managed accounts. The firm focuses on long/short equity strategies with an emphasis on precious-metals equities and employs research-driven trading with full discretionary authority across its funds and accounts.

John Chalk is a financial advisor with Trinity Portfolio Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Trinity Portfolio Advisors since 2009 and has a concurrent affiliation with MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of a holding company for clinics, contributing to strategic planning. Trinity Portfolio Advisors is a team of eight advisors managing approximately $488 million for around 689 clients. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, and investment management services to individuals, plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, employing a risk-focused, probability-based investment approach that combines various analytical methods and proprietary model portfolios.

Derek Lunka is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at Benjamin F. Edwards Wealth Management, LLC since 2019. He has also been affiliated with Benjamin F. Edwards & Co. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Lakenorth Investment Group, LLC, where he provides investment advice. Benjamin F. Edwards Wealth Management offers advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and organizations. The firm provides discretionary investment management and financial planning, operating on a multi-custodian platform and utilizing both in-house and third-party money management solutions.

Matthew Smith is a financial advisor at Benjamin F. Edwards Wealth Management, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing, WELLS FARGO ADVISORS LLC, and Wachovia Bank, N.A. Outside of his role at Benjamin F. Edwards, he is involved with Lakenorth Investment Group, LLC, where he provides investment advice as an independent contractor. Benjamin F. Edwards Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, trusts, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting services, implementing portfolios through a combination of internal portfolio managers, affiliated broker-dealer solutions, and third-party managers.

Thomas Dundorf is a CFP® with 36 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Family Wealth Partners, LLC and has held positions at Family Wealth Counselors of The Carolinas, LPL Financial, and Independent Advisor Alliance. Dundorf is also the sole member of FWP RE & FS, LLC, a real estate rental business. Family Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, business entities, charitable organizations, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, pension consulting, and estate plan coordination, utilizing a range of investment strategies including traditional and alternative assets tailored to clients’ financial goals and risk tolerances.

Michael Denti is a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC with 41 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Merrill and Bank of America, NA, and joined Summit Financial in 2023. Denti holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and conducts insurance sales through various insurance companies, including an affiliated firm. Summit Financial, LLC is an SEC-registered, multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets for around 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management programs, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services, operating both discretionary and consultative platforms.

Bill Harwood is a financial advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial, LLC since 2003 and joined Independent Advisor Alliance in 2017. He has taught financial planning seminars for medical residents and provides tax preparation services for his investment clients. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base, including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering a range of services such as asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with technology-driven tools and maintains unique industry connections through its network model and affiliations.

Alexander Harrison is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 25 years before joining Commonwealth and Aegis Consulting Group, where he is co-owner and vice president. Harrison is also a co-author of the book "Master Your Financial Success." 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 comprehensive back-office support, including investment management, compliance, and technology services.

Ray Croff is a financial advisor with Brookstone Capital Management LLC and holds a Series 63 designation. He has eight years of industry experience, including time at Hall ETF Wealth Management System, Inc., and over two decades of self-employment prior to joining Brookstone. Outside of advising, he is involved in exit planning roundtables, working with business owners on preparing for the sale and value creation of their businesses. Brookstone Capital Management is an SEC-registered adviser providing fee-based asset management and financial planning through a turnkey asset management platform and wrap-fee program. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, other RIAs, sovereign wealth funds, and banking institutions, and is notable for its platform support of a large advisor network and its integration with insurance and banking referral channels.

Lincoln Geltz is a financial advisor with SPC in Salem, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 39 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. for 23 years before joining Sigma Financial Corporation. Geltz is also involved with Infinity Counsel Group P.C., where he dedicates significant time to securities business. SPC serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related services. The firm provides discretionary management with various investment options and maintains unique affiliations allowing for a broader range of retirement services.

Daniel Ortman is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 30 years of industry experience. He worked at Metlife Securities Inc. for 19 years before joining Mass Mutual Investors Services in 2017 and has also been affiliated with MassMutual Life Insurance Co. since 2016. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and related services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers asset management, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars, with planning engagements structured as annual, collaborative relationships using firm-approved analytical tools.

Kayla Mitchell is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with credentials including the Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank NA, Fidelis Business Services LLC, and Lakenorth Investment Group. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 advisors. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and provides affiliated mutual funds, a proprietary money market fund, and tax-efficient overlay services under a fiduciary standard.

Samuel Morse Jr is a financial advisor at Stifel with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a managing partner and trustee in family-owned real estate and investment-related partnerships. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and financial planning analyses.

Jerry Cline is a financial advisor with OSAIC who holds a Series 63 designation and has 41 years of industry experience. He has been with OSAIC since 2016. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm employs various asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions to construct diversified portfolios and supports legacy platform programs and transitions.

Joseph Palma is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc., OSAIC, Commonwealth Financial Network, and Angelo Planning Group. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm offers non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools such as risk profiling and probability modeling to tailor recommendations to client goals.

Robert Vingi Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he hosts a personal podcast unrelated to his business activities. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Todd Holder is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Highlands, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2020 and previously was associated with Dan Gilbert Insurance Agency and operated a personal advisory practice from 2013 to 2020. Outside of his advisory work, he has involvement with churches, retirement centers, and individual students. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and is noted for its extensive advisor and branch network as well as its range of affiliated services beyond traditional advisory offerings.

Justin Souma is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial since 2024, having previously worked at Benjamin F. Edwards & Co for nine years. In addition to his advisory role, he is a business owner of Seven Oaks Farm at Hickory Ridge, LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual clients, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, 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, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Cassie King is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. outside of her current role in Pickens, SC. 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 provides a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Mark Friedrich is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 32 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and previously worked at IC Advisory Services Inc. and The Investment Center. Friedrich also manages a non-variable insurance business known as Friedrich Financial. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs with both discretionary and non-discretionary management, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and technological tools.

Mary Beth Brody is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 28 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones for nine years and has been with Ameriprise since 2022. Brody serves on a local board of directors in Highlands, North Carolina. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team.

David Ciprich is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with UBS since 1997. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and leverages proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

Tucker Hite is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 designation and 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 28 years before joining OSAIC in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages non-investment entities including a warehousing and property business and an expense payment entity. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios across various asset classes.

William Murphy is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 52 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with UBS since 2010. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a broad range of capital markets and research resources.

Erik Selness is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Selness serves on the finance and investment committee of the First Presbyterian Church of Highlands, assisting with the management of church endowments. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports a wide network of advisors with institutional and municipal advisory services.

Marty Cline is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Salem, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. since 2016. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of financial advisers and offers integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios that may include various securities and alternative investments.

Andrew Dill is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and affiliated with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by offering a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market simulations.

Clay Rucker is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 1997. Rucker serves on advisory boards for the Church of the Incarnation and the Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation, focusing on finance and investment committees. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dual-registered broker‑dealer and investment adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions, drawing on a range of portfolio management styles and extensive affiliated research.

Adam Wright is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in West Union, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and previously worked in outdoor photography and radio broadcasting. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors. The firm 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.

David Grant is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Pickens, South Carolina. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 26 years of industry experience, having been with Edward Jones since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing several residential, commercial, and vacation rental properties in South Carolina. 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 and investment solutions, supported by a nationwide network of approximately 23,701 financial advisors and over $1 trillion in assets under management.

Wesley Mckenna is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Salem, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Nationwide Advisory Services, Inc. for 18 years before joining LPL Financial in 2017. Outside of advising, he owns an insurance agency, McKenna Agency, Inc. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.