Ry founded Hudnall Capital Advisors to build the firm he wanted to work inside. As CEO, he sets the firm's direction, drives recruiting and growth, and protects the culture that makes the work worth doing. The firm exists because he believed the industry could be better, and he wanted to prove it.

Ry's path into financial services took the long way around. He started his first business at eleven, pushing his dad's lawn mower door to door in his childhood neighborhood, and spent most of his twenties touring professionally as a drummer before moving into business leadership. Most recently, he served as President and CEO of a large franchise for a Fortune 100 wealth management firm, leading a team of financial professionals and learning what scale looks like inside one of the industry's biggest names. Across every role, the question he asked at eleven has carried through: "Why not me?" It's the same question that built this firm.

He started Hudnall Capital Advisors to build something rooted in transparency, culture, and a people-first approach without compromise. He's spent his career proving that how you treat people is the strategy, not the byproduct of one. Outside the firm, Ry spends his time traveling with his family, finding new dining experiences, going to concerts with friends, and watching and playing sports of all kinds.

Bertrand Ryland Hudnall is a Registered Representative of/ and offers securities solely through Equity Services, Inc. (ESI), Member FINRA/SIPC, 134 Meeting Street, Suite 170, Charleston, SC 29401, 877-483-6255. Hudnall Capital Advisors is independent of ESI.

Shannon serves as Chief Operating Officer at Hudnall Capital Advisors, where she runs the day-to-day operations of the firm and oversees compliance and client service. Her work touches everything from financial professional contracting to regulatory oversight, making sure the firm runs cleanly as it grows.

After graduating from Appalachian State, Shannon spent 18 months as an Au Pair in Indonesia before returning to start her career as a litigation paralegal. She practiced for 22 years across personal injury, construction litigation, federal bankruptcy, securities and consumer fraud, and mass torts before moving into financial services as Agency Supervisory Officer at MassMutual of South Carolina. Her career has been shaped by a simple operating principle: the details everyone else overlooks are usually the ones that matter most.

She brought that discipline to Hudnall Capital Advisors because the firm is building something worth getting right. Outside of work, Shannon and her husband spend most weekends running between sports practices, carpools, and the kind of full house that comes with three kids.

Shannon French is a non-soliciting Registered Representative of Equity Services, Inc., 134 Meeting Street, Suite 170, Charleston, SC 29401. Hudnall Capital Advisors is independent of Equity Services, Inc.

Christian serves as Chief of Staff at Hudnall Capital Advisors, where he partners with firm leadership to build the systems, infrastructure, and operating framework that support the firm's growth. His work spans financial profesional success, operational strategy, organizational development, and the work of turning vision into execution.

With more than 15 years of high-level operations, strategy, and vision work across multiple industries, Christian's career spans scaling a boutique salon into a thriving multi-location brand, running operations in high-volume hospitality, and supporting CEOs through periods of rapid growth. In every environment, the pattern has been the same: find what's breaking, build the fix, and make it run without you.

He joined Hudnall Capital Advisors to help build a firm designed to scale without losing the culture, financial professional experience, and entrepreneurial spirit that made it successful in the first place. A South Florida native who recently made Charleston home, Christian enjoys exploring his new city, traveling, and spending time with his Shiba Inus, Nala and Nolan.

Sean serves as Founding Financial Advisor and VP of Sales at Hudnall Capital Advisors, where he leads sales strategy and works directly with clients to build long-term financial plans. His work focuses on the conversations and decisions that help shape a client's full financial picture, not just isolated transactions.

A College of Charleston graduate with a degree in Finance and a focus on Entrepreneurship, Sean came into the industry early and brings a sponge mentality for continuous learning. He served two years as team captain of the College of Charleston Sailing Program, where he developed the leadership style he brings into his client work today. His approach is anchored in a principle he learned through sports: an ego will stunt growth.

He joined Hudnall Capital Advisors as a founding financial advisor to help build a firm grounded in transparency, clarity, and confidence. A Summit, New Jersey native, Sean has built his career in Charleston and still spends his free time on the water sailing.

Sean Groskoph is a Registered Representative and Investment Adviser Representative of/ and offers securities and investment advisory services solely through Equity Services, Inc. (ESI), Member FINRA SIPC, 134 Meeting Street, Suite 170, Charleston, SC 29401, 877-483-6255. Hudnall Capital Advisors is independent of ESI.

Brandon serves as Managing Director of Hudnall Capital Advisors' Charleston office, where he leads the financial advisor team and runs his own client practice. He builds advisors and serves clients with the same focus: long-term growth, real collaboration, and the kind of discipline that produces consistent results.

With more than 25 years in financial services, his career includes prior positions as Brokerage Director, Agency Manager, and Managing Partner. Before finance, he was a teaching tennis professional, and the discipline he developed on the court still shapes how he approaches leadership and business today. A College of Charleston graduate, Brandon holds licenses in Life, Accident and Health Insurance, Property and Casualty Insurance, and FINRA Series 6, 7, 24, 63, and 66.

He joined Hudnall Capital Advisors to build something that compounds over time, both for the financial advisors he leads and the clients he serves. Outside of work, Brandon spends his time on the tennis court, on the golf course, or in the gym.

Brandon Grimm is a Registered Representative and Investment Adviser Representative of/ and offers securities and investment advisory services solely through Equity Services, Inc. (ESI), Member -INRA/SIPC, 134 Meeting Street, Suite 170, Charleston, SC 29401, 877-483-6255. Hudnall Capital Advisors is independent of ESI.

Rocio works directly with clients at Hudnall Capital Advisors, helping individuals, families, and business owners design financial strategies that fit their lives. Her work focuses on the strategies and decisions that protect what clients have built and create what comes next.

Rocio came into financial services as a second career, after a decade in New York's radio and entertainment industry. The pivot wasn't small. She left public red carpets for private home kitchens and the kinds of conversations that shape generations. Over the past 10 years, she's built a practice of more than 500 clients, and her approach has stayed consistent throughout. She thinks like an architect: build the foundation first, design every layer with intention, and create something that lasts for generations to come.

She joined Hudnall Capital Advisors as a founding member to do that work inside a firm built on transparency, intention, and a genuine commitment to the people her clients are preparing for.

Rocio is insurance licensed in NY.

Steven works directly with clients at Hudnall Capital Advisors, helping individuals and families build financial strategies that fit their lives. He works with English and Spanish speakers, and brings the same focus to every conversation: meet people where they are and build from there.

Steven immigrated to the United States and served his country with distinction in the United States Marine Corps, earning the Combat Action Ribbon and the Purple Heart in combat. He earned his American citizenship through that service. He holds a degree in Business Administration from the University of South Carolina, and outside of his client work, he continues to serve by mentoring fellow veterans through their transition to civilian life. The discipline he developed in the Marines shapes how he approaches financial strategies today: do the work, do it right, and stay accountable to the people counting on you.

The firm is proud to have Steven as a founding member of Hudnall Capital Advisors, where he brings that same standard to every client he serves.

Chris serves as Financial Advisor at Hudnall Capital Advisors, working directly with individuals and business owners to build long-term financial plans. His focus is on the strategies and decisions that compound over time: structured planning, tax-efficient strategy, and clear communication that keeps clients confident in the direction they're heading.

A University of Mississippi graduate and Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi native, Chris approaches financial planning with the same discipline he brings to every part of his work: stay structured, stay curious, keep learning. The financial landscape doesn't stand still, and the advisors who serve clients best are the ones who don't either. He puts that into practice through methodical planning, tax-conscious decision making, and the kind of clear, ongoing communication that takes the guesswork out of major financial decisions.

He joined Hudnall Capital Advisors to do that work inside a firm built on transparency and genuine client relationships.

Chris Labat is a Registered Representative and Investment Adviser Representative of/ and offers securities and investment advisory services solely through Equity Services, Inc. (ESI), Member FINRA/SIPC, 134 Meeting Street, Suite 170, Charleston, SC 29401, 877-483-6255. Hudnall Capital Advisors is independent of ESI.

Danny serves as Managing Director of Hudnall Capital Advisors' Columbia office, where he leads the financial professional team and runs his own client practice. His focus is on building the firm's presence across South Carolina, starting with the office he's developing from the ground up.

A University of South Carolina graduate, Danny played Division I soccer for the Gamecocks, starting all four years and captaining the team his senior year. He helped lead the program to multiple conference championships and NCAA tournament appearances. He's spent the last 13 years coaching youth soccer with South Carolina United FC, and that combination of competing at the highest level and developing players has shaped how he approaches his work in financial services. The best clients and financial professionals are built the same way teams are: through discipline, accountability, and consistent reps that compound over time.

He joined Hudnall Capital Advisors to build something lasting in the state he's spent his life in. Outside of work, Danny enjoys the outdoors, golf, Gamecock sports, hunting, and staying active with his wife and kids.

Patrick Daniel Cates is a Registered Representative of/ and offers securities solely through Equity Services, Inc. (ESI), Member FINRA/SIPC, 134 Meeting Street, Suite 170, Charleston, SC 29401, 877-483-6255. Hudnall Capital Advisors is independent of ESI.

Edgar serves as Managing Director at Hudnall Capital Advisors, where he leads the growth and development of the firm's financial professional force. Based in the Greater New Orleans region, he focuses on recruiting, developing, and retaining financial professionals who can build careers worth staying in. His work shapes how new advisors enter the firm and how experienced ones grow once they're here.

He spent five years at New York Life Insurance Company, moving from Agent to Associate Partner to Partner, building a track record of identifying talent and turning it into production. A University of New Orleans graduate, Edgar's approach has stayed consistent across every role he's held: surround yourself with capable, motivated people, give them the tools to succeed, and the field force takes care of the rest. He's spent his career proving that a strong team is built one right hire at a time.

He joined Hudnall Capital Advisors for the transparency and people-first focus of holistic financial strategies, and to give opportunity to people who want to build something that matters.

Edgar is insurance licensed in LA.

With a genuine passion for helping people feel confident about their financial future, Doran is committed to building meaningful relationships through trust, transparency, and clarity. Originally from Sanford, North Carolina, Doran now calls Charleston home, where he enjoys connecting with clients across all stages of life. He was drawn to finance by the impact a thoughtful strategy can have — realizing early on that the right guidance can truly change someone’s life.

Doran studied Finance in college, balancing academics with leadership roles in various organizations. Those experiences inspired him to pursue a career as a financial representative and ultimately build strong, lasting relationships with the people he serves. During his junior year, he met Ry Hudnall, who encouraged Doran to complete an internship at a local financial group and then reconnect. That relationship blossomed over time, leading to Doran joining Hudnall Capital Advisors in July, where he now works alongside Ry and the team to provide clients with personalized, actionable financial strategies.

What Doran enjoys most about his work is the human side — helping clients feel secure, understood, and excited about their financial journey. His style is relationship-driven, built on the belief that trust is the foundation of any successful strategy. He approaches both work and life with the principle that doing things the right way is always better in the long run than taking shortcuts.

Outside of work, Doran enjoys spending time with friends, watching sports, fishing, and snowboarding. People often notice his outgoing personality, sense of humor, and approachable nature. At Hudnall Capital Advisors, Doran’s mission is to guide clients confidently toward their goals while providing approachable, high-touch service at every step.

Doran is insurance licesned in SC.

Blythe brings a creative and detail-driven approach to marketing at Hudnall Capital Advisors, supporting the initiatives that shape how the firm shows up in the world. Her work spans brand consistency, messaging, and visual storytelling—translating strategy into content that connects with the right audiences.

At HCA, Blythe works closely with the team to bring ideas to life through thoughtful creative execution, with a particular eye for design and the details that make communication land. She thrives in collaborative environments where ideas are shared openly and refined together.

Kelly works with individuals and families at Hudnall Capital Advisors, guiding clients through the financial decisions that shape their future. Based in Aiken, SC, she focuses on building lasting client relationships rooted in clarity and confidence.

Before entering financial services, Kelly spent years teaching in public, private, and charter schools across three states, and co-founded a classical Christian school in South Georgia. That classroom background isn't incidental. She approaches every client relationship the way a good teacher approaches a new student: figure out what they actually understand, meet them there, and build from solid ground.

She joined Hudnall Capital Advisors to do that work inside a firm built on independence and genuine client focus. Outside the office, Kelly and her husband stay busy with their three young adult children and their golden retrievers.

Kelly is insurance licensed in SC.