Michael Sterling is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 34 years of industry experience. He has previously worked with FSC Securities Corporation for 31 years and has been a partner at Banyan, Rock and Talent Insurance Agency since 1995. Outside of advising, he is involved in managing a partnership and serves as president/CEO of his financial planning firm. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable investors. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, using asset-allocation tools and multiple investment platforms to tailor portfolios across various asset classes.

Leslie Merritt Jr. is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2023, he spent 14 years at Fsc Securities Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of Leslie Merritt, Inc., a consulting firm focused on estate and tax planning, and he manages family real estate and estate planning vehicles through various partnerships. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios that include diverse asset classes, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Renee Cooley is a financial advisor at Osaic with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® designation and Series 65 and 66 licenses. Her prior work history includes roles at FSC Securities Corporation and Edward Jones. Cooley is also a licensed insurance agent and owner of RDaniCo, LLC, which operates under the name Lily Wealth Partners. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a broad network of affiliated advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing firm-provided tools and third-party solutions to construct diversified portfolios tailored to client needs.

Joseph Robbins is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Raleigh, NC, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and bringing nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC, he worked at FSC Securities Corporation and Wells Fargo in various advisory roles. Robbins serves on the finance committee of North Raleigh Presbyterian Church and has been involved in client relationship management roles outside his advisory work. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Benjamin Glover is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at FSC Securities Corporation for 14 years before joining Osaic in 2023. Glover is the owner and operator of Carolina Wealth Stewardship Group, a comprehensive wealth management and financial planning firm based in Raleigh, NC. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing various portfolio construction tools and third-party management solutions.

S Paul Lorusso Sr. is a financial advisor with Osaic and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 15 years of industry experience, including 13 years at FSC Securities Corporation and several years at Osaic since 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a CPA firm and works as a contract pilot and flight instructor. He also serves as a director for a nonprofit that provides transportation for individuals with medical needs. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors, offering integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party asset managers. The firm utilizes various asset-allocation tools and supports discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios that may include diverse investment types.

Leslie Merritt III is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at FSC Securities Corporation, Inc. for 18 years before joining OSAIC in 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Neuse Goatscaping, Inc., an agricultural business involved in brush clearing using goats, which is connected to his family’s longstanding farm. He also manages multiple insurance agencies specializing in life and long-term care insurance. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and risk-tolerance assessments to construct tailored portfolios and supports legacy platforms and model-managed account solutions.