Leo Sbardella Jr. is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, LLC, since 2005. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and a range of third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to tailor services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizons.

Charles Kaufman is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2005. Kaufman also operates an independent insurance agency and owns a bookkeeping service as a CPA in Indian Land, SC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management and model-based solutions.

James Ratchford is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Prior to this, he worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. He also serves as a trustee for family trusts, including an insurance trust and a trust created by his brother for his children. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Jay Garman is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 46 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005 and holds a Series 63 designation. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing annual retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jason Westmoreland is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Vanguard Group, Bank of America, and Clemson University. He is also a partner at Makarios Family LLC, an investment-related business based in Fort Mill, South Carolina. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and models to assist clients in financial decision-making.

Kevin Phillips is a CFP® professional with 35 years of industry experience, currently serving at Robert Baird & Co. since 2013. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Davidson, NC. Phillips serves as a board member of The Rock Church in Boone, NC. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises a broad range of clients including individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group provides customized financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers across traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

Collin Kotek is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Equitable, Natixis, and various positions in education and retail. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Jordan is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Rock Hill, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, John coaches the 7th and 8th grade baseball team at York Middle School. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a broad range of investment strategies and affiliated services through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Sara Radigan is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at LPL Financial since 2014, with a brief tenure at Barings in 2017. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Corey Holcomb is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at UBS Financial Services and Morgan Stanley. Holcomb is based in Fort Mill, South Carolina. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by internal and third-party research.

Kristin Laxton is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2017 and previously worked at Hickory Mechanical, Inc. and Lenoir Rhyne. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Michael Guile is a Senior Financial Advisor with The Croom Guile Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, focusing on helping clients create, grow, preserve, and distribute their wealth through a consultative and dedicated planning process. His expertise includes retirement income planning, asset allocation strategies, wealth preservation, estate and trust services through Bank of America Private Bank, and tax-efficient investing. Michael and his team work closely with clients to design, implement, and periodically review customized wealth management strategies tailored to their personal financial goals. Michael began his career in financial services in 2001 after graduating from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Prior to entering the financial industry, he served in the 82nd Airborne Division of the United States Army. Michael is originally from upstate New York and resides in Huntersville with his wife and two daughters. His personal interests include boating, golfing, and traveling.

Andrew Boyle is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously held roles at Autobell and Woodmen Life Insurance. Boyle has also been involved with the UNC Charlotte Baseball Program and Student Union during his time at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment strategies aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Mitchell Comport is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with one year of industry experience. He holds the CFA® designation and a Series 63 license. His prior experience includes roles at Dimensional Fund Advisors, The Huntington National Bank, and KeyBank. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, 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 with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Matthew Jones is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2002 and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the men's tennis coach at Weddington High School in North Carolina. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, using multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Carlos Kaehler is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services and holds the Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, including prior roles at ConocoPhillips and FedEx. Kaehler also has an academic background from Clemson University. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and proprietary research to tailor financial plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Chintan Mehta is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with six years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, Merrill, Bank of America, and Park Avenue Securities. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Stephanie Roundy is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Merrill, she worked for two years at the Law Office of Kelli Y Allen and spent ten years as a contract paralegal for Latham Vocational Services. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Nataly Tracy is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Royal Alliance Associates and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Outside of her advisory career, she owns rental real estate properties. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipalities, offering financial planning and investment consulting through various programs and strategies.

Jeremy Schuyler is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Waddell & Reed Inc since 2011 and has been with LPL Financial since 2021 in Fort Mill, SC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.