Erik Malzahn is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Wells Fargo Bank. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research and operational tools.

Nicholas Baumgarten is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in customizing wealth planning strategies for a limited number of high net-worth families, focusing on areas such as concentrated stock positions, tax-minimization strategies, retirement income planning, trust and estate planning services, and education planning strategies. He works collaboratively with clients' attorneys, accountants, and other advisors to coordinate and manage tailored financial plans. Nicholas holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Appalachian State University and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® practitioner. He is also designated as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Originally from the greater Cleveland, Ohio area, Nicholas moved to Charlotte, North Carolina in 2009. Outside of his professional work, Nicholas enjoys traveling with his growing family, playing tennis, and participating in community activities.

Nefartari Ward is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines. Her prior roles include positions at The Vanguard Group, Inc. and GWFS Equities, Inc. She is based in Fort Mill, South Carolina. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages both model-based and customized portfolios and serves a large client base through advisor-led and online platforms.

Bing Michael is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Lincoln Financial Securities, OSAIC, MSI Financial Services, and Morgan Stanley. In addition to his advisory role, he offers health, disability, long-term care, and traditional life insurance, as well as fixed and fixed-indexed annuities. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm utilizes model-driven investment approaches and offers financial planning, consulting, and access to third-party asset managers and insurance products through its affiliated entities.

John Lohse is a CFA® charterholder affiliated with LPL Financial, with three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Pathfinder Wealth Consulting and Cerberus Capital Management, L.P. Outside of finance, he has engaged in extended travel. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a broad advisory network and various operational tools.

Anna Hathaway is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Concord, NC, and has 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Brandon Dunford is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Rock Hill, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked with various J.P. Morgan entities since 2016, including JPMorgan Chase Bank and JPMorgan Securities. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm delivers non-discretionary advice through Wealth Advisors and is registered to engage in a broad range of security and futures activities.

Yolanda Mattaldi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Edward Jones. Outside of her advisory work, she runs a blog called Talk and Tea. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Christian Rorie is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Northwestern Mutual, and Duke University. He volunteers with Junior Achievement as a workforce readiness coach and has served as a fellow for the Black Student Athlete Summit, where he led workshops on financial literacy for student athletes. Merrill 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, institutions, and charitable organizations.

Brooke Flanigan is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked briefly at UBS and has experience in the hospitality sector. She is based in Charlotte, NC. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Claus Larsen is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, Metropolitan Life Insurance, TD Ameritrade, and Merrill. Larsen is based in Fort Mill, South Carolina. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and third-party asset management, supported by a large network of advisors and advanced operational tools.

Angela Ostendarp is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Charlotte, NC, holding a CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. She has 32 years of industry experience, including roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, and Wachovia Securities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Stephen Rook is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he partners with the Parker-Rook Group. He specializes in areas including Corporate Executive Services, Executive Compensation, Legacy Planning, LGBT Wealth Planning, Tax Minimization, and Retirement Income, helping clients simplify their financial lives to focus on what is most important to them. Stephen earned his bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He holds multiple professional designations, including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He has been recognized on the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list for 2022-2023. Outside of his professional work, Stephen enjoys running, swimming, and yoga. He and his family reside in Charlotte, North Carolina. He has been involved in community activities, including participation with Y-Guides.

Gregory Cash is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at UBS since 2020, following nine years at Bank of America and over two decades at Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with a family-owned beach house business and participates as a limited partner in an investment LLC. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm integrates proprietary research and model-based strategies with institutional trading capabilities and a broad range of financial products and services.

Weston Graddy is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Mass Mutual, he worked at Accenture and Insight Sourcing Group. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides ongoing financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers structured, collaborative planning engagements using firm-approved tools and delivers recommendations focused on investment categories and strategies.

Edward Doughty III is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009, following prior roles at Morgan Stanley and Citigroup Global Markets. He is based in Charlotte, NC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Robert Maki is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services and MetLife Securities Inc. He has been with LPL Financial since 2018. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with a variety of investment strategies and technology tools.

John Floyd III is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc. in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a family real estate business through JWF4, LLC, which he operates with his son. He is part of The DDK Group at Robert W. Baird & Co., which serves individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group provides tailored financial planning and portfolio management services using a combination of in-house and third-party managers, offering a range of strategies from traditional allocations to more complex investment approaches.

Richard Gilles is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, WELLS FARGO Advisors, Morgan Stanley, Citigroup Global Markets, and Legg Mason Wood Walker. He operates Gilles Wealth Management LLC, a business entity for tax and investment purposes based in Rock Hill, SC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supporting over 22,800 advisors and managing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Douglas Labrosse is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of the Byerley LaBrosse Group. He joined Merrill Lynch in 2011 and focuses on providing financial strategies for high net-worth individuals, families, and small business owners. His services include retirement planning, education planning, wealth preservation, trust and estate planning, tax minimization, and investment management. Doug is a native of Charlotte and holds a bachelor's degree in Economics & Commerce and Political Science from Hampden-Sydney College. He also earned a high school diploma from Charlotte Catholic High School. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His client focus areas include family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and tax minimization. Outside of his professional work, Doug enjoys golfing, reading, and spending time with his family. He is involved with the Charlotte Sports Foundation and Charlotte Succession.