Jared Bumgardner is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Wilmington, NC, where he has 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is a singer/songwriter who earns royalties for his work. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs, investment solutions, and affiliated financial services. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a national network of more than 23,000 financial advisors and over 15,000 branch offices.

Dennis Stokley is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Wilmington, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, Stokley operates an insurance agency specializing in group, individual health, property, casualty, and life insurance products. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse clientele, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports clients through various advisory programs, with specialized services in municipal finance and SIMPLE IRA employer advisory solutions.

Brian Orol is a CFP® with 31 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. since 2014. His prior experience includes roles at Strategic Financial Planning, Inc. and a nearly decade-long involvement with Body Mind And Soul Nutrition. Outside of advisory work, he is a partner in Lumpys Ice Cream, Inc. and serves as Treasurer for a nonprofit organization. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm uses tailored planning and analytical tools to guide client decisions and supports municipal and public finance activities through unique affiliations.

Christie Runski is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning her advisory career in 2024. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors, she worked at AMIkids for eight years. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services, including specialized planning in areas such as business-owner transitions and special-needs analysis.

Catherine Atsumi is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Edward Jones and First Command Advisory Services. 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 various financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Nicholas Kaplenski is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones in Southport, NC, where he has worked since 2012. He has 14 years of industry experience. He serves as a board member for Generations Church in Southport, contributing to financial decisions regarding the church budget. 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 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.

Mark Obrzut is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Wilmington, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities for six years before joining Raymond James in 2018. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional and pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and advisory services with a non-discretionary approach, supported by a nationwide network of advisers and affiliated research resources.

Sierra Brown is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at First Citizens Bank and The Wealth Store. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, portfolio strategies, and affiliated investment products through a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Bradley Hudson is a CFP® professional with 25 years of experience in financial advising, currently with Raymond James Financial in Wilmington, NC. He has worked at Raymond James Financial Services since 2006 and spent five years at Coastal Horizons from 2017 to 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Sound Harbor Aviation, LLC, which maintains and manages aircraft operations. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers comprehensive financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides non-discretionary advisory services using analytical tools to support client goals and maintains a notable affiliation with a municipal advisor that enhances its public finance capabilities.

William Dozier is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Wilmington, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors and affiliated entities since 2009. Outside his advisory role, he owns and operates WHD Inc., LLC, which he dedicates significant time to alongside his work at the firm. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of investment and financial planning services tailored to clients who meet a net-worth threshold. The firm’s approach integrates research-based recommendations delivered through personalized planning engagements, with optional implementation through various brokerage and advisory programs.

Carlos Ramos is a financial advisor with Merrill in Southport, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Wells Fargo affiliates. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates a local Smoothie King franchise. 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.

Robert Kerekes is a Certified Financial Planner® with 26 years of experience, currently serving at Edward Jones since 1999. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a boat slip in Southport, NC, which he leases. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Angela Bodinus is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets.

Joseph Seegers Jr. is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities for 11 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is an insurance agent offering disability insurance, fixed annuities, long-term care insurance, premium financing, and traditional life insurance products through Hatteras Wealth Management. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, providing integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios managed on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Carl Hanks is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Wilmington, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, Merrill, Fidelity, and Raymond James Financial Services. He is also involved in NJB Global LLC, a non-investment business entity. 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 financial planning and advisory services utilizing model portfolios, third-party asset managers, and technology tools to support investment decisions.

Phillip Harrington is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill since 2014. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to Bank of America fiduciary clients. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Beth Nelson is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2014, currently serving as a financial advisor in Sunset Beach, NC. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written recommendations, focusing on clients with Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Katherine Snyder is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently serving as an investment advisor representative at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. She has held roles within Cambridge Investment Research and its affiliates since 2021. Outside of her advisory work, she is the owner of Pierpoint Wealth Management LLC in Wilmington, NC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent financial professionals using multiple custody and platform arrangements tailored to client objectives.

Joseph Oliver III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at H. Beck, Inc., Osaic FA, Inc., and ongoing involvement with Grove Point Investments, LLC and Grove Point Advisors, LLC. He is based in Wilmington, North Carolina. 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 portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing various investment strategies and advisor-facing technology tools.

Gina Gilb is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Her background includes roles at Bank of America, nCino, Inc., and First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as President of the Board for the Girls' Choir of Wilmington and the National Charity League's Sea Turtle Chapter, and participates as an Assistant Scoutmaster for a local scouting troop. She is also a classical singer working as a consultant. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies.