Christopher Rhyne is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding CFP®, Series 63, and Series 65 credentials and 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Woodbury Financial Services INC and Mass Mutual Investors Services. He is also involved in insurance sales through his own business, Chris Rhyne Financial Management. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services across multiple platforms. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios that may include stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Norris Woody Jr. is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Cornelius, NC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 29 years of industry experience, having worked at Equitable Advisors and its predecessor Axa Advisors since 1997. He serves on the High Point University Alumni Association Board of Directors and is involved in community service through Lambda Chi Alpha at High Point University. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm utilizes a range of advisory programs, including third-party asset managers and LPL-sponsored offerings, focusing on client risk assessment and customized investment solutions.

Robert Keller Jr. serves as a Wealth Management Advisor and is a partner in the Utz Keller Wealth Management Group based in Huntersville, NC. He offers wealth management services through Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, aiming to provide personalized financial strategies tailored to the specific needs of entrepreneurs, executives, retirees, business owners, and their families. Robert holds a Master's Degree and a Bachelor's Degree from East Carolina University. He has earned several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). His expertise includes corporate executive services, divorce transition planning, executive and equity compensation, family wealth management, retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. In addition to his professional work, Robert is involved in community activities and volunteers with the American Legion. He emphasizes providing service that combines the personalized care of a boutique firm with the resources of Merrill and Bank of America to meet client goals.

Olivia Kennedy is a Financial Advisor with the Utz Keller Wealth Management Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She supports clients in navigating complex financial decisions with clarity and transparency, offering expertise in areas such as equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, retirement income, portfolio management, tax minimization, and personal retirement planning. Olivia's approach involves comprehensive wealth management planning tailored to clients' goals and priorities. Olivia began her career in the financial services industry at Merrill in 2020. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Economics from the Farmer School of Business at Miami University of Ohio. She has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Her work is guided by a philosophy centered on understanding what matters most to clients to add value to their lives. Outside of her professional role, Olivia is involved in her community through leadership positions with Folds of Honor Western Carolina and the Rotary Club of North Mecklenburg County. She also participates in the Lake Norman Young Professionals Group. Olivia resides in Mount Ulla with her husband, Mack, where they enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking and spending time on Lake Norman, as well as caring for their farm.

Bret Gallin is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Denver, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he also works as a part-time bartender at Levy Restaurants. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, offering investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad planning menu tailored to clients who meet certain net-worth thresholds, covering areas such as retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning, with many services delivered through meetings and written client summary letters.

Mark Mccall is a CFA® charterholder with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. His prior experience includes Citigroup Global Markets Inc., where he has been active since 2005. He is affiliated with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and Global Investment Committee research.

Austin Mistry is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities, he worked at Trinity Wealth Securities, Florida Financial Advisors LLC, and Tristate Financial Advisors. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Michael Roman is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Roman is actively involved in the Society of Human Resources Management in Gastonia, NC, where he serves as the upcoming Vice President, assisting in coordinating meetings and securing speakers on workplace human resource issues. 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 range of advisory programs and investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee options, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Stacie Wolfe is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. She is based in Stanley, NC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of investment strategies and advisory services. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and supports its clients through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

William Cheek is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Cornelius, NC, holding the Series 66 designation with over 15 years of prior experience at SCOR Global Life Americas Reinsurance Company. He has been with Edward Jones since 2026. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions under a fiduciary standard, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Robert Suddreth is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. He previously worked at The Vanguard Group, Inc. and spent nearly two decades at American Tire Distributors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, using a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and systematic methodologies to construct model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

James Lowry serves as a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this capacity, he provides financial advice and guidance to clients, focusing on managing individual wealth and retirement benefits. He holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC), reflecting his expertise in retirement planning and fiduciary responsibilities. James Lowry earned a Bachelor's Degree from Saint Thomas Aquinas College.

Dana Horton is a financial advisor with Merrill in Huntersville, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, Horton is a member of a family-owned real estate LLC and serves as a notary public, providing document notarization services as needed. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services primarily 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, and institutional investors.

Warren Chapman is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2024 and previously held positions at Bethune Cookman University, Bank of America, and the Town of Cornelius staff. 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, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Peter Livingston is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Mooresville, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 1997. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive research and technology tools.

Larkin Wobbe is a CFP® professional with 12 years of experience in financial advisory. He is currently with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, where he has worked since 2022, following several years at Wells Fargo in various advisory roles. Outside of Raymond James, Wobbe is involved as an associate financial advisor at Williamson Wealth Group, where he supports client servicing and acquisition. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports a broad advisor network with specialized programs in municipal and public finance.

Joshua Roberson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Denver, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, including households, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Jared Newman is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Cetera, First National Bank of Pennsylvania, and SunTrust Advisory Services. Newman also serves as a Regional Director and Senior Vice President of Private Banking at United Community Bank. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools for advisors, and oversees over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Michael Coates is a financial advisor at Stifel with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2007 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations. Outside of his advisory role, he acts as a real estate consultant for CBI Realty, Inc. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach utilizes proprietary methodologies from its Investment Strategy Group to support asset allocation and financial planning.

Jolie Bishop is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Huntersville, NC, holding a Series 66 designation. She has been with Ameriprise since 2023 and has prior experience in education and hospitality, including five years at Midwood Smokehouse and four years at Auburn University. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.