Michael Hock Jr. is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at GE Healthcare for seven years and was involved with Ohana Homes. Outside of his advisory work, he is a member and manager of holding companies that administer LLCs owning real estate. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on comprehensive, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm offers planning as either a one-time or ongoing engagement, addressing a wide range of financial topics while keeping implementation and managed-account services separate.

Travis White is a financial advisor at Cetera with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Cetera Investment Advisors, Cetera Investment Services, and First National Bank of PA since 2017, following three years at Securities America Advisors and Securities America Inc. Outside of Cetera, he is involved in fixed life insurance sales. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers, providing clients access to diverse investment strategies and program structures.

Christopher Bausback is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Coastal Credit Union, First Citizens Bank, TD Ameritrade, and Sprouts Farmers Market. 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 and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Bryan Crolla is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2012, including time when the firm was known as Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Oakbridge Financial Group, LLC as a partner and managing member, and also works as a sales associate for Reality Benefits Services and Dergalis Associates LLC, focusing on ancillary insurance products. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients across a broad range of wealth levels, as well as pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs. The firm’s approach involves personalized risk assessment and matching clients to third-party advisory programs or discretionary management options.

Steffen Perry is a financial advisor with Cetera in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 13 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at PNC Investments and SunTrust Advisory Services. Perry is also a wealth advisor at First National Trust Company and FNB Investment Advisors, where he does not make investment decisions or recommend specific portfolios. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and utilizes a multi-manager platform featuring both affiliated and third-party investment managers.

Ci Ci Donnelly is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Merrill and Wells Fargo. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides tailored financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm employs analytical tools and risk profiling to support non-discretionary advisory services and offers specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Renee Cooley is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OSAIC since 2023. Her previous roles include positions at FSC Securities Corporation, Edward Jones, and Bb&T Asset Management, Inc. She is a licensed insurance agent and owns RDaniCo, LLC, which operates as her corporate structure for financial and insurance services. Renee also holds a Notary Public commission for the state of North Carolina. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse clientele, including retail and institutional investors, retirement plan sponsors, and charities, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach focuses on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by risk-tolerance assessments and multiple program options tailored to client needs.

Robert Dunn III is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Clayton, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Rodney Adderley is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A., Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Merrill. He is based in Raleigh, NC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process with firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Leonardo Cardenas is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked with organizations including the New Jersey Devils and Philadelphia 76ers. 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 wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Paige Ruland is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, she worked in education with various North Carolina school districts and North Carolina State University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Ashwin Aggarwal is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services using structured discovery and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Daniel Stewart is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been assisting clients since 2016. He specializes in areas including executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, institutional investment consulting, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, managing new wealth, portfolio management services, socially responsible and values-based investing, tax minimization, and retirement income. Daniel focuses on helping clients articulate long-term goals, establish priorities, and develop tailored wealth strategies utilizing Merrill's comprehensive financial resources. Daniel holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of North Carolina System and earned his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification in 2018. He also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. During his time at UNC Asheville, he served as president of the economics club and was active in the sports performance program as both an athlete and trainer. Outside of his professional role, Daniel enjoys various adventure sports including whitewater kayaking, biking, camping, fishing, hiking, skiing, surfing, and woodworking. He actively volunteers with organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, Homeward Bound, Serve to Lead, and the Special Olympics, reflecting his commitment to community involvement.

Dario Martinez is a Benefits & Planning Consultant in the Executive Services division at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he collaborates with clients to develop financial plans aimed at helping them achieve their financial goals. He has held several positions at Fidelity Investments since 2021, including Investment Solutions Representative II, Fixed Income Specialist, and Investment Solutions Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, Dario worked as a Relationship Banker at Bank of America from 2020 to 2021 and as a Junior Associate at Sterling Financial Group from 2017 to 2020.

Michelle Pham is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2016, currently based in Raleigh, NC. Outside of her role at Ameriprise, she is also employed managing an advisory business as a sole proprietorship in Charlotte, NC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, known for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement planning with a focus on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s retirement income offering combines proprietary research and third-party data to support tailored, non-discretionary recommendations.

Joseph Robbins is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving at OSAIC since 2023. He previously worked at FSC Securities Corporation and Wells Fargo Clearing. Robbins is involved in his community as a finance committee member for North Raleigh Presbyterian Church. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm employs a model-based investment approach utilizing asset allocation and portfolio optimization tools and supports various managed account programs and third-party manager selections.

Nathan Podbielski is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Raleigh, NC. He holds the Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, his work history includes roles in various service and retail positions. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm’s approach includes utilizing third-party asset managers and advisory programs, offering a range of investment options including mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Michael Wilson is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2013, including a prior affiliation with Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as managing partner of Oakbridge Financial Group, LLC. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm’s offerings include both proprietary programs and third-party asset manager referrals, serving a diverse client base through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives.

Merri Morgan is a financial advisor at Cetera with 31 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at multiple financial services firms, including Avantax and her own accounting and tax service business, Morgan's Accounting & Tax Service, which she has operated since 1982. In addition to her advisory work, she serves as senior tax manager at H B Morgan II Inc. and acts as executrix for a family estate. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse portfolio management options, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies across various program structures and custodians.

Benjamin Glover is a financial advisor at Osaic with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at FSC Securities Corporation and Ameriprise. He is the owner and operator of Carolina Wealth Stewardship Group, a comprehensive financial planning firm based in Raleigh, NC. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services with an investment process focused on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and the use of various managed account strategies.