Benjamin Woodall is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Fifth Third Bank, with a background including four years at Appalachian State University. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm offers non-discretionary services through a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Thomas Brown is a CFP® and ChFC® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates since 2015. He holds a Series 66 license and has been involved with the Charlotte Soccer Academy in the past. Brown is also an advisory board member and secretary of the Charlotte SAE Alumni Association, a nonprofit organization where he contributes to communication, marketing, and fundraising efforts. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm offers tailored financial plans and investment recommendations through both non-discretionary and discretionary advisory programs, with an emphasis on public finance and municipal services.

Geoffrey Kemble is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with LPL Enterprise and has an extensive background at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. He serves on the Board of Managers for the local YMCA in Matthews, NC. LPL Enterprise, LLC serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory services, and access to a range of investment and insurance products through its integrated platform.

Jonathan Chow is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Wesley Chapel, NC. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license and has seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, he worked in various roles including positions with the Charlotte Surgery Center and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. He serves as a Reserve Deputy with the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment and advisory services. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Scott Davis is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Charlotte, NC, holding the ChFC® designation with 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Securities America, Inc. for over two decades before joining LPL in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a non-variable insurance business and maintains several other business entities unrelated to investment advisory services. LPL Financial serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by in-house and third-party research.

Osten Waite is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and having two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at SafeStreets and Earl Enterprise, and he was a professional golfer for six years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Peter O’Neal is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2022 and is also employed by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Outside of finance, he performs occasionally as a rolling robot character for Show Creators Incorporated, an entertainment company. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Nelson Thompson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Charlotte, NC, and has 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in designing and purchasing custom jewelry through Amanda Thompson Design. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and combines broad retail and institutional services with specialized strategies including private funds and structured products.

Tanner Trites is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Pruco Securities LLC and Walker and Associates with Ameriprise Financial. 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 tax-aware retirement income planning.

Ann Troiano is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials with 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011. Outside of her financial advisory role, she is involved in a pet-sitting business operated from her home, which she runs in partnership with her adult children. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services including estate planning and investment strategies supported by advanced modeling tools.

Zachary Hayes is the Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2023. He has been with Fidelity since 2016, initially serving as a Financial Consultant before his current appointment. Prior to joining Fidelity, Zachary worked as an Investment Consultant at TD Ameritrade from 2013 to 2016 and as a Financial Advisor at E Trade Capital Management from 2006 to 2013. Zachary specializes in educating and preparing clients for significant financial decisions by leveraging his education, experience, and the resources available through Fidelity. He possesses a comprehensive understanding of financial markets and investment products, enabling him to simplify complex financial concepts for his clients. His expertise spans various investment strategies, which he applies to assist clients with diverse financial situations. Outside of his professional work, Zachary engages in family activities and enjoys fishing, fitness, hiking, movies, and parenthood.

Jeffrey Rao is a financial advisor with Fidelity and holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. He has 26 years of industry experience, including roles at Strategic Advisers, Inc. and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Rao is based in Charlotte, NC. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including Charitable Gift Funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and it is notable for its advisory role to multiple registered investment companies and use of systematic methodologies including AI-based research.

Carol Reynolds is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Charlotte, NC, with 33 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes structured financial planning and offers a broad range of investment products and services.

Andrew Szklinski is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services in Charlotte, NC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Mass Mutual since 2025. Prior to joining the financial industry, his work history includes roles at Restoration Hardware and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm uses firm-approved software to deliver written recommendations and offers specialized planning programs, including recent additions such as Divorce Planning.

Richard Croffut is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Monroe, NC, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. He has 17 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households, as well as pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Andrew Young is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2007. Young serves on the board of the MPHS Foundation, a charity based in Charlotte. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and investment modeling in its financial planning process.

Jonathan Brackis is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience. He is currently with Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC, having previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wachovia Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning, utilizing structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools to support client outcomes.

Kenneth Pryce is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior work includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Foreside Fund Services, and 2XIDEAS US Inc. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through both direct client relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

James Ellison is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Charlotte, NC. He holds a Series 65 designation and has four years of industry experience. Ellison is also president of JLT Associates LLC, operating under the name Ellison Capital Management. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. 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 strategies and platform options.

Jeremiah Fitzpatrick is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Ameriprise since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Fitzpatrick is involved in real estate investment through multiple LLCs and occasionally participates in poker tournaments. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations delivered in partnership with financial advisors.