Paul Collins is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cornelius, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at PNC Bank and PNC Investments. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning solutions.

William Andrews is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Mooresville, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity in 2025, he worked at TIAA and Thrivent Financial. Outside of finance, he is involved in the hospitality industry through his role at Mr. Bowl Fusion and Sushi Mooresville LLC, where he handles food orders and general hospitality duties. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Robert Pawlowski is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cornelius, NC, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill from 2009 to 2022, before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney in 2022. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing structured planning tools and modeling techniques such as Monte Carlo simulations.

Gene Lenfest Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Denver, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm employs a centralized consulting team and combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, algorithm-assisted recommendations.

Timothy Mcclurg is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with over 32 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and previously worked at Riversource Distributors, Inc. for 15 years before joining Ameriprise in 2022. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide non-discretionary, written recommendations, emphasizing managed accounts and using algorithmic tools overseen by a dedicated committee.

Savannah Susanin is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Humana, Inc. and NBCUniversal, as well as work related to UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Megan Hinson is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Mooresville, NC. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2026. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she spent 19 years at Lowe's Companies. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Sara Heiligenthaler is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL in 2024, she worked at Eight Eleven Group and Brooksource from 2021 to 2024 and held a position at DHFS Wealth Management in 2019. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Brenda White is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo firms since 2009, including Wells Fargo Advisors LLC prior to her current role. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as vice president, secretary, and bookkeeper for a family-owned automobile dealership. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Davidson Sidden is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 18 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Bank of America, and Merrill. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base—including individuals, institutional and pension plans, and charitable organizations—and offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional advisory services.

Benton Pruitt is a financial professional with Cetera, holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Deloitte Consulting LLP and multiple asset management and investment firms. He is also a partner at DBK Ventures LLC, where he reviews property transactions and advises on property management. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse investment management and planning services through a large network of independent advisors and operates a multi-manager platform with various program options and custodial arrangements.

Tyler Kaufman is currently a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he works as a part of Wealth Management Teams to assist clients with their financial planning needs. He aims to provide a comprehensive experience by not only supporting financial planning but also serving as a resource and liaison for clients and their families to various areas of assistance available at Fidelity. Tyler has professional experience in financial services, having held positions as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments since 2026, an Investment Consultant at Fidelity from 2024 to 2026, and a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones from 2023 to 2024. Outside of his professional work, Tyler's personal interests include cooking and baking, fitness, exploring food, attending social events with friends, golf, and spending time with pets.

Katherine Waters is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. She has been associated with Raymond James and its affiliated entities since 2015. Outside of advising, she is co-owner of Innergized Eats, a local vending machine business operating in Statesville, NC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services supported by analytical tools and has unique capabilities in municipal and public finance as well as specialized SIMPLE IRA consulting programs.

Russell Winthrop serves as an Associate Resident Director at Merrill, where he focuses on connecting clients with the people, plans, and processes that align with their individual financial objectives. In his role, he supports clients in addressing a variety of personal goals, including education funding, retirement planning, and managing potential health care costs. Russell holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned his Bachelor's Degree from the University of North Carolina System. He emphasizes simplicity and transparency in wealth planning to help clients navigate investment complexities and work toward their long-term family goals.

Jerathen Tillman is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently works at LPL Financial and previously held positions at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Deneen Wells serves as a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at addressing their unique goals and adapting to changing market conditions. Her approach centers on gaining a comprehensive understanding of each client's full financial picture to provide tailored wealth management solutions. Deneen's expertise spans personal retirement planning, small business strategies, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. She holds several professional designations, including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She earned both a Bachelor's and a Master's Degree from Appalachian State University. In addition to her professional work, Deneen participates actively in community organizations such as Circle of Giving, North Iredell Raiders Capital Improvements Club, Performing Arts Live Iredell, Statesville Woman's Club, and Trinity Fire and Rescue. Her personal interests include cooking, football, hiking, reading, soccer, spending time with family, and traveling.

Jonathan Lentz is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones in Huntersville, NC, where he has worked since 2007. He has 18 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 license. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Jaclyn Ashgrove is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has worked at Charles Schwab and Wells Fargo Bank throughout her career. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance using multi-asset model portfolios and maintains an integrated structure combining advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services.

Tim Bryson is a ChFC® and Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with nine years of experience, currently serving clients at Edward Jones since 2016. Before joining Edward Jones, he worked for fourteen years at Bed Bath and Beyond. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

John Huang is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with five years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Credit Suisse AG and Cathay United Bank. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, employing proprietary capital market assumptions and model-based asset allocations to align investment plans with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.