Haylea Martin is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc and Bank of America since 2015. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies implemented by internal and third-party managers.

Richard Griffler is a financial advisor at Stifel with 47 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. The firm serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment strategy methodology.

Susan Cheek is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Wilmington, NC. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Bank since 1996. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved with Cheek's Chicks & Cottontails LLC. 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 Wells Fargo Investment Institute research.

Jordan Swann is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Live Oak Bank for seven years before joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2023. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and uses proprietary research, planning tools, and simulations to develop tailored recommendations for clients.

Kevin Davis II is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2021 and joined Wells Fargo Clearing in 2026. Prior to his financial services roles, his work experience includes positions at Verizon, CVS, Walgreens, and UNCW. 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 both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

William Dozier III is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at John Hancock Investment Management Distributors and John Hancock. Outside of his advisory role, he works annually as a sales attendant during The Masters golf tournament. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu and integrates advisory services with other financial products through a large network of advisors.

Anne Proukou is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones in Hampstead, NC, with eight years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2018 and previously worked at Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company from 2003 to 2018. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Andrew Gordy is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2019. Prior to that, he was employed at TIAA and TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services from 2017 to 2019. 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 a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Dylan Reaves is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has been with Wells Fargo Bank since 2019 and joined Wells Fargo Clearing in 2025. Prior to his career in finance, he worked at Lowes Foods from 2015 to 2019. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

James Rackley is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been active in the financial services industry since 1997, specializing in total wealth management. His expertise encompasses managing multi-dimensional personal and business finances, with a particular focus on assisting business owners in implementing and executing various retirement plans, including 401(k)s, SIMPLEs, SEPs, and Uni(k) plans. James holds a Bachelor's Degree from East Carolina University and an Associate's Degree from Lenoir Community College. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional role, James has been a member of the Optimist Club of Winter Park for over 24 years, supporting community organizations such as The Boys & Girls Club and non-profits aiding children with life-threatening illnesses. He lives in Wilmington with his wife Patti and their two sons and enjoys cooking, golfing, and hunting in his free time.

Brian Mc Cormack is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2016, and previously held roles at First Citizens Investor Services, CapFinancial Securities, BB&T Institutional Investment Advisers, and BB&T Asset Management. Mc Cormack serves on the boards of the NHC Industrial Pollution Control Authority, St. Mark Catholic School advisory council, and North Carolina Wesleyan College Advisory Council. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily 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 a mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Jonathan Boulware is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wachovia Bank, N.A. since 2009. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Lawrence Lackey is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following three years at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Jonathan Tait is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial in Leland, NC. He has worked at Raymond James Financial since 2006, with prior experience at Capital Investment Companies and A&J Holding, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of J. Murray & Associates, Inc., a tax reporting S-corp, and co-owner of Little Rosa Properties LLC, which holds his portion of Southern Tait Holdings LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and investment consulting, utilizing risk profiling and modeling tools, and supports its clients through advisory programs and institutional portfolio management.

Sydney Roberts is a financial advisor at Stifel with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at MegaCorp Logistics LLC and Northwestern Mutual. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services with a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Patrick Kalbaugh is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with six years of industry experience and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018, with prior roles at Worden Brothers Inc., TC2000 Brokerage, and the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Richard Hobgood is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Wilmington, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2017 and previously held roles at BB&T Investments, Brewer Investment Advisors, Truist Investment Services, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Morgan Stanley DW Inc. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by advanced modeling tools and firm‑approved processes.

Rebekah Driggers is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Wilmington, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. She has been associated with Wells Fargo institutions since 1995, including her current role at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2022. 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.

Brittany White is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2021 and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, NA since 2011. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader set of financial product offerings than is typical for large institutional advisers.

Jeffrey Cole is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services Inc. since 2005, based in Wilmington, NC. UBS Financial Services Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering a range of products including fee-based financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and alternative investments. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, supported by proprietary research and capital market insights.