Mark Goldston is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Clemmons, NC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo since 2023. Prior to his current role, his work history includes various positions outside the financial industry. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

Daniel Leighton is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Rocky Point, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Monty Pollard is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Wilmington, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at PNC Investments from 2015 to 2018 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2018. Wells Fargo Advisors provides 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, utilizing research and analytics to guide investment decisions.

Carla Gray Bedell is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 26 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials. Her prior experience includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and Wells Fargo Clearing. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base that includes individual investors, high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers services such as financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs.

Tiffany Barlow is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Wilmington, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and joined Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. in 2023. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving 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 employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and research.

Chad Weeks is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an Architectural Review Board Member for the First Flight Ridge Homeowners Association in Kitty Hawk, NC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

John Dexter is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has been with Wells Fargo-affiliated firms since 2012, including Wells Fargo Bank and Kemper Insurance. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that offers investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research and analytics grounded in diversification principles and modern portfolio theory.

John Watlington is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Ameriprise Financial Services, Bank of America, Merrill, and Credit Suisse. He is also an associate with The Bray Harris Group and Towne Wealth Management in Charlotte, NC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individual, high-net-worth, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work, as well as specialized advisory programs like SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Charles Mintz is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Wilmington, NC, holding a Series 63 designation and over 45 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bb&T Securities, Truist Investment Services, and Truist Advisory Services. He serves as a finance and investment committee member for the Adam Latta Fund, overseeing stipend distributions for retired ministers of Methodist churches. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions, utilizing a variety of portfolio management styles supported by extensive research and model managers.

Charles Tripp is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having seven years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing Services since 2018 and has been affiliated with Wells Fargo Bank since 2014. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and 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.

Amanda Santos is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Wilmington, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has also worked with Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Bank. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Benjamin Robertson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Wilmington, NC. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2026. Prior to this, he held positions at Wells Fargo Bank, PNC Bank, Harley Davidson, Dyer Marine, Harris Teeter, and Red Robin. 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 broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

John Franck is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2025, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2022 to 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer and a member of the Board of Directors for Saint Nicolas Greek Orthodox Church in North Carolina. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by providing brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, delivering advisory work through model-based asset allocations and proprietary research.

Edward Knox III is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Wilmington, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2013. 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, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Latonya Golson Ballard is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Bank since 2018 and previously spent 15 years with Morus Corp. Beauty World. Outside of her advisory role, she co-owns True Trucking Logistics LLC, where she assists with administration. 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 a large asset base and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party data to guide investment selection.

Jeremy Beakes is a Certified Financial Planner® with 24 years of experience in the financial industry. He currently works at RBC Capital Markets and has held prior roles at Truist Advisory Services, BB&T Securities, and BB&T Bank among others. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the Board of Directors for Port City Community Church in Wilmington, NC, advising on budgets and business functions. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, supported by RBC’s extensive capital markets and affiliated asset management capabilities.

Madison Hauser is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Before joining Wells Fargo Advisors, Madison held positions at several companies including Instacart, SweetGreen, and Vanliner Insurance Company. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and develops tailored recommendations using Wells Fargo research and planning tools.

Joseph Manion is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Thrivent since 2022 and previously held roles at Costco, Kroger, Mediu, LLC, and OnX Enterprise Solutions. Outside of advisory work, Manion owns and operates Serve Coffee, a coffee importing and subscription business focused on direct trade relationships. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive, goal-based financial plans without discretionary portfolio management. The firm’s planning services cover a wide range of topics and can be combined with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option.

Albert Elrod is a financial advisor at Stifel with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee on the Finance Committee for Mount Olive College and is a board member of a local homeowners association. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on proprietary methodology using forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to support asset allocation and financial planning.

Christopher Metkiff is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Wilmington, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 19 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with MML Investors Services, Inc. and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2007. In addition to his advisory role, he is also an insurance agent specializing in individual life, health, group life, and group health products. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative, goal-oriented planning without discretionary investment authority.