Centario Grier is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services and NYLIFE Securities, among other firms. Grier is a 50% owner of J&G Legacy Financial Group LLC, which operates for Cetera business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Andrea Buschur is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she owns See Joy Enterprises of NC, a business distributing Italian Water Ice. LPL Enterprise serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory, and brokerage services through an integrated platform that combines adviser programs with other financial products and lending solutions.

Diego Morales is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Wells Fargo since 2009, including prior tenure at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s advisory process includes investment policy statement development, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Terry Freeman is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2019 and was previously with LPL Financial from 2013 to 2019. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven, incorporates modern portfolio theory, and includes options for discretionary management as an ERISA fiduciary, with a broader investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Douglas Webb is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and West Marine, alongside teaching experience at the University of South Carolina and Dutch Fork High School. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through both advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers financial planning, access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products via its integrated platform.

Benjamin Davis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Equitable Advisors and Alternative Health Distributions. Davis also has work experience at Davidson College and in the food service industry with Chicken Salad Chick. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to models and research from multiple sources.

David Renko is a financial advisor at Cetera with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial Services, Morgan Stanley, and Avantax Advisory Services. Outside of advising, he is involved in real estate investments as a part owner in rental properties. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers diverse portfolio management options, financial planning, and access to various third-party managers, managing over $256 billion in assets across more than 10,000 advisors.

Frank Summers is a financial advisor at Cetera with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at Edward Jones and MassMutual. Outside his advisory role, Summers serves on the board of Monroe Road Advocates, participates in the Rainbow Foster Network executive committee, and works as an adjunct instructor and academic advisor for insurance education programs. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers and various program structures.

Carron Flinter is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, Carron worked in educational roles within Charlotte-Mecklenburg and Union County Public Schools. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, managing approximately $671 billion in assets with over 14,000 financial advisors. The firm uses research and analytics to guide investment selection and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Terry Halvorson is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. Halvorson is also listed as a representative of record on previously sold Genworth Long-Term Care insurance policies. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering planning on a one-time or ongoing basis. The firm focuses on holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs through a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Samuel Turner is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 42 years of industry experience and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has worked at firms including Woodbury Financial Services, Questar Asset Management, and Capital Guardian Wealth Management. In addition to his advisory role, he owns Turner Insurance, where he offers supplemental, whole life, and long-term care insurance products. OSAIC serves a diverse clientele including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing integrated brokerage and investment advisory services through a broad network of affiliated advisors and multiple platforms.

Norman Perkins is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to his current role, he worked for Alliance Coal, LLC for twelve years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and advisory services, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Marshall Fletcher is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities from 2008 to 2023. Outside of advising, Fletcher operates as an independent insurance agent through Fletcher Capital LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements.

Joshua White is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and affiliated firms since 2016. Based in Gastonia, NC, he has a decade of continuous service within the Raymond James network. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using various analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

Thomas Highsmith is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in financial advisory and planning. He is currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and Pinnacle Bank, bringing a background that includes leadership roles at Carolinas Wealth Consulting LLC and Carolinas Investment Consulting LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Treasurer for the Live Like Bryant Foundation, a nonprofit organization. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to guide client decisions while maintaining specialized municipal and employer advisory services.

Shawn Mccutchan is a financial advisor with Edelman Financial Engines in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2016 and previously at TMFS Advisors, LLC. Shawn serves as a board member for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services primarily focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages both model-based and customized portfolios and supports a large client base through advisor-led and online platforms.

Donald Hartsoe is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Belmont, North Carolina, with 26 years of experience at the firm and credentials including Series 63 and Series 66. He is also an elder at Clover Presbyterian Church in Clover, South Carolina. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and affiliated financial services.

Matthew Knight is a financial advisor at Cetera with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an at-large board member for the Forest Hills Swim Club in Lancaster County. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides a wide range of investment and retirement services to individuals, employer-sponsored plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers various portfolio management options and investment platforms, managing over $256 billion in assets.

Sandi Mc Carter is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with Edward Jones, where she has worked since 2022. She has three years of industry experience, including roles at Procar and as a self-employed professional. Mc Carter serves as a board member for both the Stowe Point Homeowners Association and the Rotary Club of Gastonia. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers comprehensive advisory programs, including managed solutions and separately managed accounts, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Jacob Betz is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Trinity Wealth Securities, Florida Financial Advisors, and Tristate Financial Advisors. 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 to guide its recommendations.