Randolph Jackson Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill in Charlotte, NC, with three years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America N.A. since 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he works part-time as a delivery employee for DoorDash. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

John Arthur is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation. He has three years of industry experience and has worked within education and religious organizations, including roles with Union County Public Schools and Fort Mill Church of God. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement planning advice focused on reliable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Benjamin Asseff is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Brenton Purcell is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently with Morgan Stanley, having previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in Living Proof Art Collective LLC, a business based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and investment services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Erik Kuschner is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Us Tech Solutions, Edduheimar Ehf., and HS Orka. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools.

Steven Shaneyfelt is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations. His prior work includes roles with political organizations such as the NC GOP and experience at JAARS Inc. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals using a variety of portfolio management and platform options.

Jessica Rubenstein is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She previously worked at Charles Monnett & Associates for four years and has held roles at Edward Jones since 2021. Outside of her advisory work, she is a consultant for Rodan + Fields, marketing and selling health and beauty products. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors.

Paige Donaghy is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with six years of industry experience, currently with Morgan Stanley in Charlotte, NC. Her prior experience includes roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services and Arthur J. Gallagher. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment committee analysis. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct client relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

Kevin Patterson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and a variety of investment strategies in its services.

Bradford Parsons is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill. 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 asset-allocation analyses, supporting implementation through various advisory and portfolio management programs.

Reed Bowling is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Fidelity with five years of industry experience. He worked at CGI from 2019 to 2021 before joining Fidelity Investments, where he has been since 2021. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to build model portfolios, and it serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Jayne Hollifield is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to both 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 retail and institutional services with a variety of investment-related activities.

Jack Fischer is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he develops personalized financial plans and investment strategies tailored to clients' life goals. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, progressing through roles including Benefits and Planning Consultant, Investment Solutions Representative in various capacities, and Customer Relationship Advocate. Prior to joining Fidelity, Jack worked as a Research Analyst at Fischer Investment Group in 2018 and 2020. His experience spans financial planning, investment solutions, and client relationship management. Outside of his professional work, Jack has interests in fitness, golf, and reading.

Edwin Dalrymple is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 45 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for a homeowners association in Charlotte, NC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through a structured planning process and various investment offerings.

David Smith is a ChFC® and holds a Series 66 license with Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2009. He has 27 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a council member for CHS Union Advisory Council and is on the board of directors for Union Power Cooperative, both located in Monroe, NC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and is notable for its extensive retail advisor and branch network as well as additional affiliated financial services.

Mark Walker is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Matthews, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Walker serves on the Board of Directors for the British American Business Council. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals with significant investable assets, combining research-driven modeling and tax-efficient strategies to provide tailored, point-in-time recommendations delivered in partnership with client advisors.

Curtis Mason is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. He serves on the VMI Business Advisory Council, providing advice on the economics curriculum, and is Vice Chair of the Pass Perfect Executive Advisory Board on the Future of Licensing, focusing on securities licensing education. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutions. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process incorporating advanced modeling tools.

Amber Mccormick is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 22 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with Strategic Advisers, Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, and Fidelity Brokerage Services. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm’s investment approach combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services alongside model portfolios delivered to intermediary platforms.

Ryan Lightfoot is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan entities since 2014, including JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

John Granzow II is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Securities LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and analyses.