Erik Kuschner is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 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 provides advisory programs to 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 broad retail and institutional services with proprietary investment and trading activities.

Steven Shaneyfelt is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Cambridge, he held various roles including work with the NC GOP and Union County Government. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm employs multiple investment platforms and strategies, including proprietary models and access to external managers, with services tailored to client objectives.

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 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James since 2017 and previously at Bank of America and Merrill. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base—including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities—and offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions, utilizing a range of portfolio management styles supported by firm research and affiliated sub-advisers.

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 23 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has worked at various Fidelity entities since 2003, including Strategic Advisers and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and a Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios and model offerings.

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 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Securities. Granzow is the owner of Valhalla Investment Group, LLC, a property management business in Charlotte, North Carolina. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and advanced modeling tools.

Carlo Licata is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer and Chairman of the Associates Board for the Mid America Club in Chicago. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and models.

Brian Snyder is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 license and six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Trimble Inc. from 2014 to 2020 and has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2020 and 2021, respectively. Outside of his advisory role, Snyder is a partner at Happy Tree Farms, Inc., an agricultural business in Greensboro, North Carolina. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large institution serving both 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 structured planning processes supported by model-based outcome analysis.

Jacob Hillyard is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2025. He has held several roles within the financial services industry, including Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2024, Financial Planner at Domain Money in 2023, Financial Consultant and Associate Financial Consultant at E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley between 2020 and 2023, and Brokerage Investment Trader at Vanguard from 2019 to 2020. Jacob is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® Professional, assisting individuals and families in clarifying their financial picture, priorities, and strategy. He focuses on helping clients simplify complex financial decisions and develop a structured approach to achieve their current and future financial goals. Outside of his professional work, Jacob's personal interests include fitness, golf, spending time at the lake, reading, skiing, and traveling.

Charles Belk is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2004. Based in Charlotte, NC, he is part of a large national firm. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by more than 23,700 advisors nationwide.