Ryan Sochacki is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2015. He holds a Series 63 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual 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 delivers services both directly and through Corporate Financial Planning arrangements.

Amanda Rachau is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Pfs Investments Inc. since 2010 and involvement with Pfs University from 2012 to 2018. She also engages in sales of investment-related products and receives compensation for referrals of home security, automation, and loan products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and utilizes a tiered wrap-fee structure, focusing on personalized portfolio management rather than institutional pension or profit-sharing plan services.

Sherman Spears is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has held positions at Wells Fargo Bank and United Parcel Service and served in the United States Army. Spears has approximately one year of experience in the financial advisory industry. 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 roughly $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Patty Hanna is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is a notary public and also works as a retail sales associate. 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 incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Douglas Towsey, CRPC™, serves as a Managing Director and Wealth Management Advisor in the Naperville/Lisle office of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. With over 32 years of experience in the finance industry, his career spans roles as a wealth management advisor, corporate executive, and professor. He focuses on providing clients with a comprehensive wealth management strategy tailored to their unique financial situations and goals. His approach emphasizes five key principles: financial guidance, legacy implementation, estate coordination, risk management, and tax minimization strategies. Doug holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Indiana University and an MBA from Northwestern University. In addition to his advisory role, he teaches evening finance classes at DePaul University. His professional designations include Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Doug and his team prioritize building ongoing relationships with clients to adapt strategies in response to changing needs and market conditions. Outside of his professional life, Doug is involved in community service through organizations such as United Way and Feed My Starving People. He resides in the northwest suburbs of Chicago with his wife Jennifer and their two children, Grace and Ben. His personal interests include golfing, hiking, music, reading, soccer, softball, tennis, traveling, watching movies, and spending time with his family.

Nicholas St George is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at Woodbury Financial Services, Raymond James Financial Services, and Merrill Lynch. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker‑dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Amy Lowe is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 credential and 14 years of industry experience. She worked at UBS Financial Services from 2011 to 2021 before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, where she has been since 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm employs structured discovery conversations and proprietary planning tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Rebekah Schemahorn is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 27 years of industry experience. She has held her current roles at Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1999. Outside of her advisory work, she owns and manages a mountain home used for short-term rentals. Primerica Advisors provides a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm uses model-delivery strategies developed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Zoran Smiljanic serves as a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been active in the financial services industry since 2004, beginning his career at HSBC before joining Merrill and the Utz Keller Wealth Management Group in 2017. In his current role, Zoran works closely with clients and their families to provide integrated financial advice and both short- and long-term wealth planning. His approach emphasizes understanding each client’s goals to develop tailored strategies that offer clarity and control over their financial lives. He leverages the investment insights of Merrill and the banking services of Bank of America to address various financial needs. Zoran’s areas of expertise include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. He employs a holistic wealth management process that considers seven key life priorities: family, finances, health, home, leisure, work, and giving. This goal-based approach helps clients navigate changing life circumstances and evolving priorities. Zoran earned a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Economics and Management from Cornell University. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and is fluent in English and Serbo-Croatian. Originally from upstate New York, he now resides in Huntersville, where he enjoys spending time with his wife and children and exploring the Lake Norman and Charlotte areas. His personal interests include basketball, boating, cooking, golfing, hiking, skiing, and tennis.

Rebecca Foret is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include working at Hope Academy for six years and operating a personal business for one year. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC (MAA), provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Steven Johnson is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2009. Outside of his work at Raymond James, he is the CEO of The Johnson Financial Group LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance advisory services uncommon among large institutional advisors.

Joseph Neal is a CFP® professional with 23 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a brief tenure at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Based in Davidson, NC, Neal holds a Series 66 license. 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 alongside third-party data.

Jerry Mcvean is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 10 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. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with an investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options alongside traditional investment products.

Lacey Beam is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She worked at HomeTrust Bank prior to joining Wells Fargo and has a background that includes homemaking. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates Lacey Cakes & Beam Photography, a business focused on baking and family portrait photography. 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 from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Benjamin Johnson is a CFP® professional with 15 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and previously worked at Edward Jones for 14 years. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in agricultural activities through a family limited partnership. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers 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 utilizes risk profiling and analytical tools to tailor non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation, along with specialized programs like SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Ryan Bloom is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding the CFP® designation and securities licenses Series 63, 65, and 66. He has 19 years of industry experience, including 15 years at Edward Jones. He is an owner and officer of two support companies and serves as a board member and head of the finance committee for The Christian Mission, 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, and institutional investors. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary advice based on client goals and uses a variety of analytical tools to model potential outcomes.

Christopher Diskin is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Edelman Financial Engines, LPL Financial LLC, TIAA, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs and separately managed accounts. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Robert Clark is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates. He has been with Raymond James since 2013 and previously worked with Rcb Sports and the Arena Football League. Clark also serves on the finance committee of Denver United Methodist Church, where he acts as an auditor overseeing church accounts. Raymond James & Associates is a large dual-registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser with approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by various portfolio management styles and firm research.

Jason Ma is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 credentials. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2025, he worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA from 2023 to 2025, as well as Bank of America and Merrill from 2017 to 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Williamson Wealth Group in Cornelius, NC, where he serves as an associate and wealth advisor. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients, institutional investors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers non-discretionary planning and uses risk profiling and modeling tools to tailor recommendations, supporting clients through various advisory programs and unique offerings, including municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Ryan Mulligan is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds a Series 66 designation and has 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial LLC, Independent Financial Partners, and Barings LLC. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, utilizing firm-approved software tools to deliver personalized recommendations.