Michael Sowers is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Davidson, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wachovia Securities, Inc. in 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he is a 25% owner of a rental business in Hickory, NC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap‑fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party data.

Jackson Webber is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2025. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, he worked at The Vanguard Group for four years and held brief roles at New York Life and as a self-employed advisor. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to a broad client base including individuals, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers a combination of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Kristina Chuprevich is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to that, she was involved with Charlotte Motor Speedway for eight years and briefly operated Chuprevich Affordable Real Estate. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory strategies, including both discretionary and non-discretionary options, along with affiliated mutual funds and a proprietary money market fund.

Sean Travis is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Cornelius, NC, holding the CFP® designation and a Series 66 license. He has nine years of industry experience, including one year with Compass Group prior to joining Edward Jones in 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment options, operates under a fiduciary standard, and is notable for its extensive retail advisor and branch network as well as affiliated services such as a trust company and proprietary mutual funds.

Phillip Contacos is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Mooresville, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 35 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for 10 years before joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2026. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services, offering a broad range of planning options that address various client needs. The firm integrates advisory services with other financial product sales and referral channels, utilizing proprietary research and planning tools to tailor recommendations.

Katie Goforth is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Newton, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 22 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2004. She is also a member and owner of an LLC involved in investment property ownership. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Bernard Sandler is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cornelius, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, as well as prior positions at Citigroup Global Markets and Legg Mason Wood Walker. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process involves structured discovery and firm-approved tools, though clients are responsible for plan implementation and updates.

Daniel Sexton is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been serving clients for ten years, focusing on goals-based wealth management to assist clients in achieving their financial objectives. Daniel specializes in areas such as retirement planning, asset management, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, LGBT wealth planning, employee financial health, women and wealth, and retirement income. Daniel holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of North Carolina Charlotte and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He designs personalized action plans for his clients with specific investment recommendations based on their goals, risk tolerance, liquidity needs, and time horizon. He and his clients regularly review progress to ensure alignment and make adjustments as necessary. Residing in Mooresville, North Carolina, Daniel lives with his wife, Erin, and their three daughters, Mallory, Emma, and Evie. He is active in his community and volunteers with local organizations. His office is located in Huntersville, North Carolina.

Joshua Fulbright is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management in Claremont, North Carolina. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent, he worked in various roles including at Iconic Roofing and Chipotle Mexican Grill. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive written recommendations on topics such as retirement and estate planning. The firm emphasizes holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated option called WealthPlan.

Lynn Bowser is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. She has 10 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of her advisory work, she is a founding partner of Elevate Strategy & Consulting, a coaching and mentoring business for professionals. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes collaborative, goal-based planning using firm-approved analytical tools and offers a range of investment and educational programs.

Nicolas Gilliam is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Mooresville, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2006 and manages practice operations as COO of Brightstead Management LLC. Outside of finance, he is also engaged in art through a side business called Creative Dimensions. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which emphasizes dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Michael Webber is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo since 2016 and previously at Wachovia Securities. Webber serves as a trustee for his father’s trust in Hickory, NC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that 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 a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Tamara Sheline is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cornelius, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She worked at Citigroup Global Markets for 28 years before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney in 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs for individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. Their planning process utilizes firm-approved tools and modeling techniques, with clients responsible for plan implementation and updates.

Jeffery Mingo is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His career background includes positions at The Vanguard Group, Robinhood Financial, MassMutual, and TIAA, among others. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC, where he works, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage a broad range of investment products.

Matthew Durnan is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 8 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities.

Robert Chester is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 40 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior roles include seven years at Allstate Financial Advisors, LLC and over a decade operating The Chester Agency. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an insurance broker for Sentinel Health Solutions Inc., focusing on health and Medicare. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm uses detailed client data and analytical tools to deliver written recommendations within annual planning engagements, offering a range of event-driven and specialized planning programs.

Peter Campbell is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 44 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and Senior Solutions. He is also involved in the sale of home security, automation products, and loan referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm uses a tiered wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, delegating trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

De Wayne Venzen is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Mooresville, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves in the U.S. Army Reserve and is also involved in music. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Christopher Bice is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Mooresville, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 27 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at SagePoint Financial, OSAIC, UBS Financial Services, and other firms. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a head coach for middle school sports. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Michael Pappas is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with five years of industry experience. He previously worked at Vanguard Advisers and affiliated Vanguard entities for five years. Outside of his advisory roles, he was involved with At The Neck Apparel from 2020 to 2023. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary strategies and offers a centralized operational structure.