Richard Spatola Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fort Mill, South Carolina, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial and South State Bank since 2007, following a year at Uvest Financial Services Group, Inc. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Amy Longfellow is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 designations. She has been with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2017 and joined Wells Fargo Clearing in 2025. Prior to that, she was involved with Outlaw Enterprise from 2009 to 2017. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, including investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm uses an IPS-driven approach grounded in modern portfolio theory and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

Lawrence Marin is a CFP® professional with 31 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2005 to 2007. Based in Charlotte, NC, Marin holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. 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 both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Samuel Zobel is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has worked previously at Merrill Lynch, Bank of America, and Charles Schwab. Outside of his advisory roles, he co-founded Money Made Easy Financial Coaching LLC. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative and algorithmic methods and serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Joe Jaspers is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Charlotte, NC, holding CFP®, Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials and with 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2022 and has been affiliated with Carolinas Telco Federal Credit Union in an advisory role since 2007. Prior to that, he spent over 30 years at CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset managers, supporting a broad spectrum of investment strategies through a large network of advisors.

Ashley Dambreville is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 11 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank NA, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, and TIAA. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

David Buffie is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently with OSAIC Wealth Inc in Charlotte, NC. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Bank of America, and Merrill. He serves as a board member for the nonprofit Beds for Kids and holds ownership interests in two restaurant ventures in Atlanta. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform, offering brokerage and advisory services including financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach utilizes model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and access to third-party money managers and proprietary strategies.

Mercedes Dockery is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with Series 65 credentials. She has experience in real estate, having worked at EXP Realty since 2020 and previous roles at Wilkinson ERA and Citywide Realty. Dockery has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2026. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through a large network of financial professionals. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management and operates proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Christy Broccardo is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2022 and has a longer tenure at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., starting in 2014. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory solutions. The firm’s investment approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Justin Coton is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and previously worked at Dorman Financial Management from 2016 to 2017. 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 and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Austin Konecke is a financial advisor with Edelman Financial Engines, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2016, with prior roles at The Mutual Fund Store and Banc Of America Investment Services, among others. Edelman Financial Engines offers technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm combines committee-driven modeling with planner delivery and online tools, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment options and managing approximately $326 billion for roughly 477,000 clients.

Christina De La Espriella is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management in Charlotte, NC. She holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Her prior work history includes roles at Thrivent Financial, Rover, YMCA, DoorDash, and Chubb. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning that covers retirement, tax, estate, business continuation, divorce, and special needs topics. The firm offers planning and managed-account solutions separately, with a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Alyssa Wasmund is a financial advisor at Merrill in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with less than one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Daniel's Jewelers, and various educational and community organizations such as the Arizona Historical Society and Dysart Unified School District. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jack Lynam is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing and holds a Series 66 designation. He has two years of industry experience, including prior roles at PMA Securities, PMA Asset Management, PMA Financial Network, and PRUCO Securities. His background also includes multiple positions at James Madison University and other diverse work experiences. 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 supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

James Sherrill III is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Dallas, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner of a rental property in Lewisburg, WV. 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 strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Nicholas Drake is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and with five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Us Tech Solutions and Anderson Merchandisers. Outside of his advisory work, he has been a delivery driver for Uber Eats since 2020 and an Instacart shopper since late 2023. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a broad range of investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages substantial assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party analytics.

Nathan Bragg is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, Bragg worked at Ameriprise Financial and is also involved with Bluestone Financial Advisors, where he assists with client service and business efficiencies. Outside of advisory work, he serves as assistant treasurer for the Rotary Club of Gastonia and officiates youth soccer games in the Carolinas. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm uses analytical tools and risk profiling to tailor recommendations and supports its offering with specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Elizabeth Goins is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at TIAA and TIAA-CREF for over a decade. She is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction in its investment approach.

Douglas Smith is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Mount Holly, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and possessing 36 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with LPL Financial, North Carolina Bank and Trust, and SC Bank and Trust since 2008. Prior to that, he worked at Uvest Financial Services Group, Inc. from 2002 to 2008. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other 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.

David Halvorsen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 29 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at UBS Financial Services, Merrill, and Banc of America Investment Services. Halvorsen is also a Senior Vice President at First Horizon, a financial institution role he has held since 2017. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice provided primarily by investment adviser representatives using a variety of strategic and tactical investment approaches.