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.

Donald Johnson Jr. is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously spent 29 years at Fsc Securities Corporation. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in marketing annuities through his insurance agency. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporations, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services. The firm utilizes a model-based investment approach with portfolio optimization tools and supports multiple account types through an extensive multi-advisor platform.

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.

James Menis is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with over 21 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Mass Mutual Investors Services in 2017, he worked at MetLife Securities from 2005 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, Menis is involved in insurance sales and office management at Garry Goble Insurance, and he serves as a pastor at Bethany Baptist Church. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, structuring planning engagements as collaborative, annual relationships that focus on goal analysis and written recommendations.

Max Miller is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 10 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing rental property in Concord, NC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment strategies and affiliated services, supported by a large network of financial advisors nationwide.

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 industry experience. He is currently with Wells Fargo Clearing, where he has worked since 2016. Prior to that, he held positions at Raymond James Financial from 2008 to 2016 and Merrill from 2004 to 2008. 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.

Jerry Mcvean is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo since 2016. 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.

Lacey Beam is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Davidson, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2019, she worked at HomeTrust Bank for two years and spent four years in homemaking. Outside of her advisory work, Beam owns and operates Lacey Cakes & Beam Photography, a business specializing in 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 integrates research and analytics to offer diversified investment solutions and distributes various financial products through affiliated banks and insurance entities.

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. He holds the CFP® designation and has 19 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Edward Jones, Cenacle Partners, and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC. Bloom is also a board member and head of the finance committee for The Christian Mission, a nonprofit organization. Raymond James provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and institutions. The firm offers non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals using risk profiling and modeling tools, and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

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 CFP® professional with 11 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and has prior experience at JPMorgan Securities LLC, Bank of America, Merrill, and Wells Fargo Clearing. He is also involved as an associate at Williamson Wealth Group in Cornelius, NC, where he works as a wealth advisor managing client assets. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Kurt Engelhardt is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Mooresville, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank, TIAA-CREF, and PNC Investments. Kurt is also a commissioned notary in Mooresville. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of advisors, offering a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and institutional services.

Jennifer Astles is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Concord, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations. She has 20 years of industry experience, including 13 years at Wells Fargo Advisors and over six years with Raymond James and Pinnacle Bank/Pinnacle Financial Partners. Astles also works as an associate at Pinnacle Asset Management, supporting financial advisors and client services. 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, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting, utilizing analytical tools and models to support client goals, and maintains specialized programs in municipal and public finance as well as employer retirement plans.

Ethan Buysse is affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2021 and has prior experience at Domino’s, Sam’s Club, and BJ’s Wholesale Club. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a delivery driver for Amazon Flex and a rideshare driver for Uber. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary services, including investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education, with an advisory process grounded in modern portfolio theory.

Barrett Brooks is a CFP® and Series 63 credentialed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He currently works at Fidelity Investments and has previously been employed by The Vanguard Group Inc. and Linden Thomas & Company Securities, LLC. He is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional investors. The firm uses a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios across various investment vehicles.

Angela Childers is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill from 2001 to 2020 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2020. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with an expanded investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Bryan Stanfill is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 39 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and is licensed with Series 63, 65, and 66. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2024, he spent 22 years at Triad Advisors, Inc. He is president of Financial Strategies of Lake Norman Inc., a family business focused on retirement and estate planning, asset protection, and tax planning. OSAIC Wealth serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning and various managed portfolio programs. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by risk tolerance and rebalancing tools.