Maxwell Fontaine is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having four years of industry experience. He has worked previously at The Vanguard Group and Genworth Financial, and is involved with the Fontane Foundation Inc., a nonprofit organization. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Edward Conway is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1998 and with Primerica Financial Services since 1997. His credentials include Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Conway is also involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm uses model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and provides advisory services through a large network of financial advisors.

William Payne is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Denver, NC, with 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2020 and previously held positions at BB&T Investments and BB&T Securities. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and supports a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Elizabeth Bartunek is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at several firms including Edward Jones, LPL Financial, and Morgan Stanley, and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as an online fitness coach for Beachbody and holds a minority ownership interest in a motorsports park. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm offers written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting within a non-discretionary program supported by centralized due diligence and a forward-looking investment approach.

Ryan Milem is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors holding a Series 65 credential and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at South State Bank, Dropoff, and Family Trust Credit Union. Outside of advising, he has worked in maintenance at Home Depot. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations by delivering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management and offers proprietary model strategies along with access to third-party advisers and multiple custodial platforms.

Christina Mcconnell is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wachovia Securities. Mcconnell also operates several business entities related to wealth management and investment advisory services. 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 and access to model portfolios and third-party asset managers.

James Richardson III is a CFP® professional affiliated with Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2000, accumulating 25 years of industry experience. Based in Kannapolis, NC, he holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies alongside affiliated mutual funds and other services.

Zachary Tussel is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience, currently associated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He has worked previously at Elmore Financial Group and New York Life. Outside of advisory work, he is a partner in non-investment businesses including Boats & Tows LLC and Clean Supreme Ventures LLC, and he is also involved in insurance sales. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting services supported by analytical tools and supports advisory programs alongside institutional consulting and portfolio management.

Chris Angelino is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over thirty years of experience in financial services. He leads the Angelino & Associates team, which offers a comprehensive platform of financial services designed to meet the needs of clients ranging from corporate executives to physicians and affluent families. The team's approach includes regular, proactive communication, quarterly portfolio reviews, and annual financial strategy sessions to provide a comprehensive understanding of clients' financial affairs and anticipate their future needs. Chris specializes in assisting physicians and their families by integrating their personal and professional finances efficiently. Key services offered to physicians include asset preservation, investment risk reduction, fiduciary services for qualified retirement plans, and advanced retirement plan design to maximize tax-efficient investing. His areas of expertise also cover education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, defined benefit plans, retirement income, philanthropic planning, socially responsible investing, and tax minimization. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA) designations. Chris earned a Bachelor's Degree from Indiana University and completed his high school education at Dulaney Sr High. Outside of work, he enjoys adventure sports, biking, boating, camping, hiking, scuba diving, spending time with family, traveling, and yoga.

Brady Leatherman is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ted Lanes Inc. and Golf Galaxy. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, using a proprietary investment process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its advisory role to multiple registered investment companies and its use of systematic methodologies and AI in portfolio management.

Kyle Lambeth is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He is based in Davidson, NC, and serves as a firefighter for the Town of Davidson in addition to his advisory role. Lambeth has been involved with the North Mecklenburg Rescue Squad since 2005. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm employs extensive research and analytics in its investment approach and operates at a large scale with over 14,000 financial advisors and approximately $671 billion in assets under management.

Sheila Dobbins is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she has a minority ownership interest in a business related to auto sales. Wells Fargo Advisors provides investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute with third-party analytics and offers a range of financial products through affiliated bank and insurance entities.

Travis Mull is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent a year at Bank of America. He serves as treasurer for the Morganton Downtown Development Association. Wells Fargo Advisors 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 employs over 14,000 financial advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Jon Schrand is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2020. He initially helped open the Huntersville Fidelity office and works with individuals and families to identify risks and opportunities to build, protect, and transfer wealth. Jon follows a structured five-step financial planning process that includes understanding client backgrounds and goals, diagnosing financial situations, co-creating tailored plans, implementing those plans, and monitoring them over time to adjust for life events and health changes. Jon has been with Fidelity Investments since 2012, progressing through several roles including Financial Representative, Investment Solutions Representative, Investment Consultant, and Financial Consultant prior to his current position. His experience spans over a decade within the firm, focusing on comprehensive financial advice and client partnership. Outside of his professional work, Jon is engaged in family activities and enjoys fitness, golf, outdoor adventures, parenthood, and tennis.

Trudy Mullins is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2014 and previously worked at Vision Capital & Management and FSC Securities Corporation. In addition to her advisory role, she is an associate at Elmore Financial Group, where she supports administrative and financial advisor functions. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a broad range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and investment consulting using analytical tools and supports various advisory programs and institutional portfolio management.

David Byrne II is a CFP® professional with 16 years of experience in the financial industry, all with Edward Jones since 2010. He is based in Cornelius, NC. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in managing rental properties through several entities in the Cornelius and Charlotte areas. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over 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.

Dean Williamson is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 1999 and with Raymond James Financial since 2009. Outside of advising, he is the owner of Eagles Nest Winery, a winery and wine bar in North Carolina, and he has authored a book. 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, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using advanced analytical tools and supports a broad network of advisors with specialized programs and consulting services.

William Matyi Jr. is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Voya Investment Management and Prudential Investment Management Services. Outside of advisory work, he manages investment properties in Davidson, NC. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset thresholds, providing written recommendations on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary retirement income plans through a centralized consulting team.

Dyron Trotman is a Senior Financial Advisor specializing in building and preserving generational wealth. His practice focuses on assisting executives, professionals, and business owners in managing their income and assets efficiently while addressing the desire to enjoy the fruits of their labor without jeopardizing their financial future. He works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies that align with their long-term goals. With expertise in areas such as executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, and personal retirement planning, Dyron employs tools like the Merrill Personal Wealth Analysis® to help clients navigate complex financial questions related to exiting careers, managing RSUs, tax minimization, and ensuring family legacies. He is affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Dyron earned a Bachelor's Degree from Norfolk State University. In addition to his professional work, Dyron participates in community volunteering organizations and enjoys personal interests including bowling, football, music, photography, spending time with his family, and watching movies.

Cody Rachau is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Huntersville, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2006 and Primerica Financial Services since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Managing Member and President of Rachau Management Group, LLC, a legal entity formed for Primerica business purposes. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and limited separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients under a tiered wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors, focusing on non-institutional clients.