Austin Larson is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, bringing his expertise in retirement planning to clients. As a Certified Financial Planner™, he focuses on helping clients navigate the complexities of retirement strategies and tools. Austin has experience in various financial roles, including Planning Consultant and Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments, as well as a Financial Advisor at Northwestern Mutual. He is known for his follow-through and family-first approach when working with clients. Outside of his professional life, Austin has personal interests in fishing, golf, and military service.

David Schiff is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial in Cornelius, NC. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 2002 and with Raymond James Financial since 2009. In addition to his advisory role, Schiff owns Schiff Financial, a support company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and utilizes analytical tools to model potential outcomes.

Joseph Byer is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including UBS Financial Services, LPL Financial, and TD Ameritrade. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset investment approach supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Ryan Meiser is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He has been with Fidelity since 2010, advancing through roles including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Advisor and Financial Advisor Intern at Edward Jones Investments from 2007 to 2010. With over 15 years of experience in the financial industry, Ryan helps clients grow and protect their wealth, make sound investment decisions, and simplify their financial lives. He leverages his understanding of Fidelity's broad platform of resources to assist clients in creating personalized financial plans. Outside of his professional work, Ryan has interests in boating, parenthood, reading, running, and soccer.

La Teesha Mc Cullough is a CFP® and Series 66–licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2019 and previously worked at LPL Financial, Fifth Third Bank, and Chase Bank. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of Swole and Whole, LLC, a retail ecommerce business focused on athletic apparel, though she is currently not active in merchandise sales. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Samuel Reavis is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he collaborates with individuals and families to develop personalized financial plans and strategies tailored to their unique goals. His work encompasses a broad range of services including retirement planning, education funding, wealth preservation, tax-efficient investing, and philanthropic planning. Sam emphasizes building long-term relationships and understanding each client's comprehensive financial situation to provide ongoing, adaptable advice. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of South Carolina and has earned professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His client focus includes corporate executive services, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, and tax minimization. Outside of his professional role, Samuel enjoys basketball, cooking, football, golfing, reading, watching movies, and spending time with his family. He brings a philosophy centered on understanding client priorities and creating personalized plans that align with what matters most to them.

Elizabeth Dailey is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Statesville, NC, with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate entities, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,700 advisors and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Florance Johnson is a Series 66 designated advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Newton, NC, bringing two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent, Johnson held positions at Dollar General and HealthSmart Pharmacy, among other roles. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based analyses on various financial topics with options for one-time or ongoing planning engagements. The firm separates planning from managed-account services and does not hold discretionary trading authority for its Dedicated Planning Service.

Terry Eskind is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Conover, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2010. Outside of advisory work, he is president of Eskind Group LLC, a company involved in owning and maintaining rental properties. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients across a broad range of financial needs, with over $1 trillion in assets under management and a nationwide network of more than 23,000 advisors. The firm offers various advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated investment products, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Sarah Mangan is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated. Prior to her financial services career, she was employed at the University of Maryland and in accounting advisory roles. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Andrew Yost is a financial advisor at Cetera with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including Regal Securities, LPL Financial, and NewBridge Financial Services Group. He is also a senior advisor at Rosso Financial Group, where he is involved in sales and account management. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and reported over $256 billion in assets under management across more than 10,000 advisors.

Richard Tetzlaff is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Davidson, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2014 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a member of the Parks & Recreation Committee for the Township of Ferguson in State College, PA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, serving as an ERISA fiduciary and including a broad range of investment products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Damion Carufe is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Mooresville, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 41 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2020, and prior experience at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities from 2008 to 2020. He also serves as a trustee in a trust-related role. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs for individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis from its Global Investment Committee.

Dorthy Hilt is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Statesville, NC, holding a Series 66 designation. She has one year of experience at Edward Jones and previously worked for eleven years at United Federal Credit Union. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Johnny Coble Jr. is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, and serves as an executor and trustee for family estate-related matters. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, providing investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services through a large network of advisors and extensive research resources.

Elizabeth Frederick is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at Merrill, Wells Fargo Clearing, Keller Williams Lake Norman Realty, and L'BRI Pure and Natural. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to create model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Melissa Carlson is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2000. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Cornelius, NC. Outside of her advisory work, Carlson speaks to churches, community groups, and business professionals on topics such as belief and mindset, execution, delegation, and success journeys. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment options. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and supports its clients through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

David Ozga is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cornelius, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides financial plans through both direct client relationships and corporate agreements.

Christopher Rhyne is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at OSAIC since 2024. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services and MML Investors Services, Inc. He is also involved in insurance sales through Chris Rhyne Financial Management. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charities, providing integrated brokerage, advisory, and financial planning services through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple platforms.

Joshua Schrock is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at W&S Brokerage, Western and Southern Life, Woodmen Life, and over a decade at Strawbridge Studios. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.