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.

Kevin Fogg is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at The Vanguard Group, Cardinal Financial, and New Rez, as well as a lengthy tenure at Macy's Inc. from 2003 to 2017. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, employing systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Mark Sides is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has prior experience working with TIAA-CREF and Accenture as a contractor for TIAA, spanning several years in various roles since 2012. 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, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and offers specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Joseph Russell is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Huntersville, NC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. He has one year of industry experience, including prior roles at DoorDash, NYLIFE Securities LLC, and New York Life. Equitable Advisors serves a range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs through Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

Benjamin Shbeeb is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines based in Huntersville, NC, holding a Series 65 designation. He has been with Edelman Financial Engines since 2026 and has prior experience operating two businesses, Create to Connect LLC and Shbeeb Weddings. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm combines a committee-driven modeling process with planner delivery and online tools, offering diversified model portfolios and long-term investment strategies.

Bart Knight is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Davidson, NC, holding the Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2026, he worked at Lowes Home Improvement for 18 years and has been involved with TimberEdge Designs LLC since 2004. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. It offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the nation.

Kelly Richardson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to rejoining Edward Jones in 2026, Richardson worked at Atrium Health and Advocate Health from 2022 to 2026, and was a full-time student from 2016 to 2019. 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 discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, with a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Andrew Yost is a financial advisor at Cetera with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Newbridge Financial Services Group, LPL Financial, and Regal Securities. Outside of his role at Cetera, Yost serves as a Senior Advisor at Rosso Financial Group, where he is involved in sales and account management. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a broad range of portfolio management options and access to third-party money managers.

Richard Tetzlaff is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 42 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Morgan Stanley and Citigroup Global Markets. He serves as a member of the Parks & Recreation Committee for the Township of Ferguson in Pennsylvania. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, managing approximately $671 billion in assets with over 14,000 advisors.

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.

Johnny Coble Jr. is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. His prior experience includes twelve years at Merrill and three years at Ameriprise. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an executor and trustee for family estate matters. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, managing approximately $671 billion in assets with over 14,000 financial advisors.

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.

Michael Ayotte is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Primerica Financial Services, Lawing Matthews & Company, and several other companies. Outside of financial advising, he owns two small businesses, Eagle's Nest Custom Creations and Ayotte Accounting, LLC. Primerica Advisors serves primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable entities. The firm offers a wrap-fee asset management program that utilizes model-delivery strategies from unaffiliated asset managers and provides custody and trade execution support through Pershing and BNY Mellon Advisors.

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.

Joshua Schrock is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Mooresville, NC, 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, and Woodmen Life, as well as over a decade at Strawbridge Studios. 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 portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, combining a broad array of advisory and non-advisory financial services through a large network of investment adviser representatives.