Mark Mccall is a CFA® charterholder with 18 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Prior to that, he was with Citigroup Global Markets Inc for four years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process incorporates structured discovery and modeling tools but does not include individual security recommendations as part of its standalone financial planning offering.

Anne Abernethy is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, based in Newton, North Carolina. She has 18 years of industry experience, including seven years at Wells Fargo Clearing prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2023. In addition to her advisory role, Abernethy serves as a part-time pastor at Bethel United Church of Christ in Hickory, North Carolina. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory offerings with various financial products and referral channels.

Angelique Harris is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC®, Series 63, and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked for TIAA Kaspick from 2010 to 2023. 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 options, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Tyler Aiken is a CFP® certificant with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Davidson, NC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Brian Sohovich is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Since 2000, he has been with Edward Jones in Statesville, NC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President of Special Events for a Chamber of Commerce venture and is a board member of the Statesville Racquet Club, involved in facility management and programming decisions. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branches.

James Shoobridge is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Statesville, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2019, he worked for three years at Allen Tate Realtors. 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 services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Eric Dean is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Mooresville, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2018 and previously held positions at AXA Advisors, Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc, and Penn Mutual Life Insurance. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Director of Alumni Engagement for the Babson Alumni Association. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a variety of advisory programs and third-party asset managers, offering diversified investment options without sponsoring its own wrap fee program.

William Cheek is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Cornelius, NC, holding the Series 66 designation with over 15 years of prior experience at SCOR Global Life Americas Reinsurance Company. He has been with Edward Jones since 2026. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions under a fiduciary standard, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Dana Horton is a financial advisor with Merrill in Huntersville, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, Horton is a member of a family-owned real estate LLC and serves as a notary public, providing document notarization services as needed. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services primarily 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, and institutional investors.

Warren Chapman is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2024 and previously held positions at Bethune Cookman University, Bank of America, and the Town of Cornelius staff. Merrill 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Hannah Mitchell is a Financial Consultant with extensive experience in financial planning and investment services. She has held multiple roles at Fidelity Investments, including Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative between 2023 and 2025. Prior to this, she worked in European acquisitions at Medical Properties Trust and held positions in quality, risk, and security at Deloitte Luxembourg, as well as an internship in global liquidity and cash management at HSBC. With over five years of experience and having lived and worked internationally, Hannah has developed a thorough understanding of financial planning concepts. She emphasizes the importance of personalized financial plans tailored to each client's unique story and aims to build trustworthy and long-lasting relationships. Outside of her professional work, Hannah is involved in family activities, parenthood, tennis, theater, traveling, and volunteering.

Peter Livingston is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Mooresville, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 1997. 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, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive research and technology tools.

Larkin Wobbe is a CFP® certified financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, where he has worked since 2022. Prior to this, he held positions at Wells Fargo Bank, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Equitable Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an associate at Williamson Wealth Group, contributing over 80 hours monthly to client service and acquisition. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse clientele including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports a broad advisor network with services that incorporate advanced analytical tools and technology.

Joelle Walker is a financial advisor with Merrill in Mooresville, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Bank of America and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. Merrill, along 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, and institutional investors.

Mark Arigo is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise since 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a part-time coach and trainer at Lake Norman Athletic Club. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing detailed recommendation reports on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research and modeling with algorithmic tools and delivers personalized advice through a centralized consulting team.

Joshua Roberson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Denver, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, including households, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Jared Newman is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Cetera, First National Bank of Pennsylvania, and SunTrust Advisory Services. Newman also serves as a Regional Director and Senior Vice President of Private Banking at United Community Bank. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools for advisors, and oversees over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Jolie Bishop is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Huntersville, NC, holding a Series 66 designation. She has been with Ameriprise since 2023 and has prior experience in education and hospitality, including five years at Midwood Smokehouse and four years at Auburn University. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Michael Pfeffer is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm operates on a large scale with approximately $671 billion in assets under management and more than 14,000 financial advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

David Brown is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and with 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial Services since 1999 and Peoples Bank/Peoples Investment Services since 2015. Brown also serves on the Planning Board for the City of Conover, North Carolina, and acts as trustee and executor for his late father’s estate, including managing the sale of Wilkes Broadcasting Company, a family-owned radio station. 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 institutions. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning using risk profiling and analytical tools, and offers specialized programs such as SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory and municipal advisory services.