Paige Thomas is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, she worked as a self-employed artist and has held various positions in different sectors. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kerry Johnson is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in Raleigh, NC, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 42 years of industry experience, including 17 years at Woodbury Financial Services prior to joining Osaic. Johnson also offers fixed insurance products through his insurance agency. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides brokerage and investment advisory services through various platforms, employing asset-allocation tools and risk assessments to construct portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Aaron Siegel is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Invesco, Horizon Investments, Quasar Distributors, Brighthouse Securities, and MetLife Investors Distribution Company. 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.

Frederick Gunther is a CFP® professional with 36 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2018, following a 12-year tenure at Edward Jones. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research.

Myson Darden is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America, he held positions at UBS, Fidelity, and North Star Resource Group, and spent several years working in education. 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.

William Hollingsworth is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on providing personalized wealth management strategies that align with clients' unique financial goals. His approach emphasizes a comprehensive understanding of each client's financial picture to create flexible strategies suited to changing market conditions. He also connects clients to Merrill's investment insights and the banking and lending services of Bank of America. William's areas of expertise include college education planning, corporate benefits and executive services, family wealth management, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, special needs planning, and managing new wealth. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of South Carolina. Outside of his professional role, William enjoys adventure sports, boating, fishing, scuba diving, and skiing. He continues his family’s legacy as a financial advisor and is committed to providing a high level of service guided by a philosophy that integrates all aspects of his clients' financial lives to help prioritize and pursue their most important goals.

Taylor Gresham is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked at Securities America Advisors and Franklin Templeton. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients by offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm uses a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers to deliver its advisory services across multiple investment vehicles.

Mark Gooding is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank, North Carolina State Employees Credit Union, and the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored Recommendation Reports. The firm operates as a large institutional provider with a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Charles Green is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides financial planning and investment management services to individuals, families, and business owners. His work emphasizes tailored wealth management and goals-based planning. Charles specializes in areas including college education planning, family wealth management, international wealth management, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His educational background includes a Bachelor's Degree from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and a Master's Degree from Campbell University. In his professional practice, Charles aims to build trusted relationships by offering customized financial strategies aligned with clients' priorities. His approach supports clients in making informed decisions to prepare for retirement, build and preserve wealth, and plan for the future.

Lyndah Tello is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Garner, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and with eight years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo and SunTrust Bank, alongside ongoing involvement with Reina Consulting, Inc. She is the founder of 1099 Ladies No Cost Networking, a networking group for women. Primerica Advisors serves primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers a wrap-fee asset management program that emphasizes model-based investment strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers, supported by an overlay manager and custodial services.

William Thomas Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of a family farm and a general partner in a restaurant business, as well as serving as a deacon at Sandhills Presbyterian Church. 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, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations.

Daniel Creswell is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Wake Forest, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having four years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2021. Outside of his advisory role, Creswell is involved with North Wake Church and has operated Sychar Properties, a real estate business focused on house flipping, since 2008. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Brant Spesshardt is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2026, following three years at OSAIC and 23 years at FSC Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner at Banyan Rock and Talent Insurance Agency, where he assists in overseeing the agency. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by research and technology.

Drew Steffens is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 1994. He specializes in building long-term relationships with high net worth families and focuses on restricted and concentrated stock strategies, investment manager due diligence, and asset allocation modeling. Drew's client services include Corporate Executive Services, Family Wealth Management Strategies, Legacy Planning, Liquidity Management, Managing New Wealth, and Portfolio Management Services. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government from Dartmouth College and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Over his career, Drew has been recognized with multiple industry honors, including being named to the Barron's Top 1000 and Top 1200 Advisor lists during the early 2010s, as well as repeated appearances on the Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors and Wealth Management Teams lists throughout the 2020s. Drew has contributed to the community through his service on various boards, including the Montessori School of Raleigh Board of Trustees from 2001 to 2005, the North Carolina Symphony Foundation Board from 1998 to 2004, the North Ridge Country Club Board of Governors from 2017 to 2019, and the Old Chatham Board of Directors beginning in 2025. He resides in Raleigh with his wife and four children, and in his personal time he enjoys drawing/sketching, golfing, reading, and spending time with his family.

Jake Coffee is a Benefits & Planning Consultant in Executive Services at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. He began his career at Fidelity Investments in 2021 as an Investment Solutions Representative I, II, and III, gaining experience until 2025. Prior to joining Fidelity, Jake worked as a Banker at PNC Bank in 2021 and as a Financial Services Representative at State Employees Credit Union from 2020 to 2021. Jake holds an Arkansas Insurance License and focuses on providing comprehensive and personalized financial planning and guidance. His approach involves understanding each client's unique needs and circumstances to support them in working toward their financial goals and aspirations. Outside of his professional role, Jake enjoys family activities, golf, movies, reading, and running.

Matthew Savidge is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with two years of industry experience. He has previously worked in property management at Mid America Apartments and Greystar. Based in Raleigh, NC, Savidge holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Geoffrey Bell is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 2005, where he works with executives and families to manage wealth, focusing on complex multi-generational needs. His role involves wealth forecasting, portfolio management, analytics, and performance reviews. Geoffrey also assists clients with developing restricted-stock award strategies, including Rule 10b5-1 programs and other Rule 144 issues, as well as facilitating family meetings concerning intergenerational wealth transfers. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Geoffrey earned bachelor's degrees in economics and management and society from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He currently serves as corporate secretary for the Research Triangle Chapter of the National Association of Corporate Directors. Outside of his professional career, Geoffrey enjoys outdoor activities including soccer, mountain biking, golf, skiing, and skydiving. He lives in Cary, North Carolina, with his wife and their four children.

Elizabeth Scott is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and three years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Modern Woodmen of America and Guaranteed Rate. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers for a range of individual, institutional, and charitable clients.

William Stephens is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with clients to develop personalized wealth management strategies that connect all aspects of their financial lives, helping them prioritize and pursue the goals that matter most to them. His areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. William holds professional designations such as Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from East Carolina University. Outside of his professional pursuits, William enjoys adventure sports, fishing, football, hunting, pickleball, surfing, and spending time with his family.

David Vaikness is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Raleigh, NC, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license with 27 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at CITIGROUP, Wells Fargo, BancWest Investment Services, and First Horizon Advisors. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including retirement plan consulting and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.