Tracee Schraeder is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 26 years of industry experience. She is currently with Stifel, joining the firm in 2024, and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC for a combined 15 years. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and nonprofit organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and planning analyses, which clients can use to inform their financial decisions.

James Combs is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Cornelius, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial Services and Edward Jones. He also serves as a nonprofit board member for Williams Lodge 176. 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 provides a range of financial planning and advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Randi Derene is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with one year of industry experience. She previously worked at 4Point Wealth Management and Belk, and has held roles outside finance, including five years at Weston Town Hall. Derene is also a commissioned notary. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing a range of model portfolios, research, and technology-driven solutions.

Charles Stoner is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 10 years before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs. The firm emphasizes tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and advanced modeling tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Scott Stimson is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he works with families and individuals to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at securing a better financial future. He began his financial services career in 2010 and focuses on delivering a comprehensive approach to managing wealth by listening carefully to clients and assisting them in making informed decisions tailored to their individual needs. Scott holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of North Carolina System and holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He has expertise in family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, and portfolio management services. Scott is committed to building trusted relationships and providing customized wealth management strategies to his clients. Beyond his professional work, Scott has been actively involved in his community as a member of Leadership Lake Norman and having served on the Board of Directors for Corvian Community School from 2017 to 2020. He has also held leadership roles including Vice President of Sigma Chi Charlotte Alumni Associates and participates in community initiatives such as the Jimmy Murphey Christmas Community Fundraiser. Scott calls Lake Norman, North Carolina home and integrates community involvement into his work philosophy.

Dennis Lehman is a CFP® with 36 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with OSAIC since 1991 and previously worked for Financial Planners of Cleveland, Inc. He is also the owner of Heritage Financial Planners, a separate firm involved in security sales, and is licensed to sell life insurance. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services from financial planning and retirement consulting to access to third-party money managers and managed account solutions.

Henry Alston Jr. is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he partners with successful individuals, families, and businesses to provide tailored financial planning, customized investment strategies, tax optimization strategies, estate planning implementation, legacy planning, and business succession planning. He also facilitates philanthropy, banking, and credit maximization through access to Bank of America specialists. His expertise encompasses executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. Henry places emphasis on eliminating financial blind spots and ensuring a sound financial foundation and structure for his clients. Henry holds a Bachelor's Degree from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and has earned the designations of Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He contributes to the community as a board member of the Speedway Children's Charity. Outside of work, Henry enjoys basketball, football, golfing, hunting, reading, and spending time with his family.

Alan Morgan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Mooresville, NC, holding a Series 66 credential and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at IFG Advisory, LLC and Carolina Planning Consultants, LLP. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a FINRA arbitrator and works as an ice hockey official. 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 investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and access to third-party research and subadvisors.

Tiffany Hart is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with five years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Raymond James Financial and its affiliated firms since 2022, in addition to prior roles at Peoples Bank and OneMan Financial. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and offers unique programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Charles Stoner is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cornelius, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 10 years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a variety of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including customized financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and economic modeling as part of its financial planning process.

Kenneth Hoffman is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1988. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a broad network of advisors and branch offices, offering a range of advisory programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds under a fiduciary standard.

Linda O Loughlin is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing before joining Raymond James. Outside of her advisory role, she works part-time as a delivery driver for DoorDash. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and consulting services, employing various portfolio management styles supported by in-house research and external sub-advisers.

Christopher George is a Wealth Management Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Kent State University. Christopher has over 27 years of experience as a registered Wealth Management Advisor and possesses the Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor™ designation, among other professional certifications such as Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Before his financial advisory career, Christopher was a professional baseball player, selected in the 7th round of the 1988 Major League Baseball draft. He competed for both the Milwaukee Brewers and the Florida Marlins over eight years, earning recognition as a three-time All Star and receiving the Ray Scarborough Minor League Player of the Year Award. His background in professional sports has shaped his approach to business through qualities like motivation, competitiveness, and strong work ethic. Christopher's client focus areas include college education planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, sports and entertainment, and retirement income. Outside of his professional work, he is involved with Ronald McDonald House Charities and enjoys spending time with his wife Katie and their two children at their home in Lake Norman. His personal interests include boating, fishing, baseball, and football, and he also coaches his children's sports teams.

Charles Moore III is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at LPL Financial since 2017. Prior to LPL, he was with Nationwide Securities and Nationwide Advisory Services for over two decades. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

John Lynch is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Mooresville, NC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and over 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Allstate and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company. Lynch is also an insurance broker with Imprimis Financial, focusing on life, disability, long-term care insurance, and fixed annuities. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, providing structured, collaborative planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools.

Robert Weaver is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Mooresville, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates a business that creates and licenses a college basketball pool for national distribution. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Laura Long is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing from 2009 to 2024. 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 investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with model portfolios and research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Garrett Bailey is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Bank of America. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs over 14,000 advisors and manages approximately $671 billion in assets, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

John Mccabe III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Cornelius, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Flagstar Bank, First National Bank of PA, Cetera Investment Services LLC, and Bank of America. 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, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Donna Pleasant is a financial advisor at Vision Capital & Management with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at FSC Securities Corporation for six years. She has been with Vision Capital & Management since 2015. Vision Capital & Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to a variety of clients, including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm applies a macro-driven investment process emphasizing diversification and risk-adjusted returns, primarily using mutual funds and ETFs, and manages approximately $144.8 million in discretionary assets alongside model portfolio services for third parties.