Olivia Kennedy is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of the Utz Keller Wealth Management Group. She holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Olivia began her career in the financial services industry in 2020 and works collaboratively with her experienced team to guide clients through complex financial decisions and investment strategies. Her expertise includes equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income planning. Olivia employs a holistic approach to wealth management, focusing on personalized strategies that facilitate wealth accumulation and preservation while aligning investment risks with clients’ goals. Olivia earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the Farmer School of Business at Miami University. She is actively involved in her community, holding leadership roles with the Folds of Honor Western Carolina and the Rotary Club of North Mecklenburg County. Olivia resides in Mount Ulla with her husband and enjoys spending time outdoors, including activities such as hiking, yoga, and boating on Lake Norman.

Bret Gallin is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Denver, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he also works as a part-time bartender at Levy Restaurants. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, offering investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad planning menu tailored to clients who meet certain net-worth thresholds, covering areas such as retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning, with many services delivered through meetings and written client summary letters.

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 financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a part-time pastor at Bethel United Church of Christ in Hickory, NC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad menu of planning options tailored to clients meeting specific net-worth thresholds.

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® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He also worked at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2015 to 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Stacie Wolfe is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. She is based in Stanley, NC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of investment strategies and advisory services. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and supports its clients through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

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.

Robert Suddreth is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. He previously worked at The Vanguard Group, Inc. and spent nearly two decades at American Tire Distributors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, using a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and systematic methodologies to construct model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Brian Hill is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services and Wells Fargo Clearing. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting a broad range of advisory approaches with technological tools and oversight of over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

James Lowry serves as a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this capacity, he provides financial advice and guidance to clients, focusing on managing individual wealth and retirement benefits. He holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC), reflecting his expertise in retirement planning and fiduciary responsibilities. James Lowry earned a Bachelor's Degree from Saint Thomas Aquinas College.

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® professional with 12 years of experience in financial advisory. He is currently with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, where he has worked since 2022, following several years at Wells Fargo in various advisory roles. Outside of Raymond James, Wobbe is involved as an associate financial advisor at Williamson Wealth Group, where he supports client servicing and acquisition. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports a broad advisor network with specialized programs in municipal and public finance.

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.

Jason Shell is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James Financial since 2009. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and C F Parks Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is owner of Shell Wealth Management, Inc., a support company, and manages RT Property Management, LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning using analytical tools, supports municipal and public finance work, and delivers specialized advisory programs such as SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

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.