Douglas Marlow is a financial advisor at Cetera with 33 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has worked with firms including Avantax Investment Services and TIAA. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large nationwide firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Aaron Williams is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 10 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at TIAA-CREF and Vanguard Marketing Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he directs Life's Cheat Code, LLC, a self-improvement business focused on musical composition and related marketing activities. Fidelity, through its Strategic Advisers LLC division, provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Elizabeth Hobson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 14 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank from 2016 to 2025. In addition to her advisory role, she teaches at the National Business Institute. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients nationwide, offering a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by extensive research and a variety of investment strategies.

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 at Morgan Stanley with 35 years of industry experience. He has held previous positions at UBS Financial Services from 2011 to 2021 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2021. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Anna Nifong is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds a Series 66 designation. She has three years of industry experience and previously worked with firms including LPL Financial and Independent Advisor Alliance. Outside of her advisory roles, she is involved in administrative and investment-related activities with Focus Wealth Planning and Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals and provides a range of portfolio management options and model-based solutions tailored to client objectives.

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.

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.

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.

Jermile Hayes is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently advising at Fidelity. His prior roles include six years at THE Vanguard Group, Inc., and additional experience at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and Carolina Talent. He serves as an advisory board member for Elon University’s Love School of Business, where he engages with students and supports job opportunity initiatives. He works with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Timothy Neu is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at The Vanguard Group, PNC Financial Services, JP Morgan Securities, and JP Morgan Chase Bank. He was also involved in Revival Property Management LLC from 2023 to 2024. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is notable for its advisory roles with registered investment companies, use of AI and algorithmic methods in research, and operation as a registered commodity pool operator.

Summer Sprouse is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Huntersville, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. She has worked with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2017 and previously at Shapiro and Ingle. Outside of investment advising, she is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliates of PFS Investments Inc. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, with approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management. The firm delivers advisory services primarily through model-based strategies developed by third-party asset managers.

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.

Mitchell Gatewood is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank, Edward Jones, First Citizens Investor Services, and SunTrust Investment Services. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and systematic portfolio construction using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

John Miano is a Series 66-registered advisor with Merrill in Huntersville, NC, where he has worked since 2014, accumulating 12 years of industry experience. He is involved in rental property investment activities outside of his advisory role. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of individual and institutional clients.

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.