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.

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.

Chad Epting is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Concord, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having 21 years of industry experience. He worked at ProEquities, Inc. and Protective Life from 2003 to 2017 before joining Edward Jones in 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment options. The firm is notable for its large network of advisors and branches, offering fiduciary advisory services and affiliated investment capabilities.

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.

Lincoln Miller is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Salisbury, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 20 years of industry experience. His work history includes 11 years at MetLife Securities and over a decade at MassMutual Life Insurance Co before joining MassMutual Investors Services in 2017. He is also involved with Hickory Tree Holdings for tax reporting purposes. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars using firm-approved analytical tools, with services structured as annual collaborative engagements.

Gary Mcpherson II is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2013 and previously worked at Securian Financial Services and Northwestern Mutual Investment Management. Mcpherson serves on several nonprofit boards, including the American Financial Education Alliance and the Spirit Club Foundation, and is active in financial literacy education and authoring financial content. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base through thousands of financial professionals and provides access to multiple platforms, third-party advisers, and proprietary model strategies.

Amber Robinson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Huntersville, NC, holding CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of advisory work, she is a co-owner of RGAA, LLC, which supports her practice operations. Ameriprise serves individuals approaching or in retirement, primarily those with at least $1 million in net investable assets, offering a retirement-income planning service that combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendation reports. The firm delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Ryan Rubin is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2016. He is based in Huntersville, NC, and holds a Series 66 license. Outside of his advisory role, Rubin is a part owner of an e-commerce business focused on wholesale product research and sales on Amazon. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of investment strategies and affiliated financial services. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large nationwide network of advisors and branches.

Noah Allmaras is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with Edward Jones, where he has worked for four years. His prior roles include positions at E*TRADE Capital Management, E*TRADE Securities, The Vanguard Group, and PNC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee solutions, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Douglas Jones is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2022, following six years at Wells Fargo Clearing. Jones owns and operates Optio Wealth Management LLC, an independent practice based in Huntersville, NC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. Its offerings include a broad range of planning services, from retirement and education to specialized areas like business-owner transition and special-needs planning.

Rocky Ward is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Mooresville, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016 and is also a partner at Guru Products, LLC, a company that sells baseball software. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products. The firm is notable for its extensive retail advisor network, comprehensive service offerings, and its fiduciary standard in providing advisory services.

Brandi Behlke is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at Edward Jones and Blue Ridge HealthCare. Behlke serves on the boards of the Good Samaritan Clinic and Morganton Burke Crimestoppers, nonprofit organizations focused on community support and crime prevention. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that integrates fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across a range of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Jean Rene Pelletier is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Davidson, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and Digital Intelligence Systems since 2021, as well as previous positions at The Home Depot and Pelma LLC. 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 manages approximately $671 billion in assets and employs more than 14,000 advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Irene Chandler is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including SunTrust Securities and SunTrust Advisory Services. Outside of her advisory work, she owns a small business sewing baby quilts and is a floral designer for Heirloom Floral. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive technology tools and a broad non-advisory financial services platform.

Nicole Wiggins is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including TradeStation Securities, Ally Invest Securities, and Fidelity Investments. Outside of her advisory role, she is an independent licensed insurance agent specializing in Medicare and life insurance products for family and close friends. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach using portfolios developed by internal research and third-party strategists, and offers financial planning, access to asset managers, and participation in wrap programs.

Debra Schneider is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently advising at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Troutman, North Carolina. 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 manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.