Alexander Bartol is a CFP® professional with 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017 and previously spent 14 years with Axa Advisors, LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Eugene Freedman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 47 years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial since 2008 and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wachovia Securities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves 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.

Timur Yuldashev is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Bank, ALGA LLC, and Uber. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s investment process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Rebecca Osterkamp is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 25 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked for Capital Investment Group, Inc. for 14 years before joining Wells Fargo in 2020. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap‑fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Lesia Mc Kenzie is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in real estate through McKenzie Holding LLC and co-ownership of a property management venture in St. Thomas, VI. 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 services, including discretionary and non-discretionary managed solutions, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Jami Guarascio is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 63 designation and two years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017 and previously worked for Finish Line Laminating for ten years. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a delivery driver for DoorDash. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

James Rowe is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at firms including Edward Jones, JP Morgan Chase, and Wells Fargo Advisors. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a board member of the Wake Medical Volunteer Board in Raleigh, NC. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm focuses on holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority, offering clients a separation between planning and managed-account services.

William Teague Jr. is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at OSAIC since 2019, with prior experience at Lincoln Investment, Capital Analysts Incorporated, and Fidelity Capital Management. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a sole proprietorship focused on life insurance, fixed annuities, and long-term care insurance sales and service. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services with a range of portfolio management options and utilizes advanced tools such as asset-allocation modeling, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing.

William Allen is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in New York, NY, holding a Series 66 designation with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2013 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven investment approach is grounded in modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial product options than many large institutional advisers.

Jacob Matthews is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Raleigh, NC, and has 10 years of industry experience. He is also the proprietor of Hammered Pig Ironworks, a metal sculpting business, and is involved with McGinnis Outfitters, assisting with hunting and fishing outings on a rare basis. Additionally, Matthews leases farming rights to land he owns through Whiskey Run Farm. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and specialized municipal advisory services.

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.

John Petretich is a CFP® professional with over 24 years of experience in the financial industry, currently serving at Edward Jones since 2001. He is based in Raleigh, NC, and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a home renovation business and is a member of the advisory board for the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity at North Carolina State University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

David Altman is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC and Wells Fargo Bank NA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

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.

Stanley Coats II is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 26 years of industry experience and has been associated with Raymond James in various capacities since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he and his wife own and breed horses, occasionally earning income from shows and sales. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools to support client goals and serves a broad client base including high-net-worth individuals and pension plans.

Sapna Mahalingham is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo and Merrill, as well as 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 manages approximately $671 billion in assets and employs over 14,000 financial advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party analytics.

Nicholas Cerullo is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Capital Area Soccer League, also known as NCFC Youth, based in Raleigh, NC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which combines written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jerod Allen is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James since 2022 and previously at Pinnacle Financial Partners and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an associate with Pinnacle Asset Management, providing banking and loan services and making investment referrals to partners. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to align investment strategies with client goals while supporting municipal and public finance work through unique affiliations.

David Nichols is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 49 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2011. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver tailored, written recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team.

Alan Hughes is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 38 years of industry experience and has been with Raymond James for 13 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of the Milburnie Fishing Club in Raleigh, NC. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.