Taylor Gresham is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked at Securities America Advisors and Franklin Templeton. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients by offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm uses a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers to deliver its advisory services across multiple investment vehicles.

Lyndah Tello is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Garner, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and with eight years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo and SunTrust Bank, alongside ongoing involvement with Reina Consulting, Inc. She is the founder of 1099 Ladies No Cost Networking, a networking group for women. Primerica Advisors serves primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers a wrap-fee asset management program that emphasizes model-based investment strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers, supported by an overlay manager and custodial services.

Matthew Purdy is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following five years at Wells Fargo Advisors 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, supports more than 14,000 advisors, and combines brokerage and advisory solutions with research-driven investment approaches.

Brant Spesshardt is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Raleigh, NC, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 26 years of industry experience, previously working at FSC Securities and OSAIC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in an insurance agency where he assists with agency oversight. 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 and investment management through a broad network of advisors utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Russell Emrath is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Apex, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated firms since 2008. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, delivering personalized, algorithm-assisted recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Brian Shobert is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2009. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a FINRA arbitrator, assisting in dispute resolution. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services utilizing proprietary research and tools, with advisors delivering tailored recommendations on a discrete engagement basis.

Jonathan Foley is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as trustee and holds power of attorney for his mother's trust in Raleigh, NC. 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 advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Jake Coffee is a Benefits & Planning Consultant in Executive Services at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. He began his career at Fidelity Investments in 2021 as an Investment Solutions Representative I, II, and III, gaining experience until 2025. Prior to joining Fidelity, Jake worked as a Banker at PNC Bank in 2021 and as a Financial Services Representative at State Employees Credit Union from 2020 to 2021. Jake holds an Arkansas Insurance License and focuses on providing comprehensive and personalized financial planning and guidance. His approach involves understanding each client's unique needs and circumstances to support them in working toward their financial goals and aspirations. Outside of his professional role, Jake enjoys family activities, golf, movies, reading, and running.

Mary Akin is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process utilizing firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Judith Naegely is a financial advisor at OSAIC with six years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services and Pariox LLC, and also has experience with Certamed Medical Staffing. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in community fundraising as Co-Sponsorship and Fundraising Chair for Carroll Magnet Middle School PTO and is a managing member of Live Your Archetype, a workshop series focused on personal development. OSAIC serves a diverse client base that includes individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of advisors, employing asset allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and multiple investment platforms to construct tailored portfolios.

Taylor Horten is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2022, Taylor held roles at Financial Data Systems, Papa John's, and UNC Wilmington. Equitable Advisors serves individuals ranging from non‑high-net-worth to high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

Robert Eargle Jr. is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Garner, NC, holding a Series 66 license and four years of industry experience. Prior to his current role at Edward Jones, he worked at DICKS SPORTING GOODS for six years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Chase Hill is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he assists clients in navigating a seamless planning process by understanding their current financial situation and future goals to co-create tailored financial plans. Prior to this, he served in various positions at Fidelity Investments, including Relationship Manager, Workplace Planning Consultant II, Workplace Planning Consultant I, and Workplace Planning Associate from 2021 to 2024. Before joining Fidelity, Chase was a Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual from 2018 to 2019. Chase holds an Arkansas Insurance License, which supports his expertise in financial planning and investment consulting. His professional experience spans across different facets of financial services, focusing on collaborative planning and aligning strategies with clients' life events and objectives.

Darion Elder is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and two years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2016 and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an independent DJ. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Amber Clos is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. Her career includes previous roles with United Community Bank and United Community Advisory Services, as well as a long tenure at McDonalds / Huebner Management Company LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing strategic and tactical portfolio options supported by research and advisor tools.

Michael Langley is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked in the hospitality sector and briefly at Defender Capital. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

Sonya Kilian is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She has worked with Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2013 to 2016 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Ward Marslender is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2013 and is also the owner of Marslender-West Asset Management. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutions by offering investment and fee-based financial planning services across a broad range of areas, including retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning. The firm uses proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations delivered through meetings and client summaries.

David Difilippo is a CFP® professional with 45 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wells Fargo Clearing, where he has worked since 2019. His prior experience includes six years at Raymond James & Associates and 24 years at Morgan Keegan & Company, Inc. 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 a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Jason Curfman is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2016 and was briefly involved with Triangle Futbol Club in 2016. Curfman is also a co-owner of Serving to Multiply, Inc., a business created to support an Ameriprise franchise. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning through written recommendations and ongoing advice. The firm’s approach includes asset allocation, withdrawal strategies, and Social Security planning within an investment universe influenced by affiliated product relationships.