Brennon Mills is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has been with Merrill since 2016 and also has experience at Bank of America, N.A. since 2026. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Erin Horne is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Raleigh, NC, holding CFP® and Series 66 designations with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2019, Erin worked at Philips Healthcare from 2014 to 2018. 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 strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Jesse Boulerice is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch from 2011 to 2025 before joining Morgan Stanley in 2025. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and incorporates structured planning tools and broad investment offerings in its approach.

Thomas Cody is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2022, he held various roles including positions at the University of South Carolina and JCB Industries. He is based in Raleigh, NC. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ryan Helder is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior roles include positions at OSAIC and FSC, among others. He also supports financial advisors through a separate business focused on technology and operational assistance. LPL Financial serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions, offering various advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services through a national network of representatives. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios, research, and technology-driven investment strategies.

William Young is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Andrew Murphy is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Raleigh, NC. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with OSAIC and Wealth Advisors of Raleigh, Inc. since 2025. Prior to entering the financial industry, he gained diverse experience across several companies in various roles. Outside of advising, he is also a licensed insurance producer offering life, accident, health, Medicare supplement, and long-term care insurance products. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers, leveraging various asset allocation tools and portfolio construction methods.

Susan Joor is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in assisting clients with developing personalized financial strategies. Since beginning her career in financial services in 1993, she has focused on areas including managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, women and wealth, and retirement income. Susan takes a comprehensive approach to wealth management, emphasizing listening to clients and helping them make informed decisions to address their individual needs. Susan holds a Bachelor's Degree from Ithaca College and has earned professional designations such as Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She integrates her credentials to support clients in pursuing their long-term financial goals through tailored strategies. A native of the Syracuse, New York area, Susan has lived in the Raleigh area since 1996. Her personal interests include hiking—having explored numerous mountains in the Adirondacks and Death Valley National Park—as well as music, pickleball, reading, and traveling. She enjoys working one-on-one with clients to develop customized financial plans aligned with their priorities.

Joan Bentley is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2014. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

James Carrington is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the finance committee of Wake Forest Presbyterian Church. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to generate tailored written recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Charles Calloway is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Primerica Financial Services since 1986 and at PFS Investments Inc. since 2013. His credentials include Series 63 and Series 65 registrations. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home security services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, along with corporate and charitable clients. The firm utilizes model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and operates at scale with thousands of advisors and billions in assets under management.

Caroline Gooding is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with four years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2022 and previously held positions at BDO and AR Workshop locations in Cary and Raleigh. 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 discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, along with affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient services.

Kimberly Phillips is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Merrill since 2015. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Janine Higgins is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, she was a homemaker from 2016 to 2018. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Johnathan Pulleyn is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2023. He previously worked for Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation for nine years. Outside his advisory work, he owns JOCO Contracting, LLC, a business unrelated to investment advisory services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers financial planning, a variety of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options supported by proprietary and third-party research.

George Seamen III is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been providing financial advisory services since 2006. He and his team of five professionals focus on strategic wealth management for a select group of clients, including ultra-high net worth families, businesses, and non-profit organizations. His areas of specialization include portfolio construction, integrated wealth management planning, security selection, and the implementation of these strategies. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, George spent six years as a Senior Financial Analyst and Manager at a Global 500 company. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from James Madison University. George holds multiple professional designations, including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). In addition to his professional work, George has been involved with the Raleigh Rescue Mission, where he served on the Board and as President of the Raleigh Rescue Mission Foundation. He has also served as Board President for SAFEChild and continues to serve on their Foundation Board.

Chase Breeden is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with five years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2019 and previously held roles at North Carolina State University, Florida State University, and CFD Investments/Breeden and Associates. 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 strategies supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets.

Allison Wasle is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she manages bookkeeping and financial record-keeping for a local fishing charter business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Bryan Pollock is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lincoln Financial Securities for eight years and various capacities at Northwestern Mutual from 2010 to 2017. OSAIC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with access to multiple investment platforms, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions to manage diverse portfolios.

Daniel Randall is a financial advisor with OSAIC who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Lincoln Financial Group and Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation from 2008 until 2025 before joining OSAIC. Randall is an owner of The Carolinas Financial Network, LLC, which provides insurance products, and he is also a partner in a family travel blog, Adventures of Our Clan, LLC. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios that may include a variety of securities and alternative investments.