Jasper Lee Jr. is a financial advisor at Stifel with 55 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2007 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole owner of an LLC established to provide a residence for his daughter and grandchildren. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm utilizes a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to guide asset allocation and financial planning.

Jacob Harris is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial in Raleigh, NC, with nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2017, he worked at Thomas Judy & Tucker P.A. from 2014 to 2017. 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 offers various financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and specialized services such as retirement plan consulting and 529 account management.

Nathaniel Forkey is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management based in Raleigh, NC. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Thrivent since 2026. His prior work experience includes positions at Exact Sciences, Pfizer, Wells Fargo, and several other firms. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering both one-time and ongoing planning engagements. The firm focuses on holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to integrate planning with managed-account programs while keeping services separate.

David Tate is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2013. Tate serves on the board of directors for Resurrection Lutheran Preschool in Cary, NC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm employs a centralized team for its retirement income recommendations, which complement the work of its financial advisors.

Andrew Cappello is a Senior Financial Advisor and Managing Director with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leads The Cappello Group and specializes in developing portfolio, wealth planning, and wealth transfer strategies tailored to high net worth individuals, families, business owners, and non-profit organizations. As a qualified Portfolio Manager within Merrill’s Investment Advisory Program, Andrew manages discretionary Personalized or Defined Strategies using a mix of individual securities, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment options. Andrew began his career in 1981 at Paine Webber and joined Smith Barney Harris Upham in 1983, where he worked for 30 years before transitioning to Merrill in 2012. He holds multiple FINRA registrations (Series 3, 7, 8, 63, and 65) and licenses in Variable and Life insurance. Over his career, Andrew has received industry recognition, including Barron’s "America’s Top 1,000 Financial Advisors" in 2012 and inclusion on the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list for 2024, as well as recognition for The Cappello Group on Forbes’ "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" lists for 2023 and 2024. Born and raised in Tampa, Florida, Andrew earned his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of South Florida in 1979. He is a Senior Member of Palma Ceia Golf & Country Club, the University Club of Tampa, and Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla.

Michael Hock Jr. is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at GE Healthcare for seven years and was involved with Ohana Homes. Outside of his advisory work, he is a member and manager of holding companies that administer LLCs owning real estate. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on comprehensive, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm offers planning as either a one-time or ongoing engagement, addressing a wide range of financial topics while keeping implementation and managed-account services separate.

Joel Reynolds is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. In this role, he works closely with clients to develop tailored financial plans and strategies aimed at achieving better outcomes for individuals, families, businesses, and future generations. Prior to his current role, Joel gained experience as a Central Relationship Manager and Workplace Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments between 2022 and 2025. He began his financial services career as a Financial Representative with Northwestern Mutual from 2021 to 2022. Joel emphasizes providing a world-class experience by adapting his approach to meet the unique needs and situations of each client.

Eric Stafford is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2012. He is a board member of Garner Baseball Inc., a nonprofit organization involved in local baseball operations. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting, offering tailored advice supported by extensive research and a broad affiliate network.

Jayme Dimitroff is a Series 66-registered financial advisor at Edward Jones with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2011. Outside of advising, he assists with managing a family business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a broad client base including individual, institutional, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices across the country.

Donald Steichen is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2022, he worked at Edward Jones from 2015 to 2022. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and applying diversification principles and modern portfolio theory in its investment approach.

Scott Blankenship is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He focuses on creating personalized wealth management strategies that align with his clients’ life priorities and goals, offering expertise in areas such as family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, retirement planning, portfolio management, and both individual and corporate investment strategies. Scott holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he also served as the Investment Club President. He maintains the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional role, Scott is active in his community, volunteering as a coach for recreational youth sports. He enjoys spending time with his family, golfing, and woodworking.

Travis Harris is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2020 and previously spent five years at Fifth Third Securities. 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, participant education, and plan benchmarking. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options, serving institutional clients with tailored investment solutions.

Amy Oh is a financial advisor with Merrill in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1998 and transitioned to Bank of America, N.A. in 2025. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm is integrated into Bank of America’s corporate platform, providing access to a diverse range of products and services.

Gary Harris is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2006. 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 offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from LPL and third-party subadvisors.

Eric Belanger is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at First Citizens Bank & Trust Co for 13 years before joining Raymond James in 2018. In addition to his advisory role, he is an associate at Alger Financial, where he manages a book of clients and handles day-to-day investment management and financial planning. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, charitable organizations, and state and municipal entities. The firm offers customized solutions including a SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services program for small businesses, supported by a comprehensive network encompassing public finance and institutional fiduciary services.

Tammy King is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 18 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she volunteers with the Triangle Church of Christ. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm provides advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities, utilizing research and modeling techniques to deliver tailored income and tax strategies.

Jonathan Phillips is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Raleigh, NC, with 27 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill prior to joining Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner in Aldonia Farms and Aldonia Farms II and serves on the finance committee of the NC Coastal Land Trust as well as the board of the Jones Island Club. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process.

Andrea Mendoza is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 63 license and 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC and Wells Fargo Bank NA. 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 supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Charles Meder is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in providing personalized wealth planning services, including retirement and legacy planning, executive compensation, tax minimization, and family wealth management strategies. Charles works closely with clients across diverse industries such as healthcare, technology, and government, as well as small privately-owned businesses, tailoring financial strategies to meet their unique goals and priorities. With extensive experience in investment risk management, business succession planning, and creating customized financial plans, Charles emphasizes transparency, collaboration, and clear communication to help clients make informed decisions. He holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned his Bachelor's Degree from Kent State University. Outside of his professional duties, Charles enjoys fishing, golfing, ice hockey, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Anderson Ray is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at Saybrus Equity Services, Prudential Life Distributors, and an earlier tenure at Edward Jones. He also worked with the Kay Yow Cancer Fund. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory strategies and maintains a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.