Randy Johnson is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones, Bank of America NA, Merrill Lynch, and Wells Fargo. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in a non-variable insurance agency based in Huntersville, NC. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and brokerage and insurance products through its integrated platform.

Michael Williams is a Series 66 registered advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, based in Charlotte, NC. He has 21 years of industry experience and has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2004. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering holistic, goal-based financial plans that cover various topics such as retirement, tax, estate, and special needs planning. The firm combines planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option while maintaining separate services.

Cameron Chapman is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has worked with Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. and WealthGuard Insurance Services, LLC, where he is also an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, and other retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management and model-based solutions tailored to client objectives.

Peter Senick is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Ridgeway, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2006, including its predecessor Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Board Chair for the Academy of Finance at Olympic High School and owns Senter Rock Capital LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through a variety of third-party managers and LPL programs. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Nasera Kaouss is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Raymond James & Associates is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $500 billion in assets with over 5,400 financial advisors. The firm offers wealth advisory planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and government entities, delivering non-discretionary advice supported by a broad affiliate network and specialized municipal finance capabilities.

Ryan Lopez is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Brooks International and the University of Alabama. Lopez is based in Charlotte, NC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs focused on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools.

Marc Messer is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2013 and has been involved with Resource & Design Associates since 1972. Messer holds a Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and analyses.

William Simpson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rock Hill, SC, holding a Series 66 credential and 18 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, he was involved in real estate and investment advisory roles at Southern Commercial Real Estate LLC, Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC, and Capital Investment Group, Inc. Simpson is also engaged in tax preparation and accounting services through W. Frank Simpson LLC affiliated with Brittany Ayers, CPA, LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside model portfolios, research, and technology-driven investment solutions.

Deep Patel is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo for two years and has been with LPL Financial since 2023. Patel holds the Series 66 designation. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by model portfolios and research from internal and third-party sources.

Bryan Haney is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings extensive experience in financial services, focusing on wealth management strategies for clients and businesses. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Appalachian State University. Bryan has earned several professional designations, including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Bryan resides in Charlotte with his family. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family and playing golf.

Michael Schweller is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cambridge, he worked at Cetera and Ameriprise. His background includes various roles outside finance, such as positions at Sohi Grilled Sandwiches and Huntington Nursery and Florist. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing proprietary and third-party strategies across multiple platform arrangements.

Tracee Pearson is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. outside of her current role. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with additional market-facing registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Chirag Patel is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously associated with Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC and First Clearing. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advice. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

David Fanta is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fort Mill, SC. He holds a Series 66 designation and has recently begun his career in the industry. His prior work experience includes roles at Hammer and Hammer Law and various positions during his education at the University of South Carolina. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Evan Clatterbuck is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2019 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank from 2016 to 2019. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by offering brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and leverages proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Matthew Alexander is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and has been with The Rutherford Group since 2018. In his role, he helps clients create and track strategies toward financial success. Prior to joining The Rutherford Group, Alexander specialized in retirement income planning, partnering with financial advisors to provide income and protection solutions through MetLife Investors and Brighthouse Financial. Alexander holds a Bachelor's Degree from Appalachian State University and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, a designation awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. He takes a holistic approach when working with clients to create, execute, and monitor wealth management plans. His areas of expertise include employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, and retirement income. Outside of his professional duties, Alexander has personal interests such as boating, camping, football, golfing, music, pickleball, skiing, tennis, and spending time with his family. He has also served as a former board member of the Appalachian State University Alumni Board (Charlotte Chapter).

Melissa Clark is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and six years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2021 and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Securities and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options supported by in-house and third-party research.

Joshua Beckham is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked for the Chester County School District for six years. Beckham is also involved in property investment as a rental property owner in South Carolina. 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, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Ashley Alexander is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Vanguard, Ashley worked at BMO Harris Bank and has been involved in entrepreneurial activities including ownership of Alexanders BBQ LLC. Vanguard Advisers provides investment advice through a combination of automated platforms and human support, serving retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach to construct portfolios primarily from Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering various customization options and tax-aware strategies.

Steven Sutton is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Charlotte, NC. His prior roles include positions at Thomas Atkinson, Waddell & Reed, and various insurance agencies. Sutton has also worked as a self-employed advisor. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by internal and third-party research.