Mark Scarbrough is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Cary, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is the president and owner of Mainmast Financial Group, Inc., and an owner/member of Encompass Financial Partners, LLC. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative client engagements and recommending investment strategies without discretionary authority.

Joshua Filyaw is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to develop comprehensive financial plans tailored to their unique goals and preferences. He began his role as a Financial Consultant in 2024, having previously served as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity from 2022 to 2024. Prior to joining Fidelity, Joshua worked as an Investment Resource Consultant at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2021 to 2022 and as a Personal Banker at Wells Fargo Bank from 2019 to 2021. Outside of his professional work, Joshua has interests in baseball, cars, football, running, singing, and traveling.

Roberto Reyes is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS since 2020. His prior experience includes roles at L&V Trading, WFP Securities, and Merrill. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Brett Campbell is a financial advisor at Cetera with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 66 license. Brett is also the owner of Brett Campbell LLC, an entity established for personal tax strategy, and serves as an investment committee member for Apex Baptist Church, where he assists with financial recommendations and asset allocation decisions. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform that includes discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, managing over $256 billion in assets through a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Quinn Angel is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Quinn has worked at Merrill since 2022 and has a diverse background including roles in education and retail. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Luke Hopkins is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Mass Mutual Investors Services and First Command Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory role, he holds a 25% ownership interest in Legacy Vault App LLC, a marketing-related business. 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 roughly $671 billion in assets and employs over 14,000 financial advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Scott Blanchard is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked in the financial services industry since 2024, including roles at Charles Schwab, Osaic, and Steward Wealth Strategies. His background also includes experience outside finance, such as working in the restaurant industry and at an educational institution. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and integrated financial activities.

R. Grove Jr. is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 32 years of experience. He specializes in working with a select number of high-net-worth families and businesses, developing, executing, and tracking sophisticated financial management and portfolio strategies. His approach combines investment management with personalized financial services to help clients achieve financial security by simplifying complex financial landscapes. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of North Carolina and is a Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® designee. Grove takes a goals-based approach to wealth management that integrates his team's certifications with detailed knowledge of each client's family priorities and resources to design customized strategies. His areas of client focus include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and socially responsible, values-based, and ESG investing. Outside of his professional duties, Grove lives in Cary, NC with his wife and has three adult children. He enjoys golfing, running, and spending time with his family. He is the co-founder and Vice President of The Continuous Blessings Foundation and has served on the finance committee at his church, as a board member for the Y Guides of the Triangle, and Life Experiences, Inc.

Douglas Molstad is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial, bringing 35 years of industry experience. He previously worked at National Planning Corporation and Beacon Financial Group. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independent fixed insurance agent providing insurance illustrations and application support. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across advisory and brokerage platforms.

Mark Despagni is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Cary, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is a baseball instructor. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment solutions. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

James McMahon is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and experience in the financial industry dating back to 2017. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2025, he worked at PhilomathPM, The Emmes Company, Q2 Solutions, and HHMI. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including various household types, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Grady Sykes III is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with seven years of industry experience, currently associated with LPL Enterprise. He is the owner of Sykes Capital LLC, a securities sales business based in Jacksonville, FL. His prior experience includes roles at Revision Wealth Management, Trinity Wealth Securities, IFS Securities, and Florida Financial Advisors. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated trust and insurance services.

Samuel Sugg is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wachovia Bank, N.A. Outside of his advisory role, he is a 25% owner of RBSM LLC, a business based in Raleigh, NC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, drawing on research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to guide investment decisions.

Kyle Jaquez is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2019. He partners with individuals and families to assist in making informed decisions regarding their financial plans. His work includes helping clients choose appropriate investments aligned with their future goals, building retirement income plans based on lifestyle and living expenses, discussing tax-efficient investing strategies, and assisting with estate planning considerations to ensure alignment with clients' preferences. Kyle has been with Fidelity Investments since 2008, progressing through various roles including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, Central Relationship Manager, Guidance Support Specialist, Workplace Planning and Guidance Representative, and 401k Specialist. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional life, Kyle enjoys boating, family activities, golf, lake-related activities, snowboarding, and traveling.

Cecilia Garcia Leija is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She previously worked at Carolina Country Club and the Wake County District Attorney’s Office. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Daniel Williams is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2021, following prior roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and FIDELITY Brokerage Services LLC. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed accounts and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary client relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and due diligence on alternative investments.

Sarah Forney is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2016 and 2017, respectively. In addition to her advisory role, she provides general consulting through Sound Consulting Solutions. 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 modeling techniques.

Thomas Rackley is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2007. 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, using research and analytics alongside diversification principles and modern portfolio theory.

Brock Adams is a financial advisor at Merrill in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Modern Woodmen of America, and several other companies. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

Luke Ritsema is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He previously spent five years at Hatteras Investment Partners and has served as an assistant coach for the boys varsity soccer team at Cardinal Gibbons High School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies developed by its Global Investment Committee.