Nicholas Pangakis is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Osaic since 2018 and previously spent eight years with Signator Investors Inc JHFN. Outside of his advisory work, he is also active as a musician. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to managed accounts. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and risk management techniques to construct diversified portfolios spanning various asset classes, managing accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

James Rushton is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2013. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including financial planning and estate strategies, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

James Sargent is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 42 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Primerica Financial Services since 1991 and Primerica Advisors since 1983. His credentials include Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. Outside of advising, he is involved in the sale of loan products and referrals for home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program that primarily serves individual investors, including both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable entities. The firm operates at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management, delivering advice through model-based strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers.

Thomas Perry Jr. is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and nearly five decades of industry experience. He has worked at Osaic since 2026 and previously served at Independent Advisor Alliance, Cornerstone Financial Partners dba Midtown Advisors, and LPL Financial. Perry is also the owner of Midtown Advisors, an LLC offering securities and insurance services. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services with a focus on using asset allocation tools and third-party solutions to construct and manage portfolios.

James Branan Sr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked for Cornwell Quality Tools for 20 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Troy Huskey is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His work history includes positions at Equitable Advisors since 2020 and previous roles at companies such as Sunset Slush and Omega Technology. 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 through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm’s approach involves assessing client information and risk tolerance to align clients with program models or discretionary managers, utilizing both proprietary and third-party solutions.

Hoss Esmaeili is a financial advisor with Cetera in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has previously held roles at Avantax, Cambridge Investment Research, Lincoln Financial Securities, Wells Fargo Clearing, and PNC Investments. Esmaeili is also president and CEO of Clever Financial Services Inc., a firm through which he provides comprehensive financial planning and conducts regular client reviews. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers, supporting diverse program structures and custodial relationships.

Julie Kelly is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 21 years of experience in the financial industry. She has been with Edward Jones since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she volunteers as a teacher at the Olli Learning Center at Duke. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients across a broad spectrum, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, affiliated mutual funds, and other fiduciary services through a large network of advisors and branch offices.

Eric Delaney is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial in Raleigh, NC, with 28 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, he spent 14 years with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Waylon Iddings is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience, all of which have been with Edward Jones since 2011. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs, investment strategies, and affiliated financial services supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Scott Sorrell is a Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) affiliated with OSAIC. He has 21 years of industry experience, previously working at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. and John Hancock Financial Network/Signator Investors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the stewardship committee of Bay Leaf Baptist Church and is a board member for Amanda Bailey Studios, where he participates in scholarship decisions for music students. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, and charitable organizations, through a wide network of advisers. The firm employs advanced asset-allocation tools and offers a broad range of advisory services, integrating brokerage, financial planning, and managed-account solutions.

Adam Morgan is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with five years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and First Horizon Advisors and also teaches at Skema Business School. His prior experience includes roles at Armor Investment Advisers, Investors Trust Company, and PNC Wealth Management. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by research and technology-driven investment strategies.

Charlene Gladden is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Stifel, Nicolaus & Company and Morgan Stanley. She is also involved with The Bray-Harris Group and Towne Wealth Management in roles supporting banking operations. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to support client goals, while also maintaining specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA consulting.

Valerie Massengill is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 14 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, her family operates a farm in Smithfield, NC, which is managed through an LLC by her husband and his brother. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, tax-efficient services, and affiliated financial products, supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Brandon Lushene is a financial advisor at OSAIC in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Equitable Advisors LLC and Appalachian State University. Outside of advising, he is involved as an insurance agent with Capital Planning Group, focusing on the sale and service of equity indexed annuities, fixed annuities, and traditional life insurance. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated financial advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services including financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs various portfolio construction tools and supports multiple platform transitions and third-party managed-account solutions.

Alan Morgan is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Morgan serves as President of the Board of Directors for Cardinal Grove HOA. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Christine Goldner is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked continuously with Edward Jones since 2009. 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 solutions, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Thomas Mense is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with eight years of experience, currently practicing at Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. from 2015 to 2018. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

John Healey is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in creating personalized financial strategies that align with clients' lifelong goals. He focuses on areas including college education planning, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, socially responsible and ESG investing, and women and wealth. Born and raised near Albany, New York, John earned both his bachelor's degree and MBA from The College of Saint Rose. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. In 2015, he and his family relocated to Raleigh, North Carolina, where they enjoy staying active outdoors year-round. John participates in community service with organizations such as the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina, the Greater Cleveland Athletic Association, and the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants. His approach as a financial professional emphasizes understanding clients' priorities to develop strategies that help pursue long-term goals.

Christie Navedo is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Louisburg, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 2002 and Primerica Financial Services since 2001. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in translation services and works as a field interviewer for the Census Bureau, and she co-owns an e-commerce business. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, using a wrap-fee structure and third-party asset managers for portfolio implementation.