Brian Green is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC, where he has worked since 2019 across the Private Bank and Smith Barney divisions. Prior to Morgan Stanley, he spent sixteen years at Wells Fargo Private Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved processes and tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides a broad range of investment and planning services.

Helen Amelia Fritsche is a financial advisor at Merrill with 37 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2009 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. She is a member of TBBR LLC, a group formed to co-own a condominium in Blowing Rock, North Carolina. 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, and institutional investors.

Robert Wells is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, he worked at Wells Fargo from 2004 to 2022. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers plans both directly and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Grace Kristofic is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Heritage Financial LLC and Duquesne University. Her background also includes roles outside of finance, such as involvement with the Virginia Volleyball Academy. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Connor Kitson is an advisor at UBS Financial Services with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work background includes roles at LPL Enterprise LLC, Align Technology, and Lightwave Dental, among others, as well as educational positions at Wake Forest High School and Heritage Middle School. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a blend of brokerage and investment advisory services, offering fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, supported by proprietary research and a wide range of capital markets solutions.

Jeffrey Gautier is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Bank NA, W&S Brokerage Services, Western & Southern Life, and Fonville Morisey Realty. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an executor for his grandmother's estate. 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, and participant education. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Matthew Mc Donough is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he is a sales associate for Realty Benefit Services, involved in the sales of a tax account program. 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 LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on clients’ goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Thomas Brown is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked for Edward Jones for 15 years before joining Raymond James in 2025. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional investors, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Hassan Kaouss is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney from 2011 to 2023. He is based in Charlotte, NC. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, institutional investors, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Luke Stapleton is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Hobart and William Smith Colleges and Shanty Creek Resorts. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm leverages proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment strategies and combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings.

Dennis Allen II is a CFP® professional with 10 years of experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James & Associates in Charlotte, NC since 2015. He holds the Series 66 designation and has experience as an individual investor in real estate, focusing on buying distressed properties to resell. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, providing financial planning and consulting with a variety of investment management styles and affiliated research.

William Owens is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Charlotte, NC. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2026. Before joining the firm, he held various positions including roles in the furniture and data technology sectors and has experience working in hospitality and automotive services. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, relying heavily on LPL-sponsored solutions and affiliated managers.

Benjamin Maslyn is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with nine years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and CFA® designations and previously worked at Truist Banks, Inc. Advisory Services and Truist Advisory Services. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group provides customized financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers across a range of traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

Dawn Eller is a financial advisor at Merrill with 23 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. She has been with Merrill since 2008. Merrill, along 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.

Jason Pugh is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2023. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2011, serving in various roles including Financial Consultant, Vice President Wealth Planner, Investment Consultant, and High Net Worth Representative. Jason assists clients in building financial roadmaps and developing investment plans aimed at achieving their financial goals. Throughout his career at Fidelity, Jason has gained experience in financial consulting and wealth planning. He holds a California Insurance License, supporting his capability in the financial services field.

Marilyn Hoyle is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses with 34 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2012 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Joseph Lipe is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 55 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird since 2013. Lipe serves as the investment committee chairman for the Randall B. Terry Foundation, a charitable organization. He is part of the DDK Group within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group offers customized financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a range of investment strategies and manager options tailored to client goals and risk tolerances.

Danielle Williams is Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2026. In this position, she partners with employees to assist their clients in planning for the future with personalized strategies tailored to each client's unique needs. She emphasizes forming strong relationships and maintaining a deep level of trust with her employees. Danielle has extensive experience at Fidelity Investments, holding several roles since 2017, including Branch Leader, Benefits & Planning Consultant, Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked as a Risk Analyst through Veritude Temp Agency in 2015. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Danielle has interests in concerts, parenthood, puzzles, reading, theater, and traveling.

Robert Dulskis is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2019 and previously spent over a decade with Summit Financial Group Inc and Summit Brokerage Services Inc. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

Lauren Hall is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS since 2021. Prior to joining UBS, she held roles at BAE Systems, Central Boarding Academy, and Oshkosh Corporation. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and operates as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.