Michael Patterson is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2025 and previously spent 25 years at Advisors Financial Group Inc. Patterson serves on the board of the A.J. Fletcher Foundation and manages a charitable gift fund. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC‑registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi‑manager platform, with access to both affiliated and unaffiliated managers and various program structures.

Mabel Cheonwi is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at RBC and Parametric as a portfolio associate. Outside of her advisory role, she is an independent business owner with Amway, engaged in online product sales. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a multi-asset model portfolio approach and centralized operational infrastructure.

Savannah Holmes is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America, she completed her studies at North Carolina State University. 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 strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Derrick Williams is a financial advisor at Cetera with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including Charles Schwab and TD Ameritrade. 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 range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and a multi-manager platform.

Amy Bennett is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, bringing two years of industry experience. She previously worked at OSAIC, FSC, Steward Wealth Strategies, and Cox Automotive. Amy is based in Raleigh, NC. 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 financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Stanley Harriman is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides financial advice and solutions tailored to the needs of professionals, executives, and families. His approach involves understanding clients' priorities to develop strategies that address their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals, including areas such as retirement planning, legacy planning, and education planning. Mr. Harriman's experience is informed by personal and professional insights, including his service in the U.S. Army and his understanding of financial security as a means to achieve well-being and protect loved ones. He focuses on helping clients maintain disciplined financial plans that create freedom, confidence, and clarity, rather than attempting to predict market movements. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from East Carolina University and a Master's of Business Administration from the University of North Carolina Wilmington. His professional designations include Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA).

Paul Tucker is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Knightdale, NC, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. He has 31 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages rental properties near NC State University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving millions of individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment advisory programs and affiliated services with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Michael Young is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, he spent 10 years with Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in youth sports as a head coach for the Carolina Junior Hurricanes hockey team. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by in-house and third-party research and a broad suite of investment strategies.

Derek Crooks is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 8 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2017. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at JC Penney for three years. 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 and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Denise Moye is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Raymond James & Associates, and First Citizens Bank. Outside of her advisory work, she occasionally assists family and friends with home purchases as a real estate agent. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

William Pomeroy is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with Edward Jones in Raleigh, NC, where he has worked since 2018. He has seven years of industry experience, including three years at Arca Tech Systems LLC prior to joining Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs with a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Brian Murphy is a financial advisor with Merrill in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America N.A. and Troy Container Line. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Judy Deakins is a financial advisor at Merrill with 21 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2002. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services 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.

Susan Taylor is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, where she has worked since 2015. She has 24 years of industry experience. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process utilizing firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Julianne Stockbauer is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Raleigh, NC, holding the CFA® designation and Series 63 license. She has 10 years of industry experience, including roles at Edward Jones and Dimensional Fund Advisors. 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 under management and offers a range of advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Christopher Howard is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1992. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Mary De Cola is a financial advisor with Merrill in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2018 and previously spent 16 years with Bank of America. 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 strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutions.

George Littlewood is a financial advisor with Merrill in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2010. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Logan Palmer is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Raleigh, NC. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with the firm since 2026. His background includes roles in education with Davidson County Schools, Watauga County Schools, Appalachian State University, and Ledford High School. Equitable Advisors serves a broad range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs, utilizing both proprietary and third-party solutions through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives.

Lisa Nelson is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera Advisors LLC since 2016 and previously held positions at Morgan Keegan & Company, LLC and Merrill. Nelson serves as a board member of The "I March On" Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individual clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform that includes model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies.