Courtney Joyner is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work history at Stanley Black and Decker and North Carolina State University. Outside of advisory work, she is a fitness instructor at Corepower Yoga in Charlotte, North Carolina. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and modeling tools, serving clients primarily in an advisory capacity.

Robert Tancredi is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with five years of industry experience. He is currently with J.P. Morgan Securities in Charlotte, NC, where he has been since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and other firms. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services focused on non-discretionary written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting for plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm’s advisory process incorporates quantitative and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities.

Michael Feld is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 credential and with two years of industry experience. Before joining Morgan Stanley in 2023, he worked at Kilroys Sports Bar and Grill and was involved with Indiana University's Student Recreation Center. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning and a broad range of investment services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and research to support its advisory services.

Michael Stack is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and having one year of industry experience. His background includes roles at Morgan Stanley and the Augusta National Golf Club. Outside of advisory work, he is involved with a non-variable insurance agency. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach using portfolios developed by internal research and third-party strategists, and it offers a range of financial planning and consulting services.

Kelley Acosta is a financial advisor at Merrill with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Merrill Lynch for 25 years. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Erin Koch is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes nearly two decades at The Pinnacle Financial Group and two years at Commonwealth Financial Network. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of investment solutions including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,000 advisors.

Geoffrey Elliott is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services Inc. and Bankers Life. Outside of finance, he occasionally performs maintenance on a rental property managed by his spouse. 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 and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and scenario modeling in its financial planning process.

Jennifer Godsey is a financial advisor with Merrill in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2009 and also maintains a role at Bank of America, where she has worked since 2011. 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ronald Schroeter is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at BB&T Investment Services, Merrill, and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in home construction through Garland Construction. Wells Fargo Advisors serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses research and analytics to support its investment approach and offers a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Nicholas Nielsen is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial. His prior roles include advisory positions at Independent Advisor Alliance, LPL Financial, and SunTrust Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is an author of the book *Visual Finance* and serves as an ESPN+ analyst for the NJCAA Basketball Tournament. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individual investors, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services supported by analytical tools and maintains specialized offerings such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

Gregory Abbracciamento is a CFP® professional at Stifel with eight years of industry experience. He joined Stifel in 2025 after working at Bank of America and Merrill from 2016 to 2025. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Matthew Marks is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Charlotte, North Carolina, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is the proprietor of You Matter Daily, a recreation-related business. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients through a variety of investment and financial planning services. The firm provides tailored recommendations using in-house research and planning tools, offering a broad range of planning options that clients may implement through brokerage or advisory programs.

David Van Glish is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been assisting clients with complex financial decisions since 2006, focusing on comprehensive wealth management strategies tailored to individual goals. David's expertise includes portfolio construction, retirement planning, education funding, and coordination with clients' legal and tax advisors on estate planning. He holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). His credentials are supported by Series 7 and 66 FINRA registrations, as well as Life, Health, and Long-Term Care insurance licenses. He earned a bachelor's degree from Emory University and both a master's and doctorate from the University System of Georgia. Prior to joining Merrill, he had a career in the textiles industry. David is active in the Charlotte community, serving as a solicitor for the Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte and is an alumnus of Leadership Charlotte. He enjoys spending time with his wife and three adult children.

Paige Brenner is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2023, she worked at Foot and Ankle Associates and has experience in both educational and hospitality settings. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment committee resources. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

James Robinson Jr. is a financial advisor with Cetera in Monroe, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera Investment Services LLC and related entities since 2019 and previously held positions at CUNA Brokerage Services, CUNA Mutual Group, and Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates JDADDY Hauling, a hauling business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and a multi-manager platform that includes both affiliated and unaffiliated third-party managers.

Aaron Murphy is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional. He focuses on helping clients uncover their priorities to create strategies aimed at pursuing their financial goals. Aaron's expertise includes executive compensation, equity compensation services, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. He works with families to build certainty and confidence in their financial lives. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Queens University of Charlotte and a High School Diploma from Myers Park High School. Outside of his professional career, Aaron enjoys activities such as chess, golfing, hiking, music, pickleball, rock climbing, running, and spending time with his family.

Monique Ryan is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 16 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. She is also registered as an insurance agent focused on insurance and benefits. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals and institutions such as pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm utilizes multiple platforms for account implementation, supports discretionary and non-discretionary management, and provides access to third-party advisers and proprietary model strategies.

Thomas Berger is a financial advisor at Merrill with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been affiliated with Merrill since 1993. Berger also serves as treasurer for KingDaddy-Musical Group, a for-profit LLC unrelated to investing. Merrill, alongside 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 individual and institutional clients.

Lisa Balducci is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Bank of America, Woodbury Financial Services, HSBC Securities, and M&T Securities. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Matthew Harris is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience at Workpath and CLA. 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 clients, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.