Matthew Cronlund is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He is part of The Bell, Bell & Cronlund Group, where he focuses on portfolio analytics and assisting clients with wealth management strategies to help increase the probability of achieving their financial goals. Matthew joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2010 and Bank of America in 1997. He has spent the majority of his career in banking and investments. Matthew holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) certification awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., as well as the Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP) designation and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned his bachelor's degree in business administration from Wake Forest University, specializing in East Asian languages and cultures. Outside of his professional work, Matthew serves on the Harrington Grove Community Association Board of Directors and manages a youth soccer team for NCFC. He enjoys reading, playing soccer, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Michael Patterson is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has nearly 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, with a background in both brokerage and banking sectors. Michael focuses on research and portfolio construction and analysis. He holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designation and earned his High School Diploma from Broughton High School.

Kevin Lunsford is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Raleigh, NC since 2012. He holds a Series 66 license and has worked exclusively at Edward Jones during the past 14 years. 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 nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and provides various managed strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Eileen Ohannesian is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Chase Manhattan Bank. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Brian Tarrant is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a variety of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by proprietary tools and market models.

Frank Evers is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Raleigh, NC since 2008. He holds a Series 66 license and has spent his entire advisory career at Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, tax-efficient services, and affiliated capabilities including a trust company and proprietary mutual funds.

Scott Cook is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for five years before joining Ameriprise in 2021. Cook holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Raleigh, NC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Ameriprise 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.

Angela Mackinnon is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and seven years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Equitable Advisors, W&S Brokerage Services, Inc., and Omnistar Financial Group, as well as periods of self-employment. She serves as Vice President on the executive board of a Child Development Center in Wilmington, NC. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm provides financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, operating through a range of sponsored programs and endorsed third-party managers.

Colleen Lyons is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with six years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2019. Prior to her current role, she worked at McGraw Hill Education for eleven 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 investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Rachel Betzwieser is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She previously worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services for three years and has been with LPL Financial since 2020. Outside of her advisory role, she is a Notary Public. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Derek Sox is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Based in Raleigh, NC, he holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment offerings.

Robert Mccarthy Jr. is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 31 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the finance committee of the nonprofit Emily K Center. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Chandrani Ghosh is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with the Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Fifth Third Bank and The Goddard School. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and employs a multi-asset investment approach supported by in-house research and a formal alternative investments program.

John Gammons is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been in the financial services industry since 2004 and brings over 18 years of experience working with individuals and families to create personalized wealth management strategies. John focuses on client needs in liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income, helping clients plan effectively for financial obligations across different stages of life. John holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Master of Business Administration from East Carolina University. His professional designations include CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). John’s approach centers on collaborating with clients to define what matters most to them, addressing key life priorities such as family, finances, health, home, leisure, work, and giving, and helping navigate the financial complexities that arise through life’s changes. Outside of his professional role, John enjoys spending time with his wife and two children. His personal interests include traveling, golfing, tennis, camping, scuba diving, skiing, and other outdoor activities.

Franklin Dunn III is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a volunteer firefighter with the Bayleaf Volunteer Fire Department and is a board member of Western Wake Fire and Rescue. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through tailored strategies and firm‑approved planning tools.

Simran Dhaliwal is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with nine years of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 and Series 63 designations and has worked at Raymond James since 2019, following prior roles at SunTrust Bank and its investment services division. In addition to her advisory role, she supports relationship-building and client service efforts at Pinnacle Asset Management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth investors and public entities. The firm offers customized planning and portfolio services with a notable focus on municipal and public finance, supported by a broad affiliate network.

Klair Conant is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 21 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market simulation models.

Richard Black Jr. is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in aiding business owners, successful individuals, and families in managing, preserving, and growing their wealth through personalized and strategic financial guidance. His areas of expertise include college education planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Richard holds several professional designations, including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned his Bachelor's Degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Outside of his professional work, Richard enjoys gardening, genealogy, hunting, skiing, surfing, tennis, and spending time with his family.

Andrew Applequist is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Osaic and Steward Wealth Strategies, as well as experience outside the financial sector at FlyExclusive, Bass Pro Shops, and Liberty University. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individual and institutional clients through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services with discretionary and non-discretionary management options supported by research and model portfolios.

Thomas Whitehead is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Durham, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously was with Wachovia Bank and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the finance committee of Mt Olive Baptist Church and coaches high school football at Hillside High School. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs, tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.