Bruce Sanborn is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial and its predecessor since 2001. In addition, he operates a fixed insurance business through F&M Insurance Agency in Granite Quarry, NC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services supported by a large network of advisors and various proprietary and third-party resources.

Wesley Thompson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at multiple firms including Wells Fargo Advisors, Morgan Stanley, and A. G. Edwards & Sons. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, providing investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and other sources.

Warren Williams is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2008. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Mason Hardy is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments. He focuses on collaborating with clients to develop personalized financial plans that align with their individual goals. Mason's approach involves understanding each client's unique situation to create effective and manageable strategies for pursuing their financial objectives. He has accumulated experience through various roles at Fidelity Investments, including Planning Consultant, Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, and High Net Worth Associate, covering the period from 2022 to the present. Prior to joining Fidelity, Mason worked as a Financial Professional at Equitable Advisors in 2021.

Sydney Clawson is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc. Prior to her advisory role, she was involved with Kids' Camp Ladue in multiple years. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice through its Vanguard Digital Advisor and Personal Advisor services, primarily serving retail investors and eligible participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach using proprietary models to create personalized asset allocations, largely utilizing Vanguard funds and ETFs with various customization options.

Karen Anderson is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She joined Merrill in 2004, bringing over 20 years of executive sales, marketing, and business development experience from her previous roles at a major consumer products company and a start-up. Karen works closely with a select group of clients, often including multiple generations of the same family, to coordinate all aspects of their financial lives. She focuses on preparing clients for future uncertainties as well as financial opportunities, offering services ranging from income planning strategies to transferring wealth and financial education for the next generations. Karen's expertise encompasses executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, small business strategies, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Michigan and has earned professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Karen is also affiliated with professional organizations such as NextUp and Procter & Gamble Alumni. Outside of her professional duties, Karen is involved in community organizations including The First Tee of Greater Charlotte, the University of Michigan Alumni Association - Charlotte, and the Women's Impact Fund in Charlotte. She lives in Lake Norman with her husband and two daughters, and her personal interests include golf, health and wellness, and community service.

Michael Bird is a financial advisor with Merrill in Cornelius, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he maintains a rental property where he manages tenant relations. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Alan Ponce Montes De Oca is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles at Coca Cola Consolidated, Allstate, and Amazon.com. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

John Pilkington is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with 21 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Vanguard Group since 2004 and previously worked at Manning & Napier Advisors. Pilkington serves as treasurer and board member of Belmont Trolley, a nonprofit community organization in Belmont, NC. Vanguard Advisers offers automated and human-supported investment advice through digital and personal advisor services, primarily serving retail investors and retirement plan participants. The firm utilizes a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach featuring proprietary asset allocation models and portfolios constructed mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Grace Kellerman is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Vanguard, she worked at Stride Spin & Fitness in a non-investment role. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice primarily to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans, utilizing a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with portfolios largely composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs. The firm is notable for its scale and digital delivery, managing a large number of client relationships with a team servicing model.

Nicole Mccoy is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. Her career includes nearly two decades at Wachovia Bank, N.A. and Wells Fargo Clearing. She works with Pinnacle Asset Management in a non-investment capacity, referring clients and collaborating with partners. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse clientele, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm uses analytical tools and tailored advisory programs, with notable offerings in municipal finance and SIMPLE IRA employer advisory services.

Zackery Hawkins is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 10 years of industry experience and has been with The Vanguard Group, Inc. since 2015. Vanguard Advisers provides both automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach using proprietary methodologies to construct portfolios primarily from Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering a variety of customization and tax-aware features.

Patricia Moore is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1999. Outside of her advisory role, she holds power of attorney for a family trust. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional accounts.

Sean Ryan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2021 and previously worked at Wells Fargo from 2017 to 2021, as well as Lowe's from 2015 to 2017. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Maxwell Clauss is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cornelius, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he held roles at River Valley Co-op and various organizations including The Libby Museum of Natural History and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. Their approach includes structured discovery conversations and the use of firm-approved planning tools to model financial outcomes.

Jack Schulte is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His career includes roles at various Vanguard entities since 2021, as well as previous positions outside the financial industry. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm utilizes a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach with portfolios primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs, delivering services at scale through a combination of digital platforms and a large advisory team.

Christopher Zehetmaier is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Gladstone Wealth Partners, LPL Financial, and GWN Securities Inc. before joining Equitable Advisors. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes a variety of third-party advisory models and offers services covering mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, alternative investments, and ERISA fiduciary services.

Christopher Hart is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His background includes service in the United States Navy and entrepreneurial involvement with Verde Mexican Nuevo Latin Fusion in Charlotte, NC. He also has experience working at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Aminata Toure is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has been with Vanguard and its affiliated entities since 2026. Prior to joining Vanguard, she was involved in entrepreneurial activities including managing Legion Cleaning Inc. and operating as a self-employed professional. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice primarily to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach using proprietary models to tailor asset allocations, with portfolios made up largely of Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Charles Utz is the Senior Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch, where he leads the Lake Norman office. He has been with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management since 2000, bringing over 20 years of experience in financial services and wealth management. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, he spent two years with The Hartford. Charles manages a team of six professionals dedicated to providing tailored financial advice and service to high-net-worth individuals and business owners. Charles holds a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He has earned the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certification and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. His approach involves thoroughly understanding his clients' financial priorities and crafting customized portfolio strategies based on their investment goals, time horizon, cost considerations, liquidity needs, and risk tolerance. He follows a disciplined wealth management process built on time-tested investment principles while maintaining flexibility to adapt to changing economic conditions. Residing in the Lake Norman area with his wife and three children, Charles leads an active lifestyle. He and his family enjoy triathlons, golf, running, tennis, and various activities on the lake.