Patricia Mccallop is a financial advisor at Cetera with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at various Cetera entities since 2019, as well as previously at National Planning Corporation from 2010 to 2018. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services across discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Andrew Cappello Jr. is a financial advisor with Merrill in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities before joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2017. Merrill serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients by offering managed account programs, discretionary portfolio management, brokerage execution, and custody services. The firm’s investment approach features multiple program strategies with various levels of client and advisor discretion, supported by extensive manager selection and tax-efficient implementation capabilities, along with integration through Bank of America affiliates.

Michael Hock Jr. is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at GE Healthcare for seven years and was involved with Ohana Homes. Outside of his advisory work, he is a member and manager of holding companies that administer LLCs owning real estate. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on comprehensive, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm offers planning as either a one-time or ongoing engagement, addressing a wide range of financial topics while keeping implementation and managed-account services separate.

Joel Reynolds is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. In this role, he works closely with clients to develop tailored financial plans and strategies aimed at achieving better outcomes for individuals, families, businesses, and future generations. Prior to his current role, Joel gained experience as a Central Relationship Manager and Workplace Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments between 2022 and 2025. He began his financial services career as a Financial Representative with Northwestern Mutual from 2021 to 2022. Joel emphasizes providing a world-class experience by adapting his approach to meet the unique needs and situations of each client.

Eric Stafford is a CFP® professional with 20 years of experience in financial advising. He has worked at Raymond James Financial since 2012 and previously spent five years at Ameriprise. Stafford serves on the board of directors for Garner Baseball Inc., a nonprofit organization. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation.

Jayme Dimitroff is a Series 66-registered financial advisor at Edward Jones with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2011. Outside of advising, he assists with managing a family business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a broad client base including individual, institutional, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices across the country.

Donald Steichen is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2022, he worked at Edward Jones from 2015 to 2022. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and applying diversification principles and modern portfolio theory in its investment approach.

Scott Blankenship is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He focuses on creating personalized wealth management strategies that align with his clients’ life priorities and goals, offering expertise in areas such as family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, retirement planning, portfolio management, and both individual and corporate investment strategies. Scott holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he also served as the Investment Club President. He maintains the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional role, Scott is active in his community, volunteering as a coach for recreational youth sports. He enjoys spending time with his family, golfing, and woodworking.

Travis Harris is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2020 and previously spent five years at Fifth Third Securities. 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, participant education, and plan benchmarking. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options, serving institutional clients with tailored investment solutions.

Amy Oh is a financial advisor at Merrill with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill since 1998, following a recent association with Bank of America, N.A. since 2025. 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 supported by internal and third-party managers for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities.

Gary Harris is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2006, following a brief tenure at Edward Jones. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual and institutional clients through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions, including access to third-party asset managers and model portfolios.

Eric Belanger is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He previously worked for First Citizens Bank & Trust Co for 13 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an associate at Alger Financial, where he manages client relationships and provides day-to-day investment management and financial planning. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and nonprofit organizations. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and utilizes advanced analytical tools, supporting its offerings with a broad advisor network and unique municipal finance capabilities.

Tammy King is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 18 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she volunteers with the Triangle Church of Christ. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm provides advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities, utilizing research and modeling techniques to deliver tailored income and tax strategies.

Travis White is a financial advisor at Cetera with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Cetera Investment Advisors, Cetera Investment Services, and First National Bank of PA since 2017, following three years at Securities America Advisors and Securities America Inc. Outside of Cetera, he is involved in fixed life insurance sales. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers, providing clients access to diverse investment strategies and program structures.

Jonathan Phillips is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC. He previously worked with Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill for 14 years. Outside of his advisory role, Phillips is involved in agricultural ventures as a partner at Aldonia Farms and Aldonia Farms II, and holds board positions with the NC Coastal Land Trust and the Jones Island Club. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide array of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm utilizes structured planning tools and various investment approaches but does not provide individual security recommendations as part of its standalone financial planning services.

Andrea Mendoza is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 63 license and 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC and Wells Fargo Bank NA. 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.

Charles Meder is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in providing personalized wealth planning services, including retirement and legacy planning, executive compensation, tax minimization, and family wealth management strategies. Charles works closely with clients across diverse industries such as healthcare, technology, and government, as well as small privately-owned businesses, tailoring financial strategies to meet their unique goals and priorities. With extensive experience in investment risk management, business succession planning, and creating customized financial plans, Charles emphasizes transparency, collaboration, and clear communication to help clients make informed decisions. He holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned his Bachelor's Degree from Kent State University. Outside of his professional duties, Charles enjoys fishing, golfing, ice hockey, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Walter Brady is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities, UBS Financial Services, and Zero Chaos. 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 modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Scott Tippins is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2019, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Tippins serves on the Board of Directors for the East Carolina University Foundation and is a past president of the Raleigh Downtown Lions Club. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and adaptive withdrawal advice through a centralized consulting team, with a product emphasis on affiliated funds and a structured approach to asset management.

Christopher Bausback is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Coastal Credit Union, First Citizens Bank, TD Ameritrade, and Sprouts Farmers Market. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing a range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions, utilizing various portfolio strategies and technology tools alongside a comprehensive financial services platform.