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.

Noah Jedlowski is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding a Series 66 designation. He has less than one year of industry experience and previously worked at several firms including Prudential Financial and ClearPlan Wealth Management. Outside of finance, he has held roles at country clubs and educational institutions. 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 and model portfolio programs, supported by a large network of advisors and advanced operational tools.

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.

Thomas Kalbaugh is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fort Mill, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles in both financial services and other industries, such as at Cape Fear Collision and University of North Carolina Wilmington. 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, supported by technology tools and a large network of advisors.

Colin Larsen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fort Mill, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Pennington Partners & Co., University of Colorado, and NFP Retirement, Inc. 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, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

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.

Joseph De Nardo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fort Mill, SC, holding a Series 65 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Miller McCurry and Commonwealth Financial Network. Before entering the financial services industry, he worked for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Topgolf. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies across various account types.

Alexander Gruss is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fort Mill, SC. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at GoHealth and Walgreens. 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 through a large network of investment adviser representatives, utilizing various portfolio strategies and tools for operational and research support.

Aquil Naeem is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Stratos Wealth Partners, Charles Schwab, Fidelity, PNC Wealth Management, and UBS Financial Services. He is based in Fort Mill, South Carolina. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisers and extensive technology tools.

Dong Hahn is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 16 years of industry experience. He has held prior roles at New York Life and TIAA-CREF, and has entrepreneurial experience through Hahndo, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and it manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors.