Marcus Decker is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018, with prior roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and MetLife Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he has a minority interest in Florida VIP Medical, a family business. 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 access, and institutional platforms.

Salvatore Vero is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2015 and was previously with Merrill in 2015. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of advisers. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with investment strategies implemented via discretionary or non-discretionary authority.

Steven Dungey is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Rock Hill, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with nine years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Cemex, IHCScott, and Foundations Church. Outside of his advisory role, he has entrepreneurial experience related to Rub A Dub Grub. Primerica Advisors serves primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers a wrap-fee asset management program that delivers advisory services through model-based recommendations managed by unaffiliated asset managers.

Nataliya Tsytsarova is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Wells Fargo Bank NA, and Jackson-Hewitt Tax Services. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu including retirement, education, and specialized services such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning, using proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Karen Brock is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with three years of industry experience. She is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and has prior experience with Commonwealth Financial Network and Pathfinder Wealth Consulting. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, participant-level retirement advice, and institutional platforms, utilizing a broad range of strategic and tactical investment options supported by operational and research tools.

Bertrand Awana Belinguine is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Swift Management Group and UPS. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining model-based asset allocations and proprietary research to tailor financial plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, including discretionary portfolio management and capital markets activities.

Carter Anderson is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2021, he worked at Aon from 2018 to 2021 and has a background that includes time at The University of Georgia. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Joseph Ratchford is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Southeast Interior Systems, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory solutions and operates with more than 14,000 financial advisors managing approximately $671 billion in assets.

Kevin Curley II is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Commonwealth Financial Network, Clearfront Advisory, Global Wealth Advisors, LLC, and UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is the sole owner of Koele Capital LLC, a private entity involved in securities, advisory, and insurance business activities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research tools and access to multiple investment strategies.

Alexander Witten is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at The Vanguard Group. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved with Providence Baptist Church for over a decade. 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 advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies, supported by technology tools for operational and research assistance.

Scott Davis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Charlotte, NC, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses, with 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Securities America, Inc. for over two decades, and more recently at OSAIC. Davis has business interests including a non-investment-related corporation and involvement in non-variable insurance. 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 advisory services and investment platforms, utilizing a large network of advisors and technology tools, with assets under discretionary management exceeding $819 billion.

James King is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. His career includes multiple tenures at Merrill and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of finance, he owns a wedding and event photography business and serves as an advisory council member for the Mecklenburg County Aquatic Council. 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 a range of individual and institutional clients.

Caroline Wyker is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at UBS Financial Services since 2009, with a brief employment gap from 2019 to 2020. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment plans, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services.

Alejandro Luna is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services, The Vanguard Group, and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the advisory board of Youth Finance USA, holds a board position with the YP Charlotte Regional Business Alliance, and is actively involved with alumni organizations at Hampden Sydney College. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Jared Busby is a financial advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of The L/A Wealth Management Group. He specializes in developing personalized financial strategies designed to help clients pursue their long-term goals, focusing on areas such as college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, and personal retirement planning. Jared holds a Bachelor's Degree from Clemson University and an MBA from the College of Charleston. He carries professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). With nearly six years of experience serving clients in Charlotte, NC, he applies a tailored approach, combining personal insight and professional expertise to align clients' financial goals with their passions and values. Originally from the Northern Virginia suburbs of Washington D.C., Jared enjoys outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking, camping, golf, and watching Charlotte FC soccer. He is also committed to community involvement and participates in volunteer work with local organizations.

Carson Page is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 65 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. His prior roles include positions at Hillcrest Financial Group, Commonwealth Financial Network, and Nisa Investment Advisors LLC. He has also worked outside finance at Corbett Masonry and Mosquito Joe of Cincinnati, and studied at Washington University in St. Louis. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, supported by extensive technology and a large network of advisors.

Erin Caldwell is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with Series 66 credentials and approximately one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Commonwealth Financial Network, Wealthmark Advisors, and experience in education and retail sectors. She also operates a self-employed business called Styled & Inspired. 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 wide range of advisory and brokerage services through a large network of advisors and utilizes a variety of investment strategies supported by research and technology tools.

Brian Marsee is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Fort Mill, SC. He has 16 years of industry experience, including over a decade with LPL Financial. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, participant-level retirement advice, and institutional platforms.

Macintosh Donner is a CFP® certificant with six years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Charles Schwab. He has worked at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2022, and previously spent two years with The Vanguard Group, Inc. Donner’s background also includes roles in academia and various non-financial positions. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and managed-account services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Charles Miller is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he currently provides comprehensive financial planning and guidance. He collaborates closely with clients and their families to develop financial plans that align with their goals and vision. Before his current role, Charles served as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2024 and as an Investment Solutions Representative from 2021 to 2022. His experience spans various aspects of investment consulting and solutions within the financial services industry.