Katherine Lazo is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2018 and has prior experience in the solar energy and dental industries. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Michael Lanphier is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing 24 years of experience in the financial services industry. Since joining Merrill Lynch in 2008, he has focused on providing customized wealth management strategies that consider the full financial picture of his clients. His areas of expertise include employee benefits planning, executive compensation, liquidity management, and retirement income. Michael is a Cum Laude graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania and holds professional designations such as CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He is an active member of the Waxhaw-Weddington Rotary Club and the Union County Arts Council, reflecting his commitment to community involvement. Outside of his professional work, Michael enjoys cooking, fishing, football, and spending time with his family. He has been married to his wife Cindy for 26 years, and together they are raising their daughter Ashlyn Grace in historic Waxhaw.

Diana Jara is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She manages clients' investment and retirement portfolios with a philosophy that prioritizes clients' interests. Diana's client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, LGBT wealth planning, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, women and wealth, and tax minimization. She also assists clients with estate planning processes in coordination with legal professionals and offers strategies for tax efficiency. Diana began her financial career in 2006 with TD Bank and TD Wealth, where she held various roles including retail banking, supervision, and private banking. She spent five years at Morgan Stanley working with the Wealth Management International division, serving clients in Latin America, Brazil, and the United States before joining Merrill in 2020. Diana earned a bachelor's degree in Economics from Florida International University and holds FINRA registrations 7 and 66, as well as professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Beyond her professional work, Diana is involved with several organizations including the Women's Exchange Board, the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), the Latin American Chamber of Commerce of Charlotte, and the Carolinas LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce. She is an advocate for children and volunteers as a Guardian Ad Litem for foster children. Diana is fluent in English and Spanish and enjoys activities such as camping, gardening, hiking, rock climbing, running, soccer, spending time with family, tennis, traveling, and yoga.

Stefanie Pruden is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Davidson, NC, where she has worked since 2014. She has 23 years of industry experience. Pruden is part of The DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice. The DDK Group advises individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The team provides consulting and portfolio services tailored to client goals and risk tolerances, utilizing a range of investment strategies and management approaches.

Jessica Smego is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Her prior work includes a position at Community Bank of the Chesapeake and roles outside finance, such as at Outback Steakhouse. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Michael Urizzo is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Vanguard, New Jersey City University, and IMC Financial Markets. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals primarily through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment services supported by centralized operational infrastructure.

Paige Kilburn is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Charlotte, NC. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has four years of industry experience, including prior roles at BB&T. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and nonprofit organizations by offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset management programs. The firm relies on a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party program sponsors to deliver tailored investment solutions.

Sullivan Higson is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at The O'Brien Tate Group and Jeter Hrubala Wealth Strategies LLC. He attended Wofford College and Providence High School. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans and portfolio management to client goals and risk tolerances.

Evan Busby is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and BayBerry Group. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting through various programs, utilizing research and portfolio management styles supported by a nationwide adviser network.

William Mayeux is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation and is recognized as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). William has expertise in wealth and investment planning, assisting clients in preparing for their financial futures. He employs both quantitative and qualitative methods to select appropriate money managers for clients, contributing to the team's performance and service delivery. He earned his Bachelor's degree from the University of Notre Dame and completed a Master's degree within the University of North Carolina System.

Raymond Cooper is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including his current role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. 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 through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers planning services that utilize structured discovery processes and analytical tools such as Monte Carlo simulations.

Anthony Prudhomme is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is an independent knife maker. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and research.

Nora Buscema is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 26 years of industry experience. She has worked with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2007, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market simulations.

Wesley Alim is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience, currently with Edward Jones. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, The Vanguard Group, and Wells Fargo Clearing. He has also worked at several smaller firms and independent ventures. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets across a nationwide network of advisors and branches.

Jacob Strickland is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Security First Insurance and DeBary Country Club, as well as varied positions before entering the advisory field. Equitable Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party program sponsors.

James Baldree is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2022. He has held various roles at Fidelity Investments, including Investment Consultant from 2021 to 2022. Prior to his tenure at Fidelity, James worked at UBS Financial Services Inc as a Sales Manager from 2020 to 2021 and as a Financial Advisor from 2017 to 2020. He began his professional experience as a Life Insurance Agent at Assured Life Solutions from 2015 to 2017. James focuses on helping his clients plan financially and manage their wealth to support their long-term financial well-being. He believes in providing guidance to individuals at critical points in their financial journeys, assisting them to focus on what matters most in their lives.

Paul Gaskin is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including UBS Financial Services and Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network before joining Raymond James in 2017. He also manages Gaskin Asset Management, an independent financial services company associated with his firm. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and institutional clients. The firm utilizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting supported by analytical tools, serving a broad client base that includes high-net-worth individuals and organizations.

Lauren Fink is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked in various roles including at Digijaks Group and Clemson University. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings tailored through proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Yolanda Wilson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Sharonview Federal Credit Union and LPL Financial. Outside of her advisory work, she owns Uniquely Gift'd, a retail gifting business. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting for 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 incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Daniel Wimer is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he and his team provide a wealth management plan centered around the client and their family, employing a concierge service model supported by the resources of Merrill and Bank of America. Daniel specializes in serving high-income clients with increasing financial complexity, focusing on tax-smart investing and wealth management planning. Daniel holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification awarded by the Certified Financial Board of Standards, Inc., and is also a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Temple University's Fox School of Business and completed the CFP® Educational Program at Wake Forest University School of Professional Studies. His expertise includes corporate benefits, executive compensation, equity compensation services, personal retirement planning, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. Daniel lives in Fort Mill with his wife and their three children. His personal interests include cooking, spending time with family and friends, exploring Charlotte's food and drink scene, playing and practicing golf, traveling to the west coast, and following sports such as the PGA Tour and his hometown Steelers.