Paige Passerallo is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Charlotte, NC, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses, and has 22 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. Outside of her advisory work, she assists with a charitable organization, Our Little Roses Foreign Mission Society, supporting an annual fundraiser for at-risk girls in Honduras. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and nonprofit entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and specialized municipal advisory services.

Justin Long is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Charlotte, NC, bringing five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2021, he worked at Positec Tool Corporation and Stabilus Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Long manages two residential rental properties as a sole proprietor. Equitable Advisors serves a range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm’s advisory approach involves assessing client risk tolerance and matching clients to program models or discretionary managers, often utilizing third-party asset management platforms and offering a variety of investment options including mutual funds, ETFs, and select alternative investments.

Nikhil Alkari is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Randstad Consulting and held positions at MIHIN/Interoperability Institute, TenAgile LLC, Ally Bank, and Bank of America. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through a large network of financial professionals. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms and maintains proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Kelly Lopez is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fort Mill, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. Before joining LPL Financial in 2026, Lopez spent 19 years at Commonwealth Financial Network. 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 advanced research tools and multiple non-advisory financial services.

Ronald Stephens is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial and Uvest Financial Services Group, Inc. since 2008. Outside of his advisory work, Stephens volunteers at the Carolina Raptor Center, where he cares for injured birds of prey. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by technology and a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Nathan Peck is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fort Mill, SC, holding a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked in various roles including management positions at Swim Club Management and employment at Aldi and Great Wolf Lodge. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational tools and oversight of significant discretionary assets.

Ryan Coole is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fort Mill, SC, holding a Series 63 license and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wheeler Retirement Plans LLC, Commonwealth Financial Network, and has been associated with Wheeler Associates since 2007. Outside of his advisory work, Coole is involved in athletic program management and coaching, including ownership and general management of a girls hockey team and serving as a coach developer for USA Hockey. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions and employs various operational tools, supporting over 22,900 advisors and managing substantial discretionary assets.

Eric Prusinski is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with seven years of industry experience, currently associated with LPL Financial in Fort Mill, SC. His career includes roles at Your Dedicated Fiduciary, Commonwealth Financial Network, Brunette & Associates, and Capital Group. 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, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive resources and technology.

Scott Bowman is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017 and was previously with UBS Financial Services from 2008 to 2017. 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 approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

John Violette is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 certifications and has worked at LPL Financial since 2010, following one-year roles at Alight Financial Solutions and Wells Fargo Clearing. 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 financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors, with a focus on technology-supported operational and research tools.

Michael Wentzel is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fort Mill, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His career includes five years at The Vanguard Group, Inc. prior to joining LPL Financial in 2019. He has also been self-employed since 2017. 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, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Jack Fischer is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he develops personalized financial plans and investment strategies tailored to clients' life goals. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, progressing through roles including Benefits and Planning Consultant, Investment Solutions Representative in various capacities, and Customer Relationship Advocate. Prior to joining Fidelity, Jack worked as a Research Analyst at Fischer Investment Group in 2018 and 2020. His experience spans financial planning, investment solutions, and client relationship management. Outside of his professional work, Jack has interests in fitness, golf, and reading.

Richard Spatola Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fort Mill, South Carolina, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial and South State Bank since 2007, following a year at Uvest Financial Services Group, 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.

Kaiana Padilla is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with one year of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2017 and previously worked at an Amazon Fulfillment Warehouse for two years. 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 access to third-party asset managers, supported by extensive operational tools and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Elizabeth Brennan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2018, following four years at ACCSC. Outside of her advisory work, she engages in online resale activities through eBay and Poshmark. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

John Zachary is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving at LPL Financial. His career includes multiple terms at Commonwealth Financial Network and Pathfinder Wealth Consulting. He also engages in fixed insurance sales as an agent under the name Pathfinder Wealth Consulting. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment solutions, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Lawrence Marin is a CFP® professional with 31 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2005 to 2007. Based in Charlotte, NC, Marin holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Dahmen Lariviere is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Enterprise. His prior experience includes roles at PRUCO Securities, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Forethought Distributor, Epoch Securities, and several other firms dating back to 2010. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm primarily employs a model-driven investment approach and offers services such as financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in a wrap program, alongside affiliated trust and insurance services.

Norman Getsinger is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fort Mill, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Castlight Health and Red Ventures. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, and supports advisors with technology-driven research and operational tools.

David Wilburn is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2015, including a prior affiliation with Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Wilburn serves as Treasurer for the National Association of Health Services Executives’ North Carolina chapter and is President and CEO of Echelon Enterprises, LLC, a holding company for his 1099 income sources. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs to a diverse client base, including individual, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models and third-party asset managers to deliver tailored investment solutions.