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 at Osaic Wealth with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Wells Fargo Clearing, Fifth Third Securities, Merrill, and Edward Jones. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporations. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by a model-based investment process and a multi-advisor platform.

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, holding a Series 63 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and also works with Wells Fargo Bank NA, where she has been employed since 2014. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Riley Cecil is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Raleigh, NC. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been in the industry since 2025. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he has been involved with Cecil Financial and has held roles outside the financial industry, including positions at Forever Clean and Fresh Local Ice Cream. 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 services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, supported by a broad platform of technology and non-advisory financial products.

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 with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Principal Financial Services, and Valic Financial 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 Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service, which focuses on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Christopher Bausback is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles 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 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Brenda Aguilar Banda is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Bank, nA, Teleflex, TAPIF, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances, and includes a broader range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Gregory Daniels is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with eight years of industry experience, currently serving with Raymond James Financial. He previously worked at Edward Jones for seven years and at ElecTel Cooperative FCU for 14 years. Daniels is the owner of Daniels Financial Partners, an independent advisory business based in Wake Forest, NC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals and organizations. The firm provides tailored non-discretionary planning using risk profiling and analytical tools, and supports a broad advisor network with specialized municipal and retirement plan consulting services.

Bruce Sharpe Jr. is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services based in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 credential and six years of industry experience. He previously worked at JLT Specialty Insurance Services Inc. for five years before joining UBS in 2019. Sharpe has been active in the Washington & Lee Alumni Association since his 2003 graduation and manages business administration for a small investment LLC. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to tailor strategies based on proprietary research and capital market assumptions.

Thomas Caycedo is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and Charles Schwab Bank SSB. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm provides a mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance, using multi-asset model portfolios, alternative investments, and an integrated operational structure.

Christopher Coman is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2020. His prior career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc., and Morgan Stanley DW Inc. He is also involved as a part-owner of First Flight Financial Advisors, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory offerings with other financial products and referral channels.