Lexter Fennell is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Concord, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Jesse Riley is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Concord, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has one year of industry experience and has been with Wells Fargo Bank and its affiliates since 2012. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA 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 notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Patrick Foley is a CFP® with 33 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2012. He is based in New London, NC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a managing member of a real estate holding company. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving millions of individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Natasha Rufino Da Silva is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving the Suburban Philadelphia market. She is recognized as Merrill’s only African American advisor in the region and collaborates with an award-winning team that includes partners with over 40 years of experience. Drawing upon her athletic background, Natasha applies a disciplined and focused approach to her work with high net worth families and individuals. Her expertise spans advising medical professionals, athletes, business owners, and affluent families on various aspects of financial life, including wealth growth and preservation, retirement planning, managing new wealth, and tax minimization. Natasha emphasizes personalized strategies tailored to each client’s unique financial goals and has a commitment to educating her community on financial literacy, especially empowering Philadelphia’s youth. Natasha holds a Bachelor’s degree from Saint Joseph’s University and completed an Accredited Certificate Program at Temple University. She carries several professional designations, including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). She is involved with community organizations such as Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and Tri State Black Men in Medicine. Fluent in English and Yoruba, Natasha focuses on clear communication to help clients understand financial strategies and market conditions.

Stephen Abercrombie is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at The Vanguard Group, Inc. for 17 years. Fidelity’s affiliate Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients using a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also manages multiple registered investment companies and utilizes systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Mary Michael is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2018 and previously held roles at Storr Office Environments and Palm Avenue. Outside of her advisory work, she is a co-owner of Hill Lane Home and Embroidery, an online retail business specializing in embroidery and design. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non‑high‑net‑worth and high‑net‑worth households. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non‑discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Bruce Sanborn is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial and its predecessor since 2001. In addition, he operates a fixed insurance business through F&M Insurance Agency in Granite Quarry, NC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services supported by a large network of advisors and various proprietary and third-party resources.

John Euchner Jr. is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Salisbury, NC, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 29 years of industry experience, including over two decades at Metlife Securities Inc. and has been with Mass Mutual and its affiliates since 2016. Outside of advisory work, he owns and manages a tax entity that handles 1099 income. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations with financial planning and asset management. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning using firm-approved analytical tools and provides a range of investment and planning services including recent additions like standalone Divorce Planning.

Donald Osborne is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Salisbury, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 2002 and has also worked with Alan F. Burke, CPA, PA during his career. Outside of advising, Osborne is involved as a partner in a tax preparation business and holds a power of attorney role for family investment accounts. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, pension, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers non-discretionary planning and consulting tailored to client goals, using analytical tools and risk profiling, and supports a broad advisor network with specialized municipal and public finance capabilities.

Ryan Likowski is a financial advisor at Fidelity with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and charitable funds. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative and algorithmic methods to construct model portfolios, and it serves a variety of clients through discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services.

Hannah Lee is a financial advisor at Merrill in Concord, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo & Co. for 14 years before joining Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, where she has been since 2019. 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 and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Douglas Weltz is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Fidelity Brokerage Services. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC, where Weltz is based, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios, with a focus on systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation.

Andrew Ricciarelli is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at American Cedar & Millwork and Pella Carolina Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Margaret Suite Arnold is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 40 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at FSC Securities Corporation for 14 years. In addition to her advisory work, she operates Victory Wealth Management, providing tax preparation and insurance services. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization tools.

Cathy Foster is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 24 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® designation and Securities Series 63 and 66 licenses. Foster has worked at multiple firms including FSC Securities Corporation and Victory Wealth Management Inc., where she has also been involved in insurance services and office management. She is a commissioned notary public. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach features model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a range of managed account options supported by risk assessments and rebalancing tools.

Beverly Granberry is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Salisbury, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 13 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. She is also a commissioned Notary Public for North Carolina. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Wendy Weant is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Salisbury, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 23 years of industry experience. She has worked with OSAIC since 2018 and previously with Signator Investors and Insight Financial Partners, where she has also maintained a role since 2005. In addition to her financial career, she has been a self-employed singer and performer since 1981. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm employs a model-based investment process emphasizing asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and risk management, and is notable for its scale, affiliate network, and recent consolidation activity.

Gina Burnett is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Thrivent and its affiliated firm since 2002 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers goal-based analyses and planning across various topics, allowing clients to combine planning with managed-account services while maintaining separation between these offerings.

Curtis Hurren is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at TIAA and TIAA-CREF. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis in constructing model portfolios. The firm is noted for its use of algorithmic methods, AI-driven research, and its advisory role to multiple registered investment companies.

Robert Aiken is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 33 years of industry experience. He has prior experience at Raymond James Financial Services and operates Arco Capital Partners, which he founded and manages. He is also involved with REA Systems, an LLC he owns for accounting purposes, and acts as an insurance agent offering fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor serving individual, employer-sponsored retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies, managing over $256 billion in assets.