Jonathan Davis is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wells Fargo Clearing, where he has worked since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and over two decades at Wachovia Bank, N.A. 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 notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Leslie Merritt Jr. is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2023, he spent 14 years at Fsc Securities Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of Leslie Merritt, Inc., a consulting firm focused on estate and tax planning, and he manages family real estate and estate planning vehicles through various partnerships. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios that include diverse asset classes, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Thomas Billington is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Prior to this, he worked with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Chapel Hill, NC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to 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 modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Jeremiah Knox is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Thorough Financial Group LLC and Waddell & Reed, INC. Outside of his advisory work, he has operated a DBA related to his LPL business. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, providing discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Michael Ackerman is a financial advisor at Cetera with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at several firms including New York Life Insurance Company, MML Investors Services LLC, and Eagle Strategies. Based in Raleigh, NC, he has been with Cetera since 2022. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account structures.

Meredith Keever is a CFP® with three years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Raleigh, NC. Her prior experience includes roles at OSAIC, FSC Securities, and Steward Wealth Strategies. Outside of advising, she has supported financial planning activities at Steward Wealth Strategies, assisting with client meetings and account management. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Eric Hilliard is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 1996 and founded Hilliard Financial Group in 2002. He serves as a director on the United Methodist Church of North Carolina Board of Institutions, where he participates in overseeing financial affairs and maintaining institutional relationships. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public finance work through affiliated advisory programs and specialized consulting services.

Lionel Perkins III is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2015. Outside of advisory work, he serves as President of the Alumni Leadership Counsel and is a member of the Board of Trustees at Blue Ridge Boarding School. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options that include retirement, education, and business-owner transition planning, supported by Wells Fargo’s research and tools.

James Bowdish is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1998. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices, offering a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products.

Wendy Busby is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1990 and also worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2026. Busby is the sole owner of a rental property business in Cary, North Carolina. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Harold Russell III is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2025. Prior to his advisory role, he held positions at West Marine and completed his education at North Carolina State University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and incorporates structured planning tools and modeling techniques in its financial planning process.

Stephen Scott is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, LLC, since 2002. Scott also has an outside business activity related to managing a power of attorney for a family trust under Legacy Wealth Strategies. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning and brokerage services through a variety of third-party asset management programs and maintains dual registration as an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer.

Sean Sabol is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked for The Vanguard Group for nine years. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning, utilizing a centralized team that produces recommendation reports addressing income sources, tax-aware withdrawals, and Social Security options.

Benjamin Goldstein is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1998. Outside of his advisory role, he manages several residential rental properties through various LLCs he owns. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, using proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers a broad suite of capital markets services.

William Uthe is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole proprietor of BBOO LLC, an investment-related agriculture business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves 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 utilizes structured planning tools alongside broader investment and financial product offerings.

Mark Kronenfeld is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Justin Seager is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2024 and has prior experience in sports and technology sectors, including roles at Play'n Sports and Blast Motion. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a partner at Play'n Sports and is a contractor with USA Baseball. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured tools and modeling techniques, serving clients through both direct and employer-related agreements.

Kimberly Modenbach is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2010 to 2016. 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 advice. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

David Overholser is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and its affiliated bank since 2002 and 2005, respectively. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management alongside brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services. The firm’s scale and integrated structure support a high client coverage per advisor through centralized supervisory and operational systems.

John Keiper is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and seven years of industry experience. His work history includes roles with Mariner Independent Advisor Network and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC. Outside of advising, he provides administrative support to Mariner Independent Advisor Network, LLC, an independent investment advisory firm. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a network of investment adviser representatives, offering financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting.