William Sullivan is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and five years of industry experience. He has held positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2022, with prior experience at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and 49 Financial. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework to support customized investment solutions.

Scott Brooks is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with over a year of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with LPL Enterprise and Tucker Advisors and has prior experience at Wells Fargo and PRUCO Securities. Brooks is also the owner of Brooks and Associates LLC, an investment-related business. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory services, and access to model wealth portfolios and third-party asset management. The firm combines advisory programs with brokerage and insurance products through an integrated platform.

Danny Lopez is a financial advisor with Merrill in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2019 and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Bank of America. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies managed by internal and third-party teams for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Todd Rose is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Securities America Advisors, Inc., Securities America, Inc., and OSAIC. Outside of advising, he works as an international visitor liaison and has been a background actor. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory and brokerage services, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies supported by in-house and third-party research.

Kyle Shanaberger is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2017, following a year at PNC Investments. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

David Teague is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he holds a 20% ownership in a family real estate business, Happy's Way, LLC, where he manages properties and negotiates sales. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering tailored portfolio management and financial planning through a variety of advisory programs and a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Bruce Bevins II is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Additionally, he is the owner and CEO of Bdubz Clubs LLC, a golf equipment repair and fitting business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Peter Levinson is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leads The L/A Wealth Management Group, which coordinates the financial affairs of medical and legal professionals, business owners, corporate executives, families, retirees, and non-profit organizations. Peter and his team focus on personalized wealth management, emphasizing clients' life priorities, investment personalities, and financial situations to help achieve specific financial objectives. With 30 years of experience, Peter specializes in family wealth management strategies, institutional investment consulting, and services for defined benefit and contribution plans. He holds a Bachelor's degree from Duke University and a Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina School of Law. Additionally, he has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Peter is active in community involvement, having served on boards of non-profit organizations such as Temple Israel, Temple Beth El, The Levine Jewish Community Center, and the 24 Foundation. He has also been Vice Chair of North Carolina Hillel. In his personal time, Peter enjoys cycling, playing golf and guitar, skiing, cooking, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Robert Ford is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Prior to this, he worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2012 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in timber land management through a family partnership. 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 grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s services include investment policy preparation, performance reporting, and participant education, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related and bank deposit sweep options in their investment menus.

Allen Stafford Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 47 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2009 and 2015, respectively. He is based in Charlotte, NC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including financial and estate planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Jonathan Huggins is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with five years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including TIAA-CREF and State Employees' Credit Union prior to joining Robert Baird & Co. in 2022. Robert Baird & Co.’s DDK Group serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and custody services. The firm utilizes a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies, tax-management techniques, and internal research including artificial intelligence tools in delivering advisory services.

Daniella Diquez is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Florida International University and Argos Nautic Manufacturing Inc. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm provides tailored financial planning and portfolio management supported by proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Donna Fitzer is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 21 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in non-investment activities with Benham Builders Inc. and Carolina Country Acres LLC dba Horse Show Leases LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and utilizes model portfolios and research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Gordon Woodruff Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for 16 years before joining Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in 2026. 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 uses analytical tools to support client goals, with specialized services in municipal and public finance as well as SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Kathleen Bryant is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Matthews, NC, bringing 18 years of industry experience. She has worked with Raymond James & Associates since 2013, including her current tenure beginning in 2025. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Robert Suddreth is a CFP® professional with 23 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC, having worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wachovia Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients through a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm employs a structured planning process using approved tools and analytic methods, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Edwin Richardson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 34 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2019, he worked for over two decades at H.D. Vest Advisory Services and related entities. In addition to his advisory role, he is a certified public accountant and owns a tax preparation and accounting business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and both discretionary and non-discretionary management options supported by research and various portfolio strategies.

Andrea Clark is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Private Bank, and worked at Brown University’s Curricular Resource Center. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Zachary Wagner is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and CFA® designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2010. Based in Charlotte, NC, he is part of a large institutional firm with a nationwide presence. Edward Jones serves over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Megan Maynard is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, bringing experience from several roles within the company since 2023. Her professional journey at Fidelity has included positions as a Financial Services Representative, Financial Representative, and Relationship Manager, leading to her current role where she collaborates with clients to develop personalized financial plans. Megan focuses on building trust and maintaining open communication with clients to align financial strategies with their goals. She emphasizes co-creating plans that reflect each client's unique needs and aspirations. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Megan enjoys activities such as beach outings, biking, fitness, lake visits, outdoor adventures, and running.