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 in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 63 license and 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC and Wells Fargo Bank NA. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

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 at Ameriprise with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2019, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo 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 offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and adaptive withdrawal advice through a centralized consulting team, with a product emphasis on affiliated funds and a structured approach to asset management.

Christopher Bausback is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Coastal Credit Union, Sprouts Farmers Market, and First Citizens Investor Services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide, offering a range of advisory programs and financial planning services.

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.

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® professional with 25 years of experience in the financial industry, currently serving as an advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2020. He previously worked within other Wells Fargo entities from 2009 to 2020. Coman holds ownership interests in two investment-related businesses, including Nocarva Asset Management, LLC and First Flight Financial Advisors, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services supported by proprietary research and tools, delivering tailored recommendations across diverse financial planning needs.

Bryan Crolla is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Garner, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2012 and previously worked with AXA Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner and managing member of Oakbridge Financial Group, LLC, and is involved as a sales associate with Reality Benefits Services and Dergalis Associates LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through various third-party asset managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model that combines advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Steffen Perry is a financial advisor with Cetera in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 13 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at PNC Investments and SunTrust Advisory Services. Perry is also a wealth advisor at First National Trust Company and FNB Investment Advisors, where he does not make investment decisions or recommend specific portfolios. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and utilizes a multi-manager platform featuring both affiliated and third-party investment managers.

Joseph Cretella is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and analyses.

Nancy Winborne is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2017, with prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ Advisory Risk Profiles.

Aidan Barrett is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Financial Information Technologies and several positions within Charles Schwab and H-E-B. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 options supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

Ci Ci Donnelly is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked previously at Merrill and Wells Fargo in various advisory and banking roles. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate clients. The firm uses analytical tools for non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Renee Cooley is a financial advisor at Osaic with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® designation and Series 65 and 66 licenses. Her prior work history includes roles at FSC Securities Corporation and Edward Jones. Cooley is also a licensed insurance agent and owner of RDaniCo, LLC, which operates under the name Lily Wealth Partners. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a broad network of affiliated advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing firm-provided tools and third-party solutions to construct diversified portfolios tailored to client needs.