Adair Salgado is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Cary, NC, holding the Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. Salgado has been with Edward Jones since 2016. 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 under management and offers a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies and access to separately managed accounts, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Kevin Perrault is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and seven years of experience in the industry. His prior work includes roles at AAFMAA, Wells Fargo, and PNC Bank. 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 strategies for a diverse client base including individuals and institutional investors.

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.

Sean Clark is a Financial Consultant based in the Cary Investor Center at Fidelity Investments. He collaborates with the Wealth Management team and leverages Fidelity's resources to assist clients in achieving their financial goals. Sean has been with Fidelity Investments since 2023, holding roles as Investment Consultant and Planning Consultant before his current position as Financial Consultant starting in 2024. Prior to joining Fidelity, he was a Financial Advisor at Corebridge Financial Services from 2020 to 2023. He holds a California Insurance License.

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 with Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2020 and previously spent five years at Fifth Third Securities. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options, serving institutional clients with tailored investment solutions.

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.

Scott Swift is a CFP® designated financial advisor with Edward Jones in Cary, NC, bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1993. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a broad range of investment strategies and affiliated services through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Timothy Britt is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Cary, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Fidelity Bank, KS Bank, INC, and two investment advisory firms. He is also the Chief Wealth Management Officer and Executive Vice President at the Trust Company of NC, the trust department of Fidelity Bank. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and strategies. The firm operates an extensive nationwide network and offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions, alongside affiliated mutual funds and a trust company.

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.

Elliot Brodfuehrer is a Benefits & Planning Consultant in Executive Services at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2026. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, progressing through various roles including Investment Solutions Representative I, II, and III, as well as Customer Relationship Advocate. Elliot collaborates closely with clients to understand their financial goals and develops personalized plans tailored to their unique needs. He emphasizes building lasting relationships with clients and their families, prioritizing trust through reliability, integrity, and expertise. He holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California. Outside of his professional work, Elliot has interests in baseball, fitness, football, golf, hiking, and spending time with pets.

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.