Victoria Johnston is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2018 and previously worked at State Farm and Western Sizzlin. Johnston is based in Raleigh, NC, and holds a Series 66 license. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm 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.

Emelyn Sebastian is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. She has been associated with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2013. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a combination of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Natalie Ostendorff is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Emerald Holdings LLC and Mofu Shoppe. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Dario Martinez is a Benefits & Planning Consultant in the Executive Services division at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he collaborates with clients to develop financial plans aimed at helping them achieve their financial goals. He has held several positions at Fidelity Investments since 2021, including Investment Solutions Representative II, Fixed Income Specialist, and Investment Solutions Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, Dario worked as a Relationship Banker at Bank of America from 2020 to 2021 and as a Junior Associate at Sterling Financial Group from 2017 to 2020.

Michelle Pham is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2016, currently based in Raleigh, NC. Outside of her role at Ameriprise, she is also employed managing an advisory business as a sole proprietorship in Charlotte, NC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, known for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement planning with a focus on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s retirement income offering combines proprietary research and third-party data to support tailored, non-discretionary recommendations.

Joseph Robbins is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving at OSAIC since 2023. He previously worked at FSC Securities Corporation and Wells Fargo Clearing. Robbins is involved in his community as a finance committee member for North Raleigh Presbyterian Church. 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 approach utilizing asset allocation and portfolio optimization tools and supports various managed account programs and third-party manager selections.

Nathan Podbielski is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Raleigh, NC. He holds the Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, his work history includes roles in various service and retail positions. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm’s approach includes utilizing third-party asset managers and advisory programs, offering a range of investment options including mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Katherine Voitle is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2026, she worked at US Capital Wealth Advisors and has a diverse background including roles in education and retail. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutions, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Michael Wilson is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2013, including a prior affiliation with Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as managing partner of Oakbridge Financial Group, LLC. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm’s offerings include both proprietary programs and third-party asset manager referrals, serving a diverse client base through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives.

Donna Winbon is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 1997. Winbon serves as a board member of the WCU Catamount Club, assisting with fundraising efforts for Western Carolina University athletics. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment options. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and is notable for its extensive retail advisor network and affiliated services, including trust and securities-based lending.

Michael Cronlund is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been in the financial services industry since 2007, initially holding several roles with Bank of America before transitioning to a Financial Solutions Advisor with Merrill Edge in 2015 and joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2020. Michael collaborates closely with clients to develop personalized and flexible wealth management strategies that align with their evolving financial goals, using the investment expertise of Merrill and banking services from Bank of America. His areas of focus include college education planning, retirement income, special needs planning strategies, socially responsible and ESG investing, and support for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, among others. Michael holds a Bachelor's Degree from James Madison University and professional designations including Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). In addition to his professional work, Michael participates as a Bank of America community volunteer. His personal interests include golfing, hiking, and spending time with his family.

Bayli Fox is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, bringing 10 years of industry experience. Since 2016, Bayli has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, and Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques such as Monte Carlo simulations in its financial planning process.

Justin Johnson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Bank of America, Merrill, and prior positions outside of finance at Valet Living, Campbell University, Dicks Sporting Goods, and Johnston Community College. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including personalized financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and incorporates structured planning tools and modeling techniques in its service offerings.

Merri Morgan is a financial advisor at Cetera with 31 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at multiple financial services firms, including Avantax and her own accounting and tax service business, Morgan's Accounting & Tax Service, which she has operated since 1982. In addition to her advisory work, she serves as senior tax manager at H B Morgan II Inc. and acts as executrix for a family estate. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse portfolio management options, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies across various program structures and custodians.

Benjamin Glover is a financial advisor at Osaic with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at FSC Securities Corporation and Ameriprise. He is the owner and operator of Carolina Wealth Stewardship Group, a comprehensive financial planning firm based in Raleigh, NC. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services with an investment process focused on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and the use of various managed account strategies.

William Peyton Sr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America, NA for eight years before joining Wells Fargo in 2017. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients through investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research and analytics from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Evan Weiss is a Vice President, Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2021. He focuses on helping clients develop comprehensive financial plans through communication, thoughtful planning, and detailed analysis, aiming to serve as a reliable resource for his clients throughout their financial journeys. Prior to his current role, Evan was a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2017 to 2021 and a Financial Analyst at RE1 Advisor from 2015 to 2017. His experience spans various aspects of financial planning and analysis. Outside of his professional work, Evan has interests including camping, cars, hiking, photography, traveling, and volunteering.

Yuvraj Singh is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on providing clients with insights into investment and asset-allocation strategies to support their financial goals. His areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, sports and entertainment financial planning, and tax minimization. He holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of North Carolina System. Yuvraj's professional journey includes roles such as a finance intern at the University of North Carolina Physicians Network and a wealth management intern at Morgan Stanley. Outside of his professional work, Yuvraj enjoys playing chess, golfing, and tennis.

Gary Kindler is a financial advisor at Osaic with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Osaic since 2024. Prior to that, he spent over two decades with Triad Advisors and Capital Asset Management and has been involved with Coordinated Financial Planning since 2000. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm uses a model-based investment approach emphasizing asset allocation and portfolio optimization, offering a range of advisory and brokerage services through a multi-advisor platform.

Drew Becker is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2009 and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. 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 and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party providers.