Richard Wood is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wachovia Bank, N.A. since 2007. 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 grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Edwin Parra is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and other firms. 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, utilizing model portfolios and research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Michael Jones is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at PNC Wealth Management and PNC Investments. LPL Enterprise, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and access to various brokerage and insurance products via an integrated platform.

Helen Smith is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009, with a brief employment gap in 2024. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm employs structured planning tools and models outcomes using Global Investment Committee data, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Meghanne Svatos is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2014 and is co-owner of Brightstead Management, LLC, an advisory business she helps manage. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering tailored, research-driven recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team.

Anthony Vigliotti is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a manufacturing and retail business called Divine Concepts in Waxhaw, North Carolina. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.

Matthew Barhorst is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fort Mill, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise and has had two separate tenures at LPL Financial. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by proprietary and third-party research, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Michael Robbins is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2007. 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 offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary research and third-party subadvisors.

Frederick Graves is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Keller Mortgage, Equitable Advisors, and AXA Advisors. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm’s integration with Bank of America allows access to a wide range of products and services beyond typical investment options.

Michael Blanchard is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera Investment Advisors LLC and Cetera Advisors LLC since 2024 and previously spent nine years at Prospera Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages a rental property business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supported by a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors and managing more than $256 billion in assets.

Jason Brown is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on helping clients develop personalized wealth management strategies that align with their individual goals and the dynamic conditions of today's financial markets. His expertise includes college education planning, employee benefits planning, personal retirement planning, and retirement income strategies. Jason holds a Bachelor's Degree from Bowling Green State University and is designated as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is committed to maintaining the Merrill tradition of community involvement and actively volunteers with local organizations. Outside of work, Jason enjoys basketball, chess, football, golfing, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Jackson Zagursky is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Power Home Remodeling Group and has a background that includes roles at various firms and organizations. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Paul Hurlburt is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, he worked at Wells Fargo Investment Institute from 2019 to 2023 and Wells Fargo Wealth & Investment Management from 2015 to 2019. He is based in Fort Mill, SC. 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 financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and a range of investment strategies.

Melissa Saleeby is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2015. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis through a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice.

Paul Day is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, he was managing member of DNP&P Group, LLC from 2019 to 2021 and worked for Waddell & Reed, Inc. as well as various insurance carriers from 2011 to 2021. His background includes roles in insurance sales and investment-related activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Michael Mordenti is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at various Raymond James affiliates since 2009. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth and non-HNW clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, utilizing asset-allocation analysis, modeling tools, and firm research to develop tailored financial plans.

Christopher Bauer is a financial advisor at Merrill in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2017 and previously held positions at Santander Securities LLC and Flushing Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as power of attorney for an unrelated entity headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm integrates its investment services within Bank of America’s platform, providing access to a diverse set of products and services.

Hana Lee is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. She has held roles at Wells Fargo Bank, ONEW/NEW SQUARE, Amazing Lash Studio, and K-WIG Beauty Supply. Outside of her advisory work, she is also a part-time sales associate at a beauty-related retail store in Charlotte, NC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Angelika Chen Currlin is a financial advisor at Merrill in Charlotte, NC, with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. She has one year of industry experience, having previously worked at Long's Jewelers and Shreve, Crump & Low. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based, discretionary, and tax-aware investment strategies to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional fiduciaries.

Peter Auer is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Ellicottville Brewing Company, IES Abroad, and Saint Joseph's University. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor financial plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, offering fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and access to alternative products.