Ryan Reusch is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Venturi Private Wealth and the University of Oklahoma. His background also includes roles outside finance, such as with the X Games and City of Southlake. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, providing services ranging from financial planning to portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client solutions.

Mark Babyak is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2006. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Brian Smith is a Series 66-registered advisor with Merrill, based in Charlotte, NC, and has 21 years of industry experience. He has worked with Merrill since 2005 and has concurrently held a role at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Robert Carmichael is a CFP® and ChFC® affiliated with Edward Jones in Charlotte, NC, with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Previously, he was president of an inactive franchise operation, Danka Family Services, Inc., which closed in 2009. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Anna Stolz is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Goldman Sachs and Janney Montgomery Scott, and serves on the Finance and Marketing Committee of the Women's Impact Fund, a nonprofit organization. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering non-discretionary written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research, incorporating ESG eligibility frameworks and supported by affiliates for implementation and portfolio services.

John Akeroyd is a Market Leader at Fidelity Investments, where he leads a team of financial professionals. His role involves partnering with clients to develop comprehensive financial plans that address investment strategies, charitable giving, and generational wealth transfer tailored to clients' needs and goals. John has been with Fidelity Investments since 2013, progressing through roles from Assistant Branch Leader to VP, Branch Leader, before assuming his current position in 2021. His experience encompasses leadership within the organization and client-focused financial planning. No additional information about his education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement has been provided.

Christopher Kale is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Lowe’s Home Improvement and The FIND Lab. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides proprietary research and capital markets solutions through its extensive platform.

Caroline Littrell is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, The Vanguard Group, and Frederick Mutual Insurance. Caroline also has a background that includes roles outside of finance, such as her work at The Main Cup. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Samantha Wolffis is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and eight years of experience in the industry. She has been with Merrill since 2018 and previously worked in the food service industry. 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 a range of individual and institutional clients.

Jennifer Powel is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo since 2016, with prior experience at Prudential Equity Group. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses research and analytics to evaluate investment options and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions across a large platform of advisors and assets.

Wesley Beulah is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked at RKW Residential and Hawthorne Residential. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing Hippo Investments, a property rental company. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset-management services through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm utilizes a variety of third-party advisory programs and offers ERISA fiduciary services for qualified plans.

Jack Butler is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2014. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to offer a broad range of investment solutions.

Eric Gonzalez is a Financial Advisor and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with individuals and families across the Carolinas to build, preserve, and transfer wealth with confidence. His expertise includes retirement planning, legacy objectives, investment management, tax-efficient strategies, and estate planning. By combining thoughtful planning with the resources of Merrill Lynch and Bank of America, Eric assists clients in navigating important financial decisions. Eric holds a Bachelor's Degree from Winthrop University and holds the designations of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). In his personal time, he enjoys fishing, running, and traveling.

Parker Hughes is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and a diverse work background including roles outside the financial sector. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm’s approach involves assessing client information and risk tolerance to match clients with program models or discretionary managers, utilizing both proprietary and third-party solutions.

Ebony Moore is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2019. She serves on the executive board of the Crestdale Middle School Band and Orchestra Booster in Matthews, North Carolina. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offering services that include estate planning and corporate financial planning agreements.

Amy Wlodyka is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with one year of industry experience and holds a Series 65 designation. She is also co-owner of ANW 4 LLC, which provides administrative services and referee assignments for local soccer organizations. Outside of finance, she has been involved with the Charlotte Soccer Academy and Wingate International Soccer Academy for over 18 years. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients by offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm operates through thousands of financial professionals and manages a multi-billion dollar asset base across multiple platforms and custodians.

Janet North is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2024. She previously worked at Edward Jones from 2018 to 2024 and held roles at Afflink, LLC and The University of Alabama. Outside of her advisory work, she is co-owner of a commercial floor cleaning business that she and her husband plan to acquire. Ameriprise is an institutional firm that offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Duncan Wilson is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving at LPL Financial. His prior roles include positions at Sterling Financial Group, Commonwealth Financial Network, Lincoln Investment, and Capital Analysts Incorporated. In addition to his financial advisory work, he also practices law through his own law office. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management solutions, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies, supported by technology tools and a broad network of over 22,900 advisors.

John Jacob is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 28 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. from 2004 to 2008. He serves on the investment committee for Saint Mark’s Lutheran Church and is a finance committee member of the Charlotte Providence Rotary Club. 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 with over 14,000 advisors and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Matthew Mclaughlin is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 28 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at Merrill and Bank of America prior to joining UBS. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocation to tailor strategies to client goals.