Richard Dunstan is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 38 years of industry experience. His prior work includes over a decade at LPL Financial Corporation and various roles within Cetera-affiliated firms since 2020. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as an SEC-registered advisor serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement services, and access to third-party money managers across multiple program structures.

Christopher Lecroy is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Lecroy is also a co-owner of Upstate SC Flyers LLC, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Alexander Nolan is a CFP® professional with seven years of experience, currently serving at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2018. His prior experience includes roles at Omnistar Financial Group and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner and CFO of Blue Ridge Acquisition Group, LLC, a real estate business. Mass Mutual Investors Services is an SEC-registered broker-dealer and investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers collaborative, goal-focused planning using firm-approved analytical tools and supports various specialized planning programs.

Matt Domaszewicz is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1996. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-based strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure, focusing on retail clients rather than institutional plans.

Justin Haynes Watkins is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Uvest Financial Services Group, Inc. 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. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Quinn Semling is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2018, Quinn worked for three years at Pearlz Oyster Bar. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by research, model portfolios, and technology-driven solutions.

Alvonzo Gibbs is a CFP® with 41 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Enterprise. His prior roles include positions at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation. Gibbs also has involvement with non-variable insurance activities through Prudential. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse clientele, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory services, and brokerage products through an integrated platform that combines adviser programs with insurance and lending services.

Julie Thomas is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Weddington, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with four years of industry experience. She previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Thomas serves as a board member of the Union County (NC) Library Board of Trustees. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including various household types, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment strategies and affiliated services through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

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.