Michael Wilson is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2013 and previously worked at Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is a managing partner at Oakbridge Financial Group, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model that incorporates both advisory and brokerage channels to deliver tailored client solutions.

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 Wealth, Inc. with 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at FSC Securities Corporation for 14 years before joining Osaic in 2023. Glover is the owner and operator of Carolina Wealth Stewardship Group, a comprehensive wealth management and financial planning firm based in Raleigh, NC. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing various portfolio construction tools and third-party management solutions.

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 with OSAIC based in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Triad Advisors, Inc. for 24 years and has been affiliated with Coordinated Financial Planning and Capital Asset Management for over two decades. He is also involved in insurance sales, including life insurance and long-term care. OSAIC serves a diverse clientele, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services with a range of investment products and portfolio management options. The firm utilizes various asset-allocation tools and supports transitions and third-party money management solutions.

Drew Becker is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following five years at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. He has also been affiliated with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2009. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory solutions. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Joely Murray is a financial advisor at Merrill with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill since 2009. She serves as a successor trustee for an irrevocable family trust. 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.

Laura Tayloe is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Live Oak Private Wealth and Mainstone Capital Management. 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 broader set of financial product offerings than typical for large institutional advisers.

Michael Rickerby is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Cary, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with two years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2023 and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2015. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, serving as an ERISA fiduciary and including a broad range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Christopher Maxwell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Raleigh, NC. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 31 years of industry experience, including over two decades at Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. Maxwell operates a separate business under the name Capital Wealth Management, Inc. and is involved in selling fixed annuities and various types of non-variable insurance. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Kenie Wrenn is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 37 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing, accumulating a combined 10 years at those firms before joining Raymond James in 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the community advisory board for the UNC Chapel Hill Outer Banks Field Site, where she consults with faculty and students and assists with teaching and mentoring. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Cynthia Shedrick is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Apex, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she works as an independent contractor for Amazon Flex, providing package delivery services. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement, generally requiring at least $1 million in investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Michael Baer is a CFP® professional with 32 years of industry experience, currently working at Edward Jones since 1994. He holds a Series 63 license and serves as a board member for the Salvation Army of Wake County. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products, managing over $1 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Brendan Rodden is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, LPL Financial, and Raymond James & Associates. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory solutions. The firm’s approach 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.