Nathan Grooms is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 18 years before joining LPL Financial in 2023. 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 investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios, research, and technology-driven solutions.

Robert Larose is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, Wal-Mart, and TJMaxx. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Michael Shovlain is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2017 and Furniture Fair from 2016 to 2017. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory options. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and a broader range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

George Openshaw is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery, firm-approved tools, and modeling techniques such as Monte Carlo simulations.

Courtney Peters is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2022 and previously held roles at Ward and Smith, P.A. and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, 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.

Nathan Davidson is a CFP® with 18 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., having joined in 2023 after eight years at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Davidson is also associated with Davidson & Sons and Davidson & Sons, Inc., where he has worked since 2007, performing client-facing roles and tax consulting. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate clients. The firm utilizes risk profiling and analytical tools to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

Amee Earl is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 24 years of industry experience. She is currently with Wells Fargo Clearing, where she has worked since 2016, with prior service also at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment options. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and includes a range of investment products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Zachary Guntz is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and with two years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, Servpro, and Houghton University. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets through over 14,000 advisors and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Roger Paton is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He worked at Merrill from 1984 to 2017 before joining UBS in 2017. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a range of capital markets activities and proprietary research.

Jillian Walker is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2012, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.

Michael Parrish is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation for 10 years before joining LPL Financial in 2024. Parrish holds a Series 66 designation. 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, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with model portfolios and research from various sources.

Matthew Cronlund is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He is part of The Bell, Bell & Cronlund Group, where he focuses on portfolio analytics and assisting clients with wealth management strategies to help increase the probability of achieving their financial goals. Matthew joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2010 and Bank of America in 1997. He has spent the majority of his career in banking and investments. Matthew holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) certification awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., as well as the Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP) designation and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned his bachelor's degree in business administration from Wake Forest University, specializing in East Asian languages and cultures. Outside of his professional work, Matthew serves on the Harrington Grove Community Association Board of Directors and manages a youth soccer team for NCFC. He enjoys reading, playing soccer, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Michael Patterson is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has nearly 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, with a background in both brokerage and banking sectors. Michael focuses on research and portfolio construction and analysis. He holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designation and earned his High School Diploma from Broughton High School.

Earl Snyder is a Benefits & Planning Consultant within Executive Services at Fidelity Investments. He has held various roles at Fidelity, beginning as a Workplace Planning Consultant I in 2022 and progressing through Workplace Planning Consultant II and III positions before assuming his current role in 2026. Throughout his career, Earl focuses on building genuine relationships to co-create personalized financial strategies that align with his clients' goals and values. He emphasizes consistent support and clear communication in his client interactions. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Earl engages in activities such as football, hiking, traveling, and volunteering.

Lyndsay Larkin is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked at Whole Foods and in healthcare organizations including UnityPoint Health and CarePartners. Fidelity’s affiliate, Strategic Advisers LLC, provides investment management and advisory services to a broad range of clients, including retail and institutional investors, utilizing a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is notable for its use of systematic methodologies, advisory roles for multiple registered investment companies, and incorporation of AI in its research.

Kevin Lunsford is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Raleigh, NC since 2012. He holds a Series 66 license and has worked exclusively at Edward Jones during the past 14 years. 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 nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and provides various managed strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Eileen Ohannesian is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Chase Manhattan Bank. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Brian Tarrant is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a variety of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by proprietary tools and market models.

Frank Evers is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Raleigh, NC since 2008. He holds a Series 66 license and has spent his entire advisory career at Edward Jones. 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 discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, tax-efficient services, and affiliated capabilities including a trust company and proprietary mutual funds.

Scott Cook is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for five years before joining Ameriprise in 2021. Cook holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Raleigh, NC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.