James Biggers is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 56 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an executor or co-executor of an estate. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range 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 uses structured planning processes supported by tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and secular return estimates.

Hunter Satcher is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Merrill in Charlotte, NC. His prior roles include positions at The Vanguard Group and Linden Thomas Advisory Services. He also holds a fiduciary role as an executor and successor trustee for a 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

George Goodman is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2023. He previously worked for Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation for 14 years. Goodman is also involved in entrepreneurial and networking activities, including founding a local networking group and serving as president of a business networking organization. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a variety of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements.

Donald Robbins is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Robbins is involved in several business ventures including consulting on executive benefits compliance and managing business investment entities. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored planning engagements supported by advanced analytical tools and educational seminars.

Anna Catherine Wilson is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her background includes roles at Golub Capital and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as well as involvement with Davidson College and Durham Academy Summer Camps. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a combination of advisory and brokerage capabilities.

Erik Mintz is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Charlotte, NC, with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS, he served five years in the United States Marine Corps. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans according to clients' goals and risk tolerances.

Benjamin Woodall is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Fifth Third Bank, with a background including four years at Appalachian State University. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm offers non-discretionary services through a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Stuart Wainscott is a CFP® professional with over 31 years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James Financial. His career includes over 20 years with Raymond James & Associates and 14 years at US Airways. He owns AWA Group LLC, a business entity used for liability purposes. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning supported by analytical tools and offers unique municipal advisory services and specialized SIMPLE IRA employer consulting programs.

Christopher Warren is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Charlotte, NC, holding the CFA® designation and Series 66 license with eight years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Compass Group USA and Great American Restaurants prior to joining Edward Jones in 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Harry Smith III is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and with 33 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is an investor in NLA Diagnostics, LLC. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers customized consulting and portfolio services, utilizing a range of strategies from traditional equity and fixed income to more complex and non-traditional investments.

Catherine Kight is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2025. Prior to this, she worked as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2024 to 2025 and began her career as an Investment Banking Analyst at Canaccord Genuity from 2022 to 2024. In her current position, Catherine focuses on developing personalized wealth strategies that align with her clients' families, goals, values, and concerns. Her approach emphasizes navigating both the financial and emotional aspects of wealth management, aiming to provide clarity, confidence, and trusted guidance throughout her clients' financial journeys. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Catherine enjoys activities such as beach outings, fitness, hiking, Pilates, swimming, and volunteering.

Nathan Weir is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently advising at OSAIC since 2019. Prior to joining OSAIC, he held roles at First Financial Federal Credit Union of Maryland and Morgan Stanley. He has also worked as a financial planner with Capitol Financial Solutions. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Gregory Wolder is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2014. Prior to that, he was involved with Garden State Fireworks and GW Floor Services LLC from 2010 to 2018. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management delivered through multi-asset model portfolios and utilizes a centralized operational structure.

Stephen Holderness IV is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and having one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at MassMutual Life Insurance Company and has experience in public health and small business operations. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative, goal-driven planning using firm-approved analytical tools.

Matthew Wells is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with Fidelity, where he has held roles across Fidelity Investments, Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, and Fidelity Brokerage Services since 2010. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage and oversee a range of investment products and model portfolios.

Hilary Miller Farmer is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Merrill and Morgan Stanley before joining UBS in 2020. She serves on the board of directors for Humane Society Lake Norman, assisting with animal adoption and foster events. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Denise Rowe is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Charlotte, NC, holding the Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation and Principal Securities Inc., as well as earlier employment outside finance. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals using a range of portfolio management strategies tailored to client objectives.

Marcus Decker is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fort Mill, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Metlife Securities. He is also involved in a family business, Florida VIP Medical, LLC, based in Delray Beach, FL. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, with access to model portfolios, third-party research, and advanced portfolio management tools.

Shane Tenny is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with MassMutual Life Insurance Company and its investment services division since 2001. Outside of advising, he is an author involved in book sales. MassMutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser offering financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm employs a collaborative, software-supported planning approach and provides a range of investment and educational services.

Nataliya Tsytsarova is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Wells Fargo Bank NA, and Jackson-Hewitt Tax Services. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu including retirement, education, and specialized services such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning, using proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations.