Kelly Hughes is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2017 and was previously with Voya Financial Advisors from 2014 to 2016. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors, offering advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services. The firm customizes investment strategies based on clients’ risk profiles and utilizes both in-house and third-party managers to implement portfolios.

Christine Raines is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network for 16 years and Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC for one year. Raines is the principal and sole owner of Azimuth Wealth Management, LLC, an operating company for her securities and insurance business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and access to third-party asset managers through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Matthew Fuerst is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials. He has recently begun his career in the industry, with experience starting in 2026. His prior work includes roles at TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services and the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service, among others. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,900 investment adviser representatives.

Christopher Hess is a CFP® professional at LPL Financial with 32 years of experience in the financial services industry. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he spent 26 years at Ryan Hess Morais Financial Advisors, Inc. He has also worked with Ic Advisory Services Inc and The Investment Center Inc. Hess engages in insurance sales, including life, long-term care, disability, and health insurance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies, supported by technology tools for advisors.

Michael Claiborne is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James & Associates. Prior to this role, he worked at Equitable and spent several years with the American Chamber of Commerce in Korea and the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy. Raymond James & Associates is a large 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 and consulting with a non-discretionary approach supported by extensive research and multiple portfolio management styles.

David Prewette is a financial advisor with Cetera in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Center Street Advisors and Arete Wealth Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a real estate company he uses for family property and occasional referral fees, and is involved in providing brokerage and advisory services through his own DBA. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform enabling advisors to implement a variety of model portfolios, bespoke strategies, and program options across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts, managing over $256 billion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Richard Freckleton is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fort Mill, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and five years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Carillon Fund Distributors, Prudential Annuities Distributors, Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Trinity College. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services supported by both proprietary and third-party strategies, serving a network of over 22,800 advisors and overseeing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Kimberly Lafone is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with two years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James since 2019, following six years at Carolina Asphalt. 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, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, and offers financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Ryan Lindberg is a financial advisor at Merrill based in Charlotte, NC, with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including The Vanguard Group, Linden Thomas and Company Securities LLC, and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory roles, he has experience with Noble Coffee Roasters. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Tracy Gates is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Robert W. Baird since 2018, with prior roles at Johnson Bank and INVEST Financial Corp. Robert W. Baird’s DDK Group serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory services including financial planning, portfolio management through separately managed accounts, and custody and brokerage services, supported by in-house research and various investment strategies.

David Peay is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior work experience at CarMax and FedEx Express. LPL Financial is a national broker‑dealer and SEC‑registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and oversight of over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

William Sullivan is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and 49 Financial, as well as experience with JPMorgan Chase Bank and JPMorgan Securities since 2022. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting within a non-discretionary program.

Cynthia Sherrill is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 13 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network for three years and has been associated with Sherrill, Blake & Harrison CPA PA since 2010. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Collin Proehl is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network for nine years and spent one year at UMass Amherst. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of over 22,900 advisors.

Connor Lee is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Charlotte, NC. He has recently begun his advisory career, having worked at UBS and River North Capital since 2023. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. Its advisors utilize proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans based on clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Scott Brooks is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo for four years and has been the owner of Brooks and Associates LLC since 2014. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm primarily uses model-driven investment strategies developed by its Research Department and third-party portfolio strategists.

Danny Lopez is a financial advisor with Merrill in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2019 and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Bank of America. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies managed by internal and third-party teams for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Chad Ary is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives, offering financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Todd Rose is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Securities America Advisors, Mass Mutual Investors Services, and TCA Financial Group. Outside of advising, he works as a background actor and serves as an international visitor liaison. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered by investment adviser representatives who may use proprietary research and third-party strategies.

Kyle Shanaberger is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2017, following a year at PNC Investments. 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 solutions supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.