Bertrand Awana Belinguine is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience at firms including Swift Management Group and UPS. UBS Financial Services Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Thomas Brown is a CFP®, ChFC®, and holds a Series 66 license with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2015. Brown serves as an advisory board member and secretary for the Charlotte SAE Alumni Association, a nonprofit organization where he assists with communication, marketing, and fundraising efforts. 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 wide range of clients including individuals, institutions, and public entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Carter Anderson is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2021, he worked at Aon from 2018 to 2021 and has a background that includes time at The University of Georgia. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Geoffrey Kemble is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with LPL Enterprise and has an extensive background at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. He serves on the Board of Managers for the local YMCA in Matthews, NC. LPL Enterprise, LLC serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory services, and access to a range of investment and insurance products through its integrated platform.

Joseph Ratchford is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Southeast Interior Systems, LLC. 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions and operates with more than 14,000 financial advisors managing approximately $671 billion in assets.

Jonathan Chow is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Wesley Chapel, NC. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license and has seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, he worked in various roles including positions with the Charlotte Surgery Center and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. He serves as a Reserve Deputy with the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment and advisory services. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Scott Davis is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Charlotte, NC, holding the ChFC® designation with 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Securities America, Inc. for over two decades before joining LPL in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a non-variable insurance business and maintains several other business entities unrelated to investment advisory services. LPL Financial serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by in-house and third-party research.

Osten Waite is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and having two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at SafeStreets and Earl Enterprise, and he was a professional golfer for six years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

James King is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Outside of finance, he owns a wedding and event photography business and serves on the Mecklenburg County Aquatic Council advisory board. Merrill, along 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.

Caroline Wyker is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at UBS Financial Services since 2009, with a brief employment gap from 2019 to 2020. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment plans, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services.

Alejandro Luna is a financial advisor with Merrill in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and eight years of industry experience. His prior firms include UBS Financial Services and The Vanguard Group. He serves on the advisory board of Youth Finance USA and participates in several nonprofit and alumni boards connected to Hampden Sydney College and the Charlotte business community. Merrill, along 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Peter O’Neal is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2022 and is also employed by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Outside of finance, he performs occasionally as a rolling robot character for Show Creators Incorporated, an entertainment company. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Jared Busby is a financial advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of The L/A Wealth Management Group. He specializes in developing personalized financial strategies designed to help clients pursue their long-term goals, focusing on areas such as college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, and personal retirement planning. Jared holds a Bachelor's Degree from Clemson University and an MBA from the College of Charleston. He carries professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). With nearly six years of experience serving clients in Charlotte, NC, he applies a tailored approach, combining personal insight and professional expertise to align clients' financial goals with their passions and values. Originally from the Northern Virginia suburbs of Washington D.C., Jared enjoys outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking, camping, golf, and watching Charlotte FC soccer. He is also committed to community involvement and participates in volunteer work with local organizations.

Nelson Thompson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Charlotte, NC, and has 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in designing and purchasing custom jewelry through Amanda Thompson Design. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and combines broad retail and institutional services with specialized strategies including private funds and structured products.

Macintosh Donner is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in Charlotte, NC. Prior to joining Schwab in 2022, he worked at The Vanguard Group from 2020 to 2022. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, 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 both non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions, combining multi-asset model portfolios with centralized custody and operational support.

Charles Miller is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he currently provides comprehensive financial planning and guidance. He collaborates closely with clients and their families to develop financial plans that align with their goals and vision. Before his current role, Charles served as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2024 and as an Investment Solutions Representative from 2021 to 2022. His experience spans various aspects of investment consulting and solutions within the financial services industry.

Trent Thomas is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and its affiliated bank since 2006 and 2008, respectively. 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 advisory services supported by a large-scale, integrated operational structure.

Jim Cantalupo serves as the Managing Partner of The CBC Group and holds the positions of Managing Director and Senior Resident Director - Private Wealth Advisor at the Ballantyne office in Charlotte, North Carolina. With a career in financial services beginning in 1988 and joining Merrill in 1995, he specializes in customized wealth planning strategies tailored for wealthy families, senior executives, and business owners. His focus areas at The CBC Group include trusts, estate planning services, and executive compensation. Jim earned his bachelor's degree from the University of South Carolina and is a graduate of the Cannon Trust School. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification and completed executive leadership programs at the Wharton School of Business, Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business, and the Yale School of Management. Additionally, he holds professional designations such as Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor, Personal Investment Advisor, Retirement Benefits Consultant, and has expertise in sports and entertainment financial planning. Active in the community, Jim has served as Vice Chairman of the National Board of Directors for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and currently is president of the Charlotte Soccer Academy, the largest non-profit competitive youth soccer club in North Carolina. He resides in Charlotte with his wife Joanie and their two children. His personal interests include traveling, golfing, and collecting wine.

Michael Fraebel is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Charlotte, NC. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities, he worked at Accenture LLP and Insight Sourcing Group Holdings. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

John Anderson is a Wealth Management Advisor with extensive experience in the financial services and risk management industry since 1991. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Alabama and holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC), and Sports & Entertainment (SE). John is a Portfolio Manager within Merrill IAP and works with a select group of clients including families, retirees, business owners, physicians, attorneys, professional athletes, entertainers, corporate executives, and non-profit organizations. John's approach centers on understanding clients' life priorities, investment personality, and financial situations to provide personalized wealth management focused on achieving client goals. His expertise covers areas such as college education planning, corporate executive services, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, defined benefit and contribution plan consulting, legacy planning, managing new wealth, retirement planning, and services for sports and entertainment professionals. He is committed to integrity, trust, and placing clients' best interests first. Active in his community, John has served on the Board of the Johnston YMCA, Charlotte Latin School Alumni Governing Board, and as a Parish Council Member of St. Nektarios Greek Orthodox Church. His personal interests include fishing, golfing, music, skiing, spending time with his family, tennis, watching movies, and practicing yoga.