Sydney Kimball is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company, Northwestern Mutual Investment Management, and Alex Beilin. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Connor Lacz is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding a Series 66 credential. He began his advisory career in 2025 and is based in Huntersville, NC. Prior to joining Fidelity, his work experience includes various roles in education, hospitality, and retail. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and charitable funds. The firm employs a systematic investment process combining fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Shay Desouza is a financial advisor at Merrill in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2011 and also has a long-term role at Wegmans since 2008. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Patrick Wittekind is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 38 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC for 22 years and has been self-employed for over two decades. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for his own defined benefit and 401(k) retirement plans. 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 investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services and supports its large network with advanced planning tools and specialized programs such as municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA Employer Consulting Services.

Matthew Clauss is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2019, including time at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Prior to that, he was with Wells Fargo Clearing and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and research.

Christopher Gialanella is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2018 and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2001. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Lukas Van Beek is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on serving clients with significant success, including business owners, entrepreneurs, senior executives, and investors, helping them close gaps in their financial planning and advance measurable progress toward their life, career, and legacy objectives. Lukas and his team emphasize purposeful action by engaging clients in strategic discussions about their wealth, priorities, and values. They provide structured analysis and persistent focus to pursue ambitious goals, offering a deeper level of thought and robust engagement while helping clients restore valuable free time. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Washington State University and professional designations including Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC), and Sports & Entertainment (SE). Lukas is also involved with the Downtown Seattle Association.

Dianne Bailey is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Robinson Bradshaw & Hinson, PA for 18 years. Her outside activities include serving as a board member and director for several nonprofit organizations, including the Linville Foundation, The Bailey Chipps Family Foundation, and the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics Foundation. Merrill 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Sun Kyung Bae is a CFA® charterholder with 26 years of industry experience. Bae is currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing and has prior experience at UBS Financial Services and UBS Bank USA. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Bernardo Lima is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Raymond James & Associates, Citigroup, and Morgan Stanley. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

Filip Sokolovski is a financial advisor with Merrill in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 credential and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2017 and had a prior role at Uber Technologies. He serves as a board member for the Hawthorne/Tremont Square homeowners association, overseeing the annual budget and neighborhood maintenance. 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, and institutional investors.

Dominic Di Giorgio is a Financial Advisor specializing in wealth management and retirement planning, based in Charlotte, NC. He focuses on helping individuals, families, and business owners create strategies for financial goals that span generations. Dominic works closely with clients on key financial events such as business sales, liquidity events, and managing concentrated stock positions, providing tailored advice during pivotal moments. His expertise includes retirement strategies, tax-efficient growth, legacy and estate planning, diversification across markets, business transition, and education funding. Through his affiliation with Merrill Lynch and Bank of America, Dominic offers access to a wide range of financial resources including investment strategies, banking solutions, lending, and trust services. His approach emphasizes understanding clients' current situations and goals to design personalized strategies. Dominic holds a Bachelor's Degree from Saint Louis University and the professional designations Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Originally from Chicago and a dual citizen of Italy and the U.S., he values family and generational planning. In his personal time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, dogs, and family, and follows sports such as baseball and soccer. He is also involved with the Big Ten Conference.

Michael Sullivan is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank NA and Vanguard. He works at Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, including model portfolios for intermediary platforms.

Thomas Manuel is a financial advisor at OSAIC with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at The Vanguard Group, Inc. and Gaiser Financial Group. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services with an investment process that emphasizes model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and access to multiple custodial and third-party platforms.

David Weidmayer is a CFP® professional with 32 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and previously worked at Weidmayer Wealth Solutions, Commonwealth Financial Network, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of Sun Towels of Indiana, LLC, a non-investment related business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. Its platform offers a range of advisory services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional solutions.

Anthony Perrotta is a financial advisor with Merrill in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2009, with a brief tenure at Bofa Securities, Inc. in 2019. 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 a range of individual and institutional clients.

John Tyers is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has held roles at firms including Merrill, Citizens Bank, and AdvisorEngine/Templeton. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets through a broad network of over 14,000 financial advisors and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Zachery Adams is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Cornelius, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and New Western Acquisitions. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment advisory programs and maintaining a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Kinyon Vinson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Davidson, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Vinson is also a strategic advisor for a recovery center through his involvement with VBR LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, managing approximately $671 billion in assets with over 14,000 financial advisors nationwide.

Carter Straub is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and based in Charlotte, NC. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing Services since 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he has business interests including founding Real LLC and previously worked at Yianni's Taverna. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, incorporating research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party resources.