Kinyon Vinson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is a strategic business advisor for a recovery center through his involvement with VBR LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

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.

Roman Moriarty is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with four years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Charlotte, NC. His prior experience includes roles at Ameriprise and UBS Financial Services. Outside of finance, he operates a sole proprietorship in modeling and owns a small online business selling car stickers. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, supported by discretionary and non-discretionary management and various model portfolios.

Garrett Wilson is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with three years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and also operates Wilson Financial Group, LLC. His background includes roles at Heister Wholesale Parts, Campbell University, and Gaston Christian School. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, providing a range of portfolio management options and institutional resources.

Yvette Mills is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 20 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has previously worked at TIAA-CREF and Procurement & Contract Services Solutions (PCSS). Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member of the Jamaican American Cultural Association and acts as a financial officer for PCSS. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios across various platforms.

David Weaver is a CFA® charterholder with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2022. Prior to joining LPL, he worked at Fawcett Marine Services, LLC and Mid-Atlantic Boat Sales, LLC. 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, financial planning, and retirement consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Mai Lee is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations with 23 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2025, Mai worked at LPL Financial for seven years and held positions at BB&T Investments and BB&T Securities. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Aidan Doherty is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation. He has worked with Merrill since 2023 and has held previous roles at Waters Wealth Consultants, Bank of America, and Jones Meade and Associates. His experience also includes positions outside of financial services, such as roles at Eddie Bauer and Virginia Tech. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Leslie Mciver Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2019 and previously held roles at BB&T Securities, LLC, BB&T, and BBTIS from 2016 to 2019. Outside of his advisory work, Leslie serves as a board member of a church-related foundation. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ericka Robinson is a financial advisor with Merrill in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, Robinson also works part-time as a delivery driver for Uber Technologies Inc. and DoorDash Inc. 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 various institutional investors.

Andrew Kaplan is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1998 and associated with Bank of America since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he has a hobby of making and selling pottery, which he has pursued since he was 13 years old. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Samuel Schaefer is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Securities LLC since 2018. Prior to that, he was employed at Global Value Investment Corp. from 2014 to 2018. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes both non-discretionary and discretionary services, with a broader range of financial product offerings than typical institutional advisers.

Richard Brown Sr. is a financial advisor at OSAIC with six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services and has owned an IT consulting company since 2001. In addition to his advisory role, he provides IT support and serves as an information security officer for affiliated firms. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on diversified portfolios, utilizing quantitative tools and multiple advisory platforms.

Elizabeth Marquardt is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2017. Prior to joining Merrill, she worked at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte from 2015 to 2017. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Albert Stephens III is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at First Citizens Investor Services, First Citizens Bank, Bank of America, and Merrill. Stephens serves on the Gaston County Board of Education, where he participates in setting policy and operational guidelines. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering IPS-driven advisory services that include investment policy preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm acts as an ERISA fiduciary and offers discretionary investment management options, incorporating a broader range of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Daniel Pham is a financial advisor at Merrill in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, DYSIS, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, and other firms. Merrill, alongside its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients via the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Gray Daus is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2010 to 2016. Outside of advising, he is involved in managing timber land and rental properties through several investment-related entities he owns. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Joseph Hagner is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Woodbury Financial Services Inc. and Lord Abbett. Outside of advisory work, he serves as president and director of Advisory Consulting Services, LLC, a firm involved in recruiting financial advisors. OSAIC serves a broad range of clients, including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering advisory and brokerage services through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm employs diversified investment strategies with portfolio tools such as asset-allocation models, risk assessments, and automated rebalancing.

Douglas Robertson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Truliant Federal Credit Union and CUSO Financial Services, among other firms. His business activities include operating under a DBA affiliated with LPL Financial. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by internal and third-party research.

Kristen Thomas is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials, and has nine years of industry experience. She has worked at firms including LPL Financial, Federated Investment Counseling, and currently operates her own garden consulting business, Southern Rooted Gardens. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and consulting services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts through a network of over 10,000 advisors.