Roman Moriarty is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently associated with LPL Financial in Charlotte, NC. His background includes roles at Ameriprise, UBS Financial Services, and The Vanguard Group. Outside of finance, he operates a small business selling car stickers and works as a model. 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 and brokerage services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across various asset classes.

Garrett Wilson is a CFP® with three years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2023 and also operates Wilson Financial Group, LLC. Prior to entering financial services, he held positions at Heister Wholesale Parts and worked in education at Campbell University and Gaston Christian School. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension plans, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through thousands of financial professionals. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account management, access to third-party advisers, and proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Ryan Dukes is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Charlotte, NC. He holds a Series 66 designation and has a background that includes five years at Wells Fargo and six years at Ernst & Young before joining Edward Jones in 2026. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and maintains a large network of financial advisors and branch offices, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Alexanderia Moore is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Charlotte, NC, bringing three years of industry experience. She has a long tenure at Bank of America since 2003 and previous roles in education at Western Carolina University and Henry Ford Community College. She has created a business entity named Great Moorening LLC, though it is currently inactive and unrelated to her investment work. 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 accounts.

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 and Series 63 licensee with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2022 and has prior experience with marine services and boat sales firms. 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 and brokerage services, including financial planning and third-party asset management, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

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 26 years of industry experience and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has worked at Merrill since 2019 and previously held positions at Bb&T Securities, LPL Financial, and Banc of America Investment Services. Leslie serves as a board member for a church-related charitable 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, and institutional investors, with an emphasis on strategic and tactical asset allocation and tax-aware options.

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 holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services Inc. Outside of financial advising, Brown owns and operates an IT consulting company. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporations. The firm utilizes a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services with a focus on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization.

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 one year of industry experience. His work history includes positions at Bank of America, Merrill, DYSIS, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, and other firms dating back to 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing 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. His career includes roles at BB&T Investment Services and Merrill prior to joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he manages timber land and rental properties in North and South Carolina. 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 combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to evaluate investment options, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions through a large network of advisors.

Joseph Hagner is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. His prior roles include positions at Woodbury Financial Services, Lord Abbett, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president and director of Advisory Consulting Services, LLC, a firm involved in recruiting financial advisors. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs a model-based investment process featuring asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a range of managed account solutions supported by third-party money managers and proprietary strategies.

Douglas Robertson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 17 years of industry experience, including roles at Truliant Federal Credit Union and Cuna Brokerage Services. Robertson is also involved with Truliant Financial Advisors in connection with his LPL 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 provides a range of advisory services including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Kristen Thomas is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. She is currently affiliated with Cetera and also serves as a financial professional at Paved Wealth Partners, LLC. In addition to her advisory work, she operates a small gardening consulting business called Southern Rooted Gardens. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered adviser that serves individual, retirement, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party money managers.