Chase Weichman is the Vice President and Executive Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2023. He works closely with executive clients to optimize their benefits and develop comprehensive wealth planning strategies across multiple areas. Chase has been with Fidelity Investments since 2019, progressing through roles including Workplace Planning Consultant and Benefits Planning Consultant. Prior to that, he was a Financial Professional at AXA Advisors from 2017 to 2019. He holds a California Insurance License to support his work. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Chase engages in camping, fitness, football, social events with friends, and traveling.

Steven Harder is a CFP® professional with 23 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with LPL Financial and also has a role at United Federal Credit Union. His prior work includes positions at The Vanguard Group, Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Merrill, and TIAA-CREF. 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 and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset managers.

Brennan Settle is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has held positions at Fidelity Investments since 2022. Outside of finance, he has experience working with the Boys and Girls Club of America and has been involved in hospitality and recreation businesses. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and a Charitable Gift Fund. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified model portfolios.

Phillip Contacos is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Mooresville, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 35 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for 10 years before joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2026. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services, offering a broad range of planning options that address various client needs. The firm integrates advisory services with other financial product sales and referral channels, utilizing proprietary research and planning tools to tailor recommendations.

Joshua Fulbright is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management in Claremont, North Carolina. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent, he worked in various roles including at Iconic Roofing and Chipotle Mexican Grill. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive written recommendations on topics such as retirement and estate planning. The firm emphasizes holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated option called WealthPlan.

Nicolas Gilliam is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Mooresville, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2006 and manages practice operations as COO of Brightstead Management LLC. Outside of finance, he is also engaged in art through a side business called Creative Dimensions. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which emphasizes dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jesse Burns is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity, a position he has held since 2026. He has accumulated extensive experience in financial advisory and investment management roles, including previous positions as an Investment Management Consultant I, II, and III at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2026. Prior to that, Jesse worked as a Financial Advisor at PNC from 2019 to 2021 and as a Private Client Banker at Chase from 2017 to 2019. He began his career in the financial services industry as a Retirement Service Representative at Charles Schwab from 2016 to 2017. Jesse's approach to financial planning emphasizes tailoring strategies to meet individual client needs and fostering understanding and comfort throughout the process. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys boating, camping, football, golf, and traveling.

Robert Chester is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 40 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior roles include seven years at Allstate Financial Advisors, LLC and over a decade operating The Chester Agency. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an insurance broker for Sentinel Health Solutions Inc., focusing on health and Medicare. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm uses detailed client data and analytical tools to deliver written recommendations within annual planning engagements, offering a range of event-driven and specialized planning programs.

De Wayne Venzen is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Mooresville, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves in the U.S. Army Reserve and is also involved in music. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Brent Bowman is a CFP® professional with 32 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Osaic and has previously worked with LPL Financial, Woodbury Financial Services, and Valic Financial Advisors. Bowman also holds a license as a non-variable insurance agent, selling fixed annuities. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services with a focus on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by a multi-advisor platform and a complex affiliate network.

Michael Klenck is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 32 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at VOYA Financial Advisors and Retirement Income Advisors, Inc. He also operates REH Wealth, a financial services business, and works as an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform supporting various investment strategies and program structures.

Vachel Pennebaker is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Mooresville, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and Florida Financial Advisors. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence and a forward-looking investment approach.

Ryan Hillary is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Mooresville, NC. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2020, he worked at FS2 Investment Solutions, LLC for four years. He also serves as CEO of RTH Wealth Management LLC, a financial advisory support business. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and employs analytical tools such as risk profiling and probability modeling, with unique offerings in municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting services.

Kaleb Covington is a financial advisor at Cetera with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. Covington also sells life insurance, fixed annuities, and long-term care insurance as an insurance agent. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and retirement services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Monika Moore is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Mooresville, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2013 in various roles. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a large network of advisors and branch offices, offering a range of investment strategies and affiliated products under a fiduciary standard.

Kelsey Neal is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Sherrills Ford, NC, and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, Neal worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and BDS Financial Network. Neal also serves in the Army National Guard and has military experience dating back to 2013. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives to individuals, institutions, and retirement plan participants. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, combining scale with diverse non-advisory financial services.

Jeffrey Kerr is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Troutman, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent in 2017, he worked at NC Farm Bureau Insurance and was involved with JTG Daughtery Racing. Outside of financial advising, he operates a leadership training business that leverages his background in athletics and NASCAR pit crew experience to provide team-building training for police, fire, medic, and SWAT personnel. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary portfolio management. The firm emphasizes written recommendations across various planning topics and maintains a separation between planning and managed-account services.

William Dixon is a ChFC® with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2017. Prior to Edward Jones, he worked at Advisors Financial Group and ProEquities. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard and maintaining a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Maxwell Fontaine is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having four years of industry experience. He has worked previously at The Vanguard Group and Genworth Financial, and is involved with the Fontane Foundation Inc., a nonprofit organization. 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, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Samuel Reavis is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he collaborates with individuals and families to develop personalized financial plans and strategies tailored to their unique goals. His work encompasses a broad range of services including retirement planning, education funding, wealth preservation, tax-efficient investing, and philanthropic planning. Sam emphasizes building long-term relationships and understanding each client's comprehensive financial situation to provide ongoing, adaptable advice. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of South Carolina and has earned professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His client focus includes corporate executive services, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, and tax minimization. Outside of his professional role, Samuel enjoys basketball, cooking, football, golfing, reading, watching movies, and spending time with his family. He brings a philosophy centered on understanding client priorities and creating personalized plans that align with what matters most to them.