Christopher Arcuri is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Concord, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His prior work includes 15 years at TIAA-CREF and five years at E*TRADE Securities and E*TRADE Capital Management before joining Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs for individual and institutional clients, focusing on structured financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and market simulations. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-linked financial planning services.

Ethan Edwards is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with several firms including Fidelity Charitable and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. Outside of advising, he is involved as an owner and partner in Action Auto Group LLC, a business based in Oakboro, North Carolina. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing various platform arrangements and a mix of proprietary and third-party strategies.

Leslie Cocking is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Midland, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, Leslie worked at firms including PNC Investments, Truist Investment Services, and LPL Financial. Outside of advisory work, Leslie owns a jewelry reselling business on eBay and serves as an officer of The Green Side Inc., a company involved in industrial machinery. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipal entities, offering a range of financial planning and consulting services supported by extensive research and multiple portfolio management strategies.

Stefanie Moxham is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. She previously worked at Oriental Bank and Wells Fargo. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through a Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing, tax-aware advice for clients approaching or in retirement.

William Rankin is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Concord, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 15 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Robinhood Financial, Equitable Advisors, and MassMutual. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial analyses without discretionary trading authority. The firm offers planning engagements as either one-time or ongoing relationships and combines planning with managed-account programs through a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Madison Frye is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with four years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial. She previously worked at First Citizens Investor Services, Truist Investment Services, Truist Bank, and SunTrust. Outside of her advisory role, she has registered a sole proprietorship intended for online craft sales on Etsy.com, though it is not yet active. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational tools and oversight of over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Stephen Repak Jr. is a CFP® professional at LPL Financial with 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Sagepoint Financial, OSAIC, and Aegis Capital. He is also an author through Repak Enterprises, a non-investment related business he operates. 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 financial planning and portfolio management solutions supported by advanced research and operational tools.

Allen Maupin is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Lake Park, North Carolina. He has 10 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2016. Maupin is also a general partner in Kickapoo Farms, a real estate venture in Texas. 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, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Shelden Flowers is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with three years of industry experience, currently with Edward Jones in Harrisburg, NC. His prior work includes roles at New York Life Securities and various positions in the automotive sector. Outside of financial advising, he is the founder and CEO of MagnaMat Magnetic Rug Locks, an Amazon-based product business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment advisory programs and affiliated financial services. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates through a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Daniel Richardson is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management in Concord, NC. He holds a Series 66 designation and has professional experience at Lincoln Financial and Liberty Life Assurance prior to joining Thrivent. Richardson has been with Thrivent and its affiliated entities since 2025. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based financial planning covering a wide range of topics and combines planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing arrangement called “WealthPlan,” while maintaining separation between planning and portfolio management.

Keyton Elmore is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Indian Trail, NC, with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has held positions at Principal Securities Inc, Principal Life Insurance Company, and several other firms. Prior to his financial career, he spent six years at the University of Alabama and three years at Shoal Creek Country Club. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Thomas Harding is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with five years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2020 and previously worked at Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. from 2010 to 2019. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a network of over 23,700 advisors and offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Mitchell Comport is a CFA® charterholder with one year of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and previously worked at Dimensional Fund Advisors, The Huntington National Bank, and KeyBank. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies across various asset allocation approaches.

Nataly Tracy is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Royal Alliance Associates and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Outside of her advisory career, she owns rental real estate properties. 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 diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipalities, offering financial planning and investment consulting through various programs and strategies.

Diana Decuir is a financial advisor with Merrill in Concord, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch since 2022, with an additional sixteen years at Bank of America prior to that. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm provides model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Daniel Brown is a Benefits & Planning Consultant in Executive Services at Fidelity Investments, where he has worked since 2022. In this role, he helps clients understand complex strategies, financial topics, and tools to support their financial goals. His professional experience includes positions as a Financial Advisor at The Vanguard Group from 2020 to 2021, a Client Relationship Consultant at TIAA from 2018 to 2020, a Senior Financial Consultant at TIAA from 2016 to 2018, and a High Net Worth Investment Consultant at The Vanguard Group from 2008 to 2016.

Braden Radcliff is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Janney Montgomery Scott and Wells Fargo Advisors. 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 clients. The firm uses fact-finding, risk profiling, and analytical tools to deliver tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting, and it is noted for its municipal advisory affiliation and recent SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services program.

Andrew Rose is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 29 years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as a ticket reseller based in Charlotte, NC. 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 offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, blending technology and advisory expertise across a large network of over 22,800 advisors.

Wesley Norman is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Mint Hill, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2014 and was previously with Axa Advisors, LLC. Wesley also conducts activities under the DBA Royal Financial Partners. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing third-party asset managers and sponsored advisory programs.

Brandon Monette is a CFP® and ChFC® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2014. His background includes over two decades in full-time education. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.