Lyle Back is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James & Associates since 2025. Prior to joining Raymond James, he spent two decades at Edward Jones. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm offers tailored financial plans and asset-allocation analyses, supporting both non-discretionary and discretionary advisory relationships, and maintains specialized capabilities in public finance and municipal services.

Cooper Gower is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation. He joined the firm in 2026 and has prior experience working in retail and service roles, including positions at Lowe's and various car wash businesses. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model and offers a range of advisory and brokerage services tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Allison Marsh is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2015. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, operating as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.

Holly Townsend is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fort Mill, SC, holding CFP®, Series 65, and Series 63 credentials and nine years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services, The Vanguard Group, Live Oak Bank, and the University of North Carolina Wilmington. She also has outside employment with Fora Travel Agency. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and proprietary research.

Thomas Cook is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and based in Charlotte, NC. He has one year of experience in the financial services industry, with prior roles at LPL Financial and Sonic Automotive. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu including retirement, education, business-owner transition, and niche services such as sports and entertainment planning, using proprietary research and tools to develop tailored client recommendations.

Michael Gould is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as co-trustee of a Spousal Lifetime Access Trust and is a guardian for his sister’s children. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates proprietary research and institutional trading capabilities to provide tailored investment solutions.

Jonathan Davis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding a Series 66 designation and one year of experience at the firm. His prior work includes roles at First Citizens Bank, Auburn University Veterinary Hospital, Academy Sports + Outdoors, Auburn University, and St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual clients, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, 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 alongside access to model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Ralph Truman Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as President on the Board of Directors for the East Mecklenburg High School Foundation. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in a centralized consulting approach and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its institutional platform.

Geoffrey Hodge is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has 21 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2010. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Brett Blackwood is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with five years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Sharonview Federal Credit Union and Winthrop University. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by LPL Research and various third-party resources.

Diedrich Oglesbee Jr. serves as a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he provides financial advice and services to clients, focusing on wealth management strategies. He holds professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC), and Sports & Entertainment (SE). Diedrich is a graduate of Roanoke College, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree. Details about his specific areas of expertise, experience history, and personal interests are not provided in the available data.

Malcolm Mayer is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 34 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as trustee for a family trust. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining fiduciary financial planning with discretionary portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, supported by proprietary research and capital market insights.

Glenda Mcconneghey is a financial advisor at Merrill with 39 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Merrill since 2016 and also has experience at CarMax Inc since 2012. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies integrated with Bank of America’s broader corporate platform.

Jeremy Mcpherson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2023, he worked for UBS Financial Services for 15 years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and market outcome modeling.

Jacob Bump is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at The Vanguard Group and University of North Georgia. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, research, and various management options to support diversified investment strategies.

John Mcauley III is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously spent 15 years with Sterling Capital Management LLC and Sterling Capital Distributors, Inc., where he served as Head of Intermediary Distribution and Marketing and Managing Director. The DDK Group, part of Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, separately managed accounts, and custody and brokerage services, utilizing a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies along with internal research and tools, including artificial intelligence.

Cody Lamarque is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2022, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and RHI. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios and research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Clayton Scholand is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on a committee at Mallard Creek Presbyterian Church that reviews financial statements and advises on spending. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and leverages proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to clients.

Brooke Stephens is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including City National Bank and The Vanguard Group. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual and institutional clients with tailored investment strategies that incorporate both in-house and third-party managers, offering a range of advisory and portfolio management programs.

Brant Hinckley is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. since 2007. He is also a life insurance agent. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning using firm-approved analytical tools and delivers recommendations through ongoing annual engagements.