Wesley Thompson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at multiple firms including Wells Fargo Advisors, Morgan Stanley, and A. G. Edwards & Sons. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, providing investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and other sources.

Tiffany Gill is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been in the financial industry since 2022, with prior experience at Wells Fargo Bank and Fairway Mortgage. 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 manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Jeremy Russell II is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Charlotte. He works with individuals, families, business owners, and athletes, focusing on tailored financial planning, tax-efficient investment strategies, alternative investment analysis, estate and legacy planning services, and small business retirement and investment solutions. Jeremy also coordinates small business banking services through Bank of America. Before joining Merrill, Jeremy competed in soccer at the highest levels, including representing U.S. Youth National Teams, the Seattle Sounders Academy, Clemson University, and professionally. These experiences have informed his approach to financial advising, emphasizing preparation, teamwork, discipline, and execution. His aim is to help clients feel organized, confident, and well-positioned to pursue their goals. Jeremy holds a Bachelor's Degree from Clemson University and has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He is involved in the community as a head coach for Charlotte Soccer Academy and participates with organizations such as YoungLife.

David Huseby II is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, he worked at Householder Group from 2019 to 2023 and at Firestone Complete Auto Care from 2016 to 2019. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of financial planning and investment management solutions through its network of investment adviser representatives.

Kelly Sprecher is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers. Her prior experience includes a decade at Bella Chi Designs and roles with Vanguard Marketing Corporation and THE Vanguard Group, Inc. Vanguard Advisers provides both automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach, utilizing proprietary models and primarily Vanguard funds and ETFs to create personalized portfolios.

Mason Hardy is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments. He focuses on collaborating with clients to develop personalized financial plans that align with their individual goals. Mason's approach involves understanding each client's unique situation to create effective and manageable strategies for pursuing their financial objectives. He has accumulated experience through various roles at Fidelity Investments, including Planning Consultant, Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, and High Net Worth Associate, covering the period from 2022 to the present. Prior to joining Fidelity, Mason worked as a Financial Professional at Equitable Advisors in 2021.

James Baird is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Fisher Investments in Charlotte, NC, where he has worked since 2019. He has six years of industry experience, including four years at Holiday Retirement prior to joining Fisher. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, offering discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm employs a centralized investment process combining quantitative and qualitative research and provides a range of sub-advisory and retirement plan services.

Sydney Clawson is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc. Prior to her advisory role, she was involved with Kids' Camp Ladue in multiple years. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice through its Vanguard Digital Advisor and Personal Advisor services, primarily serving retail investors and eligible participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach using proprietary models to create personalized asset allocations, largely utilizing Vanguard funds and ETFs with various customization options.

William Oliver is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior work includes seven years at Merrill Lynch. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in non-investment related businesses including a company that researches cars for investment purposes and another that purchases race cars. 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 manages substantial assets and employs extensive research and portfolio theory in its investment approach while offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Patrick Barry is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with one year of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Clearing. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Powell Financial Inc., Powell Wealth, and Boston Private. 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 manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a combination of brokerage and advisory solutions backed by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Karen Anderson is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She joined Merrill in 2004, bringing over 20 years of executive sales, marketing, and business development experience from her previous roles at a major consumer products company and a start-up. Karen works closely with a select group of clients, often including multiple generations of the same family, to coordinate all aspects of their financial lives. She focuses on preparing clients for future uncertainties as well as financial opportunities, offering services ranging from income planning strategies to transferring wealth and financial education for the next generations. Karen's expertise encompasses executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, small business strategies, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Michigan and has earned professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Karen is also affiliated with professional organizations such as NextUp and Procter & Gamble Alumni. Outside of her professional duties, Karen is involved in community organizations including The First Tee of Greater Charlotte, the University of Michigan Alumni Association - Charlotte, and the Women's Impact Fund in Charlotte. She lives in Lake Norman with her husband and two daughters, and her personal interests include golf, health and wellness, and community service.

Matthew Evans is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been working since 2009. He co-leads a family-office-style approach serving a selective group of clients, including venture capitalists, private equity executives, medical specialists, entrepreneurs, and business owners in Charlotte and across the United States. Matt emphasizes tax minimization and estate planning strategies, collaborating closely with clients' CPAs and attorneys to ensure financial decisions align with family needs. Matt holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University and has earned professional designations including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Over his 15-year career, he has guided clients through significant market events while focusing on managing investment risk and tax consequences. His approach involves crafting tailored strategies that reflect clients' distinctive needs and values, particularly in areas such as equity compensation, liquidity management, socially responsible investing, and managing new wealth. Originally from Pittsburgh, Matt has lived in Charlotte for over 15 years. He is active in the Virginia Tech Alumni Association's Charlotte Chapter and supports United Way. In his personal time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons, participating in activities such as golf and skiing.

Michael Bird is a financial advisor with Merrill in Cornelius, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he maintains a rental property where he manages tenant relations. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Charles Taylor is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and has experience in diverse roles including positions at James River Equipment, High Point University, Autobell Carwash, and Harris Teeter. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, serving a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies integrated within Bank of America’s broader platform.

Alan Ponce Montes De Oca is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles at Coca Cola Consolidated, Allstate, and Amazon.com. 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 advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Desmond Lawrence is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, with less than one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Merrill and Tesla, as well as a background as a professional athlete in the Canadian Football League, XFL, AAFL, and NFL. 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 manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

John Pilkington is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with 21 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Vanguard Group since 2004 and previously worked at Manning & Napier Advisors. Pilkington serves as treasurer and board member of Belmont Trolley, a nonprofit community organization in Belmont, NC. Vanguard Advisers offers automated and human-supported investment advice through digital and personal advisor services, primarily serving retail investors and retirement plan participants. The firm utilizes a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach featuring proprietary asset allocation models and portfolios constructed mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs.

William Wilmer Jr. is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 45 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 licenses and has worked at OSAIC since 2018. Prior to that, he was with Signator Investors, Inc. and Transamerica Financial Advisors. He also engages in fixed insurance sales as a sole proprietor. 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’s investment process emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by a range of strategies and third-party manager programs.

Grace Kellerman is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Vanguard, she worked at Stride Spin & Fitness in a non-investment role. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice primarily to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans, utilizing a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with portfolios largely composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs. The firm is notable for its scale and digital delivery, managing a large number of client relationships with a team servicing model.

Nicole Mccoy is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. Her career includes nearly two decades at Wachovia Bank, N.A. and Wells Fargo Clearing. She works with Pinnacle Asset Management in a non-investment capacity, referring clients and collaborating with partners. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse clientele, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm uses analytical tools and tailored advisory programs, with notable offerings in municipal finance and SIMPLE IRA employer advisory services.