Joseph Smithers is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 designations and previously worked at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of finance, Smithers is active as a personal trainer and fitness coach with Anytime Fitness and ISI Elite Training. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products through a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Gregory Wilson is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at The Vanguard Group and has experience in education and fine dining sectors. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to various institutional and third-party asset management platforms.

Benjamin Kurtz is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to develop customized financial strategies aimed at helping them efficiently achieve their financial goals. He emphasizes transparent communication and detail-oriented planning to ensure clients are well-informed and confident in their financial decisions. He has held several roles within Fidelity Investments since 2020, including Relationship Manager, Retirement Brokerage Services Associate, and Financial Services Associate. This progression reflects his growing experience and expertise in investment consulting and client relationship management. Outside of his professional work, Benjamin has personal interests that include comedy, fitness, hiking, music, and spending time with pets.

Genessis Aviles is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, JP Morgan Chase, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Bank. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of Borboleta Cafe in Rock Hill, SC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Neal Miller is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Pineville, NC, with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, he spent six years at Winthrop University, where he also serves as an event coordinator. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supporting over 23,000 advisors nationwide and managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets.

Stephen Dotson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Ballantyne Business Connections, a local networking group, and is a committee member for the Town of Indian Trail Parks, Art, Recreation and Culture, where he participates in promoting community activities. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages roughly $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Kenneth Cullipher is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 51 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2020 and previously spent seven years at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC. He is also the owner of Kapital Accumulation Concepts, an independent insurance agency. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a wide range of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm operates through thousands of financial professionals and manages a multi-billion dollar asset base across multiple platforms and custodians.

Corey Miller is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fort Mill, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2017, with a brief tenure at Merit Financial Group and the Householder Group. Miller also has a background at Virginia Tech, where he worked prior to entering advisory roles. 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, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology and a large network of advisors.

Christopher Cadieux is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 63-licensed advisor with 37 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and previously worked for over two decades at Commonwealth Financial Network. Cadieux also serves as an expert witness in financial matters. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives, serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing various investment strategies and advisor-support technologies.

Kyle Di Eduardo is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2010, working out of Rock Hill, SC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operates under a fiduciary standard, and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and branches.

Michael Ferguson is a CFP® professional with eight years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Clarendon Wealth Management and Commonwealth Financial Network. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Jason Powers is Vice President, Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, bringing 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. He develops personalized financial strategies tailored to clients' goals, values, and priorities. Jason's mission is to reduce financial anxiety, increase peace of mind, and provide thoughtful guidance through every stage of life. His career at Fidelity Investments includes roles as Vice President, Financial Consultant since 2025, Financial Consultant from 2023 to 2025, Investment Consultant from 2022 to 2023, and Investment Management Consultant from 2021 to 2022. Prior to Fidelity, Jason held positions such as Business Development Manager at Santander from 2018 to 2020, Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Edge from 2014 to 2017, and Wealth Management Advisor at TIAA from 2006 to 2013. Outside of his professional work, Jason's personal interests include the beach, fitness, golf, pets, and traveling.

Michael Lepore is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with seven years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Fort Mill, SC. His prior roles include positions at Merrill, Robinhood Financial, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, and Bank of America. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

John Williams is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Securities America, Inc. for over two decades. Outside of advising, he is involved in several business ventures including Carolina Title Enterprises, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and access to third-party asset management, supported by technology tools for research and operations.

Drew Crawford is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in serving executives and business owners, focusing on reducing tax burdens, managing compensation plans, and preparing clients for major life events such as selling a business or retirement. His consultative approach is rooted in his experience leading a management consulting team at PricewaterhouseCoopers, where he helped executives at Fortune 500 companies identify and resolve inefficiencies. Drew holds a Bachelor's and Master's degree, including an MBA, from Saint Bonaventure University. He has earned several professional designations such as Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He advises clients on executive compensation plans, corporate benefits, concentrated stock strategies, and restricted stock and stock options. Outside of his professional work, Drew continues to compete in tennis and is involved in his community through organizations such as Junior Achievement and Entrepreneur's Organization. He lives in Charlotte with his wife Holly and their children Brynn and Colin.

Rickey Degangi is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2015. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings. The firm utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans and portfolio management to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

John Stanford is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Uvest Financial Services Group, J. W. Cole Advisors, and A. G. Edwards & Sons. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Kara Lamar is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she has been serving since 2023. She has held multiple roles within Fidelity Investments since 2015, progressing through positions including Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, Financial Representative, and other specialized roles in brokerage operations and account services. Her professional experience spans various aspects of financial consulting and client relationship management. Kara's approach to financial planning involves understanding the client's personal and family aspirations and values to develop customized wealth strategies. Outside of her professional role, Kara's personal interests include fitness, enjoying food, attending social events with friends, spending time at the lake, music, and traveling.

James Flournoy is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fort Mill, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and RHI, and spent four years at Elon University. 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and extensive operational tools.

Ryan Reusch is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Venturi Private Wealth and the University of Oklahoma. His background also includes roles outside finance, such as with the X Games and City of Southlake. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, providing services ranging from financial planning to portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client solutions.