Timothy Rutt is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Durham, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise Financial Service, LLC since 2015. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm uses a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations, supported by algorithmic automation and oversight from a specialized retirement-income consulting team.

Louis Weitz is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 2 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2012. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

Taylor Rayburn is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to entering financial services, Rayburn worked for the National Aeronautics & Space Administration from 2018 to 2025. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Bryan Pacuch is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Fidelity Investments, Bank of America, and Enterprise Holdings. 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 and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Erin Beavers is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partner in an automotive business, PrimeTime Motors of Garner, LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with comprehensive financial planning and investment advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools alongside advisory services.

Melanie Regner is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2011 and 2015, respectively. Regner serves on the Finance Committee of Leadership North Carolina, a civic organization focused on various community and educational initiatives. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services ranging from estate planning to corporate financial plans.

John Amendola is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including Virginia Asset Management and Minnesota Life. In addition to his advisory role, he operates a sole proprietorship selling fixed insurance products and serves as a financial advisor at Capitol Financial Solutions LLC, providing planning and investment advisory services. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers a range of integrated brokerage and advisory services employing sophisticated portfolio construction tools and supports a variety of account types and third-party managed solutions.

Nicholas Pangakis is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Osaic since 2018 and previously spent eight years with Signator Investors Inc JHFN. Outside of his advisory work, he is also active as a musician. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to managed accounts. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and risk management techniques to construct diversified portfolios spanning various asset classes, managing accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Michael Jordan is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2012 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that integrates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

George Holden III is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America and Merrill, and he has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2021. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with NSH Properties LLC, a real estate business based in Cary, North Carolina, in which he holds a passive role. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services that include investment advisory, estate planning, and access to various financial products and strategies.

James Rushton is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2013. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including financial planning and estate strategies, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

David Ansbro is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 24 years of industry experience and holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Waddell & Reed, Liberty National Life Insurance Company, and Thorough Financial Group. He is also involved with Thorough Financial Group, LLC in a non-investment-related capacity. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and retirement plan consulting with both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and multiple portfolio strategies.

Austin Smith is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he focuses on developing comprehensive financial plans tailored to meet the unique needs of families. He works closely with clients to identify strategies that strengthen their financial positions and makes adjustments as their life circumstances and goals evolve. Austin has been with Fidelity Investments since 2019, progressing through roles including Workplace Planning Associate, Workplace Planning Consultant, Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, and Investment Consultant before assuming his current position in 2024. Prior to that, he gained experience in customer service at Fidelity Charitable from 2016 to 2018. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Austin has personal interests in fitness, golf, skiing, soccer, and traveling.

Alexandra Odorizzi is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, with 25 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member for the Weldon Ridge Barracudas Swim Team, organizing the summer swim program. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Steven Cooke is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 66, Series 63, and Series 65 designations and having eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services since 2026 and was previously with Wells Fargo Bank, NA for 15 years. 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, utilizing research from its Investment Institute and third-party data to guide investment selections.

James Sargent is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 42 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Primerica Financial Services since 1991 and Primerica Advisors since 1983. His credentials include Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. Outside of advising, he is involved in the sale of loan products and referrals for home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program that primarily serves individual investors, including both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable entities. The firm operates at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management, delivering advice through model-based strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers.

Reid Twine is a CFP® professional based in Raleigh, NC, affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing. He has 18 years of industry experience, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017. 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.

Benjamin Grossfuss is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2021, he worked at Syneos Health and FIS Global. Grossfuss also has a background in academia from Lynchburg College. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver customized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Audrey Dixon is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following three years at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Carlos Cirkovic Von Hubbenet is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and Counter Culture Coffee. 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 supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.