Brandon Roy is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and five years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., and various other firms. He has also worked briefly in the hospitality and retail sectors. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary SMAs, using multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Aleyda Maylone is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill for fourteen years before joining UBS. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by offering brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management through a broad range of products and research-driven strategies.

Russell Miller is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2025, he worked at MassMutual Life Insurance Co and Mass Mutual Investors Services from 2021 to 2025. He is also the owner of ERC Partners LLC, a real estate business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a retirement income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients approaching or in retirement.

Heath Courtright is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Weddington, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a DBA under the name Epic Capital Wealth Management in Charlotte, NC. 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 investment management services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies supported by operational tools including machine learning.

Max Hockenberry is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Charlotte, NC, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations, and has 40 years of industry experience. His prior roles include over three decades at Signator Investors, Inc., and he is a managing partner of Maxworth Consulting Group, LLC, where he works on consulting engagements related to assessing on-call burdens for hospital emergency departments. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporations through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm utilizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by various tools and offers discretionary and advisor-managed strategies alongside third-party manager options.

Kiana Lopez is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2024. She partners with clients to develop and implement plans aimed at achieving their financial and personal goals, emphasizing understanding clients' priorities to build trust and co-create effective strategies. Kiana has been with Fidelity Investments since 2020, progressing through various roles including Financial Representative, Central Relationship Manager, and Relationship Manager before her current position. She holds an Arkansas Insurance License. Outside of her professional career, Kiana enjoys activities such as family time, fitness, exploring food, social events with friends, outdoor adventures, and spending time with pets.

Tiffany Rozek is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2010. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary market research and model-based asset allocations with a broad platform of capital markets and wealth management services.

Dwight House is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at The Vanguard Group for nine years before joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank in 2025. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations, incorporating ESG criteria and utilizing a range of eligible investment strategies.

Kelli Fountain is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Matthews, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill for 16 years before joining Ameriprise in 2022. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a Client Relationship Manager at Dilworth Management Group LLC, supporting Global Rock WM clients operating as a franchise under Ameriprise. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals nearing 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 and modeling with algorithmic automation to deliver tailored advice, primarily for clients maintaining assets in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

Peter Di Blasi is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Equitable Advisors and Northwestern Mutual. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, using a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also engages in fund advisory and delivers model portfolios to intermediary platforms.

Ian McDade is a Private Wealth Advisor and founding partner of the McDade Group, an advisory team based in Charlotte, NC within Merrill Private Wealth Management. He focuses on serving a select number of individuals, families, and institutional clients with significant wealth, providing a high level of service to clients with $10 million to $100 million in investible assets. With over 28 years of experience in the financial services industry, Ian has advised founders, corporate executives, professionals, business owners, and institutions on succession planning, wealth transfer, philanthropic strategies, investment management, and preparing the next generation to manage significant wealth. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification, the Certified Investment Management Analyst® designation, and the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® designation. Ian earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology and German from Hampden-Sydney College and has completed executive education programs at several business schools including Stanford, Wharton, Georgetown, Chicago Booth, Harvard, and Dartmouth's Tuck School of Business. Ian is actively involved in his community, serving as a Founding Trustee of the PGA Foundation for the Carolinas and as a board member of GenOne, a nonprofit that supports first-generation college students from underserved communities. He lives in Charlotte, NC with his wife and three children.

Ross Hendrix is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Citi Private Alternatives and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an associate at Pinnacle Asset Management, where he serves as a licensed bank advisor connecting clients to banking and investment services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports clients through advisory programs, with notable capabilities in municipal and public finance advisory services.

Chelsea Emde Gerdine is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Charlotte, NC. She holds the Series 66 designation and has less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, her work history includes roles in education and various business ventures. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and a Charitable Gift Fund. The firm utilizes a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios from a universe of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Helen Nix is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2023 and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. from 2016 to 2023. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Sharon Morrow is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In her role, she provides personalized financial guidance to clients, focusing on aligning strategies with their individual goals and values. Sharon takes a relationship-driven approach, engaging deeply with clients to understand their aspirations beyond finances. Her expertise includes diligent planning, disciplined investment strategies, and ongoing communication to help clients navigate significant financial decisions with clarity and confidence. Sharon works with clients across various stages, whether preparing for retirement, growing wealth, or planning for future generations. She holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Sharon earned her bachelor's degree from the University of South Carolina System. She lives near Uptown Charlotte with her husband and their two dogs. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, hiking in the North Carolina mountains, practicing yoga, playing board games, and spending time with family and friends.

Glenn Hines is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and previously worked for Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. for over three decades. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional entities. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools such as risk profiling and predictive modeling to support client goals.

Clarence Young is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been in the financial services industry since 2006 and joined The Feraci Group in 2018. Prior to that, he worked as a Registered Representative at Vanguard and as a Relationship Manager for a financial planning software firm. Clarence focuses on developing financial strategies tailored to high-net-worth individuals, their families, and businesses. His work encompasses various aspects of clients’ financial lives, including investments, tax minimization strategies, retirement assets, and lending services provided through Bank of America. Clarence aims to create clear, actionable plans to help clients build, manage, and preserve wealth for current and future generations. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from Appalachian State University and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designation. Clarence strives to bring simplicity and clarity to his clients’ financial lives by creating customized strategies that align with their personal goals.

Mikael Anderson is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been working since 2000. In this role, he serves organizations and high-net-worth individuals, providing expertise in areas such as 401(k) plan consulting, individual wealth strategies, portfolio management, and retirement income strategies. His approach focuses on long-term fundamentals while adapting to the evolving market conditions. Mikael's professional credentials include Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified 401(k) Professional (CKP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He holds a Bachelor's Degree and a Master's Degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago, Graduate College. He is a member of the National Association of Plan Advisors and The Investments & Wealth Institute. Outside of his professional work, Mikael enjoys cooking, hiking, music, reading, spending time with his family, traveling, and watching movies.

James Richardson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015, as well as at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that uses structured discovery processes and firm‑approved planning tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Dustin Lisk is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Bank of America and Merrill. He serves as a finance committee member for Bethany United Methodist Church and owns Maple Creek Capital, LLC, a business involved in personal real estate investment. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipalities. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions, utilizing a range of portfolio management styles supported by proprietary research and affiliated sub-advisers.