Jennifer Powel is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she co-owns and manages a rental property in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a range of financial products including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Wesley Beulah is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2022, he held roles at RKW Residential and Hawthorne Residential. Outside of his advisory work, he manages a property rental company. Equitable Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as a dual-registered SEC investment adviser and broker-dealer, utilizing LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed TAMPs to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

Jack Butler is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2014. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to offer a broad range of investment solutions.

Eric Gonzalez is a Financial Advisor and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He serves individuals and families in the Carolinas, focusing on delivering personalized advice in retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, retirement income, investment management, and estate planning. Eric leverages the resources of Merrill Lynch and Bank of America to provide comprehensive wealth management strategies aligned with his clients' priorities. He holds a bachelor's degree in financial planning from Winthrop University and has obtained the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Eric is dedicated to helping clients build, preserve, and transfer wealth through education, transparency, and tailored strategies. Outside of his professional pursuits, Eric enjoys fishing, running, and traveling.

Ebony Moore is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2019. She serves on the executive board of the Crestdale Middle School Band and Orchestra Booster in Matthews, North Carolina. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offering services that include estate planning and corporate financial planning agreements.

Amy Wlodyka is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been involved in managing ANW 4 LLC, a business providing administrative services and referee assignments for local soccer organizations. Outside of finance, she has been active with Charlotte Soccer Academy and Wingate International Soccer Academy since 2008. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm provides various investment strategies and solutions tailored to client objectives across multiple custody platforms.

Janet North is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2024. She previously worked at Edward Jones from 2018 to 2024 and held roles at Afflink, LLC and The University of Alabama. Outside of her advisory work, she is co-owner of a commercial floor cleaning business that she and her husband plan to acquire. Ameriprise is an institutional firm that offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Donald Paroda Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. and operated Donaldparoda Asset Management. LPL Financial serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

John Jacob is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Jacob serves on the investment committee for Saint Mark’s Lutheran Church in Charlotte, NC, and participates in the finance committee of the Charlotte Providence Rotary Club. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting for qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Simeon Hills is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at LPL Financial since 2017. Prior to that, he spent 16 years at TIAA-CREF. 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, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to proprietary and third-party research.

Matthew Mclaughlin is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 28 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at Merrill and Bank of America prior to joining UBS. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocation to tailor strategies to client goals.

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.