Joshua Holby is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Pinnacle Financial Partners. Outside of advisory work, Holby is involved in ownership of rental real estate through Legacy Holdings LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports a wide network of advisors with advanced analytical tools and specialty services, including municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting.

Kimberly James is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Lincolnton, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. Her career includes 13 years at Merrill prior to joining Raymond James in 2022. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional investors, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and investment consulting services through various advisory programs.

Stratford Kiger is a financial advisor with Merrill in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he was an owner and attorney at Kiger Law, PC for nine years and has been associated with Bank of America since 2019. He is involved in several charitable organizations, including serving on the fundraising committee for Women Executives for Community Service Inc and as co-chair of a fundraising campaign for Salem Academy & College. Merrill, along 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Megan Otlowski is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Virginia Beach, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2012. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing detailed written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in a centralized consulting approach, serving clients primarily through Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Philip Salice is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Barings, Carousel Capital, Harris Williams, and Bank of America. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional accounts. The firm utilizes tailored planning and analytical tools to support client goals and is notable for its municipal advisory affiliation and specialized retirement plan consulting services.

Jeffrey Basik is a financial advisor at Cetera with 37 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for the nonprofit Haven of Hope International and is chairman of the finance and missions teams at Tree of Life Church. He is also part-owner of Repurposed Materials of Naples, a waste recycling business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Kimberly Estevez is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2009. Merrill, along 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

David Barwick is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 license and 13 years of industry experience. 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 utilizes research and analytics to support portfolio construction and investment selection.

Sharon Miller is a financial advisor at Merrill with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 certifications and has been with Merrill since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member for Trinity University’s Board of Visitors, participating in initiatives related to student body diversity and faculty recruitment. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Dana Summers is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having 18 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously was with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. His career also includes experience at Wachovia Bank, N.A. since 2008. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, corporations, and institutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets with over 14,000 financial advisors and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Nicholas Langrall is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2014 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Maria Marks is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has one year of industry experience and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2024. Her prior roles include positions at Door Dash and the Census Bureau. 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 grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

James Burt is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following two years at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. 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 grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a range of investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Robin Augustin is a financial advisor at Merrill with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Merrill since 2009. Prior to that, he was associated with Bank of America N.A. starting in 2004. Merrill, along 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 developed by internal and third-party managers and serves a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

David Henkel is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Huntersville, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors and Pinnacle Financial Partners. Outside of advising, he owns a mountain property that he rents through VRBO. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to align recommendations with client goals and supports specialized municipal and public-finance advisory services.

Alexander Hoffman is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Vanguard Advisers since 2026 and previously coached hockey at Pineville Ice House. He also has experience with Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group and studied at the University of South Carolina. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice primarily to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with portfolios constructed mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs, delivering services through a large digital platform supported by over 2,400 advisors.

James Sloan is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from the College of Charleston. Details regarding his specific areas of expertise or community involvement have not been provided.

Bennett Brooks is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at LPL Financial and has an extended background connected to Clemson University in various roles. 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 investment strategies for a range of individual and institutional clients.

Michael Fayed is a CFP® professional with 27 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2018 and previously worked at Summit Financial Group. Fayed serves on the boards of the Boys and Girls Club of Gaston County, the Heart Society of Gaston County, and the Gaston Community Foundation. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals using a variety of portfolio management approaches and platform arrangements.

Jose Amaya Crespo is an advisor at Vanguard Advisers with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 65, Series 66, and Series 63 licenses. His prior work includes roles at the Internal Revenue Service, the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, and Fidelity Investment. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans, using a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with portfolios constructed mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs. The firm manages a large client base through its digital platform and team servicing model.