Alan Morgan is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Morgan serves as President of the Board of Directors for Cardinal Grove HOA. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Thomas Mense is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with eight years of experience, currently practicing at Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. from 2015 to 2018. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

John Healey is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in creating personalized financial strategies that align with clients' lifelong goals. He focuses on areas including college education planning, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, socially responsible and ESG investing, and women and wealth. Born and raised near Albany, New York, John earned both his bachelor's degree and MBA from The College of Saint Rose. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. In 2015, he and his family relocated to Raleigh, North Carolina, where they enjoy staying active outdoors year-round. John participates in community service with organizations such as the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina, the Greater Cleveland Athletic Association, and the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants. His approach as a financial professional emphasizes understanding clients' priorities to develop strategies that help pursue long-term goals.

Christie Navedo is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Louisburg, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 2002 and Primerica Financial Services since 2001. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in translation services and works as a field interviewer for the Census Bureau, and she co-owns an e-commerce business. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, using a wrap-fee structure and third-party asset managers for portfolio implementation.

Michael Patterson is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2025 and previously spent 25 years at Advisors Financial Group Inc. Patterson serves on the board of the A.J. Fletcher Foundation and manages a charitable gift fund. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC‑registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi‑manager platform, with access to both affiliated and unaffiliated managers and various program structures.

Christopher Marr is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab based in Raleigh, NC. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, Fidelity Brokerage Services, and Edge Portfolio Management, LLC. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management alongside financial planning services. Schwab’s integrated platform includes proprietary multi-asset model portfolios, alternative investment options, and centralized custody and supervisory functions.

David Twiddy is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Wake Forest, NC, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is president and sole owner of DM Twiddy, Inc. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, offering tailored recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. As a large institutional firm, Ameriprise also delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Savannah Holmes is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America, she completed her studies at North Carolina State University. 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 strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Erik Rodriguez Lopez is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2014 and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he co-manages Rolobyte, LLC, a company focused on website creation and maintenance, and works part-time as a delivery driver for Amazon Flex. 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 supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Ryan Tankelewicz is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Edward Jones and Janney Montgomery Scott. He is associated with Buckner Wealth Management LLC as an employee financial advisor and has a minor role as an independent contractor with Four Corners Advisor Group. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate clients. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and is noted for its municipal advisor affiliation and specialized advisory programs.

Holly Vincitorio is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with six years at the firm and a total of three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked in education roles at Guidepost Montessori and was affiliated with Duke University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large nationwide network of advisors and offices. The firm offers a range of advisory and investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Bonnie Linnemeier is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Merrill for 10 years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2024. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools along with market modeling techniques to support client financial planning.

Ryan Wicks is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 66 registration and five years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., Webster Bank, Integrated Financial Group, and the University of Georgia. 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions, supported by a large client base and integrated operational structure.

Sarah Brandl is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. 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 address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice through a centralized consulting team, alongside a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Tucker Valas is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His professional background includes multiple roles at Fidelity Investments alongside academic involvement at Bucknell University. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a proprietary investment process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified portfolios.

Benjamin Kadlec is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2013, including its predecessor AXA Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Kadlec is a sole proprietor of Ashar Group, which provides life settlements, and serves on the Investment Policy Committee of PST Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL and various third-party asset managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model that combines advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on clients’ goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Jonathan Dewar is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 23 years of industry experience. He has been associated with LPL Financial since 2007 and is president and owner of The Legacy Life Group, which includes LLG Advanced Insurance Services and LLG Financial Wealth Management & Planning. Dewar also operates an online referral platform that connects clients to various financial professionals and resources. 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, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Amy Bennett is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, bringing two years of industry experience. She previously worked at OSAIC, FSC, Steward Wealth Strategies, and Cox Automotive. Amy is based in Raleigh, NC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, 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 supported by research and model portfolios.

Travis Sissler is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial Services and Pinnacle Asset Management. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm follows an IPS-driven process grounded in modern portfolio theory and includes insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options as part of its broader investment menu.

John Muir is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Chapel Hill, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Woodbury Financial Services, and Northwestern Mutual. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non‑qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non‑discretionary services with an IPS-driven approach grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm serves plan sponsors with a broad investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.