James Rowe is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at firms including Edward Jones, JP Morgan Chase, and Wells Fargo Advisors. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a board member of the Wake Medical Volunteer Board in Raleigh, NC. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm focuses on holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority, offering clients a separation between planning and managed-account services.

James Leonard is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 10 years before joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2025. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold, utilizing Wells Fargo research and planning tools to develop and deliver recommendations.

William Teague Jr. is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at OSAIC since 2019, with prior experience at Lincoln Investment, Capital Analysts Incorporated, and Fidelity Capital Management. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a sole proprietorship focused on life insurance, fixed annuities, and long-term care insurance sales and service. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services with a range of portfolio management options and utilizes advanced tools such as asset-allocation modeling, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing.

William Allen is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in New York, NY, holding a Series 66 designation with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2013 to 2016. 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’s IPS-driven investment approach is grounded in modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial product options than many large institutional advisers.

Nicholas Gesell is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Bank of America, and Merrill. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools as part of its advisory process.

Jacob Matthews is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Raleigh, NC, and has 10 years of industry experience. He is also the proprietor of Hammered Pig Ironworks, a metal sculpting business, and is involved with McGinnis Outfitters, assisting with hunting and fishing outings on a rare basis. Additionally, Matthews leases farming rights to land he owns through Whiskey Run Farm. Raymond James & Associates 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, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and specialized municipal advisory services.

Kerry Johnson is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in Raleigh, NC, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 42 years of industry experience, including 17 years at Woodbury Financial Services prior to joining Osaic. Johnson also offers fixed insurance products through his insurance agency. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides brokerage and investment advisory services through various platforms, employing asset-allocation tools and risk assessments to construct portfolios across multiple asset classes.

John Petretich is a CFP® professional with over 24 years of experience in the financial industry, currently serving at Edward Jones since 2001. He is based in Raleigh, NC, and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a home renovation business and is a member of the advisory board for the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity at North Carolina State University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Keith Prevost is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Holly Springs, NC, holding a Series 66 credential and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendation reports. As a large institutional firm, Ameriprise offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

David Altman is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC and Wells Fargo Bank NA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory 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.

Marva Livingston is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Morrisville, NC. She holds a Series 66 designation and has three years of experience in banking, previously working at First National Bank of Pennsylvania and PNC Bank. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Timothy Ellis is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. 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 structured planning tools and scenario modeling in its financial planning process.

Aaron Siegel is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Invesco, Horizon Investments, Quasar Distributors, Brighthouse Securities, and MetLife Investors Distribution Company. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Sapna Mahalingham is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo and Merrill, as well as Bank of America. 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 employs over 14,000 financial advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party analytics.

Louis Crawford is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Raleigh, NC, holding CFP® and CFA® designations along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 21 years of industry experience, including roles at Triangle Securities Wealth Management and CSenge Advisory Group. Crawford serves as a director of the Raleigh Kiwanis Foundation, a nonprofit organization involved in charitable grant approvals. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. provides wealth advisory, brokerage, custody, and financial planning services primarily to high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its integrated Schwab Wealth Advisory program, which offers a combination of non-discretionary advice and access to discretionary separately managed accounts.

Nicholas Cerullo is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Capital Area Soccer League, also known as NCFC Youth, based in Raleigh, NC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which combines written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Alfred Hobgood IV is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2017, following positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Hobgood serves on the board of directors for InterAct of Wake County, a domestic violence awareness organization. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services. The firm offers tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, with options for tax management and responsible-investing screens.

David Mcintyre Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Bank of America, and Merrill. Mcintyre serves on the Wake County Advisory Board for the Salvation Army, focusing on community and humanitarian efforts. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s process emphasizes structured discovery and firm-approved planning tools without offering individual security recommendations in standalone planning.

Jerod Allen is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James since 2022 and previously at Pinnacle Financial Partners and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an associate with Pinnacle Asset Management, providing banking and loan services and making investment referrals to partners. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to align investment strategies with client goals while supporting municipal and public finance work through unique affiliations.

Myson Darden is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America, he held positions at UBS, Fidelity, and North Star Resource Group, and spent several years working in education. 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.