Drew Steffens is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 1994. He specializes in building long-term relationships with high net worth families and focuses on restricted and concentrated stock strategies, investment manager due diligence, and asset allocation modeling. Drew's client services include Corporate Executive Services, Family Wealth Management Strategies, Legacy Planning, Liquidity Management, Managing New Wealth, and Portfolio Management Services. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government from Dartmouth College and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Over his career, Drew has been recognized with multiple industry honors, including being named to the Barron's Top 1000 and Top 1200 Advisor lists during the early 2010s, as well as repeated appearances on the Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors and Wealth Management Teams lists throughout the 2020s. Drew has contributed to the community through his service on various boards, including the Montessori School of Raleigh Board of Trustees from 2001 to 2005, the North Carolina Symphony Foundation Board from 1998 to 2004, the North Ridge Country Club Board of Governors from 2017 to 2019, and the Old Chatham Board of Directors beginning in 2025. He resides in Raleigh with his wife and four children, and in his personal time he enjoys drawing/sketching, golfing, reading, and spending time with his family.

Dustin Hall is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2008. He holds a Series 66 license and operates out of Cary, NC. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with Hall & Burns Tax Management, LLC, providing tax preparation services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide 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.

Jason Kristof is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill from 2014 to 2021 and has been with Raymond James since 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a product specialist at Audi Cary. 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, offering financial planning and investment consulting through various programs, with a non-discretionary approach that involves tailored planning and a range of portfolio management styles.

Matthew Savidge is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with two years of industry experience. He has previously worked in property management at Mid America Apartments and Greystar. Based in Raleigh, NC, Savidge holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Geoffrey Bell is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 2005, where he works with executives and families to manage wealth, focusing on complex multi-generational needs. His role involves wealth forecasting, portfolio management, analytics, and performance reviews. Geoffrey also assists clients with developing restricted-stock award strategies, including Rule 10b5-1 programs and other Rule 144 issues, as well as facilitating family meetings concerning intergenerational wealth transfers. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Geoffrey earned bachelor's degrees in economics and management and society from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He currently serves as corporate secretary for the Research Triangle Chapter of the National Association of Corporate Directors. Outside of his professional career, Geoffrey enjoys outdoor activities including soccer, mountain biking, golf, skiing, and skydiving. He lives in Cary, North Carolina, with his wife and their four children.

Elizabeth Scott is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and three years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Modern Woodmen of America and Guaranteed Rate. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers for a range of individual, institutional, and charitable clients.

William Stephens is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with clients to develop personalized wealth management strategies that connect all aspects of their financial lives, helping them prioritize and pursue the goals that matter most to them. His areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. William holds professional designations such as Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from East Carolina University. Outside of his professional pursuits, William enjoys adventure sports, fishing, football, hunting, pickleball, surfing, and spending time with his family.

Frederick Cutter IV is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has previously worked at Edward Jones, Cetera Advisors LLC, and FWC Financial. Cutter is also involved with FWC Financial LLC in a non-investment-related capacity outside of his advisory role. 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 offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Zachary Hauser is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Merrill, Bank of America, Elon University, Cape Fear Community College, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Outside of financial services, he has experience with Kustom Koozies, a business he was involved with for three years. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to Bank of America fiduciary clients. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies designed for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Mary Akin is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process utilizing firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Jay Rapp is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of the Harrison Rapp Mansfield & Associates Team. He is responsible for designing the team’s approach to wealth management, focusing on investment research, portfolio development opportunities, and outside investment manager analysis. Jay conducts both macroeconomic and investment-oriented research to assist in developing proprietary and client-specific customized strategies. As a Senior Portfolio Advisor, he manages custom investment strategies on a discretionary basis, selecting from various Merrill model portfolios and third-party investment options. Jay began his career in financial services with UBS in 2008 before joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2012. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Sports Management from North Carolina State University, and he earned his high school diploma from the International School of Geneva. Jay is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and speaks both English and French. Residing in Cary, North Carolina, Jay lives with his wife, Katy, and their sons, Cole and Eli. He serves as Vice President of the Stay Strong vs ALS organization and is a minority owner of the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes. Jay participates in community activities aligned with his professional values, particularly through his involvement with Stay Strong vs ALS.

Bruce Sharpe is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and over 26 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Sharpe serves as a trustee for multiple nonprofit organizations, including Communities Schools of Wake County and the Eastern North Carolina Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, and is involved with regional economic development initiatives. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services across a broad platform of financial products and services.

Alexis Turner is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2012, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2024. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and offers a broad range of retail and institutional investment solutions.

Judith Naegely is a financial advisor at OSAIC with six years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services and Pariox LLC, and also has experience with Certamed Medical Staffing. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in community fundraising as Co-Sponsorship and Fundraising Chair for Carroll Magnet Middle School PTO and is a managing member of Live Your Archetype, a workshop series focused on personal development. OSAIC serves a diverse client base that includes individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of advisors, employing asset allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and multiple investment platforms to construct tailored portfolios.

Taylor Horten is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2022, Horten worked in various roles, including positions at Financial Data Systems and Papa John's in 2021, as well as experience in education and retail. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model and provides both advisory and brokerage/insurance services to tailor solutions based on client goals and risk tolerance.

Robert Eargle Jr. is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Garner, NC, holding a Series 66 license and four years of industry experience. Prior to his current role at Edward Jones, he worked at DICKS SPORTING GOODS for six years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Christopher Corini is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following five years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, tailoring services to plan objectives, demographics, and risk tolerances while acting as an ERISA fiduciary.

Brenleigh Rigsbee is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, Brenleigh worked in the hospitality sector, including roles at The Underground and Cantina 18. Outside of advisory work, Brenleigh is a bartender at The Underground in Raleigh, NC. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, blending proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and systematic portfolio construction. The firm serves a wide range of clients through discretionary and non-discretionary services and is noted for its use of algorithmic methods and formal advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies.

Chase Hill is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he assists clients in navigating a seamless planning process by understanding their current financial situation and future goals to co-create tailored financial plans. Prior to this, he served in various positions at Fidelity Investments, including Relationship Manager, Workplace Planning Consultant II, Workplace Planning Consultant I, and Workplace Planning Associate from 2021 to 2024. Before joining Fidelity, Chase was a Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual from 2018 to 2019. Chase holds an Arkansas Insurance License, which supports his expertise in financial planning and investment consulting. His professional experience spans across different facets of financial services, focusing on collaborative planning and aligning strategies with clients' life events and objectives.

Kevin Anderson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Anderson serves as Chair of the Finance Committee at Hayes Barton United Methodist Church. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through Financial Advisors and its Estate Planning Strategies Group.