Isaias Puente is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones for two years. His career also includes roles at Wells Fargo and Erus Energy. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary SMA portfolios and offers a formal process for alternative investments.

Gary Parris III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Asheville, NC. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at First Horizon Advisors, TD Ameritrade Investment Management, LLC, TD Ameritrade, Inc., and Scottrade Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services including financial planning, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, supported by technology and research tools used by its network of over 22,800 advisors.

Bruce Searing is a financial advisor with Merrill in Hendersonville, North Carolina, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in rental property investment. 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.

Eric Dubose Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Helena Agri Enterprises, LLC and Clemson University. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and supports over 14,000 financial advisors.

James Tanner is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Prior to this, he worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. He is based in Hendersonville, NC, and holds the Series 66 designation. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, incorporating a broader range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Deane Gauthier is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Robert Baird since 2019, as well as J.J.B. Hilliard W.L. Lyons, LLC since 2013. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group provides customized financial planning and portfolio management services using a range of traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

Laura Mukosiej is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with eight years of experience, currently affiliated with Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at Guidepoint Global, LLC and Givens Estates. 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 under management and offers a wide range of advisory solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard and maintaining a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Brian Fortune is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2020. He previously worked for CETERA Advisor Networks LLC from 2013 to 2019. Outside of his advisory work, he is a committee member volunteer for the YWCA in Asheville, NC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement 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 portfolio management options with both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, including proprietary models and access to third-party managers.

Gregg Defilippi is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, all of which has been with Edward Jones since 2000. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and is based in Arden, NC. 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 services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

John Glover is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. in Hendersonville, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert Baird & Co. since 2019 and previously worked at Hilliard Lyons. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a rental property owner. The DDK Group, part of Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of services including financial planning, portfolio management, separately managed accounts, and custody and brokerage services, utilizing manager-traded and model-traded SMA strategies along with tax-management and direct-indexing capabilities.

Patrick Sallee is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Hendersonville, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following three years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant football coach for Fernleaf Community Charter School, helping to start the school's football program. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs, tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

Mark Isabelli is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Hendersonville, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs and investment options supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Ross Ryan is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Edward Jones, LPL Financial, and Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. prior to joining his current firm. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages model-based and customized portfolios, offers sub-advisory services, and supports a large participant base through both advisor-led and online offerings.

James Morrison is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise serves individuals approaching or in retirement, offering a retirement-income planning service that provides tailored recommendation reports focused on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis within a centralized consulting team to support its advisory approach.

Joshua Daigle is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Elevation Church and Waters Church. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers goal-based financial plans covering a wide range of topics, with the option to combine planning and managed-account services under a consolidated billing arrangement.

John Linkous is a financial advisor at OSAIC with six years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 63 designations. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2026, he worked at Northwestern Mutual in various capacities from 2019 to 2026 and spent time self-employed and at the Linkous Law Firm earlier in his career. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers, utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios.

Caleb Raper is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he worked in various roles including at Blaze Pizza and attended Appalachian State University. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities. The firm primarily uses model-driven investment approaches and offers financial planning, third-party asset management access, and various affiliated services.

Fraser Schaufele Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 45 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James and its affiliated entities since 2008. Schaufele also works as an independent contractor providing investment advisory services for Henry Hensly & Associates, Inc. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored non-discretionary planning using advanced modeling tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Joseph Parisi II is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm employs a structured financial planning process supported by proprietary tools and provides access to various investment solutions through its broad platform.

Robert Viands is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2023. Prior to his financial services career, he was involved with Daystar Machining Technologies and operated Viands Lawn Care Plus. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, providing comprehensive planning that covers topics such as retirement, tax, estate, and special needs planning. The firm emphasizes client-driven, goal-based analyses and separates planning from managed-account services.