Matthew Leonard is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2018 and also runs Leonard & Associates, CPA PLLC. Leonard is involved in consulting related to insurance, benefits, and human resources through MBL Consulting LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, employing a range of strategies including proprietary models and third-party solutions tailored to client objectives.

Marc Blount is a financial advisor at Fidelity with the designations ChFC® and Series 63, and 25 years of industry experience. He worked at TIAA from 2002 to 2025 before joining Fidelity in 2025. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, managing model portfolios of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Kyle Williams is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Voya Financial Advisors and Steve and Brad Little. Outside of his advisory role, Williams is an independent insurance agent and owns a financial services business, 401KYLE.COM. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a nationwide network of independent advisors and operates a multi-manager platform with access to various program structures and third-party money managers.

Daniel Boehm is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Concord, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for 15 years before joining LPL Financial in 2026. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Amanda Whitlock is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2019, following prior roles at Edward Jones and public schools in North Carolina. Outside of finance, she coaches kids' jiu jitsu classes at Metrolina Martial Arts. 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 operates at scale, managing approximately $671 billion in assets and offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Edwin Porter is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Harrisburg, NC. He has four years of industry experience, including 14 years at TIAA prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021. 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 strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary solutions, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Patrick Hynes is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Albemarle, NC, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and 35 years of industry experience. He joined Edward Jones in 2020, and his prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial, Global Atlantic Financial Company, and Forethought Distributors, LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Adam Kanter is a financial advisor at Merrill based in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Bank of America and Jos A Bank. Outside of advising, he operates a sole proprietorship renting out extra rooms in his apartment. 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, and institutional accounts.

Zachary Brown is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Midland, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Primerica, he worked at Stanly County Schools and held academic roles at Xavier University and Mars Hill University. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Brown Legacy Enterprise, a non-investment related business based in Charlotte, NC. Primerica Advisors is a large institution serving primarily individual investors, including both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers a wrap-fee asset management program that relies on model-driven strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and utilizes custodial services from Pershing.

Gary Mcpherson II is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Cambridge since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Mcpherson serves on several nonprofit boards, including the American Financial Education Alliance and the Spirit Club Foundation, and volunteers as a financial literacy teacher. He is also a co-author of "Remarkable Retirement, Volume 2" and participates in advisory groups and community education initiatives. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals. The firm provides a range of investment solutions—including proprietary and third-party model strategies—with both discretionary and non-discretionary implementations tailored to client objectives.

Ronald Wolfarth Jr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, he worked at Service Electric and Control from 2009 to 2022. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including households of various net worth levels, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets with a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products.

Jeffrey Mccue is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Concord, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include seven years at LPL Financial and Securities America Advisors, among other firms. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a wide range of clients—including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and estates—providing financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm offers various portfolio management solutions and employs both proprietary and third-party investment strategies tailored to client objectives.

Melissa Ray is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Mount Pleasant, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and previously held roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services and MSI Financial Services. 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 and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Marion Nobles is a financial advisor at Fidelity with eight years of industry experience. They hold Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and have worked at firms including MML Investors Services, Mass Mutual Life Insurance, and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. Prior to their advisory roles, Nobles was employed by the University of Connecticut and its Veteran Affairs and Military Programs. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm integrates proprietary research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, delivering model portfolios through systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation strategies.

Anna Nifong is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds a Series 66 designation. She has three years of industry experience and previously worked with firms including LPL Financial and Independent Advisor Alliance. Outside of her advisory roles, she is involved in administrative and investment-related activities with Focus Wealth Planning and Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals and provides a range of portfolio management options and model-based solutions tailored to client objectives.

Hannah Butler is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services holding a ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. She has six years of industry experience, including prior work at FedEx Services. Butler is a board member of the Hickory Ridge Athletic Boosters, where she volunteers and participates in fundraising activities. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and investment management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm structures its financial planning as annual, collaborative engagements using firm-approved software to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.

Maxim Biruk is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and US Tech Solutions. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund and registered investment companies. The firm uses a structured investment process combining fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios.

Robin Matthews is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Concord, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2023, Matthews worked for Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing Services for over 15 years. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis with a centralized consulting team to deliver these services, emphasizing assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts and using algorithmic automation to generate recommendations.