Lisa Balducci is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Bank of America, Woodbury Financial Services, HSBC Securities, and M&T Securities. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jordan Brown is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at TD Ameritrade and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of advising, Brown owns a fitness planning business and serves as a First Private in the U.S. Army National Guard. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients 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 guidance using multi-asset model portfolios and maintains a large, integrated operational structure.

Carrie Jones is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services and Cambridge Investment Research. Jones serves as a board member for Serenity Pastoral Counseling, a nonprofit organization. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of advisors. The firm utilizes a range of advisory platforms and investment strategies, offering integrated brokerage, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Adrian Smigiel is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Belmont, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2018 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank, NA from 2015 to 2018. 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.

Charles King is a financial advisor with Merrill in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2000 and Bank of America, NA since 2009. 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Austin Wertz is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in delivering personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients' unique financial situations and goals. Austin emphasizes a comprehensive approach that begins with understanding clients and their families, enabling him to develop flexible strategies aligned with changing market conditions. He leverages the investment insights of Merrill and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America to address a broad range of financial needs. His areas of focus include managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, sports and entertainment, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. Austin holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of South Carolina System and an MBA from Robert Morris University Illinois. He maintains the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Committed to community involvement, Austin follows Merrill’s tradition by volunteering with local organizations. Outside of his professional work, he has interests in football, tennis, and writing.

Jeremy Zitting is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at Charles Schwab in Charlotte, NC. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2011 and has also worked at Charles Schwab Bank SSB since 2013. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program and related managed-account and financial planning services, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management options.

Elliot Broadfoot is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Securities, LLC for 18 years and HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. for three years prior to joining J.P. Morgan. He is based in Charlotte, NC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework to support non-discretionary investment decisions.

Thomas Druckenbrod is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management who specializes in retirement income and wealth management planning. With over 19 years of experience in the financial services industry, he focuses on helping individuals set realistic financial goals and develop outcome-oriented strategies using Merrill's customized advice and Bank of America Global Research. Thomas holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and has earned multiple professional designations, including Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). His client focus areas include college education planning, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, special needs planning strategies, women and wealth, and retirement income. In addition to his professional work, Thomas is involved in his community as a church volunteer. Outside of work, his personal interests include adventure sports, chess, fishing, ice skating, table tennis, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Mary Murphy is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and over 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo since 2009, including time at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of her advisor role, she serves as treasurer for a local support group focused on alcoholism and works as an independent consultant selling beauty and health products. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes research and analytics to provide diversified investment solutions and offers a range of brokerage and advisory services.

Katherine Leszcynski is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. She has worked within various Wells Fargo entities since 2012, including Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory services with banking, lending, and other financial products.

Ryan Welsh is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2022, previously holding roles at Bank of America and several other organizations. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a power of attorney for his parents in cases where they are unable to make decisions for themselves. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Louis Li is a financial advisor with Merrill in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2015. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Joel Burris is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in Charlotte, NC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 27 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic in 2024, he worked at Woodbury Financial Services, PaxMentis Advisors, Questar Capital Corporation, and has been involved with GCG Wealth Management since 2010. Outside of his advisory roles, he is a partner in Burris Skyfall Ranch, a family-owned land operation transitioning from timber to agricultural use. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm offers integrated brokerage, advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, employing asset-allocation tools, risk assessment, and automated rebalancing across various investment vehicles.

William Smith is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at First Citizens Investor Services and First Citizens Bank. Before entering the financial industry, he operated the American Army Navy Store under Direct Uniform for six years. 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 provides both brokerage and advisory solutions, leveraging research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party data to support its investment approach.

Alec Acosta is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017, following a prior role at Bbtis from 2013 to 2017. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach 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.

Aaron Voss is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC since 2018. Prior to entering the financial industry, he was employed by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for twelve years. 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 annual retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Sonje Moore is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. Previously, she has held roles at Wells Fargo Bank, Winston Salem State University, UPS, Berklee College of Music, and multiple high schools. She is also the owner of an apparel business called Currency of Heaven based in Westerville, Ohio. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and integrates research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to support its investment approach.

Katelyn Parker is a financial advisor with Merrill in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2018 and previously worked at Harrisburg Family House, Sullivan's Steakhouse, and Walters & Mason Retail Inc. She also attended the University of North Carolina at Charlotte from 2016 to 2020. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

James Moore Jr. is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a youth basketball referee for recreational and church league games for ages 8 to 18. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charities. The firm offers various wrap fee advisory programs with tailored portfolio management and planning services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.