Ariana Larriviere is a financial advisor at Fidelity with six years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. Her work history includes roles at Fidelity Investments and Raymond James and Associates. Prior to her finance career, she worked in a psychiatric office and spent several years at Florida Atlantic University. She is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and a Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios and provides oversight of affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers.

Tyler Fortanascio is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2018, with prior experience at Black Diamond Networks and Enterprise Holdings. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm also employs systematic methodologies and serves as a registered commodity pool operator with a formal advisory role to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Kevin Sexton is a financial advisor with Merrill in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2009, with a brief tenure at Bofa Securities, Inc. in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Silver Moss Management LLC, which provides commercial real estate transaction advisory and property management services. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers 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 developed by internal and third-party managers.

Ethan Kirby is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Charlotte, NC. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been in the industry since 2025, with prior experience at Ameriprise Financial and Baker Tilly Advisory Group. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm employs a combination of quantitative screens and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations and integrates ESG criteria within its recommendations.

Darius Wall is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wachovia Bank, N.A. starting in 2006. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with services including investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm utilizes research and analytics to guide its investment approach and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Kathryn Nusbaum is a CFP® professional at Robert Baird & Co. with 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Robert Baird since 2015. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which provides tailored consulting and portfolio services to individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and advisory services, including discretionary portfolio management and separately managed accounts.

Renee Pilat is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2021 and previously held roles at Citigroup and Key Bank. Outside of her financial career, she was involved with Break N Eggs and the University at Buffalo for four years. 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 teams and third-party managers for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

James Todd Sr. is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Charlotte, NC, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and possessing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual and its affiliated entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he owns land that is being considered for leasing to build solar panels. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative, goal-based planning without discretionary investment management.

Cassandra Wincek is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation. Her career includes roles at UBS and Georgia State University. UBS Financial Services Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products.

Adam Barbee is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has nine years of industry experience, including over a decade with Wells Fargo-related entities. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and integrates research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute alongside third-party data to support diversified portfolio construction.

Michael Cohen is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2012, with a one-year tenure at PNC Wealth Management and two years at Equitable Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he manages rental properties in North Carolina. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services, utilizing research and analytics to support diversified investment strategies.

Stephen Paavola is a Client Experience Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he works with clients to understand their current financial situations and introduces solutions available through Merrill and Bank of America. He aims to empower clients with knowledge and tools to manage their financial lives effectively. Stephen holds a Bachelor's Degree from Concordia University - Wisconsin and a Master's Degree from Columbus State University. His approach focuses on helping clients uncover what matters to them and their families to develop strategies aligned with their financial goals.

Leonard Yarnovich is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. In addition to his financial advisory role, he has a long-standing career in healthcare with Novant Health and Alliance Imaging Healthcare Services. Yarnovich is also involved in sales related to mortgage products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes model-driven investment strategies managed by third-party asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Jonathan Massey is a financial advisor at Merrill in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been in the financial industry since 2017, with prior roles at Baldwin Risk Partners, Wells Fargo, and Capital Center LLC. His earlier background includes over a decade at Virginia Commonwealth University. 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.

Josh Haggard is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2023. Prior to joining LPL, he worked at Edward Jones from 2016 to 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Beltway Home Repair in Gastonia, NC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm supports a range of investment strategies and leverages technology for operational and research support.

Francia Davis is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Bank since 2007 and joined Wells Fargo Clearing in 2022. 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Lesia Marino Brolinson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. Wells Fargo Clearing specializes in retirement plan consulting for qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, offering a broad range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Granville Washington is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and PNC Investments. 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Steven Balerna is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 14 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Fidelity Investments since 2021 and previously worked at TIAA and TIAA-CREF from 2011 to 2020. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and manages INTERIE LLC, a business that sells products on Amazon. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction across a broad range of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Mark Whelan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fort Lauderdale, FL. He holds a Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Clearing, he worked at Lockheed Martin and the University of Central Florida. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm offers investment policy development, performance reporting, participant education, and discretionary investment management grounded in modern portfolio theory.