Tawa Saune is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining in 2019, he has focused on delivering Goals-Based Wealth Management strategies that begin with understanding each client's family, financial situation, and priorities. Tawa’s expertise includes college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management, international wealth management, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, and tax minimization. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from Columbia International University and an MBA from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business, where he concentrated in Investment Finance and Corporate Finance. Tawa is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and is fluent in English and Spanish. He serves on the board of the non-profit Friends of Runa Simi and supports charities focused on art, education, and community development. Outside of work, he has personal interests in boxing, golfing, soccer, and writing.

Alison Rowe Iglehart is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc. in Davidson, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 41 years of industry experience. She has been with Robert W. Baird since 2010. She is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group provides a range of consulting and portfolio services tailored to client goals and risk tolerances, utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party managers across traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

Timothy Heilferty is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, Edward Jones, and Integrity Viking Funds. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning with written recommendations and ongoing advice.

Emily Dannenhoffer is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Bridgewater Associates. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, and capital markets activities.

Caleb Cheyney is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to develop personalized financial plans that align with their unique goals and priorities, focusing on areas such as retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and special needs planning strategies. Caleb leverages the resources of Merrill and Bank of America to assist federal employees, medical professionals, and business leaders in preparing for well-structured retirements. Caleb holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of North Carolina System and is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) as well as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His approach emphasizes understanding clients' individual circumstances and providing clear, disciplined guidance to help them manage their financial futures confidently. Outside of his professional work, Caleb enjoys basketball, football, music, pickleball, and spending time with his family. He is also involved in the community through his participation with Niner United at UNC Charlotte.

Charlene Hall is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 1992 and with Primerica Financial Services since 1990. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses third-party asset managers and BNY Mellon Advisors for model implementation, with a wrap-fee structure and a focus on curated investment models.

Julia Happel is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with five years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and TD Ameritrade. 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 combines research-driven investment strategies with a broad range of financial products and services.

Andrey Shchegolev is a CFA® charterholder with 17 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He has held prior roles within Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, where he has worked for over 20 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer for The Brooks Homeowners Association in Monroe, NC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Charles Thompson is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has been affiliated with Raymond James Financial and its services since 2000. Thompson also owns and operates a real estate brokerage license in North Carolina. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports both retail and institutional clients through a broad network of advisors.

Mitchell Stewart is a financial advisor at Merrill based in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Principal Securities, Inc. and Principal Life Insurance Company. Outside of finance, he has experience in event planning and was involved with Show Stopping Event Planning from 2020 to 2022. 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 supported by internal and third-party managers for a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Taylor Smith is a financial advisor with Merrill in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, Smith held positions at Bank of America, Credit Union Investment Services, SECU Life Insurance Company, SECU Brokerage Services, and State Employees' Credit Union. Outside of advisory work, Smith serves as a power of attorney for a private individual. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michael Blevins is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill from 2004 to 2021 before joining UBS in 2021. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a broad range of financial products and capital markets services.

Ronald Fleischman is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and having 32 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Carolina Firearm Consulting, LLC, which provides firearms training. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and delivers advisory work using proprietary capital market assumptions and research.

Cody Dawkins is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 certifications. His work history includes roles at Robinhood Markets, The Vanguard Group, and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, utilizing firm-approved software to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.

Harry Bovee is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2025. He is committed to providing personalized, one-on-one consultations to create financial plans tailored to each client's unique situation, aiming to help clients feel financially sound both now and in the future. Prior to his current role, Harry held several positions at Fidelity Investments, including Investment Consultant and Financial Representative in 2024, as well as Financial Service Representative from 2023 to 2024. Before joining Fidelity, he worked in Client Relationships, Business and Product Development at TIAA in 2022.

Beverly Montgomery is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 38 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been associated with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network since 2026, following a decade at Wells Fargo Clearing and seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options including niche services like business-owner transition and special-needs analysis. The firm combines advisory services with various financial products and referral channels through a large network of over 4,000 advisors.

Tiffany Gill is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been in the financial industry since 2022, with prior experience at Wells Fargo Bank and Fairway Mortgage. 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.

Jeremy Russell II is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Charlotte. He specializes in helping individuals, families, business owners, and athletes organize and direct their financial lives through tailored financial planning and tax-efficient investment strategies. His areas of focus also include alternative investment analysis, estate and legacy planning, small business retirement plans and investment solutions, and small business banking through Bank of America. Before joining Merrill, Jeremy competed at the highest levels of soccer, including representing U.S. Youth National Teams, the Seattle Sounders Academy, Clemson University, and playing professionally. He earned a Bachelor's degree from Clemson University and holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. His approach to financial advising is grounded in principles learned from his athletic career, such as preparation, teamwork, discipline, and execution. Jeremy is involved in his community as the head coach of the Charlotte Soccer Academy and as part of the YoungLife organization. He is also affiliated with Clemson Men's Soccer and Midlakes United USL2. In his personal time, he enjoys cooking, music, pickleball, reading, and soccer.

David Huseby II is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, he worked at Householder Group from 2019 to 2023 and at Firestone Complete Auto Care from 2016 to 2019. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of financial planning and investment management solutions through its network of investment adviser representatives.

Mason Hardy is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments. He focuses on collaborating with clients to develop personalized financial plans that align with their individual goals. Mason's approach involves understanding each client's unique situation to create effective and manageable strategies for pursuing their financial objectives. He has accumulated experience through various roles at Fidelity Investments, including Planning Consultant, Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, and High Net Worth Associate, covering the period from 2022 to the present. Prior to joining Fidelity, Mason worked as a Financial Professional at Equitable Advisors in 2021.