Maire Doyle is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked at The Vanguard Group and has held various roles including self-employment and positions in technology and hospitality sectors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified portfolios including mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Aalyssa Mitchell is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, she held roles in the mortgage banking sector and worked at Scotiabank Trinidad and Tobago and Digicel. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Thomas Newbrey is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 36 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He operates a business entity, TRN Asset Management, which is tax-related and not investment focused. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of financial planning and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolio options, and retirement plan consulting through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Lisa Marino is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at BOFA Securities, Inc. since 2023, following prior roles at The Vanguard Group, Inc. from 2016 to 2023 and a position at Grand Canyon University from 2017 to 2019. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal teams and third-party managers.

Douglas Groome is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Charlotte, NC, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 37 years of industry experience, including prior work at Signator Investors, Inc. from 2016 to 2018. He is also a sole proprietor selling fixed insurance products, focusing on life, disability, and long-term care insurance. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services that include financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs various portfolio construction tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Andrew Bergeron Jr. is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with two years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Vanguard Marketing Corporation and First Citizens Bank and Trust Company. Bergeron has experience outside finance including roles at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and with Nags Head Ocean Rescue. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients through investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Heath Prior is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His career includes 13 years at Lincoln Financial Securities Corp prior to joining Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in 2022. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as president and owner of Prior Wealth Planning. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through independent Financial Professionals using a variety of portfolio management approaches and custody platforms.

Edwin Gresham is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. since 2012. 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, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and provides a range of advisory programs and consulting services.

Jonathan Smith is a CFP® professional with 15 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Wells Fargo Clearing and has held prior roles at firms including Mutual of America Securities LLC, Alight Solutions, and Northwestern Mutual. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Lina Clarke is a financial advisor at Merrill in Charlotte, NC, with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, Deutsche Bank Securities, and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. Clarke has been with Merrill since 2019. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Thomas Duke III is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and under two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and a variety of positions outside the financial sector, including at Topgolf and a restaurant business. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services primarily to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Brandon Schlesinger is a Private Wealth Advisor with over 20 years of experience in financial services. He has been a key member of The Oberheide-Schlesinger Group since 2007, focusing on asset manager selection, due diligence, performance measurement, and overseeing operational and compliance matters for the team. Prior to joining Merrill Private Wealth Management, Brandon served as a Senior Vice President and Alternative Investments Director at Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management. Brandon holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in mathematical economics from DePaul University and maintains several FINRA licenses including Series 7, 66, 3, and 31. He has earned professional designations as a Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He has been recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of America's Top Next Generation Wealth Advisors during his eligibility years and was included in Forbes Top Wealth Advisors in 2023. Additionally, Brandon and The Oberheide Group were named to Forbes Magazine's Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams for 2024. He has also been a featured speaker at Forbes' 30 Under 30 and Barron's Top Advisory Teams Summits.

John Mejia is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. 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 based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Bryce Moritz is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in the Lake Norman office. He works closely with families to improve their financial plans and help them take advantage of opportunities that align with their unique ambitions. His client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, retirement income, tax minimization, and legacy planning among others. Originally from Baltimore County, Maryland, Bryce graduated from Clemson University in 2021 with a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics and a minor in Business Administration. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Bryce's professional philosophy centers on uncovering what matters to each family to create a strategy that pursues their financial goals. Outside of his professional work, Bryce enjoys sports such as basketball, football, tennis, and golfing, as well as playing chess and watching movies.

Benjamin Parker is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2016, working in Charlotte, NC. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Bennett is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked for FIRST Citizens Investor Services for 11 years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2023. 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 grounded in modern portfolio theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Katherine Vega is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her prior work includes positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo before joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2019. 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.

William Dagit Jr. is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Osaic Wealth since 2023. Prior to that, he spent over two decades at Royal Alliance Associates and has managed Lakeside Financial Services, LLC since 2001. In addition to advising on investments, he provides tax consultation and preparation services through his CPA practice. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services utilizing various asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to deliver customized portfolio management solutions.

Meredith Reilly is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She previously worked at Boston College and Bank of America before joining Merrill in 2018. 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, and institutional investors.

Andrea Buschur is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she owns See Joy Enterprises of NC, a business distributing Italian Water Ice. LPL Enterprise serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory, and brokerage services through an integrated platform that combines adviser programs with other financial products and lending solutions.