Samuel Mordecai is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Raleigh, NC. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining RBC and City National Bank in 2026, he worked at S&P Global for eight years and Capital Bank for one year. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with customized portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Conall Callen is a Series 66-registered advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 32 years of experience at the firm. He is based in Raleigh, NC. 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.

Ashley Howell is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC, she worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. for eight years and Signator Investors Inc for seven years. Outside of advisory work, Howell serves as a director of compliance for Capitol Financial Solutions and acts as a FINRA arbitrator. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporations, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm utilizes a model-based investment approach with tools like risk-tolerance questionnaires and portfolio optimization, supporting discretionary and advisor-managed strategies along with third-party managers and proprietary models.

Louis Jones is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Wells Fargo since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the Investment Advisory Board Chairman for the Greater Greenville Community Foundation and owns a limousine transport company. 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 combines research and analytics with both brokerage and advisory solutions, serving a broad client base including pension and charitable organizations.

Brock Doran is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has dedicated his entire career to the financial services industry, focusing on helping clients achieve their personal goals through comprehensive wealth management. Brock holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC) designation from The College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp. He specializes in goals-based wealth management that includes investment management, banking services through Bank of America, life and long-term care insurance solutions, trust planning, and college savings strategies. He collaborates closely with clients' CPAs, estate planning attorneys, and other specialists to develop tailored and holistic wealth management plans centered around a Personal Wealth Analysis®. Brock prioritizes providing best-in-class brokerage and banking services to address clients' financial issues and life events. Outside of his professional work, Brock enjoys spending time with his two children, family, and friends. His personal interests include boating, skiing, golfing, biking, fishing, live music, and traveling. He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University.

William Teague is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 50 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with OSAIC and has held roles at Royal Alliance, Lincoln Investment, and Capital Analysts, Incorporated. He also serves as Vice President of Fidelity Capital Management and works as a life insurance settlement agent and fixed insurance product solicitor. OSAIC Wealth serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients, providing brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment approach features model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a variety of managed account options supported by proprietary tools and third-party managers.

Timothy Rutt is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has been with Ameriprise Financial Services since 2015. 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 retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

James Mishoe III is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with J.P. Morgan Securities in Raleigh, NC, and has previously worked at Wells Fargo, Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, and Merrill. 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. Their advisory process combines quantitative screens and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and offers broader derivatives and commodities capabilities compared to many institutional advisory programs.

Louis Weitz is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 2 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2012. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

Taylor Rayburn is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to entering financial services, Rayburn worked for the National Aeronautics & Space Administration from 2018 to 2025. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Bryan Pacuch is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Fidelity Investments and Bank of America. 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 portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Erin Beavers is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partner in an automotive business, PrimeTime Motors of Garner, LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with comprehensive financial planning and investment advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools alongside advisory services.

Melanie Regner is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2011 and 2015, respectively. Regner serves on the Finance Committee of Leadership North Carolina, a civic organization focused on various community and educational initiatives. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services ranging from estate planning to corporate financial plans.

John Amendola is a financial advisor at Osaic with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Virginia Asset Management and Minnesota Life. Outside of his advisory role, Amendola operates a sole proprietorship as an insurance broker selling fixed insurance products and is involved with Capitol Financial Solutions, LLC, focusing on planning, investment advisory, analysis, and reviews. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporations. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform, employing model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by various tools and third-party managers.

Nicholas Pangakis is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Signator Investors Inc JHFN for eight years before joining OSAIC in 2018. Outside of advising, he is also a musician. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform, offering brokerage and advisory services including financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization and is notable for its scale, complex affiliate network, and recent consolidation activities.

Michael Jordan is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2012 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that integrates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

George Holden III is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America and Merrill, and he has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2021. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with NSH Properties LLC, a real estate business based in Cary, North Carolina, in which he holds a passive role. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services that include investment advisory, estate planning, and access to various financial products and strategies.

James Rushton is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Raymond James & Associates, and Morgan Keegan & Company. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides proprietary research and a broad range of capital markets solutions.

David Ansbro is a CFP® professional with 24 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently works with LPL Financial and has held roles at Waddell & Reed, Liberty National Life Insurance Company, and various entities affiliated with Thorough Financial Group. His experience encompasses both investment advisory and insurance-related activities. 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 wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Austin Smith is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he focuses on developing comprehensive financial plans tailored to meet the unique needs of families. He works closely with clients to identify strategies that strengthen their financial positions and makes adjustments as their life circumstances and goals evolve. Austin has been with Fidelity Investments since 2019, progressing through roles including Workplace Planning Associate, Workplace Planning Consultant, Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, and Investment Consultant before assuming his current position in 2024. Prior to that, he gained experience in customer service at Fidelity Charitable from 2016 to 2018. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Austin has personal interests in fitness, golf, skiing, soccer, and traveling.