Ryan Lightfoot is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked with JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager research, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative due diligence and may include an ESG eligibility framework.

Sean Flanagan is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has two years of industry experience and a background that includes working at Vanquish Fencing prior to entering the financial services field. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, providing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm structures planning engagements as annual, collaborative relationships focused on detailed goal analysis and written recommendations.

Chad Neely is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Principal Life Insurance Company, and TIAA-CREF. Neely Financial, LLC was a prior business he owned and operated. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm utilizes model-driven investment strategies and offers access to third-party asset managers and various financial planning services.

Jeremy Walier is a financial advisor with Merrill in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 25 years of industry experience, including prior roles at LPL Financial and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with a family-owned LLC that manages property holdings in the Adirondack Park. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Ashley Dambreville is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 11 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank NA, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, and TIAA. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

William Mcdonald is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial, based in Charlotte, NC, with 27 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Ameriprise Financial Services, Kestra Financial, National Planning Corporation, and J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, among others. He also serves as an instructor at Central Piedmont Community College. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and institutional platforms supported by advanced research and technology tools.

Christy Broccardo is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2022 and has a longer tenure at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., starting in 2014. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory solutions. The firm’s investment approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Richard Keelty is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Ameriprise since 2018, following a 19-year tenure at Capital Research & Management Co. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with at least $1 million in net investable assets and provides customized written Recommendation Reports addressing income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary recommendations, primarily for assets held in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Danielle Danner is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She began her career in financial services in 2009 as an intern and progressed to a Registered Client Associate before becoming an advisor. Danielle focuses on helping clients with strategies related to retirement planning, education planning, family wealth management, and retirement income. She works closely with individuals, families, and businesses to understand and align financial advice with their short- and long-term objectives. Danielle holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) certification and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a focus on Finance and a minor in Communication Studies from the University of Florida. Originally from the Tampa Bay area, she now resides in Matthews, North Carolina with her husband and two children. In addition to her professional work, Danielle is involved in the community through her participation with Samaritan’s Purse U.S. Disaster Relief and the Matthews Athletic & Recreation Association Softball program. She enjoys running, reading, playing softball, and spending time with her family.

Austin Konecke is a financial advisor with Edelman Financial Engines, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2016, with prior roles at The Mutual Fund Store and Banc Of America Investment Services, among others. Edelman Financial Engines offers technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm combines committee-driven modeling with planner delivery and online tools, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment options and managing approximately $326 billion for roughly 477,000 clients.

Christina De La Espriella is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management in Charlotte, NC. She holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Her prior work history includes roles at Thrivent Financial, Rover, YMCA, DoorDash, and Chubb. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning that covers retirement, tax, estate, business continuation, divorce, and special needs topics. The firm offers planning and managed-account solutions separately, with a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

John Granzow II is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Securities. Granzow is the owner of Valhalla Investment Group, LLC, a property management business in Charlotte, North Carolina. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and advanced modeling tools.

Steven Robbins is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is a joint owner of an LLC involved in owning a rental property. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory and discretionary managed account options supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

John Grant is a financial advisor with Merrill in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at The Vanguard Group and Bank of America. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Carlo Licata is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer and Chairman of the Associates Board for the Mid America Club in Chicago. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and models.

Brian Snyder is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 license and six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Trimble Inc. from 2014 to 2020 and has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2020 and 2021, respectively. Outside of his advisory role, Snyder is a partner at Happy Tree Farms, Inc., an agricultural business in Greensboro, North Carolina. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large institution serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning processes supported by model-based outcome analysis.

Nicholas Deneault is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Waddell & Reed, Inc. and Edward Jones. He also has a background in tax preparation through his involvement with ND Tax Prep. 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, supported by a broad network of investment adviser representatives.

William Martin III is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2025, he worked at TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, and other financial firms. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a non-variable insurance agency based in Concord, NC. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and it offers access to financial planning, third-party asset managers, and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Guy Mcbride III is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Truist Advisory Services, UBS Financial Services, and PNC Investments. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates an online marketplace business. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven investment process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Jacob Hillyard is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2025. He has held several roles within the financial services industry, including Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2024, Financial Planner at Domain Money in 2023, Financial Consultant and Associate Financial Consultant at E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley between 2020 and 2023, and Brokerage Investment Trader at Vanguard from 2019 to 2020. Jacob is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® Professional, assisting individuals and families in clarifying their financial picture, priorities, and strategy. He focuses on helping clients simplify complex financial decisions and develop a structured approach to achieve their current and future financial goals. Outside of his professional work, Jacob's personal interests include fitness, golf, spending time at the lake, reading, skiing, and traveling.