Nicole Santos is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Cary, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. She has worked at MML Investors Services LLC and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2017, following a year at Merrill. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with an emphasis on collaborative, goal-based planning using firm-approved analytical tools.

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.

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.

Daniel Arney is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds a Series 66 designation and has 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for five years before joining LPL Financial in 2013. Arney is based in Holly Springs, NC. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

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 Morgan Stanley with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2013. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including financial planning and estate strategies, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Wendy Garrett is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones for nine years before joining Ameriprise in 2024. Garrett serves as the secretary on the board of directors for the nonprofit Wonderfully ME. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which provides written recommendations and ongoing annual advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

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.

Alexandra Odorizzi is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, with 25 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member for the Weldon Ridge Barracudas Swim Team, organizing the summer swim program. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Steven Cooke is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC, with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. His work history includes multiple roles within Wells Fargo entities dating back to 2004. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and employs over 14,000 financial advisors, providing both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Reid Twine is a CFP® professional based in Raleigh, NC, affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing. He has 18 years of industry experience, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017. 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.

Benjamin Grossfuss is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2021, he worked at Syneos Health and FIS Global, and attended Lynchburg College. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with 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.

Audrey Dixon is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following three years at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Carlos Cirkovic Von Hubbenet is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and Counter Culture Coffee. 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 a combination of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Michael Legette is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at TD Ameritrade, Scottrade, and Primerica. Outside of his advisory role, he speaks periodically to religious and community groups about personal financial stewardship and the financial services profession. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary client advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a centralized operational and custody platform.

Thomas Perry Jr. is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and nearly five decades of industry experience. He has worked at Osaic since 2026 and previously served at Independent Advisor Alliance, Cornerstone Financial Partners dba Midtown Advisors, and LPL Financial. Perry is also the owner of Midtown Advisors, an LLC offering securities and insurance services. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services with a focus on using asset allocation tools and third-party solutions to construct and manage portfolios.