John Jacobsen is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he held roles at Principal Financial Services and The Biz of Athletes. Outside of his advisory work, Jacobsen runs an Instagram account, @NFLScout, where he posts football scouting and fantasy football content and serves as Director of Player Evaluation, providing football scouting reports and recruiting advice. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Katrina Bamford is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fort Mill, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and having two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, she worked for Rosauers Supermarkets for 20 years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

April Martin is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and Merrill. Her career includes a period of extended travel and time as a homemaker. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and manage funds.

Blake Cooling is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Charlotte, NC. He holds the Series 66 designation and began his career at UBS in 2026. Prior to joining the firm, he spent five years at Hofstra University and over a decade in educational roles at Cardinal Gibbons High School and St. Michael's School. 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 uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Joshua Cline is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at the South Carolina Department of Archives and History and the University of South Carolina Department of Housing. He is also the owner of Airrington Domestic LLC, a home-based business unrelated to investments. LPL Financial serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and utilizes model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Dennis Rankowitz is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Avatar Securities, Xanthus Capital Management, and AXA Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a portfolio strategist and financial advisor at Gaskin Asset Management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional entities, providing financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting. The firm utilizes asset-allocation analysis and firm research to develop tailored financial plans, often operating in an advisory capacity rather than as a delegated manager.

Matthew Smith is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory offerings, employing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm combines wealth management with institutional trading capabilities and provides a broad range of capital markets and lending services.

Richard Miller is a financial advisor at Stifel with 43 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Stifel since 2007. He is based in Charlotte, NC. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach includes proprietary asset allocation and planning methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group, which provide clients with analytical guidance to support their financial decisions.

Judith Mohr is a CFP® professional with 37 years of experience in the financial industry, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2021. She previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Securities America, Inc. from 2013 to 2021. Mohr also acts in a fiduciary capacity for the Estate of Gregory A Lohr. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Geoff Coyne is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In his role, he assists clients in defining their financial goals and aligning investment strategies with long-term objectives through disciplined, education-based planning. He emphasizes building meaningful relationships to gain a deeper understanding of each client's unique financial goals. Geoff has progressed through several positions at Fidelity Investments, starting as a Financial Services Representative in 2024, moving to Financial Representative from 2025 to 2026, and currently serving as an Investment Consultant since 2026. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Geoff has interests in beach activities, fitness, golf, running, and traveling.

Jeffrey Holden is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Osaic Wealth as well as earlier roles with LPL Financial. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside model portfolios and research from various sources.

Tanner Braunschweig is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and has previously worked at Crowders Mountain and The Vanguard Group, Inc. He also served in the U.S. Air Force for four years. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing annual retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Duncan Sullivan is a CFP® with three years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Charlotte, NC. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he held positions at First Citizens Investor Services and First Citizens Bank. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of financial planning and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Matthew Scott is a Financial Advisor with the CBC group, part of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he works within a larger team focused on helping clients meet their personal wealth goals. He provides assistance to clients in planning their financial objectives across various areas including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, retirement income, legacy planning, philanthropic planning, and small business strategies. Matthew holds a Bachelor of Supply Chain Management and Management Information Systems from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, earned in 2018, and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Prior to entering financial advising in 2022, Matthew served nine years in the United States Marine Corps, including two deployments to Afghanistan, and earned a Naval Achievement Medal before being honorably discharged as a Sergeant. He also worked with Target Corporation in their distribution network, where he was recognized as manager of the year. Outside of his professional career, Matthew is involved as a para guide working with the blind. His personal interests include painting, reading, spending time with family, watching movies, and writing.

Jaquam Morris is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior positions include roles at PFM Asset Management, The Vanguard Group, Fidelity, Bank of America, Merrill, and Wells Fargo. He is based in Fort Mill, South Carolina. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by in-house and third-party research and model portfolios.

Thomas Austell is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously at MetLife Securities Inc. from 2015 to 2017. Outside of advisory roles, he is a continuing education instructor and is involved in life settlements and insurance sales. He also owns OmniWealth Financial Planning, LLC. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved software without discretionary authority, with implementation of recommendations managed through separate arrangements.

Tracy Levering is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Equitable Advisors since 2015 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a Notary Public in Mecklenburg County. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and access to asset management through various third-party managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, utilizing LPL and multiple third-party asset managers to tailor advisory services.

Seth Condon is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at The Vanguard Group. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Sebo's Painting & Art LLC, a home-based business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing model portfolios and research to support diversified investment strategies.

Ryan Brockington is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors. Edward Jones offers a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Mariah Jones is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Liberty University, Ronald Blue Trust, Upkey Inc., Walmart Inc., and Guilford Technical Community College. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations.