Matthew Pawlowski is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2012. Pawlowski is also the owner of WC Advisor Services LLC, an administrative services firm. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, including high-net-worth clients, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

Philip Burke is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory services. The firm uses an IPS-driven approach grounded in modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Charlotte Burnett is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank and JP Morgan, as well as prior service in the United States Army. Outside of her advisory work, she is a general partner at Burnett Properties Group, LLC, providing occasional oversight for rental properties. J.P. Morgan Securities primarily serves institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering investment consulting and advisory services that combine quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Julie Jones is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Charlotte, NC, holding the CFA® designation along with Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. She has seven years of industry experience, including prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Wells Fargo Bank. Jones currently works within Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning and a range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and proprietary investment outlooks as part of its financial planning process.

Henderson Dawson Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill for 12 years before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he is a sole proprietor of a rental property business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s approach includes structured planning tools and modeling techniques but does not offer individual security recommendations as part of its standalone planning program.

Jack Lynam is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience, previously working with several firms including PMA Securities, PMA Asset Management, PMA Financial Network, and PRUCO Securities, as well as a background at James Madison University. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Adam Snelling is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2011 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Snelling is involved in real estate sales as a sales associate with Realty Benefit Services. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and various third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model that utilizes multiple advisory programs and emphasizes individualized client planning.

William Carlson is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has held roles at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2023, with prior experience at Modis and various positions outside the financial industry, including work with the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of non-discretionary investment recommendations and access to discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm is notable for its integrated structure, large client base, and multi-asset investment approach supported by in-house research and a formal alternative investments platform.

Drayton Henderson is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2011. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers a range of consulting and portfolio management services tailored to client goals, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers across traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

Gregory Duckworth is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 45 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member for South Charlotte Partners, Inc. and is the sole proprietor of Eureka Trading Company, LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services that include collaboration with employer-based corporate financial planning.

Nicholas Drake is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2021, he held positions at various companies including Us Tech Solutions and Anderson Merchandisers. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a delivery driver for Uber Eats and a shopper for Instacart. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides brokerage and advisory solutions supported by extensive research and analytics.

Amanda Davis is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 license and 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she is an independent Avon sales representative and the owner of Krafty Creations LLC, a retail and online sales business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.

Cody Sanchez is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Warren Averett prior to joining UBS in 2020. Sanchez also worked briefly at Colony Animal Clinic in 2019. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and 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 client plans.

Michael Mcgowan is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Charlotte, NC, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and possessing 28 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. since 1999 and operates Michael W. Mcgowan CPA PA, providing tax preparation, consulting, and accounting services. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party asset managers. The firm employs firm-provided asset-allocation tools and supports multiple advisory platforms and managed account solutions.

R Mitchell Wickham is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 designations and 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill, each for over a decade. Wickham serves on the fundraising committee for Charlotte Latin Schools and participates in the endowment planning committee at his local church. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management. The firm utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Luke Fontechia is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, with prior roles at Morgan Stanley and a background that includes positions in education and other ventures. He was involved with Rent-A-Rita from 2021 to 2023. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans and provides a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and capital markets solutions.

John Parker is a financial advisor at Merrill in Charlotte, NC, with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Merrill since 2008, as well as Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. 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.

John Newbanks is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 1987 and brings over three decades of experience in financial advising, portfolio management, and wealth planning. His client focus includes college education planning, liquidity management, retirement income, and managing new wealth through goals-based investing. John earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Master of Business Administration degree with Honors from the University of Notre Dame. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) certification and is recognized as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His approach emphasizes one-on-one communication to align financial strategies with clients’ values and life goals. Outside of his professional commitments, John is involved with Saint Gabriel Catholic Church, participating in activities such as the Hand Bells and Men’s Club. He has a wide range of personal interests including antiquing, chess, football, genealogy, painting, photography, reading, traveling, watching movies, and writing.

Lisa Leavy is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has a work history that includes 22 years at Wells Fargo Bank before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. 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, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Glen Viditz Ward is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge since 2008 and also serves as an independent insurance agent. Ward is president of Viditz-Ward Financial Services Inc., a separate financial services entity. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charities, and trusts. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through independent advisors, utilizing various custody platforms and both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.