Kimberly Ann Loughlin is a financial advisor at Merrill with 34 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Merrill since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as executor and holds power of attorney for her parents. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Katlin Moran is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and with 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Bank NA. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and utilizes research and analytics to support diversified investment strategies.

Evan Clatterbuck is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2019 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank from 2016 to 2019. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by offering brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and leverages proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Matthew Alexander is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and has been with The Rutherford Group since 2018. In his role, he helps clients create and track strategies toward financial success. Prior to joining The Rutherford Group, Alexander specialized in retirement income planning, partnering with financial advisors to provide income and protection solutions through MetLife Investors and Brighthouse Financial. Alexander holds a Bachelor's Degree from Appalachian State University and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, a designation awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. He takes a holistic approach when working with clients to create, execute, and monitor wealth management plans. His areas of expertise include employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, and retirement income. Outside of his professional duties, Alexander has personal interests such as boating, camping, football, golfing, music, pickleball, skiing, tennis, and spending time with his family. He has also served as a former board member of the Appalachian State University Alumni Board (Charlotte Chapter).

Olga Guin is a financial advisor at Merrill with 23 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as co-trustee of B S Trust in Charlotte, North Carolina. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Melissa McGrath is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 23 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Provenance Wealth Advisors, Raymond James Financial Services, Financial Resources Group, LPL Financial, and AXA Advisors. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed written recommendation reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines algorithmic automation with personalized review to deliver these recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Melissa Clark is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and six years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2021 and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Securities and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. 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, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options supported by in-house and third-party research.

Joshua Beckham is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked for the Chester County School District for six years. Beckham is also involved in property investment as a rental property owner in South Carolina. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Ashley Alexander is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Vanguard, Ashley worked at BMO Harris Bank and has been involved in entrepreneurial activities including ownership of Alexanders BBQ LLC. Vanguard Advisers provides investment advice through a combination of automated platforms and human support, serving retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach to construct portfolios primarily from Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering various customization options and tax-aware strategies.

Michael Ruland is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works with individuals, families, and businesses to pursue their short-, mid-, and long-term financial objectives by developing custom financial and retirement plans supported by active investment and risk management strategies. He focuses on building deep relationships based on trust and transparency to create tailored solutions that address clients’ retirement planning, business exit planning, portfolio diversification, cash flow management, and tax considerations. Michael’s areas of expertise include college education planning, equity compensation services, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. He collaborates with Bank of America specialists to provide clients with access to banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions as needed, ensuring comprehensive financial guidance aligned with each client’s goals. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of South Carolina System and has earned the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Michael is bilingual in Spanish and English. Outside of work, he enjoys boating, fishing, golfing, reading, running, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Lee Willaford is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Prior to this, he worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2013 to 2016. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Charlotte, NC. 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 advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader set of financial product offerings, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options, than is typical for large institutional advisers.

Steven Sutton is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Charlotte, NC. His prior roles include positions at Thomas Atkinson, Waddell & Reed, and various insurance agencies. Sutton has also worked as a self-employed advisor. 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 representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by internal and third-party research.

Richard Harvey is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with LPL Financial since 2012. 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 financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

William Osman is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on assisting individuals, families, and business owners in making informed financial decisions to pursue their long-term goals. He works closely with clients to understand their priorities, whether it involves building wealth, retirement planning, asset preservation, legacy creation, or managing financial transitions. With a personalized approach, William develops comprehensive financial strategies tailored to each client's unique circumstances and objectives. He emphasizes providing thoughtful guidance, proactive communication, and a disciplined investment process to help clients remain focused on their financial priorities. William holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. William earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of North Carolina System and a Master's Degree from East Carolina University.

Elizabeth Panos is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and also has experience with Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC and Wells Fargo Bank NA. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, combining research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute with diversified investment strategies.

Kyle Garrison is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with four years of industry experience. He has held prior roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Black River Wealth Management Ltd., and has work experience outside finance including positions at United Parcel Service and NitroFlex Gym. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm utilizes proprietary research and model-based strategies to tailor plans according to clients' goals and risk tolerances.

Nicholas Cicci is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2010. He is based in Charlotte, NC. 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 modern portfolio theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

Shane Carter is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Fort Mill, SC, holding the Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and several other firms. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide 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 strategies supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Karen Dunphy is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1993. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm’s integration with Bank of America allows access to a broad array of products and services beyond typical investment management.

David Mc Donald is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Gastonia, NC, and has six years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2019 and is also affiliated with the Gastonia Grizzlies. Outside of his advisory role, he occasionally drives for Uber on weekends. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.