Filip Sokolovski is a financial advisor with Merrill in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 credential and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2017 and had a prior role at Uber Technologies. He serves as a board member for the Hawthorne/Tremont Square homeowners association, overseeing the annual budget and neighborhood maintenance. Merrill, together 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, and institutional investors.

Benjamin Maslyn is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with nine years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and CFA® designations and previously worked at Truist Banks, Inc. Advisory Services and Truist Advisory Services. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group provides customized financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers across a range of traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

Dawn Eller is a financial advisor at Merrill with 23 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. She has been with Merrill since 2008. 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.

Jason Pugh is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2023. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2011, serving in various roles including Financial Consultant, Vice President Wealth Planner, Investment Consultant, and High Net Worth Representative. Jason assists clients in building financial roadmaps and developing investment plans aimed at achieving their financial goals. Throughout his career at Fidelity, Jason has gained experience in financial consulting and wealth planning. He holds a California Insurance License, supporting his capability in the financial services field.

Dominic Di Giorgio is a Financial Advisor specializing in wealth management and retirement planning, based in Charlotte, NC. He focuses on helping individuals, families, and business owners create strategies for financial goals that span generations. Dominic works closely with clients on key financial events such as business sales, liquidity events, and managing concentrated stock positions, providing tailored advice during pivotal moments. His expertise includes retirement strategies, tax-efficient growth, legacy and estate planning, diversification across markets, business transition, and education funding. Through his affiliation with Merrill Lynch and Bank of America, Dominic offers access to a wide range of financial resources including investment strategies, banking solutions, lending, and trust services. His approach emphasizes understanding clients' current situations and goals to design personalized strategies. Dominic holds a Bachelor's Degree from Saint Louis University and the professional designations Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Originally from Chicago and a dual citizen of Italy and the U.S., he values family and generational planning. In his personal time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, dogs, and family, and follows sports such as baseball and soccer. He is also involved with the Big Ten Conference.

Michael Sullivan is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank NA and Vanguard. He works at Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, including model portfolios for intermediary platforms.

Thomas Manuel is a financial advisor at OSAIC with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at The Vanguard Group, Inc. and Gaiser Financial Group. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services with an investment process that emphasizes model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and access to multiple custodial and third-party platforms.

Anthony Perrotta is a financial advisor with Merrill in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2009, with a brief tenure at Bofa Securities, Inc. in 2019. Merrill, together 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 strategies for a range of individual and institutional clients.

Marilyn Hoyle is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at International Advisory Consultants Inc., Anderson & Strudwick, Incorporated, and UBS Financial Services. 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, leveraging research and analytics to support investment decisions across a broad platform of products and services.

Joseph Lipe is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 55 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird since 2013. Lipe serves as the investment committee chairman for the Randall B. Terry Foundation, a charitable organization. He is part of the DDK Group within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group offers customized financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a range of investment strategies and manager options tailored to client goals and risk tolerances.

Danielle Williams is Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2026. In this position, she partners with employees to assist their clients in planning for the future with personalized strategies tailored to each client's unique needs. She emphasizes forming strong relationships and maintaining a deep level of trust with her employees. Danielle has extensive experience at Fidelity Investments, holding several roles since 2017, including Branch Leader, Benefits & Planning Consultant, Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked as a Risk Analyst through Veritude Temp Agency in 2015. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Danielle has interests in concerts, parenthood, puzzles, reading, theater, and traveling.

Robert Dulskis is a financial advisor at Cetera with 43 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. His prior work includes roles at Summit Financial Group Inc and Summit Brokerage Services Inc. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform that includes discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various program structures and third-party money managers.

John Tyers is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has held roles at firms including Merrill, Citizens Bank, and AdvisorEngine/Templeton. 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 through a broad network of over 14,000 financial advisors and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Carter Straub is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and based in Charlotte, NC. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing Services since 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he has business interests including founding Real LLC and previously worked at Yianni's Taverna. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, incorporating research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party resources.

Lauren Hall is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS since 2021. Prior to joining UBS, she held roles at BAE Systems, Central Boarding Academy, and Oshkosh Corporation. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and operates as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.

William Thomas is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Linden Thomas & Company Securities, and The Vanguard Group. 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 applies proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor investment plans aligned with clients' goals and risk tolerances.

Edwin Garcia is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Charlotte, NC. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2022, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2022. 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 designed for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Roman Moriarty is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently associated with LPL Financial in Charlotte, NC. His background includes roles at Ameriprise, UBS Financial Services, and The Vanguard Group. Outside of finance, he operates a small business selling car stickers and works as a model. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across various asset classes.

Garrett Wilson is a CFP® with three years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2023 and also operates Wilson Financial Group, LLC. Prior to entering financial services, he held positions at Heister Wholesale Parts and worked in education at Campbell University and Gaston Christian School. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension plans, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through thousands of financial professionals. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account management, access to third-party advisers, and proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Ryan Dukes is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Charlotte, NC. He holds a Series 66 designation and has a background that includes five years at Wells Fargo and six years at Ernst & Young before joining Edward Jones in 2026. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and maintains a large network of financial advisors and branch offices, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.