Judy Meyer is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She worked at J.P. Morgan Securities for six years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2018. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Cameron Voegele is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company, Mutual of Omaha Advisors, UBS, and Vanguard. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, incorporating a broad range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Nathan Sessions is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2019. Prior to that, he was employed at Integra Choice and Control and attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Aisha Wall is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments, The Vanguard Group, and Brinks Incorporated. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Damien Supple is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with 11 years of industry experience, all spent at UBS. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

William Purgason Jr. is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Olde Providence Civic Association in Charlotte, NC. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. As a large institutional firm, Ameriprise offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Jacob Allen is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and starting his advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he worked in various municipal roles in North Carolina, including positions with Union County and several cities. Allen is also involved in non-variable insurance activities related to his advisory work. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, consulting, model portfolio management, and brokerage and insurance products through an integrated platform.

William Sullivan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Hickory, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC and Wells Fargo Bank NA, where he has worked for over two decades. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as a landlord in a rental property business in Lenoir, NC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services for qualified ERISA and non‑qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non‑discretionary solutions. The firm’s investment approach is driven by investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, with a broad offering that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Ileana Musmanni is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Baird since 2019. Prior to joining Baird, she operated a business under the name Ili Musmanni for eight years. She is part of The DDK Group, a team within Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group provides tailored consulting and portfolio management services using a variety of strategies and investment options.

Candace Wehr is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, she co-owns a vacation rental property and serves as Vice President and Treasurer on the board of a homeowners association. 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, and institutional investors.

Andrew Surla is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he partners with individuals, families, and business owners to help navigate financial decisions with clarity and confidence. His role involves providing steady guidance and thoughtful planning tailored to clients' evolving goals and circumstances. Andrew's expertise includes education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, and tax minimization. He leverages his experience as an investment professional to develop comprehensive strategies that bring structure and clarity to complex financial situations. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and has earned professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Andrew is active in several professional organizations such as the Bank of America Employee Networks, Charlotte Coffee Club, Kingdom Kickbacks, and Mercy Church. His community involvement includes participation in the ADP Peer Mentor Program, Beds for Kids, Better Money Habits, Charlotte Coffee Club, Habitat for Humanity, and Kingdom Kickbacks.

James Baker is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fort Mill, SC, where he has worked since 2015. He has 15 years of industry experience. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and retirement plan consulting through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives.

Philip Dusek is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. Before joining Morgan Stanley in 2024, he worked at UBS Wealth Advice Center and Principal Securities, among other firms. He serves as a board member of HubClub Inc., a technology company based in Charlotte, focusing on fundraising and business development. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis from the Global Investment Committee. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-based financial planning services.

Jerry Richi is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Fort Mill, SC, with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Regions Bank, and Akahana. 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 advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios and research from various sources.

Richard Bugg is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with six years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. His prior experience includes roles at Fidelity Investments, UBS Financial Services, Monroe Financial Services, and Michael Oana Retirement Specialist. He also worked at the University of South Carolina for four years. 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, and provides access to model portfolios, research, and various investment strategies.

Nathan Herricks is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has been with LPL Financial since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a bus driver in Fort Mill, SC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and corporations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, supported by model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Valice Watters is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with three years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2021 and previously spent 21 years at Wells Fargo Bank, NA. She is based in Charlotte, NC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Dawyne Wingo is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. His career includes previous roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Liberty Tax Services. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, delivering customized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team that uses research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to inform strategies focused on retirement income.

Mason Bailey is a financial advisor with Merrill in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and having eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a deacon at Newsong Church / Adrent Ministries, where he leads domestic and international ministry trips. 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 diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Joshua Miller is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 66, Series 65, and Series 63 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and O Connell Financial Group–Northwestern Mutual. He also spent four years as a homemaker before starting his career in finance. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to support its investment strategies.