Daniel Speer is a CFP® and ChFC® with 19 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Fisher Investments since 2006. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, providing discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm employs a centralized investment approach that integrates quantitative and qualitative research to construct globally diversified portfolios and offers services including sub-advisory and retirement plan management.

Mark Orton is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wachovia Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing prior to his current position. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services, utilizing proprietary research and tools to develop tailored client recommendations.

Megan Hern is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with four years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at The Vanguard Group and Point Me to the Water, LLC, as well as legal work at Baylor University School of Law and Jackson Law PC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Evan Ferguson is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked in various roles including positions at Castaways Raw Bar & Grill and UNC Charlotte. Evan is based in Charlotte, NC. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning and broker-dealer services, leveraging third-party asset management programs and operates primarily through LPL-sponsored platforms and endorsed TAMPs.

Brian Green is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC, where he has worked since 2019 across the Private Bank and Smith Barney divisions. Prior to Morgan Stanley, he spent sixteen years at Wells Fargo Private Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved processes and tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides a broad range of investment and planning services.

Lakeisha Blount is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 63 designation and four years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at The Vanguard Group, Lincoln Financial Group, and Liberty Mutual. Outside of finance, she owns and operates an event planning and decoration business, A Remarkable Event, LLC. 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 utilizes research and analytics to guide investment options and offers a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Helen Amelia Fritsche is a financial advisor with Merrill in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2009 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she is a member of TBBR LLC, an entity formed to co-own a condominium. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Robert Wells is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, he worked at Wells Fargo from 2004 to 2022. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers plans both directly and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Sarah Demaree is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has more than 11 years of experience helping clients identify and achieve their financial goals. Sarah specializes in philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, special needs planning strategies, women and wealth, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. She develops personalized financial strategies that align with clients' goals, values, and lifestyles. Her expertise includes creating and implementing financial plans using portfolio, tax, and estate planning strategies. Sarah holds the Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. She earned a bachelor's degree from The Ohio State University in 2011. Sarah resides in Charlotte with her husband, Justin, their two children Benjamin and Elizabeth, and their goldendoodle, Franklin. Outside of work, she enjoys gardening, running, playing tennis, and spending time with her family. She is also involved with the Charity League of Charlotte.

Evan Whitehead is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network since 2026 and previously held roles with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Samaritan's Purse, contributing to disaster relief efforts on a seasonal basis. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning services tailored to clients who meet a net-worth threshold. The firm combines advisory services with other financial products and referral channels to support client needs.

David Thomas is a Series 66-licensed advisor with Merrill in Charlotte, NC, and has 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Thomas Relaxation Sanctuary LLC, a business involved in tax preparation and administrative duties. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Grace Kristofic is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Heritage Financial LLC and Duquesne University. Her background also includes roles outside of finance, such as involvement with the Virginia Volleyball Academy. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Michael Daley is a financial advisor at Merrill in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials with 21 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at OppenheimerFunds Distributor, Inc. and Invesco Distributors, Inc. He has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2018. 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.

Caitlin Erickson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, and has been involved with The Impeccable Pig since 2013. 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 grounded in modern portfolio theory and tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

John Cox is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has been with Wells Fargo Bank since 2021 and previously worked at First Horizon Bank from 2016 to 2021. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, 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.

Jordan Pratt is a Merrill Financial Solutions Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he works closely with clients to understand their priorities and develop strategies to pursue their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. His services include general investing, retirement planning, and saving for unforeseen circumstances, with support from Bank of America specialists in banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Jordan holds a Bachelor's Degree from James Madison University and maintains professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is also involved with the James Madison University Young Business Professionals Council and contributes to the Ronald McDonald House of Greater Charlotte.

Shay Desouza is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2011. Prior to and concurrently, he has worked at Wegmans since 2008. Merrill offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, providing a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm leverages integration with Bank of America’s corporate platform to deliver a broad set of products and services.

Connor Kitson is an advisor at UBS Financial Services with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work background includes roles at LPL Enterprise LLC, Align Technology, and Lightwave Dental, among others, as well as educational positions at Wake Forest High School and Heritage Middle School. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a blend of brokerage and investment advisory services, offering fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, supported by proprietary research and a wide range of capital markets solutions.

Daniel Hylton is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has a background including several years at Continental Tire. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through independent Financial Professionals using a variety of portfolio management and model-based solutions.

Jeffrey Gautier is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Bank NA, W&S Brokerage Services, Western & Southern Life, and Fonville Morisey Realty. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an executor for his grandmother's estate. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.