Amy Button is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2010, following prior roles at Morgan Stanley and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of her advisory work, she co-owns a small handmade costume jewelry business that donates half of its sales to local women's charities in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services for 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.

Amy White is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner and designer of Dobson & El, LLC, where she creates and sells art at local pop-up markets. She also serves as secretary for the BNI RD23 group in Raleigh, NC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, investment solutions, and affiliated services through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jack Wormington is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and entrepreneurial ventures such as IRT Living and Konkr Klothing. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with services including investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages roughly $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Stuart Swanson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and totaling 29 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with various Wells Fargo entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of Greenbrier Hillview Farms Inc., a corporation owning hunting property. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning, using Wells Fargo research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Charles Bell III is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an executor and co-executor for estate administration matters. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.

Kyle Smith is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds the CFP® designation and has 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Truist Advisory Services, Truist Investment Services, Bb&T Securities, and Scott & Stringfellow. He is based in Raleigh, NC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Janice Sanderson is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2012. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocation with institutional trading capabilities and wealth management services.

Thomas Lanigan II is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and based in Raleigh, NC. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers a wide range of investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, operating at large scale with over $671 billion in assets under management and more than 14,000 financial advisors.

Jennifer Walker is a financial advisor at Merrill with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill since 1993, also working at Bank of America, N.A. since 2010. Merrill serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients, offering managed account programs, discretionary portfolio management, and brokerage services through a variety of investment strategies and strong integration with Bank of America affiliates.

William Groner is a CFP® and ChFC® with 28 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has prior experience at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation, where he worked for 15 years. He is also the owner of Key Financial Concepts, a financial services trade name based in Apex, NC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a large network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a variety of custodial platforms and proprietary as well as third-party model strategies.

Thomas Macrone is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in Raleigh, NC, with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2003, including time under its predecessor AXA Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a health insurance brokerage business focused on under-65 health insurance. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual, institutional, and corporate clients, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm utilizes a range of investment models and third-party advisory platforms to tailor solutions aligned with client needs.

Andrew Preddy is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has prior experience at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC and Wells Fargo Bank NA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans 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, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Mia Houston is a Financial Consultant with experience at Fidelity Investments, where she held several roles including Workplace Planning and Advice Leader from 2023 to 2025, Planning Consultant from 2021 to 2023, Relationship Manager in 2021, and Financial Representative from 2020 to 2021. Her career at Fidelity has provided her with comprehensive experience in financial planning and client relationship management. Mia brings a perspective shaped by living both in and outside the United States, along with an entrepreneurial family background. She focuses on creating financial plans tailored to her clients' individual lifestyles and goals, aiming to support them throughout their retirement journey. Outside of her professional work, Mia enjoys activities such as Pilates, reading, snowboarding, surfing, swimming, and traveling.

Cameron Barclay is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in personalized, goals-based financial strategies for individuals and families. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor℠ (CRPC®) designation and combines his analytical skills with a commitment to clear education and disciplined planning to help clients make confident, long-term financial decisions. Before joining Merrill, Cameron served in the United States Navy and worked in consulting with Forvis Mazars. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Oklahoma and holds Series 7, Series 66, and Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) certifications. Cameron focuses on areas such as education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, liquidity management, tax minimization, and retirement income. Originally from Stilwell, Kansas, Cameron is passionate about supporting the veteran community and is involved with organizations like the American Legion. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys outdoor activities including scuba diving, sailing, and golfing, and values spending time with his family.

Philip Gorge is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with 35 years of experience at Merrill. He focuses on helping clients pursue a comfortable retirement and developing wealth strategies aligned with clients’ goals and risk preferences. His approach involves creating personalized financial strategies based on a comprehensive understanding of each client’s financial situation and objectives. Throughout his career, Philip has worked with multiple families to achieve their personal financial goals, managing portfolios through various economic cycles. His expertise includes divorce transition planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. He holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Philip earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Florida and has been actively involved in professional and community organizations. He is a past president of the local chapter of the University of Florida Alumni Association and has served on boards for The Methodist Home for Children, Cary Economic Development Task Force, Cary Community Foundation, and AAU basketball. His personal interests include fishing, reading, running, and writing.

Robert Gipp is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, Wells Fargo Clearing, and City National Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches youth ice hockey with the Carolina Junior Hurricanes Hockey Association. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles using a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Chadwick Capps is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill for over 17 years, providing clients with personalized financial guidance tailored to their unique goals. His expertise includes college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, sports and entertainment, tax minimization, and retirement income strategies. Chadwick holds a Bachelor's Degree from Lafayette College and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Prior to his financial career, he played college football, an experience that contributed to his approach of discipline and teamwork in his practice. He resides on a ranch in Olin, North Carolina, where he balances his professional work with a life connected to farming and nature. Outside of work, he enjoys fishing, golfing, horseback riding, skiing, volleyball, and spending time with his family.

Khanh Dac is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Morrisville, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Dac also has a background with Wells Fargo Bank NA dating back to 2010. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory solutions focused on investment policy statements, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Zachery Merrill is a financial advisor at Osaic with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Blazing Trail Wealth Advisors, Oakline Solutions, and various positions outside the financial industry. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base that includes individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services using a range of investment strategies and third-party platforms.

Ariele Shelby is a financial advisor with Merrill in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she works part-time as an independent contractor for DoorDash. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.