Jason Westmoreland is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Vanguard Group, Bank of America, and Clemson University. He is also a partner at Makarios Family LLC, an investment-related business based in Fort Mill, South Carolina. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and models to assist clients in financial decision-making.

Kevin Phillips is a CFP® professional with 35 years of industry experience, currently serving at Robert Baird & Co. since 2013. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Davidson, NC. Phillips serves as a board member of The Rock Church in Boone, NC. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises a broad range of clients including individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group provides customized financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers across traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

Collin Kotek is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Equitable, Natixis, and various positions in education and retail. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kristin Laxton is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2017 and previously worked at Hickory Mechanical, Inc. and Lenoir Rhyne. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Michael Guile is a Senior Financial Advisor with The Croom Guile Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, focusing on helping clients create, grow, preserve, and distribute their wealth through a consultative and dedicated planning process. His expertise includes retirement income planning, asset allocation strategies, wealth preservation, estate and trust services through Bank of America Private Bank, and tax-efficient investing. Michael and his team work closely with clients to design, implement, and periodically review customized wealth management strategies tailored to their personal financial goals. Michael began his career in financial services in 2001 after graduating from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Prior to entering the financial industry, he served in the 82nd Airborne Division of the United States Army. Michael is originally from upstate New York and resides in Huntersville with his wife and two daughters. His personal interests include boating, golfing, and traveling.

Andrew Boyle is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously held roles at Autobell and Woodmen Life Insurance. Boyle has also been involved with the UNC Charlotte Baseball Program and Student Union during his time at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment strategies aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Mitchell Comport is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with one year of industry experience. He holds the CFA® designation and a Series 63 license. His prior experience includes roles at Dimensional Fund Advisors, The Huntington National Bank, and KeyBank. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, 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.

Matthew Jones is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2002 and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the men's tennis coach at Weddington High School in North Carolina. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, using multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Carlos Kaehler is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services and holds the Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, including prior roles at ConocoPhillips and FedEx. Kaehler also has an academic background from Clemson University. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and proprietary research to tailor financial plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Chintan Mehta is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with six years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, Merrill, Bank of America, and Park Avenue Securities. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides 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 brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Stephanie Roundy is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Merrill, she worked for two years at the Law Office of Kelli Y Allen and spent ten years as a contract paralegal for Latham Vocational Services. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Nataly Tracy is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Royal Alliance Associates and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Outside of her advisory career, she owns rental real estate properties. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipalities, offering financial planning and investment consulting through various programs and strategies.

Magay Shepard is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 40 years of industry experience, currently with Stifel Nicolaus & Co., Inc. since 2009. He serves on the Board of Trustees at Mars Hill University and is a member of the church council at Sardis Baptist Church in Charlotte, NC. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services that incorporate proprietary investment analysis and asset allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Matini Baruwa Etti is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, KeyBank, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and affiliated securities firms. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Isaac Williams is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has prior experience at Fidelity Investments and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance using multi-asset model portfolios and centralized custody and order-routing arrangements.

Bradley Stoehr is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Quasar Distributors, LLC and Horizon Investments LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of a nonprofit organization and holds leadership roles in youth athletics and retail businesses, as well as volunteering on a regional chamber of commerce board. 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 offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a variety of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements.

Jayashree Rajesh is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the Memberships Committee of the Parent Teacher Student Organization at her son's high school. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm provides a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

William Cooper is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for E. C. Griffith Company, a real estate business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through both direct individual plans and corporate financial planning agreements.

Sara Bevilacqua is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she collaborates with a team of advisors to develop personalized financial plans tailored to clients' goals. In her role, she focuses on understanding clients both personally and financially to prepare and implement goal-based strategies. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2020, holding various positions including Relationship Manager, Financial Representative, High Net Worth Associate, and Customer Relationship Advocate. This experience has provided her a comprehensive understanding of client needs and financial planning processes. Outside of her professional role, Sara enjoys activities such as family time, fitness, golfing, softball, traveling, and exploring culinary interests.

Garrett Smith is a CFP® professional with six years of experience currently with LPL Financial in Charlotte, NC. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and has held various roles including positions at UNC Charlotte and Legacy First Financial Group. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and technology solutions.