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.

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.

Matthew Mc Donough is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he is a sales associate for Realty Benefit Services, involved in the sales of a tax account program. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on clients’ goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Thomas Brown is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 18 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2025, he worked at Edward Jones for 15 years. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting through its Wealth Advisory Services Program to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm also offers institutional consulting and maintains capabilities in public finance and municipal work.

Hassan Kaouss is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley in various capacities from 2011 to 2023. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting to individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm offers tailored financial plans and asset-allocation analyses through its Wealth Advisory Services Program and supports municipal clients through its public finance and institutional consulting capabilities.

Christopher Gialanella is a financial advisor at Merrill with 7 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2018 and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2001. 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 client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm integrates investment management with Bank of America’s broader platform, providing access to a variety of products and services.

Luke Stapleton is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Hobart and William Smith Colleges and Shanty Creek Resorts. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm leverages proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment strategies and combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings.

Dennis Allen II is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates since 2015. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Charlotte, NC. Outside of his advisory role, he invests individually in real estate, focusing on purchasing and reselling distressed properties. Raymond James & Associates offers financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial plans and investment recommendations through its Wealth Advisory Services Program and supports municipal clients through its Institutional Fiduciary Solutions division.

Lukas Van Beek is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on serving clients with significant success, including business owners, entrepreneurs, senior executives, and investors, helping them close gaps in their financial planning and advance measurable progress toward their life, career, and legacy objectives. Lukas and his team emphasize purposeful action by engaging clients in strategic discussions about their wealth, priorities, and values. They provide structured analysis and persistent focus to pursue ambitious goals, offering a deeper level of thought and robust engagement while helping clients restore valuable free time. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Washington State University and professional designations including Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC), and Sports & Entertainment (SE). Lukas is also involved with the Downtown Seattle Association.

Dianne Bailey is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2018, she worked for 18 years at Robinson Bradshaw & Hinson, PA. She serves as a board member and director for several charitable organizations, including the Linville Foundation and the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics Foundation. 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 that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Sun Kyung Bae is a CFA® charterholder with 26 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing. She has previously worked at UBS Financial Services and Wells Fargo Bank. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to a wide range of clients including individuals, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Bernardo Lima is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Raymond James & Associates, Citigroup, and Morgan Stanley. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

Filip Sokolovski is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2017, with prior experience at Uber Technologies. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a homeowners association board member, overseeing budgeting and maintenance activities. 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, and institutional investors. The firm is integrated with Bank of America’s broader corporate platform, providing access to a wide set of products and services.

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. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2008. 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. The firm is integrated with Bank of America’s broader platform, offering access to a wide set of products and services.