Elverson Brown III is a financial advisor with Merrill in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America and Raymond James & Associates. He serves on the advisory board of the Life and Breath Foundation, a nonprofit focused on funding research and awareness of sarcoidosis. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions, with services including trading, account administration, and custody support.

Jennifer Simmonds is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, she worked at Ameriprise and Roundpoint Mortgage Servicing. Outside of her advisory role, she is employed as a server at two local restaurants in Charlotte, NC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, managing roughly $671 billion in assets with over 14,000 financial advisors. The firm uses research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to support investment decisions and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Allison Marsh is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2015. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, operating as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.

Kirk Siebenaler is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Siebenaler has also been associated with Wells Fargo Insurance Group since 2005. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering a range of services including investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven, grounded in modern portfolio theory, and includes both non-discretionary and discretionary options tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

Alexander Lane is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at First Citizens Investor Services and First Citizens Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns an investment-related business with his spouse. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services focused on investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, and participant education.

Sally King is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 13 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her prior experience includes roles at Valic Financial Advisors, Edward Jones, Charles Schwab, and Morgan Stanley. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction for its investment approach.

Zachary Chitwood is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Robinhood Financial and Burlington Beer Works. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, delivering model portfolios built from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs using systematic methods and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Thomas Cook is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and based in Charlotte, NC. He has one year of experience in the financial services industry, with prior roles at LPL Financial and Sonic Automotive. 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 planning menu including retirement, education, business-owner transition, and niche services such as sports and entertainment planning, using proprietary research and tools to develop tailored client recommendations.

Michael Gould is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as co-trustee of a Spousal Lifetime Access Trust and is a guardian for his sister’s children. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates proprietary research and institutional trading capabilities to provide tailored investment solutions.

Christina Williams is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services since 2021 and Wells Fargo Bank since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she co-owns a family vacation home LLC with her spouse and maintains a CPA license with the North Carolina Board of Certified Public Accountants. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s investment approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Fady Ibrahim is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a year at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages a business entity, RISE ENTERPRISE LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans 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, and includes a wider range of financial products than typical large institutional advisers.

Ralph Truman Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as President on the Board of Directors for the East Mecklenburg High School Foundation. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in a centralized consulting approach and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its institutional platform.

Monica Luke is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Securities America, First Command Financial Services, and OSAIC. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an adjunct professor at Queens University, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and The London School of Economics. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering a range of financial planning, asset management, and retirement advice services to individuals, institutions, and plan participants through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Brett Blackwood is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having five years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2020 and has also been associated with Sharonview Federal Credit Union since 2018. Prior to his advisory roles, he worked at Winthrop University from 2016 to 2020. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors through a variety of strategic and tactical investment options.

Michael Schmidt is a CFP® professional with 31 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor with Edward Jones since 2008. He is based in Charlotte, NC and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his financial advisory role, he is a co-owner of a rental property in Carolina Beach, NC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Donald Sutherland is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. 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.

John Morfesi is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. He is based in Charlotte, NC. 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 strategies designed for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jennifer Hulighan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she worked in educational settings, including positions at Sharon Presbyterian Weekday School and Charlotte Country Day School. Outside of finance, she is an independent travel consultant specializing in Disney-related travel through Academy Travel. 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 IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Malcolm Mayer is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 34 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as trustee for a family trust. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining fiduciary financial planning with discretionary portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, supported by proprietary research and capital market insights.

Peter Vandyk is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Waddell & Reed, Century Securities Associates, and Stifel Nicolaus. 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 manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.