John Mcauley III is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously spent 15 years with Sterling Capital Management LLC and Sterling Capital Distributors, Inc., where he served as Head of Intermediary Distribution and Marketing and Managing Director. The DDK Group, part of Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, separately managed accounts, and custody and brokerage services, utilizing a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies along with internal research and tools, including artificial intelligence.

Clayton Scholand is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on a committee at Mallard Creek Presbyterian Church that reviews financial statements and advises on spending. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and leverages proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to clients.

Brooke Stephens is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including City National Bank and The Vanguard Group. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual and institutional clients with tailored investment strategies that incorporate both in-house and third-party managers, offering a range of advisory and portfolio management programs.

Brant Hinckley is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. since 2007. He is also a life insurance agent. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning using firm-approved analytical tools and delivers recommendations through ongoing annual engagements.

Christopher Knox is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Securities America Advisors and Advisor Group, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, Knox works as a wholesaler of fixed annuity insurance with Highland Capital Brokerage, recruiting financial professionals and advising on retirement plan implementation. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions to construct and manage customized portfolios.

Dustin De Feo is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at firms including Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is also involved in part-time bartending and has operated the Bad Bean Baja Grill for over a decade. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Brian Wood is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 65 credential with 22 years of industry experience. His prior work includes 12 years at Virginia Asset Management LLC and multiple roles within Wells Fargo entities since 2016. 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 across more than 14,000 advisors and offers brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Joy Kenefick is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 28 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Kenefick serves on the board of the Greater Charlotte Cultural Trust. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

James Ball is a financial advisor at OSAIC in Charlotte, NC, with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has held roles at firms including Woodbury Financial Services, PaxMentis Advisors, and Capital Guardian Wealth Management. Ball also serves as Executive Vice President and Compliance Director at GCG Wealth Management, where he manages compliance and operations. OSAIC serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing brokerage and investment advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple platforms. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions to construct diversified portfolios tailored to client needs.

Linda Reeves is a financial advisor at Merrill with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Merrill since 2020, following 23 years at TIAA. Reeves is a director of the Annie T. Doe Memorial Foundation, a charitable organization focused on education, health services, and women’s empowerment in Liberia, West Africa, and she serves on the Women’s Impact Initiative Network committee of the Association of African American Financial Advisors. Merrill 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, and institutions.

Justin Litzenberger is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to identify and prioritize their financial goals, focusing on personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Justin utilizes the global resources of Merrill to design a goals-based financial approach tailored to each client's needs. He holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Justin earned a Bachelor's Degree from Clemson University. Outside of his professional work, Justin's personal interests include cooking, golfing, and hiking.

Colleen Mc Cauley is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and no prior industry experience. Her previous work includes roles at Jones Lang LaSalle, Feedonomics, and Amazon, as well as academic experience at Texas A&M University. 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.

Stephen Burgess is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in providing investment advice to individuals, families, and businesses by gaining a comprehensive understanding of their short- and long-term financial objectives. With 35 years of experience in the financial services industry, Stephen joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2008. Prior to this, he practiced as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) for eight years. He holds a bachelor's degree in Accounting from Florida State University and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation.

Alexander Forest is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Charlotte, NC. He holds the Series 66 designation and has experience working at LPL Enterprise since 2025. His prior background includes roles at Uber and service in the United States Air Force from 2015 to 2021. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Karly Krueger is a financial advisor at Merrill based in Charlotte, NC. She holds a Series 66 credential and has one year of experience in the industry. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America, she held various roles across multiple industries including technology and retail. Merrill 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, and institutional investors.

Delvin Joyce is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and having 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 2006 and joined LPL Enterprise in 2024. Outside of his advisory work, Joyce is an ESPN broadcaster for college football games and hosts a related podcast. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors as well as corporate and charitable entities. The firm employs predominantly model-driven investment strategies and offers access to third-party asset managers and insurance products through affiliated entities.

William Murray is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Prior to joining Merrill in 2022, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he operates Bike Source, a bicycle repair and sales business 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Chadwick Carlson is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 17 years of experience in helping clients navigate their financial goals through personalized guidance. He specializes in a range of areas including college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, sports and entertainment, tax minimization, and retirement income. Chadwick holds a Bachelor's Degree from Lafayette College and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Throughout his career, he has supported individuals and families in building, managing, and protecting their wealth across various life stages and market conditions, emphasizing trust and long-term relationships. His approach focuses on connecting all aspects of a client’s financial life to prioritize and pursue the goals that matter most to them. Outside of work, Chadwick lives on a ranch in Olin, North Carolina, where he values the balance of hard work and quiet country life. He enjoys fishing, golfing, horseback riding, skiing, volleyball, and spending time with his family, which remains central to his personal and professional life. His background as a college football player contributes to his disciplined and persevering approach in financial advising.

Marelle Sylvester is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with eight years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Merrill, LPL Financial, and Randstad. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory options. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Douglas Morra II is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2019. His prior experience includes positions at Bank of America and Northwestern Mutual, as well as roles outside finance such as with The Pool Guys. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers. The firm serves a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.