Jon Lee is a CFP® and Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Raleigh, NC, where he has worked since 2018. He has eight years of industry experience, including prior roles at GuideIT and a brief retirement in 2017. He serves as a board member at Casa Esperanza Montessori Charter School in Raleigh. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a comprehensive range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Ian Dubee is a financial advisor with Merrill in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a Power of Attorney for a private entity in Wilson, North Carolina. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients via the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Gloria Kabugo Musoke is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Fidelity Investments from 2014 to 2021 before joining Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB in 2021. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advice with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, delivering multi-asset model portfolios supported by centralized custody and a formal alternative-investment offering.

David Beeler is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Cary, NC, holding the CFP® designation with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of a franchised sandwich business, Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwich Shop, overseeing three locations. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, affiliated mutual funds, and tax-efficient services, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Manuel Segovia Alvarez is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at FME, Evoke, Mindshare, and ZenithOptimedia, with gaps of unemployment between roles. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and maintaining a large retail advisor and branch network.

Melissa Wesley is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Raleigh, North Carolina. With over 20 years of experience in the financial industry, she assists individuals and families in pursuing their financial goals through strategies tailored to their unique needs. Her areas of focus include personal retirement planning, college and education planning, executive compensation, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Melissa holds a High School Diploma from Cary High School and a Bachelor's Degree from North Carolina State University. She also holds professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She works closely with clients of multiple generations to help build wealth, preserve assets, and educate families about financial responsibility. Outside of her professional role, Melissa is involved in community organizations such as the American Legion Auxiliary, Junior Achievement of Eastern North Carolina, and Triangle Beagle Rescue of North Carolina. Her personal interests include antiquing, boating, cooking, fishing, gardening, music, painting, spending time with her family, traveling, and yoga.

Whitney Walker is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 9 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and global investment estimates in its advisory process.

Richard Ward III is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise Financial Services since 2018 and previously was with The Vanguard Group from 2016 to 2018. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement income planning focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Brady Mathias is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments and Pruco Securities LLC. Outside of finance, he has worked in retail sales. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers advisory and brokerage services, utilizing research, model portfolios, and third-party strategists to deliver investment advice across various client programs.

Domenic Battistella is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and eight years of industry experience. His career includes positions at NYLIFE Securities LLC, Eagle Strategies LLC, and First National Bank of PA. Outside of advising, he co-hosts two podcasts, The Joe Schmo Sports Show and Liquid Soap Box Podcast, which cover sports and a variety of discussion topics. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services across multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

Robert Allen is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2013. He is based in Raleigh, NC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee options, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Deborah Schulz is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wachovia Bank, N.A. She is based in Fuquay Varina, NC. 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 advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with an emphasis on tailored services and discretionary investment management options.

Erica Damon is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. She has worked with Ameriprise in various capacities since 2020 and previously worked at Wayfair Inc. and Walmart. Erica serves as President of the UNC Kenan-Flagler Triangle Alumni Chapter. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Grant Chaney is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. His career includes roles at City National Bank, SCS Financial Services, EY, and Sanford C. Bernstein & Co., LLC. He serves on the Virginia Tech Finance Advisory Board, contributing to curriculum development and student placement initiatives for his undergraduate alma mater. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored advisory programs with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Luann Maner is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 38 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association throughout her career. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of Sea Clearly, LLC, a real estate-related business in Ocean Isle Beach, NC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Christopher Flowers is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Holly Springs, NC, holding the Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2018 and has prior experience with Post Oak Properties, LLC and Unique Places, LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with an extensive network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices. 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.

Jon Cockerham is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at SunTrust Advisory Services and several automotive dealerships. 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 grounded in modern portfolio theory and tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances. The firm’s investment menu includes a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

William Brewer IV is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2022 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2021. Outside of his advisory roles, he has been involved with Scratch Kitchen & Taproom and Grace Christian School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

William White III is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He spent 13 years at Edward Jones before joining Raymond James in 2024. White operates W.C. White Private Wealth, L.L.C., his independent contractor business affiliated with Raymond James. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutional investors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting services.

Justin Leaston is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Raleigh, NC. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2026. Prior to his advisory role, he has worked in various positions including as an independent contractor for DoorDash. 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 third-party programs. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.