Alexander Mc Laughlin is a Series 66-licensed advisor at Merrill with less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he held roles at the University of Kentucky and North Carolina State University and was self-employed for two years. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Arnold Solalinde is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, Best Buy, and Cracker Barrel. 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.

Luis Barrera is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank NA, Fidelity Investments, and Truist Advisory Services. 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 a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Caleb Glick is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill, based in Charlotte, NC, holding nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments and Bank of America. 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.

Madison Britt is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, she works closely with clients to develop comprehensive financial plans tailored to their families' goals and needs. Madison utilizes strong communication, thoughtful planning, and in-depth analysis to implement personalized strategies leveraging Fidelity's offerings. Madison has been with Fidelity Investments since 2019, progressing through various roles including Relationship Manager, Planning Consultant, and Financial Consultant before her current position. She holds a California Insurance License.

Angela Barnhart is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2013. 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 high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Abigale Smalley is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, she held various roles including positions at Bruegger's Bagels and Applebee's/RMH Franchise Holding. 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, and institutional accounts.

Tate Carrier is a financial advisor at Merrill holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America and Drucker Wealth, as well as four years at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals and institutions.

Jeffrey Stevenson is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. As a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) professional, he specializes in delivering tailored financial plans that address goal-based investing while aligning investment, retirement, and legacy planning needs. He works with clients to provide comprehensive wealth strategies that incorporate a holistic approach. Jeffrey focuses on support for business owners with complex planning needs, individuals aiming to simplify their finances for retirement, and those seeking trust and estate planning strategies for legacy control. His expertise includes college education planning, philanthropic planning, small business strategies, tax minimization, retirement income, and managing new wealth. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Campbell University in 2014, majoring in Trust and Wealth Management with a minor in Financial Planning. Originally from Dayton, Ohio, Jeffrey moved to Charlotte, North Carolina in 2003. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, watching and playing sports, boating on Lake Wylie/Norman, traveling, and engaging in various adventure sports. He is also committed to community involvement through volunteer work.

Barbara Huffman is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. She previously worked at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. from 2004 to 2008. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing 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 both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Joseph Pecarro is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Nationwide Financial Network and Suntrust Advisory Services prior to joining Merrill in 2022. Based in Charlotte, NC, Pecarro has a background in both advisory and securities 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, using model-based and discretionary investment strategies constructed by internal and third-party managers.

Vishesh Verma is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. His background includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, NJOY, Truist Securities, and SunTrust Banks, as well as academic positions at Duke University and the Fuqua School of Business. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting within a non-discretionary program.

Stephen Grice is a CFP® with 39 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OSAIC since 2018. He previously worked at Signator Investors, Inc. and has operated in the insurance business through Furman Insurance Agency since 1988. Grice holds officer roles in organizations including Grice Financial Group and the nonprofit Professional Life Advisors Network, where he serves on the Board of Directors. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional and corporate clients, offering comprehensive financial planning, advisory, and brokerage services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm employs a model-based investment process supported by various portfolio management tools and maintains a large, complex network of affiliated entities.

Joshua Standifer is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo in various roles since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates a specialty clothing apparel business called Sole Running LLC. 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 sources.

Jason Hnat is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at MassMutual, Park Avenue Securities, and LPL Financial. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team.

Jeremiah Hall Oxendine is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones and Carter County Dodge, as well as a brief tenure with the NFL Giants. Outside of finance, he works as a basketball referee. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to develop customized recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its institutional platform.

Kevin Siros is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith since 2014 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2004 to 2014. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. 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.

April Mccarthy is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a consultant and independent contractor for Aloette, a company that sells skin care and makeup products through social media and in-person events. 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, and institutional investors.

Alejandro Mozqueda Alvarez is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at NinjaTrader, Lee Construction Company of the Carolinas, and several educational institutions in North Carolina. 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.

Jay Collins is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments based in Bessemer City, NC. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has four years of industry experience, including prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and Digital Intelligence Systems. Outside of finance, he has worked in the hospitality sector, including time with Banner Elk Winery. He is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm uses a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.