Dennis Allen II is a CFP® professional with 10 years of experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James & Associates in Charlotte, NC since 2015. He holds the Series 66 designation and has experience as an individual investor in real estate, focusing on buying distressed properties to resell. 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 wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, providing financial planning and consulting with a variety of investment management styles and affiliated research.

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 financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Robinson Bradshaw & Hinson, PA for 18 years. Her outside activities include serving as a board member and director for several nonprofit organizations, including the Linville Foundation, The Bailey Chipps Family 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

William Owens is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Charlotte, NC. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2026. Prior to his advisory role, his background includes positions at Northwestern Mutual and experience in several other industries. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes third-party advisory models and offers services across mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Sun Kyung Bae is a CFA® charterholder with 26 years of industry experience. Bae is currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing and has prior experience at UBS Financial Services and UBS Bank USA. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

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 with Merrill in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 credential and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2017 and had a prior role at Uber Technologies. He serves as a board member for the Hawthorne/Tremont Square homeowners association, overseeing the annual budget and neighborhood maintenance. 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 investors.

Louis Merkle III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2026 and previously spent significant time at Commonwealth Financial Network and Ameriprise. Merkle is also co-owner of MFG Enterprises, LLC, an entity involved in securities, advisory, and insurance business. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, combining advisory services with a broad range of non-advisory financial activities.

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 and holds the Series 66 designation. She has been with Merrill since 2008. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jason Pugh is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2023. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2011, serving in various roles including Financial Consultant, Vice President Wealth Planner, Investment Consultant, and High Net Worth Representative. Jason assists clients in building financial roadmaps and developing investment plans aimed at achieving their financial goals. Throughout his career at Fidelity, Jason has gained experience in financial consulting and wealth planning. He holds a California Insurance License, supporting his capability in the financial services field.

Libby Ricciardi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network for 14 years before joining LPL Financial in 2026. 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 financial planning and investment services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies alongside various operational and research tools.

Dominic Di Giorgio is a Financial Advisor specializing in wealth management and retirement planning, based in Charlotte, NC. He focuses on helping individuals, families, and business owners create strategies for financial goals that span generations. Dominic works closely with clients on key financial events such as business sales, liquidity events, and managing concentrated stock positions, providing tailored advice during pivotal moments. His expertise includes retirement strategies, tax-efficient growth, legacy and estate planning, diversification across markets, business transition, and education funding. Through his affiliation with Merrill Lynch and Bank of America, Dominic offers access to a wide range of financial resources including investment strategies, banking solutions, lending, and trust services. His approach emphasizes understanding clients' current situations and goals to design personalized strategies. Dominic holds a Bachelor's Degree from Saint Louis University and the professional designations Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Originally from Chicago and a dual citizen of Italy and the U.S., he values family and generational planning. In his personal time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, dogs, and family, and follows sports such as baseball and soccer. He is also involved with the Big Ten Conference.

Daniel Arnold is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2014, following prior roles at UBS Financial Services and Wells Fargo Clearing. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management solutions, including model portfolios, third-party management access, and institutional platforms.

Michael Sullivan is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank NA and Vanguard. He works at Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, including model portfolios for intermediary platforms.

Rebekah Cornell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fort Mill, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Fifth Third Securities and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of advising, she has an outside employment role with Sonitrol. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, managed portfolios, and access to institutional platforms.

Thomas Manuel is a financial advisor at OSAIC with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at The Vanguard Group, Inc. and Gaiser Financial Group. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services with an investment process that emphasizes model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and access to multiple custodial and third-party platforms.

Anthony Perrotta is a financial advisor with Merrill in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2009, with a brief tenure at Bofa Securities, Inc. in 2019. 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 strategies for a range of individual and institutional clients.

Marilyn Hoyle is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at International Advisory Consultants Inc., Anderson & Strudwick, Incorporated, and UBS Financial 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, leveraging research and analytics to support investment decisions across a broad platform of products and services.

Joseph Lipe is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 55 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird since 2013. Lipe serves as the investment committee chairman for the Randall B. Terry Foundation, a charitable organization. He is part of the DDK Group within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group offers customized financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a range of investment strategies and manager options tailored to client goals and risk tolerances.