Alec Acosta is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017, following a prior role at Bbtis from 2013 to 2017. 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. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Aaron Voss is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC since 2018. Prior to entering the financial industry, he was employed by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for twelve years. 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 annual retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Sonje Moore is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. Previously, she has held roles at Wells Fargo Bank, Winston Salem State University, UPS, Berklee College of Music, and multiple high schools. She is also the owner of an apparel business called Currency of Heaven based in Westerville, Ohio. 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 integrates research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to support its investment approach.

Katelyn Parker is a financial advisor with Merrill in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2018 and previously worked at Harrisburg Family House, Sullivan's Steakhouse, and Walters & Mason Retail Inc. She also attended the University of North Carolina at Charlotte from 2016 to 2020. 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.

James Moore Jr. is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a youth basketball referee for recreational and church league games for ages 8 to 18. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charities. The firm offers various wrap fee advisory programs with tailored portfolio management and planning services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Maria Kamboykos is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services and HSBC. Outside of her advisory role, she provides pet sitting services. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering both non-discretionary buy/sell recommendations and access to discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm is notable for its large scale, integrated structure, and a combination of advisory approaches with centralized custody and operational systems.

Brent Cline is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been assisting clients since 2004. In his role, Brent helps clients manage their wealth to meet their individual needs by offering a comprehensive approach that begins with listening to each client's goals and priorities. He specializes in areas including education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Brent holds multiple professional designations, including the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned his bachelor's degree from the Texas AandM University System. He lives in Cornelius, NC with his wife Tammy, where they are active members of Grace Covenant Church. Outside of his professional work, Brent enjoys baseball, football, golfing, hiking, spending time with family, and traveling.

Douglas Flannagan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2011 and currently works in Charlotte, NC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, offering investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services, including niche areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis, using proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Jon Neely is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with The Vanguard Group, Inc. since 2016 and is involved in writing through his roles at AI Outcome, LLC and as a blogger for Boatia, where he provides information to travelers and boaters. Vanguard Advisers offers automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and eligible employer-sponsored retirement plan participants, employing a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach largely using Vanguard funds and ETFs. The firm manages a large client base through a high client-per-advisor ratio enabled by its digital platform and serves also intermediaries and plan-level managed solutions.

Colby Eckert is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked since 2019 with both Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. and Jones Monk and Ranson LLC in an independent contractor capacity. Prior to his advisory roles, his background includes positions at Abercrombie and Fitch and Energy Corp of America. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to align investment strategies with client goals, supporting implementation through various advisory programs and partnerships.

Brian Benatovich is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera in Charlotte, NC. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Enterprise, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Bankers Life. He volunteers as a board member and financial committee member of the nonprofit Charlotte Curling Association, assisting with the club’s financial management. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and advisory services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers, supporting multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

Larry Grant is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at LPL Enterprise, Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, Brighthouse Financial, Mass Mutual Investors Services, and METLIFE Securities Inc. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Jean Basson is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Vanguard entities since 2013 in various capacities including marketing and advisory roles. Based in Charlotte, NC, Basson’s background includes over a decade at The Vanguard Group and related affiliates. Vanguard Advisers delivers automated and human-supported investment advice primarily to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach using proprietary models to construct personalized portfolios primarily from Vanguard funds and ETFs, emphasizing scale and digital delivery through a large team of advisors.

Riley Blackmer is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2024, Riley worked at Bank of America-Merrill Lynch and has been involved with the Isabella Santos Foundation. Riley’s background also includes roles at Ballantyne Country Club and North Carolina State 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Jessica Snyder is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities, LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advice. The firm’s IPS-driven investment process incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Benjamin Mayo is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and service positions at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and Chick-fil-A. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jabbar Jamison is a financial advisor at Cetera with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked previously at MassMutual Investors Services, New York Life, and BB&T. Outside of advising, he has a minority ownership interest in an energy drink company, Premier Manufacturing LLC/Zenedge. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, overseeing over $256 billion in assets.

Sangeetha Rajesh is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at The Vanguard Group, John Hancock, Teacher's Insurance Annuity Association, and Metlife Investors Distribution Company. Vanguard Advisers offers both automated and human-supported investment advice primarily to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach to create personalized portfolios mainly composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs, combining scalability with digital delivery and team support.

Timothy Cosby Jr. is a Series 66-licensed advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, and has five years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at The Vanguard Group, Inc. since 2021 and prior positions in both financial services and retail. Outside of advising, he has a non-investment role as a drummer in a retail/service capacity. Vanguard Advisers offers automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with portfolios primarily constructed from Vanguard funds and ETFs, supporting customization and tax-aware strategies.

Stacey Polito is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Mooresville, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2010 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non‑qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, acting as an ERISA fiduciary and offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.