Charles King is a financial advisor with Merrill in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2000 and Bank of America, NA since 2009. 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.

Thomas Sparkman is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding CFP® and Series 63 credentials and nine years of industry experience. He has been with The Vanguard Group, Inc. since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he participates in healthcare training webinars as a demonstration patient and contributes as a focus group participant in multiple marketing research firms. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach to asset allocation, primarily using Vanguard funds and ETFs, and manages a large client base through its digital platform and team servicing model.

Jessie Mccollough is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Charlotte, NC, with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at First Citizens Investor Services and First Citizens Bank in various roles. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with tailored financial planning and a broad range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools and market-return modeling.

Steven Sovde is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at several firms including Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation and Global Financial Private Capital, Inc. Sovde is also an independent insurance agent in Charlotte, NC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through a variety of platforms and proprietary model strategies.

Austin Wertz is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in delivering personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients' unique financial situations and goals. Austin emphasizes a comprehensive approach that begins with understanding clients and their families, enabling him to develop flexible strategies aligned with changing market conditions. He leverages the investment insights of Merrill and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America to address a broad range of financial needs. His areas of focus include managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, sports and entertainment, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. Austin holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of South Carolina System and an MBA from Robert Morris University Illinois. He maintains the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Committed to community involvement, Austin follows Merrill’s tradition by volunteering with local organizations. Outside of his professional work, he has interests in football, tennis, and writing.

Jeremy Zitting is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at Charles Schwab in Charlotte, NC. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2011 and has also worked at Charles Schwab Bank SSB since 2013. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program and related managed-account and financial planning services, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management options.

Jake Rothert is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has been with Vanguard since 2021, including roles at Vanguard Advisers, Vanguard Marketing Corporation, and The Vanguard Group. Outside of advising, he has been involved with CharBar7 since 2015. Vanguard Advisers serves retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans through a combination of automated and human-supported investment advice, utilizing a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with personalized asset allocations primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs. The firm manages a large client base with over 2,200 advisors, emphasizing digital delivery and a team servicing model.

Elliot Broadfoot is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Securities and HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. prior to joining J.P. Morgan. 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. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations and incorporates broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Mary Murphy is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors and Legg Mason Wood Walker, Incorporated. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as treasurer for a support group focused on individuals affected by alcoholism and works as an independent consultant selling beauty and health products, in addition to acting as a Notary Public. 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 supported by research and analytics.

Katherine Leszcynski is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. Her prior positions include roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Prudential Equity Group, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options, including specialized services such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis, utilizing Wells Fargo research and tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Robert Brownlow is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services supported by firm-approved planning tools and methodologies.

Gordon Hasslinger is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. and various mortgage and resource companies. Vanguard Advisers provides 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, primarily constructing portfolios from Vanguard funds and ETFs, and manages a large client base through its digital platform and team servicing model.

Jaime Bell is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Brookstone Capital Management and H.E. Scheil & Associates, Inc. Bell is based in Charlotte, NC. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice through its Vanguard Digital Advisor and Vanguard Personal Advisor services, primarily serving retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with portfolios constructed mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs, emphasizing customization and tax-aware strategies.

Ryan Welsh is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2022, previously holding roles at Bank of America and several other organizations. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a power of attorney for his parents in cases where they are unable to make decisions for themselves. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Louis Li is a financial advisor with Merrill in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2015. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Joel Burris is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Woodbury Financial Services, Questar Capital Corporation, PaxMentis Advisors, and GCG Wealth Management, where he is currently President and Managing Director. Outside of his advisory work, Burris is involved in a family-owned agricultural and timber farm operation known as Burris Skyfall Ranch. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base that includes retail and institutional investors, offering a broad range of brokerage and advisory services supported by model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization. The firm is recognized for its scale, complex affiliate network, and multi-advisor platform serving individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients.

Brian Wallace is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial for eight years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing. 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 broader set of financial product offerings that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Jean Boutym is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and six years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Robert Half Staffing. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and includes discretionary services, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Andrew Miller is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2019, with prior roles including positions at Grace Church and the University of St. Thomas. Outside of his advisory work, Miller is a partner in Southern Stays LLC, consulting on short-term rental property marketing and leasing. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, providing clients access to proprietary research and a broad range of capital markets products.

William Smith is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at First Citizens Investor Services and First Citizens Bank, as well as managerial experience outside finance at American Army Navy Store. 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 supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party data.