Melissa Clark is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial and Wells Fargo Securities in various capacities since 2016. Clark is based in Fort Mill, South Carolina. 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, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Ashley Alexander is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at The Vanguard Group since 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of Alexanders BBQ LLC, a restaurant based in Charlotte, NC. Vanguard Advisers provides 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 to asset allocation, utilizing proprietary models and offering portfolios largely composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Austin Howie is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 license and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network for nine years and spent one year at Metrowest YMCA. 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, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Michael Ruland is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works with individuals, families, and businesses to pursue their short-, mid-, and long-term financial objectives by developing custom financial and retirement plans supported by active investment and risk management strategies. He focuses on building deep relationships based on trust and transparency to create tailored solutions that address clients’ retirement planning, business exit planning, portfolio diversification, cash flow management, and tax considerations. Michael’s areas of expertise include college education planning, equity compensation services, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. He collaborates with Bank of America specialists to provide clients with access to banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions as needed, ensuring comprehensive financial guidance aligned with each client’s goals. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of South Carolina System and has earned the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Michael is bilingual in Spanish and English. Outside of work, he enjoys boating, fishing, golfing, reading, running, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Lee Willaford is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously held roles at TIAA-CREF and Ameriprise Advisor 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 and analytics.

Steven Sutton is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Thomas Atkinson, Waddell & Reed, and various insurance carriers. He has also been self-employed during part of his career. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

William Osman is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on helping individuals, families, and business owners make informed financial decisions and pursue their long-term goals. He works closely with clients to develop comprehensive strategies tailored to their unique circumstances, values, and objectives, providing guidance on building wealth, planning for retirement, preserving assets, creating legacies, and navigating financial transitions. His areas of expertise include corporate benefits, education planning, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, sports and entertainment, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. William holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. William earned a Bachelor's Degree from North Carolina State University and a Master's Degree with a concentration in Finance from East Carolina University. Born and raised in North Carolina, he is an Eagle Scout recipient. Outside of his professional work, William enjoys camping, cooking, football, golfing, hiking, ice hockey, music, soccer, spending time with his family, and watching movies.

Elizabeth Panos is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2015. 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 and analytics.

Kyle Garrison is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with four years of industry experience. He has held prior roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Black River Wealth Management Ltd., and has work experience outside finance including positions at United Parcel Service and NitroFlex Gym. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm utilizes proprietary research and model-based strategies to tailor plans according to clients' goals and risk tolerances.

Nicholas Cicci is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent time at Federated Securities Corp. and Federated Investment Counseling in 2010. 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 through more than 14,000 financial advisors and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Shane Carter is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fort Mill, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and various other firms. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing strategic and tactical allocations, third-party subadvisors, and technology tools to support its network of over 22,800 advisors.

Karen Dunphy is a financial advisor at Merrill with 33 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Merrill since 1993. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Judy Meyer is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She worked at J.P. Morgan Securities for six years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2018. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Cameron Voegele is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms including Northwestern Mutual, Mutual of Omaha Advisors, UBS, and Vanguard. He is based in Charlotte, NC. 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 from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Nathan Sessions is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2019. Prior to that, he was employed at Integra Choice and Control and attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Aisha Wall is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments, The Vanguard Group, and Brinks Incorporated. 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 advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Damien Supple is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with 11 years of industry experience, all spent at UBS. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

William Purgason Jr. is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Olde Providence Civic Association in Charlotte, NC. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. As a large institutional firm, Ameriprise offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Jacob Allen is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Charlotte, NC. He has one year of industry experience, joining LPL Enterprise in 2025 after roles with local government entities in North Carolina. Outside of advising, he is involved in a non-variable insurance business. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm employs model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers and insurance products through affiliated entities.

William Sullivan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2004. 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 a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.