Gregory Talbot is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill from 1998 to 2014 before joining Wells Fargo in 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

James Ziel is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, Ziel serves as an equipment assistant for the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections and works as an automotive repair technician. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, offering financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes annual, collaborative financial planning engagements supported by software tools and provides additional event-driven planning services such as divorce and estate-settlement planning.

Joseph Lambert is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, Lambert is a co-owner and investor in a luxury day spa franchise that his wife operates. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of wealth advisors. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to deliver written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting.

Emily Morgenthaler is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with four years of industry experience, currently with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC. Prior to joining Vanguard in 2022, she worked in various roles at companies including Sona Dermatology and Stuart Weitzman. Vanguard Advisers serves retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans through both automated and human-supported investment advice. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach using proprietary models to construct portfolios primarily from Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering a range of customization options and managing a high volume of client relationships through a digital platform.

Luanne Veitch is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Compass Group – Morrison Healthcare, Avonti Arabians, and Starbucks Coffee Company. 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.

Ra'shanda Williams is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having 12 years of industry experience. She has been with The Vanguard Group, Inc. since 2014. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans, offering goal-based, algorithm-driven portfolio management primarily using Vanguard funds and ETFs. The firm combines digital delivery with a large advisor team, managing hundreds of thousands of client relationships.

Howard Douglas is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. since 2009. He is based in Charlotte, NC, and holds a Series 63 license. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the advisory committee for MCDF Orphans, a charity supporting a village in Zimbabwe, and is vice-president of a homeowners association in Hilton Head Island, SC. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to guide investment analysis and asset allocation.

Zachary Stephan is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and six years of industry experience. He previously worked at The Vanguard Group and Bank of America. 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.

Walter Greenwald is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at IC Advisory Services Inc. and The Investment Center Inc. for 15 years, as well as at Next Financial Group, Inc. and FFP Advisory Services Inc. Greenwald's other business activities include roles related to non-variable insurance products. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Kristine Pennington is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 17 years of industry experience. She has held prior roles at Triad Advisors, Inc., Questar Asset Management, Questar Capital Corporation, and GCG Wealth Management. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. 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 advisory and brokerage services with diverse investment options and utilizes technology tools for operational and research support.

James Thomas Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2009 and holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Adam Leach is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones from 2016 to 2023 and has been associated with Cygnus Asset Management since 2023. His credentials include the Series 66 designation. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public finance work through its affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Justin Marshall is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Vanguard Advisers since 2016. He is also affiliated with The Vanguard Group and Vanguard Marketing Corporation. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm utilizes a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach and offers a range of customizable portfolios primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Adam Mielke is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers and holds a Series 66 designation. He has five years of experience in the industry, including roles at Vanguard Advisers and The Vanguard Group, Inc. Prior to that, he worked at Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company and was self-employed. 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 investment approach with portfolios primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs, supported by a large team of advisors and digital delivery.

Matthew Shaw is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing Services since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Shaw manages a business providing rental services for residential properties and vehicles in Charlotte, NC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services, leveraging extensive research and analytics to support its diverse offerings.

Jeremy Brown is a financial advisor at Merrill in Charlotte, NC, with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2018, following two years at Caci. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Erika Lamarque is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at E*Trade Securities and Montessori at Vickery. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in coaching at Charlotte Latin School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Jason Shepherd is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Bank of America, N.A., Mr Cooper, Santander Consumer USA, Currency Capital, and Bridgecrest. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Briana Campion is a Wealth Management Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She is part of The Beanland Group, where she works with individuals, families, and business owners to assist with retirement planning, legacy creation, and managing complex financial situations. Briana focuses on creating customized investment plans tailored to each client's needs, emphasizing personalized service and ongoing attention. She holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification and has completed her master's degree in Trust and Wealth Management from Campbell University's Lundy-Fetterman School of Business, graduating summa cum laude. Briana also earned her bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Her professional credentials include Series 7 & 66 FINRA registrations and an NC Life, Health & Accident insurance license. Outside of her professional duties, Briana enjoys activities such as boating, reading, skiing, tennis, traveling, writing, and spending time with her family. She is also involved in the Women's Giving Network of Wake County.

Luke Eubank is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 63 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at US Tech Solutions Inc, Stepping Stones Advisory, and Shellback Capital. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader set of financial product offerings than is typical for large institutional advisers.