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.

James Alessandro is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 34 years of industry experience, including a 30-year tenure at TIAA and five years with Fidelity Investments. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and fund advisory services.

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, Inc. based in Charlotte, NC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 27 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic in 2024, he worked at Woodbury Financial Services, PaxMentis Advisors, Questar Capital Corporation, and has been involved with GCG Wealth Management since 2010. Outside of his advisory roles, he is a partner in Burris Skyfall Ranch, a family-owned land operation transitioning from timber to agricultural use. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm offers integrated brokerage, advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, employing asset-allocation tools, risk assessment, and automated rebalancing across various investment vehicles.

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 in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at First Citizens Investor Services and First Citizens Bank. Before entering the financial industry, he operated the American Army Navy Store under Direct Uniform for six years. 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 provides both brokerage and advisory solutions, leveraging research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party data to support its investment approach.

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.

David Rich is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fort Mill, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Financial Resources Group, Gladstone Wealth Partners, and National Securities Corp. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options supported by extensive research and technology 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.

Jaclyn Maurer is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at LPL Financial since 2018, following prior roles at Mass Mutual and Mass Mutual Investors Services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house research and third-party strategies.

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.

Arthur Surridge is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fort Mill, South Carolina, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in real estate rental activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources to support both discretionary and non-discretionary management.