Dennis Mumford is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2014. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved as a managing member in multiple financial services entities. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and estates. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals, employing a variety of portfolio management approaches across multiple platform arrangements.

Richard Johnson is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 25 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic in 2023, he worked for Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for 14 years. Johnson also serves as a FINRA arbitrator and owns a limited liability company that supervises compliance for multiple registered representatives. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and advisory platforms. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and multiple investment strategies, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

William Ferry Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Merrill since 2009 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2008. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Rebecca Busalacchi is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at JP Morgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Unionbanc Investment Services. 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 uses research and analytics to guide investment decisions and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Danny Rodriguez is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Huntersville, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Advisors since 2007 and has connections to Primerica Financial Services dating back to 2006. Rodriguez is the owner of AIKI Associates LLC, an investment-related business operating in Charlotte, NC. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and manages approximately $15.5 billion in assets, delivering advisory services through model-based strategies created by unaffiliated asset managers.

Genny Pignatiello is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and a tenure at Wachovia Bank, N.A. starting in 2007. 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 incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Matthew Tardugno is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, UBS Financial Services, Axa Equitable, and Chatham Street Advisors. Outside the financial industry, he has been involved with FTA Embroidery Charlotte. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers a range of planning programs and educational seminars to support client goals.

Brooke Thoden is a financial advisor with Merrill in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and having five years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2019 and previously worked at Bank of America from 2006 to 2019. 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.

Peter Huynh is a financial advisor at Merrill in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 credential with 12 years of industry experience. He has professional experience with Bank of America and KARE Learning Center. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services 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.

Deashawn Turner is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He began his advisory career in 2026 and has prior experience at Wells Fargo Bank, Truist Bank, M&T Bank, and IBEX Global. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm provides investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Hamid Akbarnataj is a Wealth Management Advisor with extensive experience in compliance, management, and client relationship fostering within the financial services industry. He works with a primary focus on customized insurance, estate, and wealth management planning strategies, aiming to assist clients in identifying the purpose of their wealth and implementing disciplined, forward-looking approaches to grow and preserve intergenerational wealth. Hamid holds a Bachelor's Degree from the California State University System and has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is an active member of the Financial Planning Association. Beyond his professional work, Hamid is involved in community organizations such as Children for Change and the Glenwood School Foundation.

Audrey Scott is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, Wells Fargo Clearing, Uber, and RCH Securities. Outside of finance, she owns and operates KOIBYDESIGN LLC, a small art business specializing in upcycled housewares. 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 advice. The firm’s approach 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.

Matthew Gorham Jr. is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Charlotte, NC, with four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and Drivetime. 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.

Thomas Thalman is a financial advisor with Merrill in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2002 and is also affiliated with Bank of America, where he has worked since 2017. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

William Smith Jr. is a financial advisor with Merrill in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2007 and at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a fiduciary in several capacities, including power of attorney, executor, and trustee for family-related trusts. Merrill, together 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.

Abigail Hough is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 66 and Series 63 designations and two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions at Goldman Sachs, Charles Schwab, and TD Ameritrade. 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 from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Samuel Yarborough is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2018. His prior experience includes roles at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and Waddell & Reed. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Robert Cushman is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 63 designation and four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Digital Intelligence Systems and Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC. 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions and manages approximately $671 billion in assets with over 14,000 financial advisors.

Stephen Cowan is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Merrill and Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC. Cowan serves as a board member for Faith Academy Charter School, participating in discussions and governance activities. 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 uses research and analytics to evaluate investment options and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Seth Shimansky is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing research and analytics to support its investment approach while providing both brokerage and advisory solutions.