Henry Winslett III is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Securities before joining J.P. Morgan in 2018. Winslett co-founded WARD'S Foundation, a nonprofit focused on support for families with rare diseases, where he serves as Treasurer. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Ryan Culpepper is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds professional designations including Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Ryan Culpepper earned a Bachelor's Degree from Wingate University.

Katherine Lazo is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2018 and has prior experience in the solar energy and dental industries. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Justin Howard is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2022 and previously held positions at Northwestern Mutual and NC State Employees Credit Union. Outside of his advisory role, Howard is the sole proprietor of Howard & Co, a financial counseling and therapy practice based in Charlotte, NC. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios, and it serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies.

John Sontag is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Prior to this, he worked at WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC for one year. His spouse owns and operates FIG LEAF PROPERTIES, LLC, a real estate investment business in Charlotte, NC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Michael Lanphier is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing 24 years of experience in the financial services industry. Since joining Merrill Lynch in 2008, he has focused on providing customized wealth management strategies that consider the full financial picture of his clients. His areas of expertise include employee benefits planning, executive compensation, liquidity management, and retirement income. Michael is a Cum Laude graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania and holds professional designations such as CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He is an active member of the Waxhaw-Weddington Rotary Club and the Union County Arts Council, reflecting his commitment to community involvement. Outside of his professional work, Michael enjoys cooking, fishing, football, and spending time with his family. He has been married to his wife Cindy for 26 years, and together they are raising their daughter Ashlyn Grace in historic Waxhaw.

Taylor Stevens is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, joining the firm in 2016 as part of the Wright Beach & Associates team. He focuses on assisting individuals, families, and business owners in navigating financial complexities related to career shifts, business transitions, retirement, family growth, and evolving goals by providing personalized and adaptable wealth strategies. Taylor holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) certification and the Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®) designation, which provide him with specialized knowledge in financial planning and business transition strategies. His expertise includes areas such as education planning, executive compensation, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. Born and raised in Columbia, South Carolina, Taylor graduated magna cum laude from the University of South Carolina with a degree in Finance. He currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife Laine, their son Russ, and their pets. His personal interests include golfing, music, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Mitchell Hutula is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked at TEKsystems and TIAA-CREF. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting through its Wealth Advisory Services Program to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm also offers institutional consulting and maintains capabilities in public finance and municipal work.

Annette Patterson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Charlotte, NC. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 24 years of industry experience, including roles at Wachovia Bank and various Wells Fargo entities. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as an executor for her mother’s estate. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services and tailored investment recommendations, utilizing Wells Fargo research and planning tools.

Diana Jara is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She manages clients' investment and retirement portfolios with a philosophy that prioritizes clients' interests. Diana's client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, LGBT wealth planning, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, women and wealth, and tax minimization. She also assists clients with estate planning processes in coordination with legal professionals and offers strategies for tax efficiency. Diana began her financial career in 2006 with TD Bank and TD Wealth, where she held various roles including retail banking, supervision, and private banking. She spent five years at Morgan Stanley working with the Wealth Management International division, serving clients in Latin America, Brazil, and the United States before joining Merrill in 2020. Diana earned a bachelor's degree in Economics from Florida International University and holds FINRA registrations 7 and 66, as well as professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Beyond her professional work, Diana is involved with several organizations including the Women's Exchange Board, the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), the Latin American Chamber of Commerce of Charlotte, and the Carolinas LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce. She is an advocate for children and volunteers as a Guardian Ad Litem for foster children. Diana is fluent in English and Spanish and enjoys activities such as camping, gardening, hiking, rock climbing, running, soccer, spending time with family, tennis, traveling, and yoga.

Njeri Henderson is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and five years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Bank of America. She is based in Charlotte, NC. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Stefanie Pruden is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Davidson, NC, where she has worked since 2014. She has 23 years of industry experience. Pruden is part of The DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice. The DDK Group advises individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The team provides consulting and portfolio services tailored to client goals and risk tolerances, utilizing a range of investment strategies and management approaches.

Jessica Smego is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Her prior work includes a position at Community Bank of the Chesapeake and roles outside finance, such as at Outback Steakhouse. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Michael Urizzo is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Vanguard, New Jersey City University, and IMC Financial Markets. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals primarily through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment services supported by centralized operational infrastructure.

Paige Kilburn is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. She previously worked at BB&T from 2016 to 2021 before joining Equitable Advisors, where she has been since 2021. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutions, providing financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, working extensively through program sponsors and third-party managers to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

Sullivan Higson is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. Prior to UBS, he worked at The O'Brien Tate Group and Jeter Hrubala Wealth Strategies LLC. He holds a background that includes academic positions at Wofford College and Providence High School. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, delivering advisory work based on proprietary research and model-based asset allocations tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Evan Busby is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and various positions before entering the financial sector. Raymond James & Associates is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser with over 5,400 financial advisors and approximately $501 billion in assets under management. The firm provides wealth advisory planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and government entities, offering non-discretionary investment advice supported by extensive research and an affiliated network of financial services.

William Mayeux is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation and is recognized as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). William has expertise in wealth and investment planning, assisting clients in preparing for their financial futures. He employs both quantitative and qualitative methods to select appropriate money managers for clients, contributing to the team's performance and service delivery. He earned his Bachelor's degree from the University of Notre Dame and completed a Master's degree within the University of North Carolina System.

Ben Pavlish is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management based in Charlotte, NC. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Thrivent since 2025. Prior to his advisory role, his experience includes positions at Builders First Source and work related to Queen City Hauling. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. Their approach includes holistic, goal-based analyses and separates planning services from managed accounts, focusing on comprehensive written recommendations without discretionary trading authority.

Raymond Cooper is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including his current role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers planning services that utilize structured discovery processes and analytical tools such as Monte Carlo simulations.