Cody Sanchez is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Warren Averett prior to joining UBS in 2020. Sanchez also worked briefly at Colony Animal Clinic in 2019. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Michael Mcgowan is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Charlotte, NC, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and possessing 28 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. since 1999 and operates Michael W. Mcgowan CPA PA, providing tax preparation, consulting, and accounting services. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party asset managers. The firm employs firm-provided asset-allocation tools and supports multiple advisory platforms and managed account solutions.

R Mitchell Wickham is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 designations and 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill, each for over a decade. Wickham serves on the fundraising committee for Charlotte Latin Schools and participates in the endowment planning committee at his local church. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management. The firm utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Luke Fontechia is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, with prior roles at Morgan Stanley and a background that includes positions in education and other ventures. He was involved with Rent-A-Rita from 2021 to 2023. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans and provides a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and capital markets solutions.

Ryan Collin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fort Mill, SC, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Synovus Securities Inc., Highland Capital/Brokerage, and Investacorp Advisory Services, among others. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with access to model portfolios and third-party research.

Seaver Riccordella is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Equitable Advisors, Edward Jones, and The Chestnut Group. Riccordella has also spent time working at the University of South Carolina and West Morris Regional High School. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and technology-driven investment strategies.

Robert Condron Jr. is a CFP® professional with 36 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. His prior roles include positions at Cetera and Bridge Financial Partners. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm provides a range of portfolio management options, including proprietary and third-party strategies, with both discretionary and non-discretionary implementations.

John Parker is a financial advisor at Merrill in Charlotte, NC, with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Merrill since 2008, as well as Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. 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.

Daniel De Milo is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His background includes various roles prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, including work in retail and food service. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

John Newbanks is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 1987 and brings over three decades of experience in financial advising, portfolio management, and wealth planning. His client focus includes college education planning, liquidity management, retirement income, and managing new wealth through goals-based investing. John earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Master of Business Administration degree with Honors from the University of Notre Dame. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) certification and is recognized as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His approach emphasizes one-on-one communication to align financial strategies with clients’ values and life goals. Outside of his professional commitments, John is involved with Saint Gabriel Catholic Church, participating in activities such as the Hand Bells and Men’s Club. He has a wide range of personal interests including antiquing, chess, football, genealogy, painting, photography, reading, traveling, watching movies, and writing.

Lisa Leavy is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has a work history that includes 22 years at Wells Fargo Bank before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Chloe Du is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, she worked at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and in secondary education at Marvin Ridge High School and Nonsuch High School for Girls. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Glen Viditz Ward is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge since 2008 and also serves as an independent insurance agent. Ward is president of Viditz-Ward Financial Services Inc., a separate financial services entity. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charities, and trusts. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through independent advisors, utilizing various custody platforms and both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Matthew Estel is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Midland Wealth Advisors, Midland States Bank, U.S. Bancorp Investments, JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Waddell & Reed. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner and CEO of W4ME Enterprises, Inc., an RV rental business. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Matthew Bennett is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, focusing on providing wealth management strategies to high net-worth individuals and industry professionals. He works closely with clients to develop customized strategies that address tax mitigation, risk management, disciplined investment allocation, and long-term capital preservation. Matthew also coordinates with attorneys, accountants, and other trusted advisors to ensure decisions align with an intentional and cohesive financial plan. Matthew's areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, and tax minimization. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Auburn University. He is a member of the Auburn Alumni Association. Outside of his professional work, Matthew is involved with the Boston Police Foundation. His personal interests include golfing, pickleball, running marathons, skiing, spending time with his family, and tennis.

Bryce Adams is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previous experience at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and Agfirst. Outside of finance, he has worked in the hospitality sector, including roles at Lee's Inlet Kitchen and Liberty Taproom. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by extensive research and a wide range of portfolio management options.

Shelley Verhagen is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 13 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of advisers. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary management options supported by internal and third-party research.

Serafim Pistiolis is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS since 2017, including a prior role at UBS-Stanford Wealth Management and earlier positions at Sun and Ski and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, operating as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.

Allison Manning is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Rock Hill, SC, holding a Series 66 designation with 24 years of experience at the firm since 2002. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

David Halvorsen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc and has been associated with FTB Advisors since 2017. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including retirement plan consulting and brokerage services, supported by research and access to diversified investment strategies.