Andrey Shchegolev is a CFA® charterholder with 17 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He has held prior roles within Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, where he has worked for over 20 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer for The Brooks Homeowners Association in Monroe, NC. 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 solutions. 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.

Charles Thompson is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has been affiliated with Raymond James Financial and its services since 2000. Thompson also owns and operates a real estate brokerage license in North Carolina. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports both retail and institutional clients through a broad network of advisors.

Mitchell Stewart is a financial advisor at Merrill based in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Principal Securities, Inc. and Principal Life Insurance Company. Outside of finance, he has experience in event planning and was involved with Show Stopping Event Planning from 2020 to 2022. 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 supported by internal and third-party managers for a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Taylor Smith is a financial advisor with Merrill in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, Smith held positions at Bank of America, Credit Union Investment Services, SECU Life Insurance Company, SECU Brokerage Services, and State Employees' Credit Union. Outside of advisory work, Smith serves as a power of attorney for a private individual. 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 to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Beverly Montgomery is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 38 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been associated with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network since 2026, following a decade at Wells Fargo Clearing and seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options including niche services like business-owner transition and special-needs analysis. The firm combines advisory services with various financial products and referral channels through a large network of over 4,000 advisors.

Wesley Thompson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at IFP Securities, Rinaldi Wealth Management, Park Avenue Securities, and Guardian Life Insurance Co. of America. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services guided by an investment policy statement and modern portfolio theory. The firm’s offerings include a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Tiffany Gill is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been in the financial industry since 2022, with prior experience at Wells Fargo Bank and Fairway Mortgage. 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.

Alexander Nolan is a CFP® professional with seven years of experience, currently serving at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2018. His prior experience includes roles at Omnistar Financial Group and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner and CFO of Blue Ridge Acquisition Group, LLC, a real estate business. Mass Mutual Investors Services is an SEC-registered broker-dealer and investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers collaborative, goal-focused planning using firm-approved analytical tools and supports various specialized planning programs.

Jeremy Russell II is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Charlotte. He specializes in helping individuals, families, business owners, and athletes organize and direct their financial lives through tailored financial planning and tax-efficient investment strategies. His areas of focus also include alternative investment analysis, estate and legacy planning, small business retirement plans and investment solutions, and small business banking through Bank of America. Before joining Merrill, Jeremy competed at the highest levels of soccer, including representing U.S. Youth National Teams, the Seattle Sounders Academy, Clemson University, and playing professionally. He earned a Bachelor's degree from Clemson University and holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. His approach to financial advising is grounded in principles learned from his athletic career, such as preparation, teamwork, discipline, and execution. Jeremy is involved in his community as the head coach of the Charlotte Soccer Academy and as part of the YoungLife organization. He is also affiliated with Clemson Men's Soccer and Midlakes United USL2. In his personal time, he enjoys cooking, music, pickleball, reading, and soccer.

David Huseby II is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, he worked at Householder Group from 2019 to 2023 and at Firestone Complete Auto Care from 2016 to 2019. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of financial planning and investment management solutions through its network of investment adviser representatives.

Mason Hardy is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments. He focuses on collaborating with clients to develop personalized financial plans that align with their individual goals. Mason's approach involves understanding each client's unique situation to create effective and manageable strategies for pursuing their financial objectives. He has accumulated experience through various roles at Fidelity Investments, including Planning Consultant, Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, and High Net Worth Associate, covering the period from 2022 to the present. Prior to joining Fidelity, Mason worked as a Financial Professional at Equitable Advisors in 2021.

Jerome Bennett is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors, and Waddell & Reed. Bennett is based in Charlotte, NC. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

James Baird is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Fisher Investments in Charlotte, NC, where he has worked since 2019. He has six years of industry experience, including four years at Holiday Retirement prior to joining Fisher. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, offering discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm employs a centralized investment process combining quantitative and qualitative research and provides a range of sub-advisory and retirement plan services.

Sydney Clawson is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc. Prior to her advisory role, she was involved with Kids' Camp Ladue in multiple years. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice through its Vanguard Digital Advisor and Personal Advisor services, primarily serving retail investors and eligible participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach using proprietary models to create personalized asset allocations, largely utilizing Vanguard funds and ETFs with various customization options.

William Oliver is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 29 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in automotive research and race car purchasing through ownership interests in related LLCs. 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 solutions. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Patrick Barry is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with one year of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Clearing. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Powell Financial Inc., Powell Wealth, and Boston Private. 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 a combination of brokerage and advisory solutions backed by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Karen Anderson is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She joined Merrill in 2004, bringing over 20 years of executive sales, marketing, and business development experience from her previous roles at a major consumer products company and a start-up. Karen works closely with a select group of clients, often including multiple generations of the same family, to coordinate all aspects of their financial lives. She focuses on preparing clients for future uncertainties as well as financial opportunities, offering services ranging from income planning strategies to transferring wealth and financial education for the next generations. Karen's expertise encompasses executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, small business strategies, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Michigan and has earned professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Karen is also affiliated with professional organizations such as NextUp and Procter & Gamble Alumni. Outside of her professional duties, Karen is involved in community organizations including The First Tee of Greater Charlotte, the University of Michigan Alumni Association - Charlotte, and the Women's Impact Fund in Charlotte. She lives in Lake Norman with her husband and two daughters, and her personal interests include golf, health and wellness, and community service.

Matthew Evans is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been working since 2009. He co-leads a family-office-style approach serving a selective group of clients, including venture capitalists, private equity executives, medical specialists, entrepreneurs, and business owners in Charlotte and across the United States. Matt emphasizes tax minimization and estate planning strategies, collaborating closely with clients' CPAs and attorneys to ensure financial decisions align with family needs. Matt holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University and has earned professional designations including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Over his 15-year career, he has guided clients through significant market events while focusing on managing investment risk and tax consequences. His approach involves crafting tailored strategies that reflect clients' distinctive needs and values, particularly in areas such as equity compensation, liquidity management, socially responsible investing, and managing new wealth. Originally from Pittsburgh, Matt has lived in Charlotte for over 15 years. He is active in the Virginia Tech Alumni Association's Charlotte Chapter and supports United Way. In his personal time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons, participating in activities such as golf and skiing.

Michael Bird is a financial advisor with Merrill in Cornelius, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he maintains a rental property where he manages tenant relations. 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, and institutional investors.

Charles Taylor is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and has experience in diverse roles including positions at James River Equipment, High Point University, Autobell Carwash, and Harris Teeter. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, serving a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies integrated within Bank of America’s broader platform.