Louis Crawford is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Raleigh, NC, holding CFP® and CFA® designations along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 21 years of industry experience, including roles at Triangle Securities Wealth Management and CSenge Advisory Group. Crawford serves as a director of the Raleigh Kiwanis Foundation, a nonprofit organization involved in charitable grant approvals. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. provides wealth advisory, brokerage, custody, and financial planning services primarily to high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its integrated Schwab Wealth Advisory program, which offers a combination of non-discretionary advice and access to discretionary separately managed accounts.

Nicholas Cerullo is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Capital Area Soccer League, also known as NCFC Youth, based in Raleigh, NC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which combines written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Alfred Hobgood IV is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2017, following positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Hobgood serves on the board of directors for InterAct of Wake County, a domestic violence awareness organization. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services. The firm offers tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, with options for tax management and responsible-investing screens.

Frederick Gunther is a CFP® professional with 36 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2018, following a 12-year tenure at Edward Jones. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research.

David Mcintyre Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Bank of America, and Merrill. Mcintyre serves on the Wake County Advisory Board for the Salvation Army, focusing on community and humanitarian efforts. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s process emphasizes structured discovery and firm-approved planning tools without offering individual security recommendations in standalone planning.

Jerod Allen is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James since 2022 and previously at Pinnacle Financial Partners and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an associate with Pinnacle Asset Management, providing banking and loan services and making investment referrals to partners. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to align investment strategies with client goals while supporting municipal and public finance work through unique affiliations.

Seth Asbill is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Myson Darden is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America, he held positions at UBS, Fidelity, and North Star Resource Group, and spent several years working in education. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Eric O'Brien is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Bank of America, Merrill, Citizens Securities, and Transamerica Capital. Prior to entering the financial sector, he was involved with The Chef's Table for nine years. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including Charitable Gift Funds and registered investment companies. The firm’s approach combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, delivering model portfolios using systematic methodologies and long-term benchmarks.

Anthony Crutchfield is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Raleigh, NC. He holds a Series 66 designation and has six years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, he worked at Ameriprise Financial Services from 2019 to 2023. 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 offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Ryan Warren is a financial advisor at OSAIC with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He previously held roles at Capitol Financial Solutions and worked at North Carolina State University. OSAIC Wealth Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, utilizing asset-allocation tools and automated portfolio management across a variety of investment types.

William Hollingsworth is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on providing personalized wealth management strategies that align with clients' unique financial goals. His approach emphasizes a comprehensive understanding of each client's financial picture to create flexible strategies suited to changing market conditions. He also connects clients to Merrill's investment insights and the banking and lending services of Bank of America. William's areas of expertise include college education planning, corporate benefits and executive services, family wealth management, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, special needs planning, and managing new wealth. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of South Carolina. Outside of his professional role, William enjoys adventure sports, boating, fishing, scuba diving, and skiing. He continues his family’s legacy as a financial advisor and is committed to providing a high level of service guided by a philosophy that integrates all aspects of his clients' financial lives to help prioritize and pursue their most important goals.

Austin Taylor is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and multiple financial and insurance firms. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients nationwide through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of financial planning and advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, research, and both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches.

David Nichols is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 49 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2011. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver tailored, written recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team.

Mark Kean is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of his advisory practice, he serves as a trustee for Landmark Free Will Baptist Church in Cary, NC. Raymond James & Associates is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, providing tailored, non-discretionary financial planning and consulting supported by diverse portfolio management styles and in-house research.

Alan Hughes is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 38 years of industry experience and has been with Raymond James for 13 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of the Milburnie Fishing Club in Raleigh, NC. 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, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

Taylor Gresham is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Securities America Advisors and Franklin Templeton. Equitable Advisors serves a broad mix of individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as a dual-registered SEC investment adviser and broker-dealer, delivering advisory and brokerage solutions primarily through program sponsors and third-party managers.

Mark Gooding is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank, North Carolina State Employees Credit Union, and the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored Recommendation Reports. The firm operates as a large institutional provider with a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Scott Lyons is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 15 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with various divisions of Fidelity since 2011. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and fund advisory services.

Tanner Elwood is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank and First Command, as well as military service in the United States Marine Corps from 2020 to 2025. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.