Stephen Grice is a CFP® with 39 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OSAIC since 2018. He previously worked at Signator Investors, Inc. and has been involved with Furman Insurance Agency since 1988. Grice holds officer roles in a fixed insurance sales and consulting S Corp and serves on the board of a nonprofit insurance wholesaler focused on institutional accounts. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, utilizing asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios.

Joshua Standifer is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Sole Running LLC, a business selling runner clothing apparel. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. 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.

Jason Hnat is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at MassMutual, Park Avenue Securities, and LPL Financial. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team.

Jeremiah Hall Oxendine is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones and Carter County Dodge, as well as a brief tenure with the NFL Giants. Outside of finance, he works as a basketball referee. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to develop customized recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its institutional platform.

Kevin Siros is a financial advisor at Merrill with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith since 2014. 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 various client types, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

April Mccarthy is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a consultant and independent contractor for Aloette, a company that sells skin care and makeup products through social media and in-person events. 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, and institutional investors.

Kyle Bryant is a financial advisor at Merrill in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Bank of America and Merrill since 2013 and 2016 respectively. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Alejandro Mozqueda Alvarez is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at NinjaTrader, Lee Construction Company of the Carolinas, and several educational institutions in North Carolina. 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.

Jay Collins is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments based in Bessemer City, NC. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has four years of industry experience, including prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and Digital Intelligence Systems. Outside of finance, he has worked in the hospitality sector, including time with Banner Elk Winery. He is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm uses a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Mark Preston is a CFP® certificant with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with RBC Capital Markets and previously worked at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Brokerage Services, LLC. Outside of financial advising, he is a partner in Low Mountain Pine, LLC, a distribution business focused on packaging, distribution, and logistics. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with customizable portfolio management and integrates both in-house and third-party investment managers to tailor strategies to clients’ risk profiles.

Benjamin Kurtz is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to develop customized financial strategies aimed at helping them efficiently achieve their financial goals. He emphasizes transparent communication and detail-oriented planning to ensure clients are well-informed and confident in their financial decisions. He has held several roles within Fidelity Investments since 2020, including Relationship Manager, Retirement Brokerage Services Associate, and Financial Services Associate. This progression reflects his growing experience and expertise in investment consulting and client relationship management. Outside of his professional work, Benjamin has personal interests that include comedy, fitness, hiking, music, and spending time with pets.

Neal Miller is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Pineville, NC, with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, he spent six years at Winthrop University, where he also serves as an event coordinator. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supporting over 23,000 advisors nationwide and managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets.

Natalie Koletic is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Charlotte, NC, with 7 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she co-owns Tiger Capital LLC, a limited liability company that holds passive interests in commercial real estate entities. Merrill, in conjunction with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program for Bank of America fiduciary clients. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Stephen Dotson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 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. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of a local networking group, Ballantyne Business Connections, and is a committee member for the Town of Indian Trail Parks, Art, Recreation, and Culture committee. 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 manages approximately $671 billion in assets with over 14,000 advisors and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by extensive research and analytics.

Brennen Davis is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. His background includes roles within The Vanguard Group and Vanguard Marketing Corporation, as well as prior experience in education and a brief period in film. He also serves as a limited agent providing fiduciary duties for an immediate family member. Vanguard Advisers offers automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and employer-sponsored retirement plan participants. The firm utilizes a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with portfolios primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs, supporting a wide range of customization options and tax-aware features.

Carlos Cortes is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2019, he worked at Citigroup, the University of Miami, and PepsiCo. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Benjamin Smitley is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2017 and at Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2014. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. Their advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among investment choices.

Drew Crawford is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in serving executives and business owners, focusing on reducing tax burdens, managing compensation plans, and preparing clients for major life events such as selling a business or retirement. His consultative approach is rooted in his experience leading a management consulting team at PricewaterhouseCoopers, where he helped executives at Fortune 500 companies identify and resolve inefficiencies. Drew holds a Bachelor's and Master's degree, including an MBA, from Saint Bonaventure University. He has earned several professional designations such as Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He advises clients on executive compensation plans, corporate benefits, concentrated stock strategies, and restricted stock and stock options. Outside of his professional work, Drew continues to compete in tennis and is involved in his community through organizations such as Junior Achievement and Entrepreneur's Organization. He lives in Charlotte with his wife Holly and their children Brynn and Colin.

Shannon Sandlin is a Certified Financial Planner® at Edward Jones with 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2012 and serves as a board member of the Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts in Wilmington, North Carolina. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment strategies and advisory services through a nationwide network of financial advisors.

Nimisha Gohil is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a delivery driver for Walmart’s Spark App and is involved in administrative support for Verti LLC as well as management duties at Phillion LLC, a rental property management business. 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, and institutional investors, combining asset allocation and trading support.