Gregory Wolder is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2014. Prior to that, he was involved with Garden State Fireworks and GW Floor Services LLC from 2010 to 2018. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management delivered through multi-asset model portfolios and utilizes a centralized operational structure.

Stephen Holderness IV is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and having one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at MassMutual Life Insurance Company and has experience in public health and small business operations. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative, goal-driven planning using firm-approved analytical tools.

Matthew Wells is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with Fidelity, where he has held roles across Fidelity Investments, Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, and Fidelity Brokerage Services since 2010. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage and oversee a range of investment products and model portfolios.

Madison Turner is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, Madison was affiliated with The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charities, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products via its integrated platform.

Denise Rowe is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Charlotte, NC, holding the Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation and Principal Securities Inc., as well as earlier employment outside finance. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals using a range of portfolio management strategies tailored to client objectives.

Joseph Bayse is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017 and previously spent a year with SunTrust Advisory Services. 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 supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Shane Tenny is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with MassMutual Life Insurance Company and its investment services division since 2001. Outside of advising, he is an author involved in book sales. MassMutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser offering financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm employs a collaborative, software-supported planning approach and provides a range of investment and educational services.

Nataliya Tsytsarova is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Wells Fargo Bank NA, and Jackson-Hewitt Tax Services. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu including retirement, education, and specialized services such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning, using proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Thomas Brown is a CFP®, ChFC®, and holds a Series 66 license with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2015. Brown serves as an advisory board member and secretary for the Charlotte SAE Alumni Association, a nonprofit organization where he assists with communication, marketing, and fundraising efforts. 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 wide range of clients including individuals, institutions, and public entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Carter Anderson is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2021, he worked at Aon from 2018 to 2021 and has a background that includes time at The University of Georgia. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Amelia Harmon is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Gastonia, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2012, with additional experience at PNC Investments and Investacorp Advisory Services. 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 broad range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by various model portfolios and research resources.

Joseph Ratchford is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Southeast Interior Systems, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory solutions and operates with more than 14,000 financial advisors managing approximately $671 billion in assets.

Michael Walsh is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at M&T Bank, Taglich Brothers, Inc., and Sotheby's International Realty. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice primarily to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach, constructing portfolios mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs with various tax-aware and customization features.

Osten Waite is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and having two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at SafeStreets and Earl Enterprise, and he was a professional golfer for six years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

James King is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Outside of finance, he owns a wedding and event photography business and serves on the Mecklenburg County Aquatic Council advisory board. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Caroline Wyker is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at UBS Financial Services since 2009, with a brief employment gap from 2019 to 2020. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment plans, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services.

Frederick Owusu Sekyere is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Charlotte, NC, having two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Cardinal Financial Company and held various contract roles. Outside of his advisory work, he plans to provide ride-share services in his free time. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, utilizing model-based and discretionary strategies across a range of client types including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations.

Maire Doyle is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked at The Vanguard Group and has held various roles including self-employment and positions in technology and hospitality sectors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified portfolios including mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Aalyssa Mitchell is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, she held roles in the mortgage banking sector and worked at Scotiabank Trinidad and Tobago and Digicel. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Jared Busby is a financial advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of The L/A Wealth Management Group. He specializes in developing personalized financial strategies designed to help clients pursue their long-term goals, focusing on areas such as college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, and personal retirement planning. Jared holds a Bachelor's Degree from Clemson University and an MBA from the College of Charleston. He carries professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). With nearly six years of experience serving clients in Charlotte, NC, he applies a tailored approach, combining personal insight and professional expertise to align clients' financial goals with their passions and values. Originally from the Northern Virginia suburbs of Washington D.C., Jared enjoys outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking, camping, golf, and watching Charlotte FC soccer. He is also committed to community involvement and participates in volunteer work with local organizations.