Jackson Zagursky is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Before joining LPL Financial in 2024, he worked in various roles including positions at Power Home Remodeling Group and Rocky Ridge Golf Club. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Marcus Johnson is a financial advisor with Merrill in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, SpreeSocial LLC, and TIAA-CREF. He is also the owner of Top Choice Group LLC, a for-profit holding company. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth families, and institutional investors.

William Swink is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank since 2019, following roles at Ameriprise Financial Services, Service 1st Mortgage, and other firms. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to support portfolio construction.

Sean Olert is a financial advisor at Merrill in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2009. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Mike Madrid is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and previously served in the United States Military from 2013 to 2017 and briefly worked at Newell Brands in 2017. Based in Charlotte, NC, Madrid provides financial advisory services through Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management, serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated investment products, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Paul Hurlburt is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, he worked at Wells Fargo Investment Institute from 2019 to 2023 and Wells Fargo Wealth & Investment Management from 2015 to 2019. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

James Clardy is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at Bank of America, NA for eight years before joining Wells Fargo in 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for a family trust and is a member of the Membership Committee for the Construction Financial Management Association in Charlotte, NC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Rebeca Lacayo is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having three years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2022 and also owns Three Brothers Deals LLC, a door installation business. Additionally, she is involved in several retail and content creation ventures, including an online retail shop and a YouTube channel featuring DIY videos. 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.

Donald Irwin is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors based in Charlotte, NC. He holds the Series 66 designation and has 22 years of industry experience, including sixteen years with Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a committee member for mental health services at Sanctuary Counseling Group and is involved in his local religious organization, St. Francis United Methodist Church. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving 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 professionals, providing a range of portfolio management solutions and model-based strategies tailored to client objectives.

Melissa Saleeby is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2015. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis through a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice.

Paul Day is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. Before joining LPL Financial in 2021, he was a managing member at DNP&P Group, LLC, and worked with Waddell & Reed Inc. and various insurance carriers. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, combining a broad range of advisory and non-advisory services.

Samuel Pennell Jr. is a Wealth Management Advisor and co-founder of the 282 Group of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Charlotte, North Carolina. In his role, he partners with individuals, families, and institutions to develop strategies focused on helping clients pursue their long-term financial goals. He applies a comprehensive advisory approach that includes investment planning, risk management, and retirement readiness. Sam works with clients across the investment spectrum, providing guidance on portfolio construction, retirement income planning, liquidity solutions, and financial goal setting tailored to individual objectives. He holds the designations of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Sam earned his Bachelor's Degree from NC State University. Outside of his professional work, Sam spends time with his wife, Ashleigh, and their two children. They support the NC State Wolfpack, enjoy hiking, visit South Carolina's beaches, and he pursues his interest in music by attending live shows and record stores. He is also actively involved in the greater Charlotte community through his church and volunteer activities.

Michael Mordenti is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with various Raymond James entities since 2009. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and employs analytical tools to support client goals, with specialized services including municipal and public finance advisory and employer SIMPLE IRA consulting.

Matthew Collins is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones in Charlotte, NC, with five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise, SECU Brokerage Services, SECU Life Insurance Company, State Employees' Credit Union, and Wells Fargo. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and is notable for its extensive retail advisor and branch network, as well as its affiliated trust and securities-based lending services.

Justin Plante is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Hennion & Walsh, Inc. and Nuveen Securities LLC. Based in Charlotte, NC, he has been with Fisher Investments since 2026. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, offering discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm utilizes a centralized Investment Policy Committee and employs tax-aware strategies and risk management techniques, serving a diverse client base that includes pension plans, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals.

Christopher Bauer is a financial advisor with Merrill in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2017, with prior roles at Santander Securities LLC and Flushing Bank. Outside of advisory work, he holds a power of attorney position for a non-investment-related entity. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Lisa Premo is a financial advisor with Merrill in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2007 and has also worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through model-based and discretionary strategies. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors, offering investment solutions designed and implemented by internal teams and third-party managers.

Maghan Kuehl is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Wells Fargo Bank, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, InnoSource, U.S. Bank, and U.S. Bancorp Investments. 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.

Andrew McPhail is a CFP® and CFA® with nine years of experience in financial services. He has worked at Wells Fargo Bank since 2016 and Wells Fargo Clearing Services since 2021. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Angelika Chen Currlin is a financial advisor at Merrill in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. She has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2026. Prior to her advisory role, she worked at Long's Jewelers and Shreve, Crump & Low. 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.