Kate Haisch is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Apex, NC, with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Kates Equine, a business focused on repairing horse equipment and bits. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a broad range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Martha Petzold is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently advising clients at Charles Schwab in Raleigh, NC. She has been with Charles Schwab and its affiliated entities since 2018. Outside of her advisory role, she works as an independent consultant helping to introduce the Alphabeta Guide software to universities and educational institutions in Latin America. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment services supported by a centralized operational model.

Christopher Wilsey is a financial advisor with Osaic, holding a Series 66 credential and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Triad Advisors and self-employment, along with an 18-year career at RSR Marketing. He occasionally works as a consultant on marketing research projects for a former business associate. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a wide network of advisers and platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and multiple investment options to construct tailored portfolios.

Carl Bowe is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with individuals and families to help them navigate their financial lives, providing strategies tailored to their unique goals and circumstances. Carl's approach emphasizes understanding what matters most to his clients and aligning their resources to support those priorities. With experience in areas including education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income, Carl delivers comprehensive financial guidance. He holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and has earned a Master's of Business Administration (MBA) as well as a Bachelor's Degree from Pensacola Christian College. Carl's personal interests include chess, golfing, music, and reading. Drawing from his background and experiences, he is committed to facilitating thoughtful financial planning that helps clients build opportunities for their future and that of their families.

Jon Lee is a CFP® and Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Raleigh, NC, where he has worked since 2018. He has eight years of industry experience, including prior roles at GuideIT and a brief retirement in 2017. He serves as a board member at Casa Esperanza Montessori Charter School in Raleigh. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a comprehensive range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Ian Dubee is a financial advisor with Merrill in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a Power of Attorney for a private entity in Wilson, North Carolina. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients via 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.

Gloria Kabugo Musoke is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Fidelity Investments from 2014 to 2021 before joining Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB in 2021. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advice with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, delivering multi-asset model portfolios supported by centralized custody and a formal alternative-investment offering.

David Beeler is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Cary, NC, holding the CFP® designation with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of a franchised sandwich business, Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwich Shop, overseeing three locations. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, affiliated mutual funds, and tax-efficient services, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Melissa Wesley is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Raleigh, North Carolina. With over 20 years of experience in the financial industry, she assists individuals and families in pursuing their financial goals through strategies tailored to their unique needs. Her areas of focus include personal retirement planning, college and education planning, executive compensation, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Melissa holds a High School Diploma from Cary High School and a Bachelor's Degree from North Carolina State University. She also holds professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She works closely with clients of multiple generations to help build wealth, preserve assets, and educate families about financial responsibility. Outside of her professional role, Melissa is involved in community organizations such as the American Legion Auxiliary, Junior Achievement of Eastern North Carolina, and Triangle Beagle Rescue of North Carolina. Her personal interests include antiquing, boating, cooking, fishing, gardening, music, painting, spending time with her family, traveling, and yoga.

James Gidley is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he is the treasurer of the Wake Football Club and owns a company that produces spices for fish. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendations. The firm also offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Elizabeth Perry is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at Adama from 2009 to 2018. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,700 advisors and provides affiliated capabilities including trust services and proprietary mutual funds.

Brandon Miller is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with the CFP® designation and Series 66 license. He has four years of industry experience, including five years at Edward Jones and ten years at Mickey Truck Bodies. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Ricardo Barbosa Ballester is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. His background includes five years of service in the US Army and a combined four years at Fidelity Investments. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios comprised of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Whitney Walker is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 9 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and global investment estimates in its advisory process.

Jordan Senter is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2016, including roles at Charles Schwab bank, SSB and Charles Schwab Premier Bank, SSB. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 solutions, supported by centralized custody and operational services.

Harlan Little is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 65, Series 66, and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Fidelity Investments, Equis Financial, and First Citizens Bank among others. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies and access to separately managed accounts. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Duff Freeman is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Raleigh, NC, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 42 years of industry experience, including roles at SagePoint Financial Advisors and his own firm, Freeman Financial Services, which he owns and operates. Freeman Financial Services provides financial planning and consulting, including advising on life insurance, disability income, long-term care, and fixed annuities. OSAIC serves a diverse client base that includes individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services through a broad network of advisors and employs various asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct and manage portfolios.

Richard Ward III is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise Financial Services since 2018 and previously was with The Vanguard Group from 2016 to 2018. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement income planning focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Brady Mathias is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments and Pruco Securities LLC. Outside of finance, he has worked in retail sales. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers advisory and brokerage services, utilizing research, model portfolios, and third-party strategists to deliver investment advice across various client programs.

Domenic Battistella is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and eight years of industry experience. His career includes positions at NYLIFE Securities LLC, Eagle Strategies LLC, and First National Bank of PA. Outside of advising, he co-hosts two podcasts, The Joe Schmo Sports Show and Liquid Soap Box Podcast, which cover sports and a variety of discussion topics. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services across multiple program structures and custodial relationships.