Thomas Newbrey is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2009, following prior roles with Banc of America Investment Services and Citigroup Global Markets. His other business activities include operating a business entity, TRN Asset Mgt, for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by adviser-facing tools and a broad mix of financial activities.

Lisa Marino is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at BOFA Securities, Inc. since 2023, following prior roles at The Vanguard Group, Inc. from 2016 to 2023 and a position at Grand Canyon University from 2017 to 2019. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal teams and third-party managers.

Nelson Thompson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Charlotte, NC, and has 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in designing and purchasing custom jewelry through Amanda Thompson Design. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and combines broad retail and institutional services with specialized strategies including private funds and structured products.

Macintosh Donner is a CFP® certificant with six years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Charles Schwab. He has worked at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2022, and previously spent two years with The Vanguard Group, Inc. Donner’s background also includes roles in academia and various non-financial positions. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and managed-account services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Charles Miller is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he currently provides comprehensive financial planning and guidance. He collaborates closely with clients and their families to develop financial plans that align with their goals and vision. Before his current role, Charles served as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2024 and as an Investment Solutions Representative from 2021 to 2022. His experience spans various aspects of investment consulting and solutions within the financial services industry.

Douglas Groome is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Charlotte, NC, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 37 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Signator Investors, Inc. and Transamerica Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a fixed insurance business specializing in life, disability, and long-term care insurance. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporations, offering advisory and brokerage services through model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization techniques on a multi-advisor platform.

Andrew Bergeron Jr. is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with two years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Vanguard Marketing Corporation and First Citizens Bank and Trust Company. Bergeron has experience outside finance including roles at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and with Nags Head Ocean Rescue. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients through investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Jonathan Smith is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently working at Wells Fargo Clearing. His prior experience includes roles at Q3 Advisors, Mutual of America Securities, Alight Solutions, Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management, and Jeffrey P Carlson. 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, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to support its investment approach.

Lina Clarke is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2019, following roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. 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.

Thomas Duke III is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and under two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and a variety of positions outside the financial sector, including at Topgolf and a restaurant business. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services primarily to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Mejia is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. 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 and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Trent Thomas is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2006 and Charles Schwab Bank since 2008. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily comprised 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 advisory relationships and discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and due diligence on alternative investments.

Benjamin Parker is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2016, working in Charlotte, NC. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Bennett is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 19 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, First Citizens Investor Services, and Morgan Stanley. 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, utilizing research and analytics alongside diversification principles and modern portfolio theory.

Katherine Vega is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2019, following positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo. Merrill 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.

Jim Cantalupo serves as the Managing Partner of The CBC Group and holds the positions of Managing Director and Senior Resident Director - Private Wealth Advisor at the Ballantyne office in Charlotte, North Carolina. With a career in financial services beginning in 1988 and joining Merrill in 1995, he specializes in customized wealth planning strategies tailored for wealthy families, senior executives, and business owners. His focus areas at The CBC Group include trusts, estate planning services, and executive compensation. Jim earned his bachelor's degree from the University of South Carolina and is a graduate of the Cannon Trust School. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification and completed executive leadership programs at the Wharton School of Business, Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business, and the Yale School of Management. Additionally, he holds professional designations such as Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor, Personal Investment Advisor, Retirement Benefits Consultant, and has expertise in sports and entertainment financial planning. Active in the community, Jim has served as Vice Chairman of the National Board of Directors for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and currently is president of the Charlotte Soccer Academy, the largest non-profit competitive youth soccer club in North Carolina. He resides in Charlotte with his wife Joanie and their two children. His personal interests include traveling, golfing, and collecting wine.

Meredith Reilly is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She previously worked at Boston College and Bank of America before joining Merrill in 2018. 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.

Michael Fraebel is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Accenture LLP, Insight Sourcing Group Holdings, and Harbert Management Corporation. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary program. The firm’s advisory approach combines quantitative and qualitative due diligence supported by forward-looking capital market assumptions and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities.

John Anderson is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011, alongside his tenure at Merrill Lynch beginning in 2009. Merrill serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutions, offering managed account programs, discretionary portfolio management, and brokerage services. The firm integrates a range of investment strategies overseen by its CIO and platform team, with a focus on tax-efficient implementation and close affiliation with Bank of America’s broader banking and capital-markets platform.

Noah Ingalls is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at UBS Financial Services and Churchill Real Estate, as well as an academic position at Queens University of Charlotte. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.