Turner Bobbitt is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in developing bespoke wealth management strategies tailored to individual clients. He emphasizes understanding clients' personal and financial circumstances to create strategic plans aimed at achieving their financial goals. Turner holds a Bachelor's Degree from Washington and Lee University and has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina, he is dedicated to assisting families in the area to find confidence in their financial planning. Outside of his professional role, Turner enjoys cooking, interior decorating, running, swimming, traveling, watching movies, and spending time with his family.

Emillian Udekigbo is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior roles include positions at UBS, Wells Fargo Clearing, and The Vanguard Group. Outside of advising, he is an author. LPL Financial serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions, offering a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services through a large national network.

Anna Kenkel is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over twelve years of experience in the financial services industry. She specializes in wealth management and investment planning, focusing on guiding individuals and families through financial planning complexities. Anna works as part of a larger team to provide customized solutions based on clients' risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, and investment goals. Anna holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of South Carolina in both Finance and Marketing. She earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation and maintains licenses for life, health, and long-term care insurance. Her background includes starting her career at Merrill in New York City and experience at industry-related firms before returning to Merrill in 2019. In her personal time, Anna enjoys running, music, and spending time with her family. She values building lasting relationships with clients and providing support throughout their financial journeys.

Joseph Brown is a Series 66-credentialed advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with three years of industry experience. Prior to his financial advisory role, he spent 14 years at MR Motorcycle. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment services tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

Calvin Perry is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 26 years of industry experience, including roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and Allstate Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved in a mortgage and real estate business. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through both advisory and brokerage services. 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.

Henry Winslett III is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Securities before joining J.P. Morgan in 2018. Winslett co-founded WARD'S Foundation, a nonprofit focused on support for families with rare diseases, where he serves as Treasurer. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Ryan Culpepper is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds professional designations including Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Ryan Culpepper earned a Bachelor's Degree from Wingate University.

Katherine Lazo is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2018 and has prior experience in the solar energy and dental industries. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Justin Howard is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2022 and previously held positions at Northwestern Mutual and NC State Employees Credit Union. Outside of his advisory role, Howard is the sole proprietor of Howard & Co, a financial counseling and therapy practice based in Charlotte, NC. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios, and it serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies.

John Sontag is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Prior to this, he worked at WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC for one year. His spouse owns and operates FIG LEAF PROPERTIES, LLC, a real estate investment business in Charlotte, NC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. 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.

Michael Lanphier is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing 24 years of experience in the financial services industry. Since joining Merrill Lynch in 2008, he has focused on providing customized wealth management strategies that consider the full financial picture of his clients. His areas of expertise include employee benefits planning, executive compensation, liquidity management, and retirement income. Michael is a Cum Laude graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania and holds professional designations such as CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He is an active member of the Waxhaw-Weddington Rotary Club and the Union County Arts Council, reflecting his commitment to community involvement. Outside of his professional work, Michael enjoys cooking, fishing, football, and spending time with his family. He has been married to his wife Cindy for 26 years, and together they are raising their daughter Ashlyn Grace in historic Waxhaw.

David Mancuso is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 17 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Truist Advisory Services, Truist Investment Services, and Bb&T Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a pickleball instructor in Cornelius, NC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches along with model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Taylor Stevens is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, joining the firm in 2016 as part of the Wright Beach & Associates team. He focuses on assisting individuals, families, and business owners in navigating financial complexities related to career shifts, business transitions, retirement, family growth, and evolving goals by providing personalized and adaptable wealth strategies. Taylor holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) certification and the Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®) designation, which provide him with specialized knowledge in financial planning and business transition strategies. His expertise includes areas such as education planning, executive compensation, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. Born and raised in Columbia, South Carolina, Taylor graduated magna cum laude from the University of South Carolina with a degree in Finance. He currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife Laine, their son Russ, and their pets. His personal interests include golfing, music, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Cameron Davis Kania is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Fidelity Investments. Outside of finance, he has experience with the Madison Racquet and Swim Club and Inspire Tennis Academy. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and technology-driven strategies.

Mitchell Hutula is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked at TIAA and TEK Systems. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting across a range of portfolio management styles.

Annette Patterson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Charlotte, NC. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 24 years of industry experience, including roles at Wachovia Bank and various Wells Fargo entities. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as an executor for her mother’s estate. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services and tailored investment recommendations, utilizing Wells Fargo research and planning tools.

Diana Jara is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She manages clients' investment and retirement portfolios with a philosophy that prioritizes clients' interests. Diana's client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, LGBT wealth planning, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, women and wealth, and tax minimization. She also assists clients with estate planning processes in coordination with legal professionals and offers strategies for tax efficiency. Diana began her financial career in 2006 with TD Bank and TD Wealth, where she held various roles including retail banking, supervision, and private banking. She spent five years at Morgan Stanley working with the Wealth Management International division, serving clients in Latin America, Brazil, and the United States before joining Merrill in 2020. Diana earned a bachelor's degree in Economics from Florida International University and holds FINRA registrations 7 and 66, as well as professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Beyond her professional work, Diana is involved with several organizations including the Women's Exchange Board, the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), the Latin American Chamber of Commerce of Charlotte, and the Carolinas LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce. She is an advocate for children and volunteers as a Guardian Ad Litem for foster children. Diana is fluent in English and Spanish and enjoys activities such as camping, gardening, hiking, rock climbing, running, soccer, spending time with family, tennis, traveling, and yoga.

Calvin Lougassy is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Wells Fargo Bank, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his financial services career, he was involved with Study Hall LLC from 2019 to 2021. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Njeri Henderson is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and five years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Bank of America, and Xerox, Inc. She has also worked at the University of Arizona. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Stefanie Pruden is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Davidson, NC, where she has worked since 2014. She has 23 years of industry experience. Pruden is part of The DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice. The DDK Group advises individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The team provides consulting and portfolio services tailored to client goals and risk tolerances, utilizing a range of investment strategies and management approaches.