David Teague is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he holds a 20% ownership in a family real estate business, Happy's Way, LLC, where he manages properties and negotiates sales. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering tailored portfolio management and financial planning through a variety of advisory programs and a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Joshua Holby is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Pinnacle Financial Partners. Outside of advisory work, Holby is involved in ownership of rental real estate through Legacy Holdings LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports a wide network of advisors with advanced analytical tools and specialty services, including municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting.

Peter Levinson is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leads The L/A Wealth Management Group, which coordinates the financial affairs of medical and legal professionals, business owners, corporate executives, families, retirees, and non-profit organizations. Peter and his team focus on personalized wealth management, emphasizing clients' life priorities, investment personalities, and financial situations to help achieve specific financial objectives. With 30 years of experience, Peter specializes in family wealth management strategies, institutional investment consulting, and services for defined benefit and contribution plans. He holds a Bachelor's degree from Duke University and a Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina School of Law. Additionally, he has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Peter is active in community involvement, having served on boards of non-profit organizations such as Temple Israel, Temple Beth El, The Levine Jewish Community Center, and the 24 Foundation. He has also been Vice Chair of North Carolina Hillel. In his personal time, Peter enjoys cycling, playing golf and guitar, skiing, cooking, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Robert Ford is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Prior to this, he worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2012 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in timber land management through a family partnership. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s services include investment policy preparation, performance reporting, and participant education, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related and bank deposit sweep options in their investment menus.

Jeremy Peterson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fort Mill, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and 7 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2013. Outside of his advisory work, he is a co-owner and designer for a clothing business. 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.

Stratford Kiger is a financial advisor with Merrill in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he was an owner and attorney at Kiger Law, PC for nine years and has been associated with Bank of America since 2019. He is involved in several charitable organizations, including serving on the fundraising committee for Women Executives for Community Service Inc and as co-chair of a fundraising campaign for Salem Academy & College. 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, and institutions.

Megan Otlowski is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Virginia Beach, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2012. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing detailed written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in a centralized consulting approach, serving clients primarily through Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Philip Salice is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Barings, Carousel Capital, and Harris Williams. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional entities. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advice using risk profiling and modeling tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Allen Stafford Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 47 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2009 and 2015, respectively. He is based in Charlotte, NC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including financial and estate planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Jennifer Griffin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has worked with LPL Financial since 2017 and previously spent eight years at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a notary and is involved with Independent Advisor Alliance, an independent investment advisory firm. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting a large network of investment adviser representatives with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Jonathan Huggins is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with five years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including TIAA-CREF and State Employees' Credit Union prior to joining Robert Baird & Co. in 2022. Robert Baird & Co.’s DDK Group serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and custody services. The firm utilizes a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies, tax-management techniques, and internal research including artificial intelligence tools in delivering advisory services.

Kimberly Estevez is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2009. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Vanessa Striegel is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 11 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. She worked at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. for 12 years before joining LPL Enterprise in 2024. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a pet and home care business. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm utilizes model-driven investment approaches and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

Elliott Hill Jennings is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2019, with prior roles at The Vanguard Group and Wells Fargo. Jennings is based in Fort Mill, SC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Sharon Miller is a financial advisor at Merrill with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 certifications and has been with Merrill since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member for Trinity University’s Board of Visitors, participating in initiatives related to student body diversity and faculty recruitment. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Dana Summers is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wachovia Bank, N.A., where he has worked since 2008. 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 from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Nicholas Langrall is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2014 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Daniella Diquez is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Florida International University and Argos Nautic Manufacturing Inc. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm provides tailored financial planning and portfolio management supported by proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Donna Fitzer is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Charlotte, NC, with 21 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Benham Builders Inc. and Carolina Country Acres LLC, which operates Horse Show Leases LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research tools and a variety of investment strategies.

Maria Marks is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has one year of industry experience and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2024. Her prior roles include positions at Door Dash and the Census Bureau. 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 grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.