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 at LPL Enterprise with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience with firms including Pruco Securities LLC and Fidelity Investments. Outside of his advisory role, Mathias has worked in retail sales. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

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.

Robert Allen is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2013. He is based in Raleigh, NC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee options, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Deborah Schulz is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and Wachovia Bank, N.A. since 2002. 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.

Rachelle Rosario is a financial advisor with Merrill in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2000. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Rudy Stulc Jr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 66 registration and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked for the Wake County Public School System and Dawson County High School. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and investment solutions. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors across 15,000 branch offices.

Erica Damon is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. She has worked with Ameriprise in various capacities since 2020 and previously worked at Wayfair Inc. and Walmart. Erica serves as President of the UNC Kenan-Flagler Triangle Alumni Chapter. 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 dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Grant Chaney is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. His career includes roles at City National Bank, SCS Financial Services, EY, and Sanford C. Bernstein & Co., LLC. He serves on the Virginia Tech Finance Advisory Board, contributing to curriculum development and student placement initiatives for his undergraduate alma mater. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored advisory programs with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Luann Maner is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 38 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association throughout her career. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of Sea Clearly, LLC, a real estate-related business in Ocean Isle Beach, NC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Lisa Lampkins is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1997. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an executor for an estate in Fayetteville, North Carolina. 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 institutional investors.

Christopher Flowers is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Holly Springs, NC, holding the Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2018 and has prior experience with Post Oak Properties, LLC and Unique Places, LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with an extensive network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Jon Cockerham is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at SunTrust Advisory Services and several automotive dealerships. 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 grounded in modern portfolio theory and tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances. The firm’s investment menu includes a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

William Brewer IV is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2022 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2021. Outside of his advisory roles, he has been involved with Scratch Kitchen & Taproom and Grace Christian School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

William White III is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He spent 13 years at Edward Jones before joining Raymond James in 2024. White operates W.C. White Private Wealth, L.L.C., his independent contractor business affiliated with Raymond James. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutional investors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting services.

Nidhi Alberti is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Travel Perk and ACI Worldwide. She is also the owner of Nidhi Alberti Public Relations and serves as Vice President of Membership for AMA Triangle. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

Justin Leaston is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. Before joining Merrill, he worked briefly at Equitable Advisors and held various roles outside finance, including as an independent contractor delivery driver for DoorDash. 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.

Gary Boswick is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank and BB&T Investment Services. He serves as a power of attorney for his mother. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Tod Cattani is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo and Bank of America before joining J.P. Morgan in 2022. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory approach combines quantitative screening and qualitative research supported by a centralized manager solutions team.

Robert Trujillo II is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with OSAIC and has prior experience at Royal Alliance and Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, he is the CEO of Coastal Flats Corporation, an S Corporation created for accounting purposes. OSAIC Wealth serves a wide range of clients including retail, institutional, high-net-worth, and non-HNW households. The firm offers a multi-advisor platform providing brokerage and advisory services with a focus on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a variety of investment programs delivered through affiliated broker-dealer and RIA relationships.