Hassan Kaouss is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney from 2011 to 2023. He is based in Charlotte, NC. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, institutional investors, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Matthew Clauss is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cornelius, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2019 and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses structured planning tools and market modeling to support client financial plans, offering services primarily in an advisory capacity.

Christopher Gialanella is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2018 and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2001. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Wesley Gaines is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving at Vanguard Advisers since 2023. He has been affiliated with Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc. since 2006. Vanguard Advisers offers both automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans, using a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach that incorporates proprietary methodologies and Vanguard funds and ETFs. The firm manages a large client base through a combination of digital delivery and personalized advisor support.

Jeremy Huberty is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, based in Charlotte, NC. He has 22 years of industry experience, all spent with The Vanguard Group since 2004. Vanguard Advisers delivers both automated and human-supported investment advice, serving retail investors and employer-sponsored retirement plan participants. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach using proprietary methodologies and primarily constructs portfolios from Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Veronika Kuzko is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she has worked at Primerica Financial Service and has been a travel agent at Archer Travel Service, Inc. since 2021, organizing various personal and business travel arrangements. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Dennis Allen II is a CFP® professional with 10 years of experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James & Associates in Charlotte, NC since 2015. He holds the Series 66 designation and has experience as an individual investor in real estate, focusing on buying distressed properties to resell. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, providing financial planning and consulting with a variety of investment management styles and affiliated research.

James Parker is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving at Vanguard Advisers since 2002. He has worked exclusively with The Vanguard Group throughout his career. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved in managing Parker & Sons Farm since 1990. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans, utilizing a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach. The firm manages a large client base through digital delivery and a team servicing model, offering personalized portfolios primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs with various tax-aware and customization features.

Lukas Van Beek is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on serving clients with significant success, including business owners, entrepreneurs, senior executives, and investors, helping them close gaps in their financial planning and advance measurable progress toward their life, career, and legacy objectives. Lukas and his team emphasize purposeful action by engaging clients in strategic discussions about their wealth, priorities, and values. They provide structured analysis and persistent focus to pursue ambitious goals, offering a deeper level of thought and robust engagement while helping clients restore valuable free time. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Washington State University and professional designations including Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC), and Sports & Entertainment (SE). Lukas is also involved with the Downtown Seattle Association.

Dianne Bailey is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Robinson Bradshaw & Hinson, PA for 18 years. Her outside activities include serving as a board member and director for several nonprofit organizations, including the Linville Foundation, The Bailey Chipps Family Foundation, and the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics Foundation. Merrill 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Gloria Potts is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2015 and has been affiliated with Millennium Financial Group since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, Potts serves as a board member for BLP Ministries and is an ordained minister who occasionally conducts weddings and funerals. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment strategies across multiple platform arrangements.

Tyler Smithwick is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at US Tech Solutions Inc and The CBD Centers, as well as entrepreneurship with Red Rocks Cafe. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

John Hunter is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding a Series 66 designation and based in Charlotte, NC. He has been with Vanguard and its affiliates since 2025 and has prior experience in a variety of roles including educational and service positions. Outside of advisory work, he participated in the Linking Lives Study Abroad Program. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice primarily to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach using proprietary models and constructs portfolios mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering various tax-aware and customization features.

Moise Compaore is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Fiserv and SAA Logistics. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a rideshare driver in Charlotte, NC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader set of financial product offerings than typical for large institutional advisers.

Sun Kyung Bae is a CFA® charterholder with 26 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing. She has previously worked at UBS Financial Services and Wells Fargo Bank. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to a wide range of clients including individuals, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Bernardo Lima is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Raymond James & Associates, Citigroup, and Morgan Stanley. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

Dorothy Miller is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 63 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following five years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a transportation specialist for the American Red Cross and is a member of the Caldwell Station Home Owners Association townhome committee. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Filip Sokolovski is a financial advisor with Merrill in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 credential and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2017 and had a prior role at Uber Technologies. He serves as a board member for the Hawthorne/Tremont Square homeowners association, overseeing the annual budget and neighborhood maintenance. 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, and institutional investors.

Benjamin Maslyn is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with nine years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and CFA® designations and previously worked at Truist Banks, Inc. Advisory Services and Truist Advisory Services. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group provides customized financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers across a range of traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

Dawn Eller is a financial advisor at Merrill with 23 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. She has been with Merrill since 2008. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.