James Hudock is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fort Mill, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Investment Centers of America for eight years and Financial Resources Group for seven years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Hogan Fulghum is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate firms since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Marina View Homeowners Association and is involved in consulting activities through Catalyst Controls, LLC and McClain & Associates. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on clients nearing or in retirement, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored recommendations. The firm serves high-net-worth individuals and integrates advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its broad institutional platform.

Tyler Rue is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fort Mill, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include multiple positions at The Vanguard Group and a year at Wonsulting. He also has experience in academia, having worked at Brigham Young University - Idaho. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to various investment programs, supported by a large network of advisors and a wide array of operational and research tools.

Del Turner is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with six years of industry experience, currently with LPL Enterprise. His prior experience includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Co. of America, City National Bank, and RBC Capital Markets. Turner is also involved as a financial advisor with Carter Financial Group, LLC. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and offers services such as financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs.

Matthew Stading is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with a select group of clients to help them grow, preserve, and pass on their wealth through strategies that manage cash flow, investment portfolios, and liabilities with tax efficiency in mind. His services include retirement planning, trust and estate planning in collaboration with family accountants and attorneys, company-sponsored 401(k) plan design, 529 college savings plans, and lending solutions through Bank of America N.A. Matthew emphasizes personalized wealth management strategies utilizing time-tested programs. He holds a business degree from the Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and has earned the Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Matthew is a native North Carolinian currently residing in Waxhaw with his wife Taylor and their three children. Matthew is active in his community and participates in volunteering, including involvement with the Arthritis Foundation and the Waxhaw Athletic Association. He is also a member of Forest Hill Church and the Wesley Chapel Weddington Athletic Association.

Jeff Tackett is the Regional Vice President of Private Wealth Management at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he focuses on creating a client-centered environment by emphasizing financial planning and attentive listening to clients. He has extensive experience within Fidelity Investments, having held several positions since 2004, including VP Regional Planning Leader, Vice President Branch Office Manager, Regional Vice President of Life Insurance, Regional Planning Consultant, and Insurance Wholesaler. Prior to joining Fidelity, Jeff was a Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual Financial Network from 2000 to 2004. Outside of his professional duties, Jeff engages in fitness, golf, outdoor adventures, traveling, and volunteering.

Mark Walker is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Matthews, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Walker serves on the Board of Directors for the British American Business Council. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals with significant investable assets, combining research-driven modeling and tax-efficient strategies to provide tailored, point-in-time recommendations delivered in partnership with client advisors.

Curtis Mason is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing, First Citizens Investor Services, Inc., and Merrill. Mason serves on the VMI Business Advisory Council, providing input on economics education, and on the Pass Perfect Executive Advisory Board, focusing on the future of securities licensing education where he has been nominated Vice Chair. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm utilizes structured planning tools and scenario modeling, providing planning services in an advisory capacity without individual security recommendations in standalone plans.

Kevin Ramirez is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fort Mill, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Wells Fargo for two years and has additional experience at IGS Solutions and DoorDash. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by a large network of advisors and extensive operational resources.

Joe Jaspers is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Charlotte, NC, holding CFP®, Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials and with 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2022 and has been affiliated with Carolinas Telco Federal Credit Union in an advisory role since 2007. Prior to that, he spent over 30 years at CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc. 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 and access to third-party asset managers, supporting a broad spectrum of investment strategies through a large network of advisors.

Amber Mccormick is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 23 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has worked at various Fidelity entities since 2003, including Strategic Advisers and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and a Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios and model offerings.

Ryan Lightfoot is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked with JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager research, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative due diligence and may include an ESG eligibility framework.

Sean Flanagan is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has two years of industry experience and a background that includes working at Vanquish Fencing prior to entering the financial services field. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, providing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm structures planning engagements as annual, collaborative relationships focused on detailed goal analysis and written recommendations.

Chad Neely is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Principal Life Insurance Company, and TIAA-CREF. Neely Financial, LLC was a prior business he owned and operated. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm utilizes model-driven investment strategies and offers access to third-party asset managers and various financial planning services.

John Manocchio is a CFP® and Series 66 registered financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has prior experience at Commonwealth Financial Network and Pacific Crest Wealth Planning. Outside of advising, he is involved with the Truckee Dirt Riders and has served on the Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce and CATT Community Project boards. 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 a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing proprietary research, third-party strategies, and technology tools.

Shaun Griffin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2026, he worked at Commonwealth Financial Network for six years and spent brief periods at JP Morgan Chase & Co, Mattress Firm, Cape & Islands Kitchens, and Northeast Interiors. 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 a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Jeremy Walier is a financial advisor with Merrill in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 25 years of industry experience, including prior roles at LPL Financial and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with a family-owned LLC that manages property holdings in the Adirondack Park. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Ashley Dambreville is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 11 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank NA, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, and TIAA. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Anthony Palomba is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Commonwealth Financial Network and Heritage Private Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory role, he owns an LLC that provides debt and credit counseling through Lighthouse Personal Finance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, and institutions. It offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms.

William Mcdonald is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial, based in Charlotte, NC, with 27 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Ameriprise Financial Services, Kestra Financial, National Planning Corporation, and J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, among others. He also serves as an instructor at Central Piedmont Community College. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and institutional platforms supported by advanced research and technology tools.