Austin Konecke is a financial advisor with Edelman Financial Engines, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2016, with prior roles at The Mutual Fund Store and Banc Of America Investment Services, among others. Edelman Financial Engines offers technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm combines committee-driven modeling with planner delivery and online tools, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment options and managing approximately $326 billion for roughly 477,000 clients.

Christina De La Espriella is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management in Charlotte, NC. She holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Her prior work history includes roles at Thrivent Financial, Rover, YMCA, DoorDash, and Chubb. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning that covers retirement, tax, estate, business continuation, divorce, and special needs topics. The firm offers planning and managed-account solutions separately, with a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

John Granzow II is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Securities. Granzow is the owner of Valhalla Investment Group, LLC, a property management business in Charlotte, North Carolina. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and advanced modeling tools.

Timothy Briggs is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fort Mill, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at Barings, Advisors Asset Management, UBS Financial Services, and Wells Fargo Clearing. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Dorian Carbunari is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked for 19 years at Commonwealth Financial Network. He is currently based in Fort Mill, SC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management services through a large network of investment adviser representatives, employing a variety of investment strategies and operational tools.

Erin Larney Themig is a CFP® professional with 23 years of experience in the financial industry. She is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and Azimuth Wealth Management. Her career includes multiple engagements with Commonwealth Financial Network across several years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party asset managers, and customized strategies, supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Steven Robbins is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is a joint owner of an LLC involved in owning a rental property. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory and discretionary managed account options supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

John Grant is a financial advisor with Merrill in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at The Vanguard Group and Bank of America. 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.

Carlo Licata is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer and Chairman of the Associates Board for the Mid America Club in Chicago. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and models.

Brian Snyder is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 license and six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Trimble Inc. from 2014 to 2020 and has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2020 and 2021, respectively. Outside of his advisory role, Snyder is a partner at Happy Tree Farms, Inc., an agricultural business in Greensboro, North Carolina. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large institution serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning processes supported by model-based outcome analysis.

Nicholas Deneault is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Waddell & Reed, Inc. and Edward Jones. He also has a background in tax preparation through his involvement with ND Tax Prep. 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, supported by a broad network of investment adviser representatives.

Tejas Borse is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2026, he worked at Commonwealth Financial Network for seven years and held positions at Bank of America, Merrill, First Republic Investment Management, First Republic Securities Company LLC, and Morgan Stanley. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides services through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions, offering a range of advisory solutions including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

William Martin III is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2025, he worked at TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, and other financial firms. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a non-variable insurance agency based in Concord, NC. 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’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and it offers access to financial planning, third-party asset managers, and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Guy Mcbride III is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Truist Advisory Services, UBS Financial Services, and PNC Investments. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates an online marketplace business. 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 IPS-driven investment process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Jacob Hillyard is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2025. He has held several roles within the financial services industry, including Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2024, Financial Planner at Domain Money in 2023, Financial Consultant and Associate Financial Consultant at E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley between 2020 and 2023, and Brokerage Investment Trader at Vanguard from 2019 to 2020. Jacob is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® Professional, assisting individuals and families in clarifying their financial picture, priorities, and strategy. He focuses on helping clients simplify complex financial decisions and develop a structured approach to achieve their current and future financial goals. Outside of his professional work, Jacob's personal interests include fitness, golf, spending time at the lake, reading, skiing, and traveling.

Nikolaos Peroulas is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and with 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2008 and previously spent time at Harrisdirect LLC in 2005. 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 services, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Clayton Wise is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Axa Advisors, the Levine Jewish Community Center of Charlotte, Red Ventures, and the University of South Carolina. Equitable Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes both proprietary and third-party advisory programs, emphasizing client-specific risk assessment and customized investment solutions.

Asheli Hamby is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked previously at The Vanguard Group, Merrill Lynch, and TD Bank. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, 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 and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Richard Johnson II is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Fort Mill, South Carolina, with 7 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. before joining LPL Financial. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Jonathan Young is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and has seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, MassMutual Life Insurance, New York Life Insurance Company, and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of finance, he is the CEO of BTR Records LLC, an artist and musician venture based in Charlotte, NC. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm typically employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.