Brady Scheid is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held various roles including positions at NC State University and Capitol Careers LLC. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, and utilizes a blend of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, AI-driven research, and its advisory role to multiple registered investment companies.

William Richards II is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Chapel Hill, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cambridge Investment Research, Edward Jones, Merrill Wealth Management, and other financial firms. He serves as president of the Hobby Farm Homeowners Association in Pittsboro, NC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies on discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

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.

Sydney Burns is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Their work history includes roles at Cetera Wealth Services, North Star Resource Group, and Minnesota Life Insurance Company. Outside of advisory work, Sydney is a fixed insurance agent at North Star Resource Group. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, operating a multi-manager platform that provides access to affiliated and third-party managers along with various program structures.

Mikaela Bradshaw is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. She has held positions at Edward Jones, Syneos Health, Stadia Ventures, and Washington University in St. Louis. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Brad Creedle is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving clients since 2022. He has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, during which he has held roles including Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill from 2016 to 2022, Financial Advisor at AIG from 2011 to 2016, Regional Bank Private Banker at Wells Fargo from 2004 to 2011, Financial Advisor at Waddell & Reed from 2003 to 2004, and Financial Advisor at Foresters Equity Services, Inc. from 2001 to 2003. Brad focuses on building meaningful relationships with clients and their families, collaborating with them to provide education, tools, resources, and support to create and maintain personalized financial plans. He combines his passion for financial planning with the capabilities of Fidelity to help individuals and families work toward their financial goals. Outside of his professional role, Brad enjoys boating, camping, attending concerts, watching football, spending time at the lake, and engaging in outdoor adventures.

Linda Chabinsky is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she works with clients to organize, protect, and grow their assets to help them achieve their personal financial goals. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Linda was a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones Investments from 2017 to 2022. She has experience in financial planning, budgeting, and disciplined long-term investing, and emphasizes understanding her clients' unique situations, priorities, and preferences to develop and implement financial plans. No information about her education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement was provided.

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.

Christopher Green is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Chapel Hill, NC. He holds the Series 63 designation and has two years of industry experience, including prior work at Fidelity Investments. Before entering the financial industry, he spent 20 years at Mark Jacobson Toyota and three years at Wake Technical Community College. 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 offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Nicholas Doyle is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., and Fidelity Brokerage Services, LLC. Prior to entering the financial services industry, he spent five years at New Stone Realty. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separate managed accounts and offers a distinctive integrated structure with centralized custody and order-routing.

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.

Brett Walters is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked in healthcare settings including Duke University Health System and Village Physical Therapy. He holds the Series 66 designation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a wide range of individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a variety of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Evan Heiner is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. He has held multiple roles at Fidelity Investments since 2023 and has prior work experience in retail and education sectors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios and model investments.

Anita Reaves is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools to support its advisory services.

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.