Cynthia Clark is a financial advisor at Merrill with 44 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2000 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Adam Peery is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He has been in this role since 2022. Prior to this, he worked as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Bank of America - Merrill Lynch from 2018 to 2022, and as a Relationship Manager at Bank of America from 2014 to 2018. With over ten years of experience, Adam specializes in developing and refining investment, retirement, and income strategies intended to support clients' financial goals and well-being. Originally from North Carolina, he emphasizes building lasting relationships and providing thoughtful financial guidance. Outside of his professional work, Adam has personal interests in family activities, football, movies, reading, and soccer.

Leigh Kempf is a Wealth Management Advisor associated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Leigh's work involves helping clients with areas such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible investing, and tax minimization. With over 25 years of experience, Leigh combines her financial planning expertise with a comprehensive approach that addresses key aspects required for financial independence. She implements proprietary Personal Wealth Analysis® focusing on net worth consolidation, retirement income, and consistent cash flow to assist clients in achieving their financial goals, especially in retirement planning and transitional life events. Leigh holds an Associate's degree from Saint Mary's College and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Residing in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, she is involved in several professional and community organizations including Chapel Hill Carrboro Women Connect, Networking Women of the Triangle (NWOTT) - Chapel Hill/Carrboro, and The Chamber For a Greater Chapel-Hill Carrboro. Her community involvement includes participation in Habitat for Humanity Corporate Campaign Committee for Weavers Grove, Saint Mary's Alumnae Council, The Volunteer Center, and The Women's Center. Outside of work, Leigh enjoys biking, gardening, painting, spending time with her family, and traveling.

James Mc Daniel is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. His prior firms include PNC Investments, First Citizens Bank, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, 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 offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, combining centralized custody and brokerage services with access to alternative investments.

Ryan Schoendorf is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he leads a team of financial professionals dedicated to delivering comprehensive and holistic financial planning services to clients. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2015, initially serving as Assistant Branch Office Manager from 2015 to 2019 before assuming his current leadership position in 2019. His experience focuses on managing branch operations and guiding teams to support the unique goals and needs of the families they serve.

Susan Batchelor is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works with business owners, corporate executives, professionals, and recently retired individuals, focusing on generational wealth transfer and personalized financial strategies. She utilizes the proprietary Merrill Personal Wealth Analysis® system to assist clients in preserving and nurturing their wealth in alignment with their life goals. Susan holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of South Carolina System and a Master's in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin System, where she specialized in Corporate Finance and Investment Banking. She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA). Her areas of expertise include college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, LGBT wealth planning, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. Beyond her professional role, Susan is involved with the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce and the Women's Giving Network of Wake County. She resides in Raleigh and enjoys biking, camping, cooking, gardening, golfing, ice hockey, pottery, soccer, spending time with her family, and practicing yoga.

Devesha Solanki is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience, currently practicing at UBS Financial Services in Chapel Hill, NC since 2017. Prior to joining UBS, Solanki worked at Durham Chiropractic Center for one year. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and proprietary research to tailor plans according to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Chad Hood is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Durham, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at various Fidelity entities since 2017 and previously worked at Walmart for five years. Outside of his advisory role, he participates in Amazon Vine, anonymously reviewing products sent by Amazon. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a process that combines proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm is notable for its use of AI and algorithmic methods in research and its formal advisory role to multiple registered investment companies.

Lori Stark is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Chapel Hill, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015, and Citigroup Global Markets from 1991 to 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including customized financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and emphasizes a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and modeling techniques.

Sam Brotherton is a Planning Consultant with the Durham Wealth Management team at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to develop financial plans aligned with their life objectives. He focuses on simplifying complex financial concepts to help clients make informed and confident decisions. Sam's experience at Fidelity Investments includes roles as a Planning Consultant since 2026, a Workplace Planning Consultant from 2025 to 2026, and a Workplace Planning Associate from 2024 to 2025. Through these positions, he has gained expertise in financial planning and client support. Outside of his professional work, Sam's personal interests include spending time at the beach, fitness, socializing with friends, golf, soccer, and traveling.

Patrick Voldness is a CFP® professional with 14 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he also works as a part-time driver for ride-sharing services in San Francisco. 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 investment approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

John Eberhard is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Chapel Hill, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the finance committee at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, where he is involved in creating and managing church budgets. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans according to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Frank Dworsky is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor at Stifel with 47 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2020 and previously spent five years with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. He serves as a board member for Learning Outside, an organization focused on educating young children about the outdoor environment. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology from its Investment Strategy Group.

John Doerfer is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. He is also involved in non-variable insurance activities in Durham, NC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

David Henson is a CFP® professional with 41 years of experience in the financial services industry, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for a family trust, is a finance committee member for a local homeowners association, and acts as treasurer for the Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill/Carrboro Board of Directors. 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 solutions. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with an investment menu that includes insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options.

Thedoria Mccain is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and three years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments and Quest Advisors. 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 supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party analytics.

Brady Bronico is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he provides personalized financial planning and investment strategies to individuals, families, and businesses. He supports clients in areas such as college education planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, portfolio management services, and small business strategies, among others. Bronico brings a strong analytical background to his work and emphasizes building long-term relationships through trust, accessibility, and clarity. He partners with clients to create financial strategies aligned with their goals and values, focusing on thoughtful, data-driven insight and open, honest financial conversations. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He attended the University of North Carolina System, earning a High School Diploma/GED, and was involved with the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. Outside of work, Bronico enjoys boating, cooking, football, golfing, ice hockey, music, pickleball, soccer, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Walter Spencer is a CFP® professional with 15 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., having held prior roles at LPL Financial, Vanguard, and Charles Schwab Bank. He is based in Chapel Hill, NC. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, combining strategic asset allocation with due diligence on alternative investments.

Carl Thomason is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously held positions at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. Thomason serves on the finance committee of the Chapel Hill Carrboro Public School Foundation and is president of the Kindrick Mountain Property Owners Association. 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 combines research-driven investment strategies with a wide range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Tracie Legg is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Chapel Hill, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has worked at Baird since 2017 and previously held roles at Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities from 2009 to 2017. She is part of The DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group offers a range of consulting and portfolio services tailored to client goals and risk tolerances, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers across traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.