Parker Tanner is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2025, he worked at Lowe's Home Improvement in various roles. Equitable Advisors serves individuals across wealth levels, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and offers a range of third-party advisory models, focusing on personalized risk assessment and matching clients to suitable investment solutions.

Rushil Patel is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Raleigh, NC. He holds the Series 66 designation and has experience working at firms including Northern Trust, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, and AXA Advisors. Patel is also involved with Peak Shift Holdings, LLC. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of advisory programs and third-party managers to tailor investment solutions based on client risk tolerance and objectives.

Calvin Dunham is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with Series 66 registration and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he held various roles in the food service industry and worked at East Carolina University. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models and third-party managers to deliver customized investment solutions.

Carl Moore is a financial advisor at OSAIC based in Raleigh, NC, with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Securities America Advisors and Scott & Stringfellow. Additionally, he owns Carl Moore Financial Services, where he provides insurance sales focused on term insurance products. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm utilizes a model-based investment approach featuring asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and multiple managed account strategies.

Brian Bosman is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at ArchiveSocial, the University of North Carolina Wilmington, Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, and the Alamance Burlington School System. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Wednesday Cox is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with one year of industry experience, currently practicing at Equitable Advisors in Raleigh, NC. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, she worked in education for over two decades, including roles at Cherry Creek School District and Brunswick County School District, and was involved with Evolution Labs, Inc. outside of the financial services sector. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs through a broad network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm emphasizes matching clients to appropriate program models and discretionary managers, utilizing third-party asset managers and various advisory platforms.

Larry Melton Jr. is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience currently practicing at Fidelity in Raleigh, NC. His career includes prior roles at Facet Wealth, Charles Schwab, and TIAA, as well as multiple periods with Fidelity Investments. He works within Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios including mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Michael Compitello is a Benefits & Planning Consultant within Executive Services at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2022, progressing through roles including Workplace Planning Consultant I, II, and III. As a Certified Financial Planner, Michael collaborates with clients to develop personalized financial plans aimed at achieving their specific goals and aspirations. He emphasizes empathy, attentive listening, and building trust to create a welcoming environment for his clients. His approach involves strategizing and implementing financial solutions that support clients' definitions of success. Outside of his professional role, Michael has personal interests in cooking and baking, fitness, hiking, pets, soccer, and traveling.

John Petercuskie is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process uses structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools to model outcomes without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Quintin Ellis is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2021. Prior to joining the financial industry, he spent six years with the Frisco RoughRiders. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, and it serves multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Jennifer Riley is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Raleigh, NC. She holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience at Coca Cola Consolidated, Inc. and EspriGas. She began her advisory role at Thrivent in 2025. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm delivers holistic, goal-based financial planning covering a broad range of topics and offers an option to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing arrangement.

Leslie Merritt Jr. is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and was previously with Fsc Securities Corporation for 14 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a certified public accountant and is involved in estate and tax planning consulting through his own corporation. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs a model-based investment process with access to multiple program types, third-party managers, and alternative investments.

Meredith Keever is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Raleigh, NC. She has previously worked at OSAIC and FSC Securities and is involved in financial paraplanning through Steward Wealth Strategies. 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 investment strategies and platforms, combining advisory services with a broad spectrum of financial activities.

Tyler Colmore is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at East Carolina University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a broad network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and affiliated financial services.

William Uthe is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, UBS Financial Services, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wachovia Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole proprietor of an agriculture investment business based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing tailored financial planning and a broad range of advisory programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Mark Kronenfeld is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Prudential Equity Group, LLC. 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 employs over 14,000 financial advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

John Keiper is a financial advisor at LPL Financial based in Raleigh, NC, with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at several firms including Northwestern Mutual Investment Services and CAPTrust. Outside of advisory work, he has experience in restaurant management, having worked at Cozzolinos Pizzeria for six years. 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 through a large network of advisors, utilizing both in-house models and third-party strategies.

Jabora Belton is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., Wells Fargo Clearing Services, and Ameriprise Financial Services. 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 with a financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and investment models.

Nathaniel Forkey is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management based in Raleigh, NC. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has been with Thrivent since 2026. Prior to joining Thrivent, he held positions at companies including Exact Sciences, Pfizer, and Wells Fargo. Outside of his advisor role, he has experience running Square Cow Moovers. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers goal-based financial planning across a broad range of topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called "WealthPlan."

Patricia Mccallop is a financial advisor at Cetera with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at various Cetera entities since 2019, as well as previously at National Planning Corporation from 2010 to 2018. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services across discretionary and non-discretionary program options.