Andrew Metz is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones in Durham, NC, where he has 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2011. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Patrick Hartley is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Chapel Hill, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2011, including time with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. He serves on the advisory board of the Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise, focusing on education-related business development and fundraising. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and supports clients through structured planning tools while acting primarily in an advisory capacity.

Holly Ashby is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Durham, NC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and having 27 years of industry experience. She has worked with Raymond James & Associates since 2013 and was previously involved with CrossFit Durham. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and investment consulting through various advisory programs and institutional solutions.

Amy Peters is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2010 in various roles. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including households of varying net worth, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Gregory Archer is a CFP® professional with over 21 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Edward Jones in Durham, NC since 2004. 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 under management and operates a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Mark Brackett is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Chapel Hill, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 46 years of industry experience. His career includes tenures at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2020. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides advisory services that often incorporate scenario modeling and planning but leave implementation and updates to clients.

Meghan Porter serves as a Resident Director at Merrill, where she focuses on wealth management for high-net-worth individuals, their families, and businesses. Her role involves delivering investment insights, banking convenience, and lending solutions through Bank of America, while leveraging a global network of specialists to support clients in navigating today's changing financial markets. Meghan emphasizes a goals-based wealth management platform to develop and personalize financial strategies that align with clients' life priorities and aspirations. With a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Trust and Wealth Management from Campbell University, Meghan is a CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). She assists clients with estate planning, investments, wealth transfer, retirement income, and services related to defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Her expertise extends to institutional investment consulting, legacy planning, employee benefits, portfolio management, and strategies tailored for women and wealth. Beyond her professional commitments, Meghan is active in the community as a board member for the North Carolina Educational Scholarship Fund and a member of the Junior League of the Palm Beaches. She resides in Cary with her husband and enjoys music, family time, and traveling.

Matthew Desocio is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity since 2021, with prior employment including roles at East Carolina University and Jaguar Land Rover of Raleigh. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC, where Desocio is affiliated, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios.

John Wagner is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Mebane, NC, holding the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he owns land used as a timber farm in Efland, NC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and investment options, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Jessica Hacker is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2013 and holds a Series 66 designation. Outside of her advisory role, she operates a photography business, Dan Hacker Photography, managing client communication, accounting, and marketing. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning using structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Teresa Travis is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2004. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Wesley Seifert is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Durham, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2019, he worked at Spirent Communications for seven years. He serves as Vice President and Secretary of Seifert Sports Enterprise, Inc., which operates youth sports leagues in Cary, NC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Lea Townes II is a CFP® with 30 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at First Horizon, Wells Fargo Clearing, Ameriprise, and other firms. He is based in Chapel Hill, NC. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Tami Ellen Schlossberg is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Durham, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services since 2012. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Michael ODowd is a Benefits & Planning Consultant specializing in Executive Services at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he partners with executives to help them understand their employer benefits and develop solid plans to work toward their financial goals. Michael has held multiple positions at Fidelity Investments, including Benefits & Planning Consultant since 2025, Workplace Planning Consultant from 2022 to 2025, College Planning Specialist in 2022, and Customer Relationship Advocate from 2021 to 2022. His experience spans various aspects of financial planning and client relationship management. Outside of his professional work, Michael enjoys activities such as beach outings, bowling, comedy, hiking, movies, and outdoor adventures.

Autumn Yamamura is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2016 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. She is based in Chapel Hill, NC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by offering a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Jessica Standifer is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Chapel Hill, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and having 24 years of industry experience. She has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. She serves as a representative for the NC State Student Aid Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and research.

Cynda Beauchamp is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Durham, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with 15 years at Edward Jones and a total of five years of industry experience. She is involved as a member and common board member in LLC holding companies 8RCH LLC and 8 Rivers Capital, LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and branch offices.

Curtis Conover is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2001. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides access to proprietary research and capital markets solutions.

Keith Minton is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Chapel Hill, NC, with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.