Kimberly Elliott is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she participates in the Brightleaf at the Park Homeowners Association in Durham, NC, where she helps plan community events and provides information to residents. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

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.

Rachelle Rosario is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill for 26 years, based in Chapel Hill, NC. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

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.

Nicholas Doyle is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services, LLC, and New Stone Realty. He is based in Chapel Hill, NC. 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 provides a combination of non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary SMA portfolios, supported by a multi-asset model portfolio approach and centralized operational infrastructure.

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.

Amelia Schumacher is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation. She has one year of industry experience and joined Fidelity in 2026. Prior to entering the financial industry, she worked in fitness and hospitality roles and was involved with aquatics organizations. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio construction. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction in its investment process.

Cecil Jester is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Baird in 2017, he worked at Morgan Stanley in various capacities from 2009 to 2017. He is based in Chapel Hill, NC. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group provides tailored consulting and portfolio services, including discretionary management and separately managed accounts, employing both traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

Elizabeth Nicholson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Morrisville, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Nicholson serves on the boards of Ridgemont HOA and Independent Animal Rescue. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, delivering detailed, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team that combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm also provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Vitaliy Kukhta is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. 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, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Shari Becker is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for seven years at Carolina Home Mortgage. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and tends to a one-acre hobby farm growing blueberries and blackberries. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory programs and affiliated financial services. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Kyle Maxwell is the Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2019. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2011, progressing through positions including Financial Representative, Investment Consultant, and Financial Consultant before his current role. His professional focus is on understanding clients' personal needs and concerns, collaborating with them to build comprehensive wealth strategies tailored to those needs. Kyle's approach involves assisting clients with important financial decisions through personalized guidance aimed at working toward their financial success. His position at Fidelity Investments enables him to provide clients with diverse investment choices, investment experience, and client service. Further details regarding his education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement are not provided.

Nga Pho is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Chapel Hill, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 13 years of industry experience. Prior to rejoining Morgan Stanley in 2024, Pho worked at Edward Jones and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that utilizes firm-approved tools and market scenario modeling.

Florence Smith is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently advising clients at Raymond James & Associates in Chapel Hill, NC. Prior to joining Raymond James, she worked briefly at Amphora Wealth Management and spent time focused on CFP education and exams. Smith serves as Treasurer and board member of the Hillsborough Arts Council, a nonprofit organization. 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, and municipal entities, offering non-discretionary financial planning and consulting supported by extensive research and multiple portfolio management styles.

James Cobb is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to understand their personal values and financial goals, working together to develop tailored financial plans. He is part of a team dedicated to helping clients build personalized plans that they feel comfortable and confident with. He joined Fidelity Investments in 2021, progressing from Workplace Planning Consultant I to Planning Consultant within the organization. Prior to Fidelity, James worked as an Associate Financial Advisor at Fortress Financial Partners from 2020 to 2021.

Joseph Hagen is a financial advisor at Stifel in Chapel Hill, NC, with 43 years of industry experience. He has held his current position at Stifel Nicolaus since 2008. Hagen holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Stifel serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities. The firm offers brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

James Sessoms is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Chapel Hill, NC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and possessing 40 years of industry experience. His career includes long tenures at Merrill and Bank of America prior to joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients both directly and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements with employers.

John Murray is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at TD Ameritrade Investment Management and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Based in Chapel Hill, NC, he has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2021. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

William Phelan Sr. is a CFP® professional with 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, currently serving at Edward Jones since 2000. His tenure at Edward Jones spans over 26 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including a broad range of households and organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and investment strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.