Derek Oliphant is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fortright Capital and Equitable Advisors. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Aurea Wangerien is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 39 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Edward Jones for seven years before joining LPL Financial in 2017. Wangerien is also involved in non-variable insurance as a side business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Dwight Carson is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with six years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2019 and previously worked at Royal Oaks Homes, a division of Mattamy Homes, and Carson Realty Group, Inc. 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 investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Michael Mullins is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2019. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Stericycle and Shred-It. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Tracy Harrison is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Smithfield, North Carolina, and has eight years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of a building management business in Clayton, North Carolina. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Michael Nunez is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and United Community Bank in Garner, NC, where he has worked since 2018. Prior to that, he was employed at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation from 2014 to 2018. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Christopher Alexander is a financial advisor with Fisher Investments in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Personal Capital Advisors Corporation, Spire Investment Partners, Bank of America N.A., and Merrill. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, offering discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm combines quantitative screening and qualitative research through a centralized investment process and manages risk with tax-aware strategies and defensive tactics.

Haley Plumley is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, she worked at Fidelity Bank and was involved in the restaurant industry at The Mason Jar Tavern. She also serves as a Planning Board Associate for the town of Angier, assisting with local growth opportunities. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

John Szuchan is a CFP® professional with 42 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial since 2025 and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association from 2015 to 2025. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Christopher Brooks is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Raleigh, NC. He has prior experience at Resolute International Services and Vetted International, Ltd., totaling over a decade in the industry. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based analyses and a broad range of planning topics without discretionary portfolio management.

Laura Myers is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Garner, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 10 years of industry experience. She has been associated with PFS Investments Inc and Primerica Financial Services since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, Myers is involved in home inspection businesses as a partner and sole owner and serves as a notary public in North Carolina. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure while delegating trading and implementation responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Dylan Herrold is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with nine years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at E*TRADE Capital Management and E*TRADE Securities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques to support client financial plans while acting primarily in an advisory capacity.

Ransom Stokes is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including First Horizon, Wells Fargo Clearing, Truist Investment Services, and BB&T. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Jeffrey Sideras is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Fisher Investments since 2015. Fisher Investments provides discretionary portfolio management to a global client base that includes institutional and private clients such as pension plans, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research through a centralized Investment Policy Committee to manage diversified portfolios, employing tax-aware and risk management strategies.

Jesse Malone is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Cary, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His background includes previous roles at Edward Jones and tax-related positions at Pikula Tax and H&R Block. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with various investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and maintains a large network of financial advisors and branches nationwide.

Justin Jones is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Santander Bank, Santander Securities, Edward Jones, and Cardinal Health. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized manager due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Rene Karsko is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services using both discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and technology-driven solutions.

James Duerr is a Series 66 licensed advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Raleigh, NC, and has six years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial since 2019 and was self-employed from 2014 to 2019. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm focuses on holistic, goal-based planning across various financial topics, offering these services separately from managed accounts.

Anthony Ruggiero is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and four years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Wells Fargo and service in the North Carolina and Pennsylvania Army National Guard. Outside of his advisory work, he is an officer of LittleFoot Enterprises LLC, a real estate rental business. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that integrates fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of model portfolios, advisory roles to registered investment companies, and application of systematic methodologies.

William Forster is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Thrivent and related entities since 2023. Prior to this, he held positions at Rocket Mortgage, Caliber Home Loans, Newrez, LLC, State Employees Credit Union, and Ditch Witch of North Carolina. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm provides written recommendations on a wide range of financial topics and integrates planning with its managed-account program under a consolidated billing option called WealthPlan.