Andrew Blanchard is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Raleigh, NC, with two years of industry experience. Prior to his financial advisory role, he served nine years in the U.S. Air Force and was a homemaker for five years. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as an actor represented by a talent agency and serves as a board member for the Apex Public School Foundation. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive financial planning focused on goals such as retirement, tax, estate, and special needs planning. The firm combines planning with managed-account programs under consolidated billing while maintaining separate planning and investment services.

Melinda Poulton is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with four years of industry experience. She has worked at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2022. Outside of her advisory role, she acts as a brand ambassador for nutritional supplements and wellness products in a limited capacity. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based analyses across various financial planning topics. The firm offers a planning service separate from portfolio management and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under consolidated billing.

Mauriel Vega is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cambridge in 2021, Vega worked at BridgeLight Financial Advisors from 2015 to 2021. Outside of advisory work, Vega is involved in retail sales and distribution through CAFE REBELDE and operates as an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent financial professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements.

Daniel Griffith is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and based in Raleigh, NC. He has been with LPL Financial since 2026 and previously held roles at Osaic, Samaritan's Purse, and Liberty University, among others. 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 broad range of investment options and utilizes various operational and research tools to support its network of over 22,800 advisors managing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Crystal Dempsey is a CFP® and Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 14 years of experience, currently practicing at Edward Jones in Garner, NC since 2012. She has been with Edward Jones throughout her advisory career. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory 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 supports a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Shawn Ingram is a Planning Consultant who assists clients in achieving their financial goals by collaborating with them to create actionable and accessible financial plans. He currently works at Fidelity Investments, where he has held several roles since 2023. His positions have included Investment Solutions Representative, High Net Worth Associate, and Customer Relationship Advocate, reflecting his experience in various aspects of client relationship management and investment solutions within the firm.

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.

Joshua De Leon is an International Wealth Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides wealth management strategies to individuals, families, and businesses, focusing on legacy planning and addressing the complexities of the global financial environment. Joshua works to develop comprehensive strategies aligned with clients’ short- and long-term financial objectives. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey. Joshua is fluent in English and Spanish and holds professional designations including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Through his role, he leverages the investment resources of Merrill and the banking capabilities of Bank of America to help clients manage various aspects of their financial futures.

Philip Nation is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Raleigh, NC. He holds CFP® and ChFC® designations and has 39 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, he worked for Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 19 years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered primarily by investment adviser representatives who use a range of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

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.

Kimberly Blaes is a financial advisor with Merrill in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 11 years before joining Merrill in 2026. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Carl Moore is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Securities America Advisors from 2013 to 2024. Moore also owns Carl Moore Financial Services, where he provides insurance products, primarily term insurance, tailored to client needs. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios that include stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Brian Bosman is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at ArchiveSocial and in education with the University of North Carolina Wilmington, Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, and Alamance Burlington School System. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund, and registered investment companies. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to create model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and it holds distinctive roles such as commodity pool operator registration and advisory responsibilities to multiple registered investment companies.

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.

James Mckay is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016. Outside of advising, he is involved in commercial real estate sales and co-owns an LLC that manages a private aircraft. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party managers. The firm employs firm-provided asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

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.

Mark Wilkinson is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2025, he worked for 17 years at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation. He is also active as an insurance agent marketing and servicing traditional life insurance and long-term care insurance. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party managers. The firm employs a variety of quantitative tools and third-party platforms to construct and manage portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Xingyu Liu is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving the Carolina East Market. With over 11 years of experience in the financial industry, his background spans banking, lending, and wealth management sectors. Since joining Merrill Lynch in 2019 as a Client Associate in Florida, Xingyu worked alongside multiple Senior Financial Advisors before relocating to North Carolina and beginning his own advisory career in 2022. Xingyu holds a Master of Science in Economics from NC State University, obtained in 2010. He is a native Mandarin speaker and holds active FINRA Series 7 and 66 registrations, along with the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. His expertise includes wealth planning, client service, relationship management, and providing ongoing financial planning and advice to help high-net-worth clients preserve and grow their wealth responsibly and efficiently. Residing in Cary, NC, Xingyu enjoys reading, soccer, table tennis, tennis, and traveling. He also values spending time with his family. His professional philosophy emphasizes that financial success requires intentional planning, reflected in his approach to helping clients make informed decisions and stay on track toward their financial goals.