Allison Shumar is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Duke University from 2016 to 2022. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to a broad range of clients, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, including fund-of-funds and model portfolios delivered to intermediary platforms.

Seth Church is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 credential and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Minnesota Life Insurance Company and Securian Financial Services, as well as coaching CrossFit for several years. Outside of advising, he has worked as a CrossFit coach and substitute teacher. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement services through independent Financial Professionals using a variety of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements.

Eric Schroeder is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has been with various Fidelity entities since 2014. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is notable for its use of systematic methodologies, model portfolios, and its advisory role to multiple registered investment companies.

Aiyahna Edwards is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Durham, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked at Good Steward Financial Company for two years. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios across a broad investable universe.

William Gregory is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Edward Jones, Merrill, Bank of America, and Raymond James Financial Services. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a methodology that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its advisory roles with registered investment companies, use of algorithmic and AI-driven research, and formal proxy-voting and governance procedures.

Stephen Freeman is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held various roles including positions at Jersey Mikes and East Carolina University. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and serves as advisor to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Bryan Piccirillo is a CFP® professional financial advisor at Edward Jones in Durham, NC, with nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2017, he worked at Duke University Hospital for one year. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide advisor and branch network.

Laura Radko is a CFP® with over 30 years of experience in the financial industry. She has worked at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors since 2018 and has been with various Fidelity entities since 2009. She is based in Durham, NC. Her firm, Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified portfolios.

Joseph Burnette is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Durham, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held various roles across several industries, including security and lawn care. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is notable for its use of systematic methodologies, AI in research, and oversight of multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Katie Nestlerode is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 22 years of industry experience. She has held roles at Sanford C. Bernstein for 15 years prior to joining Fisher Investments in 2017. Nestlerode holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Chapel Hill, NC. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, including pension plans, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm employs a centralized investment approach combining quantitative and qualitative research to manage diversified portfolios across various asset classes.

Renee Sorrell is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Mediant Communications. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a cashier at Home Depot. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Dustin Mccaughey is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, he held roles at several companies including Shipt Inc., GrubHub Inc., and TaskRabbit Inc. He has also been involved in entrepreneurial ventures such as LoO and LoO Yoga LLC and Embers of Florida, LLC. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios featuring mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm’s approach includes algorithmic portfolio construction, delegated management, and oversight controls, supporting a range of registered investment companies and charitable funds.

Katie Belin is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she has been serving clients since 2020. She works closely with clients to understand their financial goals, values, and vision for the future, creating personalized strategies aimed at growing and protecting wealth while building reliable retirement income streams. Prior to her role at Fidelity, she was a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones Investments from 2016 to 2020. Before entering financial advisory, she gained experience as a Capital Markets Operations Associate at Fannie Mae Federal National Mortgage Association from 2014 to 2016. With over 10 years of experience, Katie specializes in assisting clients with retirement planning, wealth preservation, and legacy planning. She emphasizes client education to enable informed and confident financial decisions. Her approach focuses on clarity, confidence, and disciplined financial management.

Matthew VanAuker is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2023. He collaborates with clients to understand their financial priorities and co-create personalized plans aimed at helping them pursue their goals. His approach emphasizes clear guidance, consistent support, and building a client experience grounded in trust and long-term partnership. Before his current role, Matthew served as an Investment Solutions Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2023. Prior to that, he worked as a Personal Banker at Wells Fargo from 2019 to 2021. He holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California.

Dominik Maas is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at James Miller Financial and served in roles at Western Michigan University and Prestwick Village Golf Club. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, and it is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, formal advisory roles, and integration of AI in its investment process.

Evan Springfield Cobb is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Morrisville, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, the Association of International CPAs, and Durham Public School systems. He serves as finance chair for the nonprofit Webb Squared in Pittsboro, NC, overseeing fund allocation and donation tracking. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients through a network of approximately 23,701 financial advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Rylee Williams is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position held since 2024. She has progressed through various roles within Fidelity, including Workplace Planning Consultant III from 2023 to 2024, Workplace Planning Consultant II from 2022 to 2023, and Workplace Planning Consultant I in 2022. Her professional focus is on improving the financial wellbeing of her clients by understanding their priorities and those of their families. Rylee holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California, supporting her expertise in financial and insurance planning. Outside of her professional work, Rylee enjoys outdoor activities such as camping, golf, hiking, and running, as well as watching movies.

Angelo Posillico is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he was affiliated with Duke University and the Army West Point Athletic Association. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment advisory programs and maintaining a large retail advisor and branch network.

Christine Noble is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Durham, NC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and six years of industry experience. Her work history includes multiple roles within Fidelity Investments since 2020 and prior experience with entities such as Gentle Harvest and the New Hampshire Army National Guard. She is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, including advisory services for registered investment companies and model portfolio delivery.

Damon Lichtenberger is a financial advisor at Cetera with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including CRI Securities, Inc. and Securian Financial Services. Outside of advising, he is involved as an agent/broker with North Star Consultants focusing on fixed insurance sales. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and various program platforms, operating as a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and unaffiliated third-party managers.