Maliik Marcin is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients and Financial Consultants to develop tailored financial plans that address the unique needs of individuals and their families. He has been in this role since 2024. Prior to this, Maliik worked as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2024 and served as a High Net-Worth Associate at the same firm from 2022 to 2023. He began his financial advisory career as an Associate Wealth Management Advisor at Northwestern Mutual from 2019 to 2022. Maliik's professional experience includes working closely with clients to manage wealth and develop strategic financial planning. Outside of his professional responsibilities, he has interests in concerts, fitness, football, music, social events with friends, and pets.

John Hamilton is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cambridge Investment Research, Avantax Insurance Agency, and Morgan Keegan & Company. He is also owner of Hamilton Financial Associates Inc., where he provides tax services and trading activities. 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 financial planning and investment management solutions through a large network of advisors, utilizing various portfolio strategies and incorporating technology tools for operational support.

Bret Bledsoe is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Chapel Hill, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside of financial advising, he is a partner at Goosey’s Books LLC, a retail and online bookstore in Hillsborough, North Carolina. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning and a variety of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that includes advanced modeling tools.

Pamela Parker is a financial advisor at Merrill with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Merrill since 2009. Prior to Merrill, she worked at Bank of America, N.A., where she remains associated. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions, with account administration and custody support.

Zachery Ruetsch is an Investment Solutions Representative III at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. Prior to this role, he served as an Investment Solutions Representative II at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2025 and worked as a Financial Service Representative at Merrill from 2020 to 2021. He holds an Arkansas Insurance License. Zachery focuses on helping individuals and families build a confident financial future by developing personalized strategies aligned with their goals and values. He emphasizes building lasting relationships based on trust and genuine understanding as the foundation of effective financial guidance. Outside of his professional work, Zachery has personal interests that include fitness, food, golf, movies, outdoor adventures, and pets.

William Link is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Equitable, and Captrust. Outside of his advisory role, he is employed part-time at Liggett Ventures LLC, a restaurant business. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm employs a centralized due diligence process combining quantitative and qualitative research and offers a range of derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Emily Crum is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Durham, NC, where she has worked since 2020. She has six years of industry experience and previously held roles at Alamance Community College, ecoAmerica, and the University of North Carolina. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of more than 23,700 financial advisors nationwide.

Eddie Ramirez is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Stifel, West Bend Insurance, and EatStreet. Ramirez serves as a board member for Zero Dark Birdie, a nonprofit organization supporting veterans with mental health issues through golf and related therapies. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm uses research and analytics to support a diversified investment approach and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Karla Flick is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 37 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with UBS since 2002. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by offering brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client solutions.

Amanda Klier is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Pittsboro, NC, holding a Series 66 designation. She has experience working at Edward Jones since 2025 and previously held roles at Lowe's Home Improvement, IBM, and the Alliance of Professional Consultants. 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 wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Grant Muir is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Durham, NC, and has 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2015. 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 strategies supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and provides services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, affiliated mutual funds, and overlay and tax-efficient solutions.

Keith Crabtree is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with First Clearing, LLC since 2015. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Cheryl White is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. She previously worked at Prudential Equity Group, LLC from 2001 to 2003. Outside of her advisory role, she has acted as power of attorney for her mother and administrator for her father’s estate, and holds an ownership interest in a family business, Pilgrim’s Progeny, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Steven Halko is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill since 2003, focusing on serving high-net-worth individuals and families. Steven's client base includes physicians, business owners, couples, and families, with relationships often spanning multiple generations and over twenty states. He concentrates on long-term investing and wealth planning, helping clients determine their financial needs and risk tolerance. Steven also coordinates efforts with clients' CPAs and attorneys to align tax-minimization and estate planning strategies and provides access to Bank of America specialists for additional banking and lending needs. Before joining Merrill, Steven had a seven-year professional hockey career in the NHL with the Carolina Hurricanes and in the American Hockey League. He graduated from the University of Michigan, where he captained the National Championship hockey team in 1996. Steven holds several professional credentials, including the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA) designations. Steven resides in Morrisville, North Carolina, with his wife Sherene. They have two adult sons who live and work locally. Steven has coached hockey at various levels and remains active in sports as an avid curler with the Triangle Curling Club. He is also a volunteer with the Carolina Hockey Alumni Association. His personal interests include music, reading, spending time with family, and traveling.

Krista Cavalieri Carr is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in event planning through Southern Skies Events, LLC, where she assists with wedding planning and vendor partnerships. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified portfolios, including fund advisory and model portfolio services.

Anthony Mazzeo Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in food delivery and rideshare services through platforms such as Uber, Lyft, Grubhub, and DoorDash. 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 provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Larry Ware is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 28 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Avantax Investment Services, IFG Advisory, and LPL Financial. He is a member of the advisory board for the local Salvation Army chapter. Ware also operates BGLW LLC, doing business as Envision Wealth Partners, where he provides investment advice to clients focused on retirement planning, college funding, income management, and debt control. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable organizations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diversified portfolio management and financial planning services through a large nationwide network of advisors and provides access to various investment strategies and third-party managers.

De Marcus Bowden is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Edward Jones with 13 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, he worked at Members Trust Company, Secu Life Insurance Company, Credit Union Investment Services, Secu Brokerage Services, and State Employees' Credit Union. Outside of his advisory role, he has worked as a warehouse package handler in Mebane, NC. 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 and investment solutions, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Cynthia Clark is a financial advisor at Merrill with 44 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2000 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill, along 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.

Adam Peery is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He has been in this role since 2022. Prior to this, he worked as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Bank of America - Merrill Lynch from 2018 to 2022, and as a Relationship Manager at Bank of America from 2014 to 2018. With over ten years of experience, Adam specializes in developing and refining investment, retirement, and income strategies intended to support clients' financial goals and well-being. Originally from North Carolina, he emphasizes building lasting relationships and providing thoughtful financial guidance. Outside of his professional work, Adam has personal interests in family activities, football, movies, reading, and soccer.