Wyatt Thompson III is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Midtown Events LLC, DICK's Sporting Goods, and Armstrong Relocation. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC, where Thompson works, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and a Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Benjamen Parker is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked with Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2008 and has been part of Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors since 2018. 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 employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios.

Andrew Snider is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Durham, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at CUSO Financial Services, LP for 14 years and has been affiliated with Coastal Federal Credit Union for over 20 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for the Triangle Adult Soccer League, a nonprofit organization in North Carolina. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services, including model portfolios and advanced technology solutions, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Cyrus Smith Jr. is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 46 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2021, with prior experience at CUSO Financial Services and Scottrade. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad range of clients, including retail and institutional investors. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop systematic model portfolios.

Justin Gorney is a financial advisor at Fidelity with the Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Fidelity and its related entities since 2015. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm also serves as a registered commodity pool operator and advisor to multiple registered investment companies, utilizing algorithmic methods and AI in its investment process.

Nathan Welsh is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Raleigh, NC. He has 11 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Ernest Williams is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation and Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in retirement income and estate planning services and has engagements related to insurance and human resources through affiliated businesses. OSAIC serves a wide range of clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services. The firm utilizes various asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct diversified portfolios managed on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Steven Kocher is a Certified Financial Planner® with over 38 years of experience, currently serving at UBS Financial Services since 1987. He is based in Troy, MI, and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services that include proprietary research and tailored financial planning.

Mikel Chalmers is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he currently assists clients and their families in understanding and achieving their financial goals. He collaborates with clients to analyze all aspects of their financial lives and develops plans to work towards meeting those goals. Mikel has held several roles in the financial services industry, including Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2023, and Paraplanner at Ameriprise Financial during 2020 and 2021. Prior to that, he was an Associate Advisor at Millennium Advisory Services from 2018 to 2020. He holds insurance licenses in both Arkansas and California.

Sandra Gunnels is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, she held roles in various companies, including Trophy Brewing and Pizza and Henson Novelties. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, using a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Kenneth Nelson is a financial advisor with Cetera in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Investors Capital Corp. and Morgan Keegan & Company, LLC. Nelson also serves as a guest lecturer at Duke University and NC State University, where he teaches a weekly class, and he is an economic commentator and author involved in various media activities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisor serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting discretionary and non-discretionary strategies across multiple program structures.

Aaron Schmidt is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2021 and previously was employed by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Relias Learning. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios and is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, AI-driven research, and its advisory roles with registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Sam Ahmed is an Investment Solutions Representative III at Fidelity Investments, a role held since 2023. Prior to this position, Sam advanced through roles as Investment Solutions Representative II (2022-2023) and Investment Solutions Representative I (2021-2022) at Fidelity Investments. Earlier professional experience includes serving as a Relationship Manager at Wells Fargo from 2016 to 2021 and as a Teller at Wells Fargo from 2015 to 2016. Sam holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California. He focuses on assisting clients in working towards their financial goals by being attentive to detail and an active listener, emphasizing long-term relationship building. Outside of his professional work, Sam engages in family activities, fitness, movies, parenthood, and traveling.

Zachary Payne is an Investment Solutions Representative III at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he provides clients with guidance on savings and investment strategies tailored to their individual goals, needs, and circumstances. He supports clients through various life stages and financial challenges, regularly reviewing and updating financial plans to align with changing priorities and market conditions. Zachary's professional experience includes roles as an Investment Consultant, Investment Solutions Representative II specializing in Fixed Income, Investment Solutions Representative, and High Net Worth Representative at Fidelity Investments. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Junior Financial Advisor at Raleigh Wealth Solutions and as a Financial Advisor at Equitable Advisors. Outside of his professional work, Zachary has interests in comedy, fishing, football, golf, spending time at the lake, and music.

Zachary Mc Donald is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Guilford College United Methodist Church, where he manages and leads the church's audio-visual and streaming services. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a broad client base including 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and employs a multi-asset model portfolio approach with centralized operational and supervisory infrastructure.

Benjamin Baumberger is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques while generally acting in an advisory capacity for its clients.

Diana Na is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2022, following prior roles at Wells Fargo from 2016 to 2022. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Robert Willauer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2011 and also works with Ohio National Financial Services. Outside of his advisory roles, he serves as Vice President of Operations at Adolos, LLC, where he oversees technology and operational matters related to tax preparation and accounting. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management and access to diversified model portfolios and research.

Timothy Healy is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Durham, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Fidelity and Next Level Academy, as well as a 15-year tenure at Cardinal Gibbons High School. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Carroll Webb is a financial advisor at Fidelity Investments with 12 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at Regions Bank, H&R Block, LPL Financial, and Woodland Community College. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, as well as registered investment companies. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and is noted for its use of systematic methodologies and AI-driven research tools.