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.

Leigh Bridges is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is a notary public. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by offering a broad range of investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm uses proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations, with clients deciding on implementation through various brokerage and advisory programs.

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.

Christopher Willis is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He worked at BB&T from 2007 to 2020 before joining Pinnacle Financial Partners and Raymond James Financial Services in 2020. Outside of advisory work, Willis is a partner and certified flight instructor at Executive Flight Training & Services, LLC, providing flight instruction and aircraft rental services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and institutional clients. The firm uses risk profiling and analytical tools to tailor non-discretionary planning and consulting to client goals and supports a broad advisor network with specialized offerings in municipal finance and SIMPLE IRA advisory services.

Mikki Kline is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following two years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

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.

Dennis Cody is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, he worked at Charles Schwab Co., Inc. and served six years in the United States Navy. 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, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases to support its investment approach.

John Petercuskie is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process uses structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools to model outcomes without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

William Griffin is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2019 and previously worked at WestEnd Advisors, LLC. Griffin serves as an investment committee member for Christ Church Raleigh. 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 a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Edward Pavel is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., JP Morgan Securities, LLC, and Citizens Securities, Inc. Wells Fargo Advisors serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and leverages research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute to support its investment decisions.

Quintin Ellis is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2021. Prior to joining the financial industry, he spent six years with the Frisco RoughRiders. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, and it serves multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Frederic Anders is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James Financial in Raleigh, NC. His prior experience includes roles at BB&T and its affiliates. Anders also works as a Licensed Bank Advisor with Pinnacle Bank, assisting clients with banking and investment needs and coordinating with Raymond James advisors for investment services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base ranging from individuals to institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting, supported by analytical tools and a broad advisor network, and has notable municipal and public-finance capabilities.

Willard Varnum II is a CFP® professional currently with Wells Fargo Clearing and has 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and its National Association from 1995 to 2024. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Jennifer Riley is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation. She has prior work experience with EspriGas and Coca Cola Consolidated, Inc. and began her advisory career with Thrivent in 2025. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive written recommendations across various planning topics. The firm integrates planning with managed-account programs through its WealthPlan option while maintaining separate service structures and does not offer portfolio management for institutional clients.

Adam Whitesell is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated firms since 2006. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing planning advice focused on retirement income, tax-aware withdrawals, and Social Security claiming strategies.

Garrett Stringer is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment offerings.

Stuart Strickland is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wells Fargo Clearing, where he has worked since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and over two decades at Wachovia Bank, N.A. He is based in Raleigh, NC. Outside of his advisory role, Strickland is involved in managing farmland and rental property holdings. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Maggie Burke is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with eight years of industry experience. Her previous roles include positions at Charles Schwab Bank, PIMCO Investments LLC, and Pacific Investment Management Company LLC. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Scott Abee is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2015. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services through a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Jeffrey Mc Claugherty is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Apex, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and manages Serving To Multiply, Inc., an advisory-related business. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering non-discretionary, research-driven recommendations that incorporate tax-smart strategies and asset management through a centralized consulting team.