Mayco Saucedo Hernandez is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Durham, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and having two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked in various roles across multiple industries, including logistics, real estate, and retail. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a food delivery driver for DoorDash. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad range of clients, including retail and institutional investors, through a process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, offering multi-manager and fund-of-funds advisory services, and utilizes systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Culbert Mclean Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds a Series 66 designation and has 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2008 and is also a managing partner at S. Preston Douglas & Associates LLP, a CPA firm. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Director and President of Pinecrest Country Club, a nonprofit private country club. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning, asset management, and retirement services to individuals, institutions, and other clients through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm combines advisory platforms with a broad range of financial services and oversight of substantial discretionary assets.

James Capps IV is a financial advisor at Merrill with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Fidelity Investments, Bank of America, and Jos. A. Bank. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers both model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by its internal Chief Investment Office and third-party managers.

Ruth Petty is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 44 years of industry experience, currently serving at OSAIC since 2024. Her prior experience includes nine years at Securities America Advisors and eight years at Signator Investors, Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she is President of the Streamside Homeowners Association and serves as a Director for Business Professional Network, a mission organization focused on economic development in underdeveloped countries. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, with a platform notable for its scale, consolidation activity, and complex affiliate network.

John Cash is a financial advisor at Stifel with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2018, previously spending two years at Wells Fargo Clearing. Stifel serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and advisory services with an investment approach based on proprietary capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Tracy Cottingham IV is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Greensboro, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Pinnacle Bank/Pinnacle Financial Partners since 2020, Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2020, and Merrill from 2001 to 2007. He is also involved as an associate employee with Capstone Investment Company and Pinnacle Asset Management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and investment consulting using advanced analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through its affiliation with a municipal advisor.

John Copley is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, with prior experience at Truist Investment Services and Merrill. 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 analytics.

Jeffrey Hill is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1997. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in managing office condominium rentals through an LLC shared with his spouse. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions with a network of over 23,700 advisors and more than $1 trillion in assets under management.

Evan Dixon is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on helping clients develop personalized strategies to pursue their financial goals by understanding their unique perspectives and priorities. His approach involves connecting clients with the people, plans, and processes that best fit their individual ambitions. Evan's expertise includes general investing, retirement planning, and saving for unexpected events. He provides ongoing advice and guidance to clients as their needs evolve. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. His educational background includes attending the University of North Carolina System without a degree conferred and earning a High School Diploma from West Caldwell High School.

Mahalia Kennon is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2000. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kimberly Gordon is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Greensboro, NC. She has 18 years of experience with Edward Jones and two years in the financial industry more broadly. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as a lead server at a local restaurant and bakery. 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 investment advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Jill Middleton is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2016, with a five-year period at Commonwealth Financial Network in between. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using risk profiling and analytical tools, and supports municipal and public finance work through its affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Joseph Nelson is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Greensboro, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has been with various Fidelity entities since 2015, including Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Nelson is involved in a real estate business focused on buying, building, renovating, and selling properties. He is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Johnnie Council is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, previously working at Equitable Advisors and in education roles with Alamance-Burlington Schools, Guilford County Schools, and North Carolina A&T. Council also serves as a board member for the Christine Council Foundation, a nonprofit organization. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm uses model-driven investment strategies developed by internal and third-party portfolio strategists and offers access to various financial planning and consulting services.

Sherri Brown is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65, Series 66, and Series 63 licenses. Her prior work includes roles at Oppenheimer, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of her advisory work, she has served as a poll worker during the 2020 general election. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Timothy Bolinger is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2021 and previously spent five years at Wells Fargo Clearing. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Timothy Anzulewicz is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at RPM Plastics, Zen Business, and ownership interests in Moon Brew LLC and Full Moon Oyster Bar. 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 deliver model portfolios and manage funds.

Regina Edwards is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill since 2009. Prior to that, she worked at Bank of America, N.A., where she remains affiliated. 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.

Vernon Horne is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 48 years of industry experience. He is currently with OSAIC, having joined in 2025 after 17 years at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation and 19 years at Osaic FS, Inc. He is also involved as an agent and owner in insurance-related businesses, including Signature Financial Services Group, LLC, and Horne Financial Services, offering various insurance products. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporations. The firm provides both brokerage and advisory services with a model-based investment approach that includes portfolio optimization, discretionary and advisor-managed strategies, and access to alternative investments through third-party platforms.

Samuel Starling III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Citigroup Global Markets. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a broad range of services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive advisory tools and oversight of substantial discretionary assets.