Ashley Paonessa is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 14 years of industry experience. She has held positions at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2019 and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association from 2015 to 2019. She holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Raleigh, NC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Scott Carnes is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at various Fidelity entities since 2018, including Fidelity Brokerage Services and Fidelity Investments. Prior to that, he was employed at Workplace Options for two years. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC, where Scott provides services, offers investment management and advisory solutions to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and is notable for its use of systematic methodologies, AI tools, and its advisory role with multiple registered investment companies and model portfolio delivery to intermediary platforms.

Christian Fitzhugh is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with Fidelity Investments and has worked at Morgan Stanley, Commonwealth Financial Network, and Pathfinder Wealth Consulting. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund and registered investment companies. The firm employs a systematic investment process that combines proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Imani Thompson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, she held various roles including positions at North Carolina Central University and Integral Resources Inc. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a process that combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and discretionary management.

Peter Sheahan is a financial advisor with Fisher Investments in Chapel Hill, NC, holding a Series 65 designation and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Fisher Investments since 2000. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, offering discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm employs a centralized investment process combining quantitative and qualitative research and utilizes tax-aware strategies and defensive tactics to manage risk.

Chris Foster is Vice President, Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2018. He has more than 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, having served as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2012 to 2018, a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney from 2008 to 2012, and a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones Investments from 2005 to 2008. Throughout his career, Chris has focused on working closely with clients and their families to develop and implement personalized financial plans aimed at achieving their goals. Chris's approach is centered on collaboration and trust, recognizing the effort clients have invested in saving and growing their assets. His professional experience spans multiple reputable firms, reflecting a sustained commitment to the financial advisory profession. Outside of his professional work, Chris enjoys boating, fishing, golf, reading, and traveling.

Robert Sander is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2022 and previously spent seven years at Poling & Cutler Marine Transportation. Outside of finance, he owns and maintains a pet grooming business in Raleigh, North Carolina. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund and registered investment companies. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Clementine Cigna is an Investment Solutions Representative III at Fidelity Investments. In this role, she collaborates with clients to build confidence around financial goals and investment decisions, helping them clarify priorities, understand risk, and set clear, measurable objectives for long-term growth. She provides ongoing support and perspective as markets change, maintaining focus on what matters most to her clients and their families. Clementine has been with Fidelity Investments since 2022, progressing through roles from Customer Relationship Advocate to Investment Solutions Representative II and I before her current position. Prior to joining Fidelity, she gained experience as a Mortgage Loan Officer at AmeriFirst Financial and Revolution Mortgage, as well as serving as a Financial Services Officer at State Employees’ Credit Union. Outside of her professional work, Clementine enjoys art, camping, concerts, gardening, hiking, and visiting museums.

Daniel Ryon is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2004 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a rental property in Raleigh, North Carolina. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

David Jester is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Chapel Hill, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with R.W. Baird since 2017 and previously worked at Franklin School of Innovation. He is part of The DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which provides financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and other services to individuals, corporate clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations. Robert W. Baird manages approximately $394 billion in regulatory assets and offers investment strategies that include manager-traded and model-traded SMA solutions, tax-management, and direct-indexing capabilities.

Parrish Goodman is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Durham, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held positions in real estate and automotive services and was employed at North Carolina State University. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, 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 advisory and model portfolio delivery.

Nathan Neely is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at various Fidelity entities since 2007. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm combines proprietary research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, and it manages model portfolios utilizing systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Charles Moehrke is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Chapel Hill, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management delivers a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides planning services that are generally advisory in nature without individual security recommendations in standalone plans.

Patrick Towne is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving clients since 2023. Prior to this role, he was a Workplace Planning and Advice Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2016 to 2023 and a Financial Consultant at PNC Bank from 2014 to 2016. His mission is to help clients navigate uncertainty and work toward better futures through financial planning. Patrick holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California, supporting his work in providing financial and insurance advice. Outside of his professional career, he has personal interests in comedy, hiking, music, and traveling.

Timothy Mcguirk is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked for New South Pizza for nine years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in buying and selling collectibles through eBay and Facebook groups. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios drawn from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Chelsea Gibson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. She previously worked at Barnes & Noble Inc. from 2009 to 2018 before joining Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC in 2018. Since 2025, she has been with Fidelity Investments in Durham, NC. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including Charitable Gift Funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Everett Anderson is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2008. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutional clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and governmental entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Pamela Fonseca is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Olmaz Jewelers, Robert Half, Sigma Xi, Penmac Spaces, and AT&T. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering 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 serves multiple registered investment companies with formal advisory roles and governance procedures.

Gary Crenshaw is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Pinnacle Bank/Pinnacle Financial Partners and Suntrust Investments. He is also an associate at Pinnacle Asset Management, where he serves as a financial consultant. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, corporate, institutional, and nonprofit clients. The firm utilizes risk profiling and analytical tools to tailor non-discretionary planning and encourages clients to implement recommendations through various advisory programs.

Jeffrey Hamilton is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with Fidelity Investments across multiple periods since 2014. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage and deliver model portfolios.