Joshua Soucy is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been affiliated with various Fidelity entities since 2008. Strategic Advisers LLC, part of Fidelity Investments, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a hybrid approach combining fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, delivering model portfolios through systematic methodologies and maintaining oversight of delegated sub-advisers.

Christian Hill is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services and Fidelity Investments. Hill also has experience outside finance, including employment at Bonefish Grill and Campus Towers. 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 range of financial planning and advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Stephen Fordham V is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 63 license with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2011. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in managing rental properties through a property management company. 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 solutions supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Katherine Wall is a CFP® certificant and Series 66 licensee with seven years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2018 and previously worked at Johnston County Public Schools from 2013 to 2018. Outside of her advisory role, she writes a personal blog focused on her experiences with grief and travel. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment options, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Sheri Lofton is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill, based in Raleigh, NC, and has 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2008 and concurrently at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to Bank of America fiduciary clients. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Aurea Wangerien is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 39 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Edward Jones for seven years before joining LPL Financial in 2017. Wangerien is also involved in non-variable insurance as a side business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Susan Ledford is a financial advisor at Merrill with 37 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has been with Merrill since 1989, also working at Bank of America since 2011. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Robert Bodmer is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Portfolio Manager with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA) designations, recognizing his expertise in investment management and retirement benefits consulting. Robert brings over two decades of experience, having joined Merrill Lynch in June 2000, and specializes in managing portfolios through personalized and defined strategies that incorporate individual securities, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investments. As a Senior Portfolio Manager, he has the flexibility to manage client assets on a discretionary basis and collaborates with other Merrill Advisors to extend his strategies to a broader client base. Robert has professional experience in both profit and non-profit sectors and holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Tampa. His practice focuses on working with affluent families, corporate executives, and business owners to address financial goals such as retirement planning, family wealth management, college education funding, and portfolio management services. He integrates financial strategies including tax-efficient investments, discretionary money management, and risk management in coordination with specialists at Bank of America and Merrill. In addition to his professional role, Robert participates in community outreach initiatives with Bank of America. He enjoys outdoor activities such as biking, boating, camping, and fishing. His approach emphasizes developing personalized financial strategies to pursue clients' long-term objectives through one-on-one collaboration.

Dwight Carson is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with six years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2019 and previously worked at Royal Oaks Homes, a division of Mattamy Homes, and Carson Realty Group, Inc. 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 investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Adam Simpson is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent since 2021. Prior to his financial advisory role, he worked at Riverwood Elementary from 2014 to 2021. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on comprehensive goal-based analyses and written recommendations across various financial planning topics. The firm offers these planning services separately from its managed-account program, with an emphasis on periodic reviews and client engagement.

Michael Nunez is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and United Community Bank in Garner, NC, where he has worked since 2018. Prior to that, he was employed at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation from 2014 to 2018. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Christopher Alexander is a financial advisor with Fisher Investments in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Personal Capital Advisors Corporation, Spire Investment Partners, Bank of America N.A., and Merrill. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, offering discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm combines quantitative screening and qualitative research through a centralized investment process and manages risk with tax-aware strategies and defensive tactics.

Brian White is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2013. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Raleigh, NC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors.

Alyssa Fields is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, she spent six years working at Harris Teeter. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both firm-offered and third-party advisory solutions.

Haley Plumley is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, she worked at Fidelity Bank and was involved in the restaurant industry at The Mason Jar Tavern. She also serves as a Planning Board Associate for the town of Angier, assisting with local growth opportunities. 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 solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Juan Trujillo is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2014 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs, using both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Joshua Slezak is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, working with Edward Jones in Chapel Hill, NC. He has six years of industry experience, including roles at Edward Jones since 2019 and prior work at Lindenwood University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Evan Jones is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America for over a decade. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a committee member for the Lambda Chi Alpha-Gamma Upsilon Foundation, a charitable organization where he is involved in fundraising efforts. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Szuchan is a CFP® professional with 42 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial since 2025 and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association from 2015 to 2025. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Christopher Brooks is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent, he worked at Resolute International Services for six years and Vetted International, Ltd. for seven years. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, delivering holistic, goal-based financial analyses that cover retirement, tax, estate, and other planning areas. The firm offers clients the option to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing structure, while keeping these services separate.