William Peyton Sr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America, NA for eight years before joining Wells Fargo in 2017. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients through investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research and analytics from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Evan Weiss is a Vice President, Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2021. He focuses on helping clients develop comprehensive financial plans through communication, thoughtful planning, and detailed analysis, aiming to serve as a reliable resource for his clients throughout their financial journeys. Prior to his current role, Evan was a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2017 to 2021 and a Financial Analyst at RE1 Advisor from 2015 to 2017. His experience spans various aspects of financial planning and analysis. Outside of his professional work, Evan has interests including camping, cars, hiking, photography, traveling, and volunteering.

Drew Becker is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following five years at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. He has also been affiliated with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2009. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory solutions. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Laura Tayloe is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Live Oak Private Wealth and Mainstone Capital Management. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader set of financial product offerings than typical for large institutional advisers.

Michael Rickerby is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Cary, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with two years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2023 and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2015. 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 advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, serving as an ERISA fiduciary and including a broad range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Christopher Maxwell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Raleigh, NC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 31 years of industry experience. He has worked with Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 2003. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in selling fixed annuities and various types of insurance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced research tools and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Kenie Wrenn is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 37 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing, accumulating a combined 10 years at those firms before joining Raymond James in 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the community advisory board for the UNC Chapel Hill Outer Banks Field Site, where she consults with faculty and students and assists with teaching and mentoring. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Cynthia Shedrick is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, Cynthia works as a contractor for Amazon Flex, delivering packages. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Michael Baer is a CFP® professional with 32 years of industry experience, currently working at Edward Jones since 1994. He holds a Series 63 license and serves as a board member for the Salvation Army of Wake County. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products, managing over $1 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Brendan Rodden is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, LPL Financial, and Raymond James & Associates. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory solutions. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Robert Larose is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, Wal-Mart, and TJMaxx. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Courtney Peters is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2022 and previously held roles at Ward and Smith, P.A. and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Amee Earl is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 24 years of industry experience. She is currently with Wells Fargo Clearing, where she has worked since 2016, with prior service also 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 investment options. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and includes a range of investment products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Zachary Guntz is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and with two years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, Servpro, and Houghton University. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets through over 14,000 advisors and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Michael Parrish is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation, Woodbury Financial Services, Merrill, and Morgan Keegan & Company. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Sweet P Holdings LLC, a personal beach condominium entity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of investment solutions including financial planning, wrap and model portfolios, and third-party asset management, supported by a large network of advisors and advanced operational tools.

Earl Snyder is a Benefits & Planning Consultant within Executive Services at Fidelity Investments. He has held various roles at Fidelity, beginning as a Workplace Planning Consultant I in 2022 and progressing through Workplace Planning Consultant II and III positions before assuming his current role in 2026. Throughout his career, Earl focuses on building genuine relationships to co-create personalized financial strategies that align with his clients' goals and values. He emphasizes consistent support and clear communication in his client interactions. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Earl engages in activities such as football, hiking, traveling, and volunteering.

Lyndsay Larkin is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked at Whole Foods and in healthcare organizations including UnityPoint Health and CarePartners. Fidelity’s affiliate, Strategic Advisers LLC, provides investment management and advisory services to a broad range of clients, including retail and institutional investors, utilizing a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is notable for its use of systematic methodologies, advisory roles for multiple registered investment companies, and incorporation of AI in its research.

Eileen Ohannesian is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing Services since 2017 and Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides 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.

Angela Mackinnon is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having seven years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Equitable Advisors, W&S Brokerage Services, Omnistar Financial Group, and periods of self-employment. She serves as Vice President on the executive board of a Child Development Center in Wilmington, NC. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a variety of advisory models implemented through third-party managers and programs, offering a broad range of investment products and ERISA fiduciary services.

Derek Sox is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, 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 supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.