Madhulavi Majumder is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been with the firm for 23 years, focusing on developing and consistently reviewing wealth management strategies that align with her clients' personal goals and resources. Her client focus areas include family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, retirement planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. She holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the Simon School of Business in Rochester, NY, a bachelor's degree from Lady Shriram College, and a master's degree from Delhi University. Madhulavi holds the professional designations of Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She is multilingual, with proficiency in Bengali, English, and Hindi. Outside of her professional role, Madhulavi is actively involved in social and charitable work through organizations including Shukr7 and SankalptRTP. She participates in various community groups such as the Bengali Association of North Carolina, Chinmaya Mission of RDU, and others. Her personal interests include music, singing, traveling, yoga, acting on stage, and spending time with her husband and two children.

Kurtis Nolan is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2026. Prior to this role, he worked as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2024 to 2026. He has held several roles at Principal Financial Group, including Financial Consultant II from 2023 to 2024, Financial Counselor from 2022 to 2023, Client Onboarding Manager from 2019 to 2022, and Client Service Specialist in 2019. Kurtis partners with individuals and families to assist them in making informed decisions about their financial futures. He employs a holistic planning approach to understand clients' goals, values, and financial situations, helping to develop personalized plans tailored to their priorities. His services include strategies related to investing, retirement planning, and managing financial milestones, with adaptability to clients' evolving needs over time. Outside of his professional work, Kurtis engages in activities such as biking, spending time with family, fitness, and golf.

Elizabeth Whitsel is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 20 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at First Horizon, SunTrust Advisory Services, SunTrust Bank, SunTrust Investment Services, and Banc of America Investment Services. 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, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational tools and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Harrison Wright is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he specializes in delivering personalized financial planning experiences that help clients align their goals with actionable strategies. He collaborates closely with Financial Consultants to identify opportunities, strengthen client relationships, and pursue long-term financial success. Harrison has progressed through various roles at Fidelity Investments, including Investment Solutions Representative II, Investment Solutions Representative I, and Customer Relationship Advocate. His professional focus includes a strong foundation in financial planning concepts and client advocacy, guiding clients through key decisions with clarity and confidence. He holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California. Outside of his professional role, Harrison has personal interests in cooking and baking, golf, movies, and skiing.

Michael Hughes is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones in Hillsborough, NC, with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. 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 strategies supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Nancy Williams is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Durham, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and its affiliated firm since 2016. Nancy serves as president of Blue Devils Toastmasters and holds board positions with the Colony West Advisory Board and Hinton Mill Owners Association. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm operates through thousands of financial professionals managing a multi-billion dollar asset base and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms.

Richard Walsh is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Uber and held positions at UNC Chapel Hill’s Office of Sponsored Research. Outside of finance, he is involved in delivering flowers during busy holidays for Fallons Flowers. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and systematic methodologies in its investment process.

Nicholas Kolb is a Series 66-credentialed advisor with Fidelity who has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held roles at various companies and has been involved in entrepreneurial ventures such as Colby's Ice Cream & Bake Shop LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a youth ice hockey referee on weekends. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Julio Aguirre is a financial advisor at Merrill in Cary, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2007 and also has experience at Bank of America, N.A. since 2025. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michael Obudho is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2021, following prior roles at TD Ameritrade and COR Clearing LLC. He is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm integrates proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to create model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Wells Clark is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at RGA Investments and George Picket and Associates. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC unit provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across a range of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm is noted for its regulatory registrations and its use of AI-driven research methodologies.

Benjamin Lowry is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Durham, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has two years of industry experience and previously worked at a state employees' credit union and several other organizations, including North Carolina State University. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, using a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, AI-driven research, and advisory roles for multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Benjamin Carr is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Fidelity Investments and Erickson Advisors before joining Cetera. Outside of his advisory role, he is the principal songwriter and performer for a musical arrangement business called Personality Cult. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform that includes both affiliated and third-party managers.

James Kraft is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has prior work experience at Janney Montgomery Scott, LLC and Fidelity Investments, LLC. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse range of clients, including retail and institutional investors, with a focus on discretionary portfolio management and model portfolios constructed through systematic methodologies combining fundamental research and quantitative analysis.

Kurt Schmiemann is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Chapel Hill, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Wells Fargo Clearing and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory work, he is a notary public in Durham, North Carolina. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that manages approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, and offers a range of financial planning and consulting services with a primarily non-discretionary investment approach.

Nathan Bost is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2020. He has five years of industry experience, including prior roles at Advance Auto Parts and Duke Health Technology Solutions. Outside of advising, he assists with the business operations of his wife’s anesthesia practice. 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 strategies supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

James Campbell is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked in various roles including teaching alignment-based Vinyasa yoga and breathwork at 110 Yoga and Triangle Rock Club. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios across retail, institutional, and registered investment company clients.

Janet Ramsey is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Durham, NC, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 40 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation and Osaic FS, Inc. Ramsey is involved with Premier Advisor Group LLC, a non-variable insurance business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a wide range of financial planning and investment management solutions through a large network of advisors using various portfolio strategies and operational tools.

Chaudhry Adeem Asim is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at National General Insurance and academic institutions such as the University of Alcala and the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. He works with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies. The firm uses a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Marshall Lipe is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to understand their financial goals and develop tailored strategies through a holistic planning process. He has been with Fidelity since 2021, progressing through roles from Investment Management Consultant to Investment Consultant before his current position. Prior to joining Fidelity, Marshall worked as a Financial Advisor at Northwestern Mutual from 2017 to 2021. His professional experience spans various aspects of financial consulting and investment management. Outside of his professional work, Marshall engages in activities such as beach outings, family activities, fishing, golf, outdoor adventures, and spending time with pets.