Michael Wheat is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Merrill Lynch and Bank of America, as well as two years at Tesla. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides a range of investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, using a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages multiple registered investment companies and offers model portfolios through Fidelity Institutional Wealth Adviser.

Matthew Gerner is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Romtech and ATI prior to joining Fidelity. Outside of his advisory role, he is employed at Triangle Rock Club, where he is involved in front desk operations and facility maintenance. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and a Charitable Gift Fund. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and systematic portfolio construction, incorporating mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and has a notable advisory role to multiple registered investment companies.

Bizzy Craft is the Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role held since 2025. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, progressing through various positions including Financial Consultant, Planning Consultant, and Workplace Planning Consultant. Her career reflects a continuous commitment to developing expertise in financial planning and consulting. As a Certified Financial Planner, Bizzy focuses on understanding clients' unique goals to develop personalized financial strategies. She emphasizes empathy and transparency in her approach, aiming to create a welcoming environment for clients to share their financial objectives. Bizzy is dedicated to continuous learning to provide informed insights that support clients in making confident financial decisions. Outside of her professional role, Bizzy engages in outdoor adventures, scuba diving, snowboarding, traveling, volunteering, and yoga.

Thomas Poleski Jr. is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at various Fidelity entities since 2013. 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 proprietary fundamental research combined with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios from a broad universe of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Alexander Sacco is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a freelance digital marketing business focusing on content creation, copywriting, and online advertising. Fidelity, through its Strategic Advisers LLC affiliate, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients using a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and discretionary management.

Jeffrey Mc Claugherty is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Apex, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and manages Serving To Multiply, Inc., an advisory-related business. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering non-discretionary, research-driven recommendations that incorporate tax-smart strategies and asset management through a centralized consulting team.

Jacob Oconner is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. His background includes diverse roles in education and property management prior to joining Fidelity. He works at Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Noah Hines is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Durham, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments and Fidelity Brokerage Services, he worked at Baileys Health and Fitness and has been affiliated with Florida State College of Jacksonville for over a decade. He is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including IRS-qualified charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios and provides oversight through affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers.

Jacob Haas is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America prior to joining Raymond James. He is based in Cary, NC. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions, utilizing a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research to support its advisory services.

John Parham Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at South State Bank, Lincoln Financial Securities, and Equitable Advisors. He is also a member of the Triangle YMCA Development Committee, serving on its nonprofit board. 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 range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies across various asset classes.

Jamilahre Mcdowell is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Durham, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, Mcdowell worked as a hairstylist and barber at Lady Jane's, a hair salon in Raleigh, NC, for five years. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage a range of portfolios including mutual funds, ETFs, and fund-of-funds.

Justin Clayton is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Cary, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Before joining Edward Jones, he worked at Ferguson Enterprises for 17 years and operated his own insurance agency. He is a founder of the Exit Planning Institute's Raleigh/Durham Chapter and co-founded a regional business referral networking group. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and supports its clients through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Jeremiah Knox is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Thorough Financial Group LLC and Waddell & Reed, Inc., as well as work with various insurance carriers. 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 portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Thomas Park is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Fidelity in Durham, NC, and has four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TNT Construction, the Skagit County Drainage District 19, and Washington State University. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, managing model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

David Trca is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held various roles including work with Oakwood Country Club, Auburnlea Catering, and community-oriented organizations such as Love Africa Mission. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified model portfolios and deliver advisory solutions.

Lionel Perkins III is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2015. Outside of advisory work, he serves as President of the Alumni Leadership Counsel and is a member of the Board of Trustees at Blue Ridge Boarding School. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options that include retirement, education, and business-owner transition planning, supported by Wells Fargo’s research and tools.

Anna Cantwell is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, she held various roles at Ohio University and UNC Health. Outside of her advisory work, she operates an Etsy shop creating t-shirt designs and provides dog walking and sitting services. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a systematic investment process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm serves a diverse client base and engages in delegated management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery.

James Bowdish is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1998. 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 through a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices, offering a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products.

Joshua Beese is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Durham, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and having one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he was self-employed and has experience working in various roles outside the financial industry. Outside of his advisory work, he operates a private coaching business focused on developing hockey and skating skills for both youth and adults. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors as well as registered investment companies. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified portfolios and model investment strategies.

Blaise Haubert is an Investment Solutions Representative III at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2022, progressing through roles from Customer Relationship Advocate to his current position. In his role, Blaise focuses on understanding clients' priorities and working collaboratively to develop personalized financial plans tailored to their needs, ensuring they receive comprehensive support from Fidelity. Blaise brings experience in investment solutions and customer relationship management within the financial services industry. His professional background includes advancing through several roles at Fidelity, demonstrating his commitment to client service and financial planning. Outside of his professional work, Blaise has interests that include baseball, beach activities, football, social events with friends, pets, and running.