Stephen Scott is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with various insurance companies and operates Legacy Wealth Strategies, which includes acting as a power of attorney for his mother’s trust. Equitable Advisors serves individuals across wealth levels, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers, providing access to mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and certain alternative investments.

Karena Bagwell is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 31 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 1994. 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 programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the United States.

Sarah Hancock is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Her prior experience includes roles at BDO Wealth Advisors, LLC, BDO USA, LLP, Stone Carlie Wealth Advisors, LLC, and Greenway Family Office, LLC. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. 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.

Todd Graddy is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Pittsboro, North Carolina, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2024, he worked for Mediant Communications Inc. from 2016 to 2024. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a network of more than 23,000 financial advisors and over 15,000 branch offices nationwide.

Maura Wyatt is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, she held various roles in the service and retail sectors and was involved with the NC State University Crafts Center. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, using a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also advises multiple registered investment companies and constructs model portfolios for intermediary platforms.

Brittany Hughes is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Merrill and Bank of America, as well as non-financial experience at Walt Disney World and in education. Outside of her advisory work, she bakes goods for friends on a regular basis. She is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, including model portfolios delivered to intermediary platforms.

Kenneth Debutts is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He previously worked at Harker Research, Inc. for seven years before joining Fidelity. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm also serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and is noted for its use of algorithmic methods and AI in its research.

David Smith is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Fidelity Investments since 2021 and previous experience with Jewish for Good and Thought Leader Select LLC. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, through a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, delegation to sub-advisers, and its advisory role to multiple registered investment companies.

R Flintom is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2009, including eleven years with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Prior to that, he spent eight years at Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct client plans and corporate financial planning agreements.

Jeremy Lamm is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Durham, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to his work at Fidelity, he held positions in the retail and service sectors, including roles at Bailey's Fine Jewelry and Home Care Pulse. Outside of advising, he has experience driving sales and assisting customers in fine jewelry retail. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, using a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm serves both retail and institutional investors and is noted for its use of systematic methodologies and its advisory roles with registered investment companies.

Micah Miller is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role held since 2026. In this capacity, he works with clients to develop personalized financial plans that aim to simplify complex decisions and help clients maintain focus on their key financial goals. Before becoming a Financial Consultant, Micah served as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2024 to 2026. Prior to that, he was a Workplace Planning Consultant at the same company from 2022 to 2024. These roles have contributed to his experience in various aspects of financial planning and consulting. Outside of his professional work, Micah has interests in comedy, golf, pets, and yoga.

Hayden Leonard is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Fidelity Investments, First Citizens Investor Services, TD Ameritrade, and The Vanguard Group. Leonard's background also includes service in the North Carolina National Guard. He is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios, and it serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

William Peyton Jr. is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Chapel Hill, NC, with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2008. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers proprietary research and a broad range of capital markets solutions.

Edward Tiryakian is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Triad Advisors, Inc., Anderson & Strudwick, Incorporated, and UBS Financial Services. In addition to his advisory role, he teaches a corporate finance class as an adjunct professor at Duke University. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services across various programs such as financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm utilizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by multiple custodial and legacy program arrangements.

Jonathan Bandy is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Apex, NC, with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2019. Prior to his financial services roles, he was employed by the N.C. Governor's Highway Safety Program from 2015 to 2018. Outside of advising, he is involved as a Chapter Consultant for Triangle BNI, a local business networking group. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including various types of households, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, investment strategies, and affiliated financial services across a nationwide network of advisors and branches.

Allison Shumar is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Duke University from 2016 to 2022. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to a broad range of clients, 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-of-funds and model portfolios delivered to intermediary platforms.

Michael Hileman is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2019 and previously spent three years at Personify Corp. based in Raleigh, NC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a broad network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions along with affiliated mutual funds and other services.

Kolin McKelvey is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, based in Raleigh. Since 2023, Kolin has worked with individuals and families to simplify complex financial decisions and develop clear, actionable plans that support their goals. Kolin's approach emphasizes listening carefully to understand what matters most to clients and providing guidance to help them make informed choices for a secure and fulfilling future. Kolin believes that financial planning goes beyond numbers, focusing on creating practical strategies that allow clients to live life with confidence. Outside of professional responsibilities, Kolin enjoys golf, movies, music, and reading.

John Adams II is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Cetera. He has held roles at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013 and operates John Adams, LLC, focusing on personal tax strategy. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers as a budget counselor for Hope Community Church and coaches youth basketball with Carolina Legend. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions. The firm offers a multi-manager investment platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party money managers.

Eric Schroeder is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked within various Fidelity entities since 2014. His current role is based in Durham, NC. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and a charitable gift fund. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.