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, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at the State Employees' Credit Union and various other organizations. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors, employing a process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

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 at Raymond James & Associates with 21 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is a notary in Durham, North Carolina. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional advisory services, utilizing a range of portfolio management styles supported by firm research and affiliated sub-advisers.

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.

Terri Ann Lindo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Durham, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Cetera Advisor Networks, Summit Financial Group, Raymond James Financial, and UBS Financial Services. She is involved with Melalueca, an online wellness company, outside of her advisory work. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning and access to model portfolios, combining extensive non-advisory financial activities with oversight of substantial discretionary assets.

Joshua Seligson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for nine years. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches girls varsity basketball at St. Davids School in Raleigh, NC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by offering investment and financial planning services tailored to clients who meet certain net-worth criteria. The firm provides a broad range of planning options and integrates advisory services with other financial products.

Jeffrey Adams is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Fidelity in various roles since 2008. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio construction. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic methods in its investment process and serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Joseph Piescik is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Fidelity Investments and within law enforcement at The University of Dallas Police Department. His background also includes roles in nonprofit and academic settings. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management combined with brokerage, custody, and financial planning services.

Ryan Polewczak is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2007, where he has served in various positions including Portfolio Specialist, Workplace Planning & Advice Consultant, Executive Participant Services, Non Qualified Plan Services Lead, Registered Representative, and Customer Service Workplace Specialist. His professional experience spans multiple aspects of financial consulting and planning. Ryan holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California. His approach to financial planning focuses on understanding clients personally and co-creating customized financial plans that align with their goals throughout different stages of life. Outside of his professional work, Ryan's personal interests include cars, family activities, hiking, horseback riding, and parenthood.

Alexander Nelson is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with Edward Jones in Durham, NC. He has 10 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including households with varying net worth, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Hampton Briley is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at the State of North Carolina and various service and hospitality positions. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios.

Matthew Fahys is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Durham, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles at Plan2Play and several real estate firms, as well as ownership of NpEntertainment, LLC. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, emphasizing a systematic investment process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also serves as a registered commodity pool operator and provides advisory services to multiple registered investment companies and model portfolios.

Matthew Tapley is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following five years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he has ownership in Jager Baden, LLC, a company involved in the purchase of recreational land. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory options. The firm’s investment approach is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of financial products including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Tyler Vodicka is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His work history includes roles at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2018 and Fidelity Investments since 2025. Prior to his financial services career, he worked at Linda's Bar and Grill and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. 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 portfolios and model strategies.

Vanessa Haythorn is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently with Stifel since 2020. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. from 2015 to 2020. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment guidance is based on a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, providing asset allocation and financial planning analyses to support client decisions.