Matthew Tapley is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Chapel Hill, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 25 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley and Citigroup Global Markets. He has ownership in Jager Baden, LLC, a separate venture involving recreational land acquisition. 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 a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

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.

Dana Drury is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Drury held roles at several organizations including Captiv8 and the University of Colorado. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund and registered investment companies. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Tyler Davis is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Chapel Hill, NC, holding a Series 66 designation. He joined Edward Jones in 2026 after working at CISCO Systems for six years and the Texas Rangers Baseball Organization for four years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients, with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the United States.

Forrest Shanklin is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 16 years of industry experience, including 14 years at Edward Jones. Shanklin is also the owner of Shanklin Wealth Planning, where he serves as a financial advisor. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports a broad advisor network with specialized offerings such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

Jessica Villagrana is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 14 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2019, she worked at Apex Systems and Grand Villa Sales & Marketing Solutions. 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 and investment solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Keith Prevost is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Cary, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning, using proprietary research and algorithmic tools to provide written Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice.

Marva Livingston is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Morrisville, NC. She holds a Series 66 designation and has three years of experience in banking, previously working at First National Bank of Pennsylvania and PNC Bank. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Michael Divittorio is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Thrivent Advisor Network DBA 49 Financial. Outside of finance, he has experience in the restaurant industry, including positions at Chillfire Bar and Grill, Hibachi Japan, Jersey Mikes, and Chow Pizza & Burger Bar. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund and registered investment companies. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, delivering model portfolios that incorporate mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs through systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Lauren Newlin is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2025. She focuses on understanding her clients' individual goals and values to develop personalized financial planning strategies. Lauren emphasizes listening to her clients and fostering trust and transparency to support them throughout their financial journeys. Lauren has progressive experience within Fidelity Investments, having served in roles including Investment Solutions Representative II, Investment Solutions Representative I, High Net Worth Associate, and Client Service Representative between 2021 and 2025. This range of positions has provided her with a comprehensive perspective on financial planning and client service. No information about Lauren's education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement has been provided.

Nicholas Bodnar is a CFP® professional with 13 years of experience at Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2013. He holds a Series 66 license and is based in Chapel Hill, NC. 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 and investment solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Eric O'Brien is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Bank of America, Merrill, Citizens Securities, and Transamerica Capital. Prior to entering the financial sector, he was involved with The Chef's Table for nine years. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including Charitable Gift Funds and registered investment companies. The firm’s approach combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, delivering model portfolios using systematic methodologies and long-term benchmarks.

Austin Taylor is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Durham, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2026, he worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC for four years and has held positions at several other financial services firms. 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 and third-party asset management, with advice provided by a large network of investment adviser representatives who utilize various portfolio strategies and operational support tools.

Jennifer Hoselton is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Chapel Hill, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services since 2009. UBS Financial Services offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, combining fiduciary financial planning with institutional trading capabilities and research-driven portfolio management.

Tanner Elwood is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously served five years in the United States Marine Corps. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting within a non-discretionary program.

Lindsy Lassere is a financial advisor at Fidelity with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has held roles at Fidelity Investments since 2021, following a year at MassMutual Life Insurance Co and MML Investors Services LLC. Prior to her financial career, she worked for Wake County Public Schools at Vance Elementary School for five years. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund and registered investment companies. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Kwabena Adabor is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at DACE LLC, Charter Communications Inc., Conduent Inc., and Wright State University. 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 discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios as well as fund advisory services.

Ryan McCauley is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2024. He works with clients to build customized financial plans tailored to their individual needs, focusing on education to help clients gain comfort and confidence with their financial strategies. His approach emphasizes simplifying clients' financial lives through collaboration. Ryan has accumulated experience in various roles at Fidelity Investments since 2018, including positions as Investment Consultant, Workplace Planning Consultant, Workplace Planning Associate, and Financial Associate. This range of experience has contributed to his expertise in financial planning and investment consultation. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Ryan has interests in baseball, football, golf, reading, and running.

Anthony Licht is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at Levitate/Real Magic, Harris Teeter, Hilton North Raleigh, and DoubleTree Raleigh/Durham. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery. The firm’s investment process integrates proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and uses algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.