Adam Simpson is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent since 2021. Prior to his financial advisory role, he worked at Riverwood Elementary from 2014 to 2021. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on comprehensive goal-based analyses and written recommendations across various financial planning topics. The firm offers these planning services separately from its managed-account program, with an emphasis on periodic reviews and client engagement.

Joseph Megaloudis is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at various Wells Fargo entities since 2013. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Michael Mullins is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2019. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Stericycle and Shred-It. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Tonya Headrick is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Morgan Stanley & Co., Incorporated. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, delivering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, offering a broad range of financial products including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Tracy Harrison is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Smithfield, NC, where she has worked for nine years. She is also the owner of T's Biz, LLC, a building management business in Clayton, NC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a comprehensive range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Michael Nunez is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Garner, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at United Community Bank, Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation, and Edward Jones. He is also involved with United Community Advisors, an investment-related business associated with his LPL work. 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 various financial planning and investment management services, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Rebecca Tolbert is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor firms since 1992. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as Vice Chair of the Guayabo Animal Rescue Foundation and President of the Board at Beth Shalom. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily to individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Toiriste O'Neal Jr. is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has prior experience with Northwestern Mutual and Wells Fargo Bank, NA. Outside of his advisory role, he is a part-owner of a photo booth rental company. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages roughly $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Paul Pratto is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Raleigh, NC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 32 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2011, he worked at Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo Clearing, among other firms. Pratto also serves in fiduciary capacities for several family trusts. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment solutions, including advisory and brokerage services delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Christopher Alexander is a financial advisor with Fisher Investments in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Personal Capital Advisors Corporation, Spire Investment Partners, Bank of America N.A., and Merrill. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, offering discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm combines quantitative screening and qualitative research through a centralized investment process and manages risk with tax-aware strategies and defensive tactics.

James Richardson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor firm since 1990. Richardson serves on the boards of Midtown Raleigh Alliance and the Supplemental Retirement Board of Trustees and is involved in business management and home rehabilitation ventures. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research-driven analysis and tax-efficient strategies delivered through a centralized consulting team in partnership with financial advisors.

Brian White is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2013. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Raleigh, NC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than 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 solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors.

Julia Lovejoy is a financial advisor with Stifel, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. She has worked at several firms including Merrill, Wells Fargo Advisors, Prospera Financial Services, and Truist Investment Services before joining Stifel in 2024. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional investors, and municipal entities, providing brokerage and advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group. The firm offers episodic, fee-based financial planning and emphasizes diverse activities such as municipal market involvement and services to private funds.

Carla Sachs is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 12 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Securities America, Inc. and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. prior to her current position. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that offers retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

David Heffelfinger is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and currently serves as Managing Director at Atlantic Union Bank and Atlantic Union Financial Consultants, LLC. His career includes positions at Wells Fargo and First Citizens Investor Services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and maintains unique offerings such as municipal advisory services and a SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services program.

Alyssa Fields is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, she spent six years working at Harris Teeter. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both firm-offered and third-party advisory solutions.

Samuel Briggs is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, Fidelity Investments, and held positions across various companies in different sectors. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research and analytics grounded in diversification and modern portfolio theory.

Jillian Hood is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Advisors and its affiliated entities since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, Jillian is a commissioned notary public in Youngsville, NC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services using Wells Fargo research and tools, with tailored recommendations delivered through meetings and written summaries.

Haley Plumley is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, she worked at Fidelity Bank and was involved in the restaurant industry at The Mason Jar Tavern. She also serves as a Planning Board Associate for the town of Angier, assisting with local growth opportunities. 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 solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

John Allman is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird since 2012. He is part of The DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises a diverse client base including individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group offers tailored consulting and portfolio management services, utilizing a range of investment strategies and overlay approaches to meet client goals and risk tolerances.