Stephen Reed is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Chapel Hill, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2015. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Brian Reynolds is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Osaic since 2025. He spent 25 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp prior to joining Osaic. Reynolds is a board member of the Be The Rainbow Foundation in Apex, NC, which supports pediatric cancer families, and he also participates in his church’s finance committee. Osaic Wealth serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization and supports a diverse range of investment programs, retirement plan consulting, and alternative investments.

Wendy Palladino is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. She is based in Chapel Hill, NC. 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.

John Wagner is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Mebane, NC, holding the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he owns land used as a timber farm in Efland, NC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and investment options, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Jessica Hacker is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2013 and holds a Series 66 designation. Outside of her advisory role, she operates a photography business, Dan Hacker Photography, managing client communication, accounting, and marketing. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning using structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Timothy Wolfe is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has held various roles within Fidelity and its related entities since 2008. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios, and it serves as an advisor to funds and delivers model portfolios through intermediary platforms.

Teresa Travis is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2004. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Wesley Seifert is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Durham, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2019, he worked at Spirent Communications for seven years. He serves as Vice President and Secretary of Seifert Sports Enterprise, Inc., which operates youth sports leagues in Cary, NC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Mitchell Baker is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held roles at Oasis Outsourcing and other companies. Outside of his advisory work, Mitchell operates a personal eBay account and streams video game content under the name notquiteroyaltyyet. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Lucas Bourne is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Fidelity in various roles since 2008, including positions at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering investment management and advisory services that combine fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages model portfolios constructed from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and is noted for its registration as a commodity pool operator, advisory role to multiple registered investment companies, and use of AI-driven research methods.

Lea Townes II is a CFP® with 30 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at First Horizon, Wells Fargo Clearing, Ameriprise, and other firms. He is based in Chapel Hill, NC. 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 advisory services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Avery Love is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, Avery held positions at Fidelity Investments and Hall Private Wealth Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a financial associate at Stonegate Financial, a company owned by StillGreen Partners, LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools to support client goals, with specialized services in municipal and public finance as well as employer SIMPLE IRA consulting.

Lili Engelhardt is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Durham, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, she was involved with Sky Leap LLC, a manufacturing business, from 2013 to 2022, although she has stepped away from day-to-day management. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, with a broad offering that includes discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

James Mertens is a CFA® charterholder with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OSAIC since 2026. His previous roles include positions at Founders Financial Alliance, LLC, Independent Advisor Alliance, and LPL Financial, LLC, where he worked for 20 years. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services with a focus on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization. The firm is notable for its scale, complex affiliate structure, and private-equity ownership, providing a wide range of investment and financial planning programs.

Kyle Beverly is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been working since 2024. Prior to this role, he served as an Investment Management Consultant and a Workplace Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2019 to 2024. Before joining Fidelity, he worked as an Associate Financial Advisor at Northwestern Mutual from 2016 to 2019. Kyle specializes in tax-efficient investment strategies, retirement distribution planning, and portfolio construction. He focuses on creating financial plans tailored to each client's unique situation and helps clients understand how their financial decisions impact their long-term goals. He holds insurance licenses for Arkansas and California. Outside of his professional work, Kyle enjoys family activities, fitness, football, movies, music, and parenthood.

Alexandra Tyburski is a financial advisor at Stifel with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Before joining Stifel, she worked in various roles including at Pizzeria Faulisi and Art of STEM. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services based on a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Wilton Drake III is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Chapel Hill, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor AXA Advisors since 1999. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Brass N Sassy, a business based in Henderson, NC. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and a variety of asset-management programs. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models, including third-party TAMPs and LPL-sponsored programs, and provides ERISA fiduciary services through credentialed representatives.

Jennifer Lewis is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Apex, NC, where she has worked since 2013. She has 12 years of industry experience. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and branch offices.

Zane Hill is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at multiple elementary schools from 2015 to 2021. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, applying a process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Leith Ali is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently advising at Fidelity in Durham, NC. Prior to joining Fidelity, Leith worked at NVR Mortgage Finance Inc. and US Tax Express. Outside of financial advising, Leith operates a retail and reselling business and is involved in music recording and streaming as an owner and artist. Leith is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm integrates fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to create diversified model portfolios.