Richard Robinson is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked for Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 13 years before joining LPL Financial. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Kyle Winder is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked with multiple entities within the Flight Plan group since 2014 and has held roles at Principal Securities and Edward Spencer Employee Group Benefits. Winder serves as president of The Flight Plan Group LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals, employing a range of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements.

Benjamin Woodard Jr. is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Raleigh, NC, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 52 years of industry experience, including 27 years at Equitable Advisors and 21 years at Axa Advisors, LLC. He is also approved to conduct insurance business with carriers outside of the Equitable network. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a range of asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment solutions.

Michael Sterling is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 34 years of industry experience. He has previously worked with FSC Securities Corporation for 31 years and has been a partner at Banyan, Rock and Talent Insurance Agency since 1995. Outside of advising, he is involved in managing a partnership and serves as president/CEO of his financial planning firm. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable investors. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, using asset-allocation tools and multiple investment platforms to tailor portfolios across various asset classes.

Michael Newton is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wachovia Bank, N.A., where he has been employed since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he is a landlord of a rental property in Raleigh, NC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services grounded in an IPS-driven, modern portfolio theory approach. The firm’s services include investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options.

Zachary Merritt is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. He has previously worked at several financial firms including Lincoln Financial Securities, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. Outside of his advisory role, Merritt assists with family business consulting and serves as a Notary Public. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models and third-party asset managers to deliver tailored investment solutions.

Larry Swaney is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the finance committee of Mount Moriah Baptist Church. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and uses proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations for its clients.

Alicia Fitzsimmons is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked in various roles within Fidelity, including Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also serves multiple registered investment companies and employs systematic methodologies and AI tools in its investment processes.

Jennifer Curtis is Vice President and Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2018. She has been with Fidelity for 17 years, during which she has progressed through several roles including Financial Consultant, Investment Representative, Financial Representative, and Workplace Guidance specialist. Her experience encompasses partnering with clients and their families to navigate financial complexities and develop tailored plans to help achieve their goals. Jennifer emphasizes attentive listening to understand the specific needs and concerns of her clients, working collaboratively to create and execute personalized financial strategies.

Sarah Mc Clain is a Series 66-licensed advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Raleigh, NC, with two years of industry experience. She is also the owner of Wise Women Wealth, a budget coaching business. Prior to joining Cambridge, she worked at North Carolina State Employees' Credit Union for seven years. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals using a variety of portfolio management strategies and platform options.

Alexanderia Moore is a financial advisor with Merrill holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Western Carolina University and Bank of America. Moore has created a business entity named Great Moorening LLC, but it is currently inactive. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Dylan Schaetzel is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2022. Prior to this, he held roles at Elon University and various companies in different sectors. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary accounts and model portfolios.

Ryder Seiz is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2023, his work history includes roles at DoorDash and UNC Aquatics. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models implemented by third-party sponsors and offers access to mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Cynthia Ward is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2014 to 2016. 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 advice. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Nancy Ayers is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank since 1993. Her experience at Wells Fargo Clearing began in 2026. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines brokerage and advisory solutions, relying on research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases to guide investment selections.

Anthony Dowling is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network since 2009. Dowling serves as a trustee for a 401(k) plan and owns Raleigh Wealth Management Inc. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that offers investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services, including niche areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis, with recommendations developed using proprietary research and tools.

Morgan Litchfield is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC. Prior to this role, Morgan worked at Wells Fargo Private Bank and U.S. Trust, accumulating over a decade of experience within the Wells Fargo organization. Morgan is a co-trustee for family trusts established for his children. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Matthew Brinkley is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Robinhood Markets and Fidelity Brokerage Services. 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 approximately $671 billion in assets with over 14,000 advisors and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Christopher Diaz is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, Belk, and Vision NC. 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 approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions across a broad client base.

Bradley Hipps is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with 8 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Truist Advisory Services, BB&T Securities, and Fidelity Brokerage Services. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department that serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, employing a combination of manager-traded and model-traded SMA strategies along with tax-management and direct-indexing capabilities.