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 with OSAIC since 2025 after 25 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. He serves on the board of the Be The Rainbow Foundation, a nonprofit supporting pediatric cancer families. Reynolds is based in Morrisville, NC. OSAIC serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage, advisory, financial planning, and retirement consulting services through a large network of advisers and multiple platforms.

Wendy Palladino is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and manages a rental property via Airbnb in Pinehurst, NC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s advisory process is driven by investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

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 with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked within various Fidelity entities since 2008, including Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, as well as registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

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 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held positions at Oasis Outsourcing and has experience in streaming and entertainment as a host. He operates a personal eBay account for buying and selling items. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Lea Townes II is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 30 years of industry experience, currently operating through LPL Financial in Chapel Hill, NC. His prior experience includes roles at First Horizon, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Ameriprise. 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 and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, supported by various advisor-facing tools and a broad platform of non-advisory financial activities.

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 based in Cary, NC, with 26 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with OSAIC and has previously worked at LPL Financial, Independent Advisor Alliance, and Founders Financial Alliance. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, using a range of portfolio construction tools and third-party solutions.

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 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Stifel, she held various roles including positions at Pizzeria Faulisi and Art of STEM. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and asset allocation methodologies 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.

Connor Miles is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2023. Prior to this, he worked at Fidelity Investments as a Workplace Planning Consultant I, II, and III from 2022 to 2023. Connor partners with clients to understand their short and long-term financial goals and helps build customized financial plans tailored to their unique needs. He places importance on forming strong relationships with clients and their families, focusing on trust, reliability, and competency. Connor holds insurance licenses for Arkansas and California. Outside of his professional work, he engages in personal interests such as fishing, reading, running, and skiing.

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 at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. He has held multiple roles within Fidelity Investments since 2023. Outside of his advisory work, he operates a retail and reselling business focused on collectibles and maintains a music recording and streaming venture as an owner and artist. Fidelity, through its subsidiary Strategic Advisers LLC, provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios using a systematic, long-term asset allocation approach.