Crystal Dempsey is a CFP® and Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 14 years of experience, currently practicing at Edward Jones in Garner, NC since 2012. She has been with Edward Jones throughout her advisory career. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and supports a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Shawn Ingram is a Planning Consultant who assists clients in achieving their financial goals by collaborating with them to create actionable and accessible financial plans. He currently works at Fidelity Investments, where he has held several roles since 2023. His positions have included Investment Solutions Representative, High Net Worth Associate, and Customer Relationship Advocate, reflecting his experience in various aspects of client relationship management and investment solutions within the firm.

Gregory Wesley Shanks is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley based in Raleigh, NC, with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at First Citizens Investor Services, TIAA-CREF, Captrust, and Fidelity Investment. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services that combine retail and institutional solutions.

Kristiana Dowling is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Raleigh, NC. She holds a Series 66 designation and has 12 years of industry experience, all with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2010. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, offering investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services supported by proprietary research and tools, serving clients who meet specific net-worth criteria.

Parker Tanner is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2025, he worked at Lowe's Home Improvement in various roles. Equitable Advisors serves individuals across wealth levels, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and offers a range of third-party advisory models, focusing on personalized risk assessment and matching clients to suitable investment solutions.

Joshua De Leon is an International Wealth Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides wealth management strategies to individuals, families, and businesses, focusing on legacy planning and addressing the complexities of the global financial environment. Joshua works to develop comprehensive strategies aligned with clients’ short- and long-term financial objectives. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey. Joshua is fluent in English and Spanish and holds professional designations including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Through his role, he leverages the investment resources of Merrill and the banking capabilities of Bank of America to help clients manage various aspects of their financial futures.

John Piersall is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience. He has been with OSAIC since 2025 and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 32 years. In addition to his advisory role, he operates a sole proprietorship focused on the sale of fixed annuities and term insurance. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs. The firm employs various asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management across multiple investment types.

Rushil Patel is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Raleigh, NC. He holds the Series 66 designation and has experience working at firms including Northern Trust, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, and AXA Advisors. Patel is also involved with Peak Shift Holdings, LLC. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of advisory programs and third-party managers to tailor investment solutions based on client risk tolerance and objectives.

William Durkin is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab & Co., Bank of America, Merrill, and Peapack Gladstone Bank. He also has a background at Cornell University. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary multi-asset investment solutions combined with integrated brokerage, custody, and financial planning services.

Calvin Dunham is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with Series 66 registration and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he held various roles in the food service industry and worked at East Carolina University. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models and third-party managers to deliver customized investment solutions.

Kimberly Blaes is a financial advisor with Merrill in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 11 years before joining Merrill in 2026. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Thomas Lappin is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Brown, Gibbons, Lang & Company Securities, Inc., Madison Street Capital, and Brown University. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions, model-based asset allocations, and research from its Chief Investment Office and UBS Global Research to tailor financial plans and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, including futures commission merchant activities and principal trading.

Carl Moore is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Securities America Advisors from 2013 to 2024. Moore also owns Carl Moore Financial Services, where he provides insurance products, primarily term insurance, tailored to client needs. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios that include stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Thomas King is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Morgan Stanley and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of finance, he is involved in real estate as the owner and partner of Gold Crown Realty LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities primarily serves institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering investment consulting and advisory services that include asset-allocation advice, manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm employs a quantitative asset-allocation process combined with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

John Hoile is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at AXA Advisors, LLC for 18 years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2017. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services that include investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Anita Hearn is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Apex, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 6 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2008, totaling 15 years at the firm. Outside of finance, she is the owner and coach of Storm All Star Cheerleading, a competitive cheerleading gym where she coaches a team several hours per week without compensation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Bonnie Fischer is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2003 and holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as a member of J & B Holdings of Apex LLC, a personal investment and rental business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of over 23,700 advisors, offering a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products.

Duy Nguyen is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and approved tools to support client financial goals, while typically acting in an advisory capacity rather than as a fiduciary for retirement accounts unless separately engaged.

Wednesday Cox is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with one year of industry experience, currently practicing at Equitable Advisors in Raleigh, NC. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, she worked in education for over two decades, including roles at Cherry Creek School District and Brunswick County School District, and was involved with Evolution Labs, Inc. outside of the financial services sector. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs through a broad network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm emphasizes matching clients to appropriate program models and discretionary managers, utilizing third-party asset managers and various advisory platforms.

Leigh Bridges is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is a notary public. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by offering a broad range of investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm uses proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations, with clients deciding on implementation through various brokerage and advisory programs.