Holley Fuller is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Chapel Hill, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. 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. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and analyses to support its advisory services.

Noah Baughn is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Zacks Investment Management and UBS Wilmington Wealth Consulting Team. Outside of finance, he has worked at country clubs in the Durham, NC area. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to various clients, including retail and institutional investors. The firm utilizes a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and advisory services, with oversight of sub-advisers and established governance procedures.

Mandi Miglino is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and possessing 13 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at World Financial Group, Inc., Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc., and Signator Investors, Inc. She is also involved as a Compliance Operations Associate at Capitol Financial Solutions, assisting registered representatives. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through multiple advisory platforms. The firm combines brokerage and investment advisory services with tools such as asset-allocation models and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios encompassing a range of securities, managed on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Jeffrey Hall is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Durham, NC, holding the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and 66 licenses. He has 10 years of industry experience and has worked at various Fidelity entities since 2015. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and Charitable Gift Funds. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage a broad range of portfolios and fund structures.

Christopher Moody is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Qurate Retail Group, FedEx Ground, Arizona State University, and United Parcel Service. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable and registered investment company accounts. The firm employs a blend of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering model portfolios built from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and maintains formal advisory roles for multiple registered investment companies.

Leah Ogden is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license, with 23 years of experience in the financial services industry. She currently works at Morgan Stanley in Chapel Hill, NC, having previously spent 11 years at Raymond James & Associates. Ogden serves on the board and finance committee of Carolina Meadows CCRC, a nonprofit organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Barry Davis is a financial advisor at Fidelity with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill for 14 years. 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. The firm serves a diverse client base including registered investment companies and offers specialized services such as fund advisory and model portfolio delivery.

Demarc White is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Fidelity in various roles since 2007. 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 employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Christopher Ellis is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Creedmoor, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2003. 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 strategies supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Andrew Metz is a Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones in Durham, NC since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a rental property business in Holden Beach, NC, managed through a third-party company. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors and offers a range of investment strategies and affiliated financial services under a fiduciary standard.

Jennifer Pianelli is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her prior roles include working at Equitable Advisors and Envision Science Academy. Outside of finance, she has experience working as a server and bartender at The Cowfish Sushi Burger Restaurant in Raleigh, North Carolina. 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 deliver model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

James Sessoms is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Capitol Comics of Raleigh and a decade of involvement with Knightdale Baptist Church. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including Charitable Gift Funds and registered investment companies. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative and algorithmic portfolio construction, managing model portfolios across various investment vehicles and maintaining oversight of sub-advisers.

John Short is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 39 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 63 license. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2024, he worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and SSN Advisory, Inc. Among his other business activities, he owns a tax preparation service and is involved in life insurance and long-term care product sales. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to multiple investment platforms. The firm employs firm-provided asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management across various investment types.

Muhmad Alzpair is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at Bio-Diesel Productions and DeSimone Research Group, as well as a five-year period at the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm also serves as an adviser to multiple registered investment companies and develops model portfolios for Fidelity Institutional Wealth Adviser.

Patrick Hartley is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Chapel Hill, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2011, including time with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. He serves on the advisory board of the Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise, focusing on education-related business development and fundraising. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and supports clients through structured planning tools while acting primarily in an advisory capacity.

Andrew Shapiro is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Liberty Mutual Insurance and Plymouth Rock Assurance. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, using a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its advisory role to multiple registered investment companies, use of systematic methodologies including AI, and formal governance procedures.

Scott Markel is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones for five years and Standard Furniture for seven years. Fidelity, through its Strategic Advisers LLC affiliate, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and actively manages oversight of delegated investment strategies.

Samuel Harris is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Drakes and SpotOn, among other roles. Outside of financial advising, he is a partner in an online clothing store and a hobby game shop in Durham, North Carolina. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients using a process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is notable for its management of registered investment companies, use of AI in research, and delivery of model portfolios for Fidelity Institutional Wealth Adviser.

Holly Ashby is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Durham, NC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and having 27 years of industry experience. She has worked with Raymond James & Associates since 2013 and was previously involved with CrossFit Durham. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and investment consulting through various advisory programs and institutional solutions.

Eliot Barton is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Morrisville, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including a wide range of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charities. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, access to separately managed accounts and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.