Charles Brinkman is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill based in Raleigh, NC, and has 15 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Merrill since 2010 and concurrently with Bank of America, N.A. since 2013. Merrill, along 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors, with portfolio implementation tailored to investor tax sensitivity and preferences.

Parker Szarek is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles in technology and sports media, and he attended North Carolina State University. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of financial professionals and multiple platform options.

Diana Na is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2022, following prior roles at Wells Fargo from 2016 to 2022. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Katherine Anders is a Certified Financial Planner® with 16 years of industry experience. She is currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has prior experience at Principal Life Insurance Company, Principal Securities Inc, and Waddell & Reed, Inc. She also maintains an insurance agent role with various independent insurance companies through Vesta Wealth Advisors. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm operates through thousands of financial professionals and offers proprietary model strategies alongside access to multiple platforms and third-party advisors.

Eric Wellford is a Benefits & Planning Consultant in Executive Services. He provides benefits guidance and planning support for executives. Eric has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, starting as a Workplace Planning Consultant I-3 before becoming a Benefits & Planning Consultant in 2026. In his personal time, Eric enjoys art, camping, hiking, photography, and traveling.

Tyler Lindsey is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Raleigh, NC. He holds a Series 66 designation and has eight years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Lindsey, Lindsey & Mueller CPA's where he provided tax preparation services. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a wide range of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management and provides access to affiliated model strategies and third-party advisers.

Scott Macdonald is a financial advisor with Merrill in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for the Middle Creek High School Stampede Club, where he coordinates monthly meetings to support the school's athletics program. Merrill serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional investors, offering managed account programs, discretionary portfolio management, and brokerage services. The firm’s investment approach includes multiple strategy types and emphasizes tax-efficient solutions, supported by its integration with Bank of America affiliates and capital markets capabilities.

Nichola Agins is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment consulting services, utilizing multiple portfolio management styles supported by in-house research and affiliated sub-advisers.

Timothy Healy is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Durham, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Fidelity and Next Level Academy, as well as a 15-year tenure at Cardinal Gibbons High School. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Mark Scarbrough is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Cary, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is the president and owner of Mainmast Financial Group, Inc., and an owner/member of Encompass Financial Partners, LLC. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative client engagements and recommending investment strategies without discretionary authority.

Carroll Webb is a financial advisor at Fidelity Investments with 12 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at Regions Bank, H&R Block, LPL Financial, and Woodland Community College. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, as well as registered investment companies. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and is noted for its use of systematic methodologies and AI-driven research tools.

Anastasia Council is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving clients at Edward Jones since 2014. She holds a Series 66 license and is based in Raleigh, NC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and over 15,000 branch offices.

Joshua Filyaw is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to develop comprehensive financial plans tailored to their unique goals and preferences. He began his role as a Financial Consultant in 2024, having previously served as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity from 2022 to 2024. Prior to joining Fidelity, Joshua worked as an Investment Resource Consultant at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2021 to 2022 and as a Personal Banker at Wells Fargo Bank from 2019 to 2021. Outside of his professional work, Joshua has interests in baseball, cars, football, running, singing, and traveling.

Roberto Reyes is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS since 2020. His prior experience includes roles at L&V Trading, WFP Securities, and Merrill. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Brett Campbell is a financial advisor at Cetera with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 66 license. Brett is also the owner of Brett Campbell LLC, an entity established for personal tax strategy, and serves as an investment committee member for Apex Baptist Church, where he assists with financial recommendations and asset allocation decisions. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform that includes discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, managing over $256 billion in assets through a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Quinn Angel is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Quinn has worked at Merrill since 2022 and has a diverse background including roles in education and retail. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Adriana Turner is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Fidelity Investments since 2021. Prior to her advisory role, she was employed as a retail associate at Lululemon Athletica. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios and model investment solutions.

Luke Hopkins is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Mass Mutual Investors Services and First Command Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory role, he holds a 25% ownership interest in Legacy Vault App LLC, a marketing-related business. 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 roughly $671 billion in assets and employs over 14,000 financial advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Michael Rowlands is a Planning Consultant specializing in financial planning. He collaborates with Financial Consultants to co-create financial plans tailored to clients' needs. His work centers on helping clients understand retirement planning and appropriate investment strategies. He holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California, supporting his role in advising clients on suitable financial solutions.

R. Grove Jr. is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 32 years of experience. He specializes in working with a select number of high-net-worth families and businesses, developing, executing, and tracking sophisticated financial management and portfolio strategies. His approach combines investment management with personalized financial services to help clients achieve financial security by simplifying complex financial landscapes. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of North Carolina and is a Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® designee. Grove takes a goals-based approach to wealth management that integrates his team's certifications with detailed knowledge of each client's family priorities and resources to design customized strategies. His areas of client focus include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and socially responsible, values-based, and ESG investing. Outside of his professional duties, Grove lives in Cary, NC with his wife and has three adult children. He enjoys golfing, running, and spending time with his family. He is the co-founder and Vice President of The Continuous Blessings Foundation and has served on the finance committee at his church, as a board member for the Y Guides of the Triangle, and Life Experiences, Inc.