Jacquelyn Tran is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and having one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Bank of America and BP, as well as managing real estate investment and property management ventures. 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of individual and institutional investors.

James Carroll is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2015. Carroll owns Blue Horseshoe Capital Inc. and Anacott Ventures LLC, both investment-related ventures based in Raleigh. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options and integrated advisory services.

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.

Jeffrey Boemermann is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Cary, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked previously at Scottrade, Inc. and TD Ameritrade Investment Management, LLC. Boemermann is currently with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank SSB. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services, offering both non-discretionary advice and access to discretionary separately managed accounts.

Michael Sterling is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at FSC Securities Corporation and Banyan, Rock and Talent Insurance Agency prior to joining OSAIC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in an insurance agency and serves as president and CEO of a personal financial consulting firm. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization tools. The firm is notable for its scale, complex affiliate network, and recently expanded platform offerings.

Michael Newton is a CFP® certificant with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wachovia Bank, N.A. starting in 2004 and spent one year at UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a rental property in Raleigh, NC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm uses research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to inform investment decisions and provides a broad range of brokerage and advisory 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. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. He serves as a finance committee member at Mount Moriah Baptist Church in Raleigh. Wells Fargo Advisors provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions, offering a wide range of planning options and integrating advisory services with other financial products through a large network of advisors.

Daniel Mc Entee is a financial advisor at Cetera with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked in various capacities within Cetera and related entities since 2021. Outside of advisory work, he serves as president of Investment Works Insurance Services, Inc., a property casualty insurance sales business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors and features a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party investment managers.

Alicia Fitzsimmons is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked across several Fidelity entities since 2005. Her previous roles include positions at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Bb&T Asset Management. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and advisory services.

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 financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Raleigh, NC, bringing two years of industry experience. She is also the owner of Wise Women Wealth, a budget coaching business she has operated since 2021. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension funds, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through a network of thousands of financial professionals.

Dylan Schaetzel is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and 66 designations and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2022 and has prior experience at Reed Finance Center and other firms. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, employing a process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm serves retail and institutional investors and is notable for its use of systematic methodologies, AI tools, and its role as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies.

Abigail Emmett is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Durham, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at Fidelity Investments, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Vacasa, along with earlier positions in hospitality and university settings. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, leveraging a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages model portfolios using systematic methodologies across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and provides advisory services including fund management and consultant roles.

Matthew Conroy is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Cary, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at TD Ameritrade Investment Management, LLC and TD Ameritrade, Inc. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines a large-scale, integrated structure with a client relationship model that blends non-discretionary advisory recommendations and access to discretionary separately managed accounts.

Cynthia Ward is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following prior roles at Merrill and Banc of America Investment 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 and offers a combination of brokerage and advisory solutions backed by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Christopher Richards is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Edward Jones since 2003, based in Chapel Hill, NC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, along with affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient services.

Carlos Martinez is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Bank of America, N.A., and held various roles outside of finance. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of individuals and institutions.

Nancy Ayers is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials. She has been with Wells Fargo since 1993, including her current role at Wells Fargo Clearing starting in 2026. Nancy is based in Raleigh, NC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap‑fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

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.

Mark Lockhart is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience with First Command Insurance Services and Military Service. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional investors, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.