Casey Edwards is a Wealth Management Advisor with Littlewood & Associates Wealth Management, having joined the firm in 2023. He began his career in financial services in 2014 in New York City and relocated to Raleigh, North Carolina in 2017. Prior to his current role, he worked at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management starting in 2020 as a Wealth Management Banking Specialist, where he focused on delivering private banking products and services. Casey brings nearly a decade of experience in the financial services industry and holds both Series 7 and Series 66 FINRA registrations. He is also a Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His expertise includes creating personalized wealth management plans, portfolio construction, asset manager due diligence, and client-focused strategies such as college education planning, family wealth management, retirement income, and investment strategy. He earned a bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Finance from High Point University. Casey is involved in community activities including participation in the Susan G. Komen Race For The Cure. Originally from upstate New York, he now resides in Raleigh where he enjoys golfing, traveling, and spending time with family and friends exploring the North Carolina mountains and coastline.

Jennifer Waugh is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience. She is currently with Fidelity Investments, having worked there since 2021, and previously worked at Howard Financial Services, LTD. She is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, as well as registered investment companies. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage a range of investment products and model portfolios.

Loy Adkins is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked in various roles at firms including Populus Group, LLC, Trane Technologies, and Iqvia. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Ross Whiteley is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Fidelity Investments, JPMorgan Chase Bank, First Citizens Bank, and Wells Fargo Funds Management. 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 supported by research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Louis Crafa is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2009. In addition to his advisory work, he owns OWL CREEK CAPITAL LLC, a separate investment-related business based in Wilmington, NC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services tailored to clients meeting net-worth thresholds, utilizing Wells Fargo research and planning tools to develop customized recommendations.

Nathan Brown is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, Brown serves on the Board of Directors for the Kiwanis of Raleigh and engages in independent insurance brokering focused on long-term care. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its large institutional platform.

Kimberly Cozart is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed advisor with 23 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. She has held various roles across financial services and real estate, including positions at Avantax and Premier Advantage Realty. Outside of her advisory work, she supervises an accounting and tax preparation firm, Cozart & Edwards, PA. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse portfolio management options, combining affiliated model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized strategies.

Alexander Green is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He has been with Fidelity for over 17 years, serving in various roles since 2007. His current position as Vice President began in 2021. Throughout his tenure at Fidelity, Alexander has held positions including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, and Financial Representative. He has experience in developing, implementing, and maintaining financial plans for clients. Outside of his professional work, Alexander enjoys camping, family activities, golf, outdoor adventures, tennis, and traveling.

Stephanie Bass is a CFP® professional with 27 years of experience in the financial industry, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2014 to 2016. Outside of her advisory role, Bass is an investment committee member for the NC Symphony and serves as treasurer and finance committee member for Dress for Success of the Triangle. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Shawna Dunn is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and 11 years of experience at the firm. She is based in Raleigh, NC. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm integrates with Bank of America’s broader platform, providing access to a wide range of financial products and services.

Ryan Copley is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. His career includes multiple roles within Wells Fargo entities since 2011, as well as a position at Oasis International School in Kuala Lumpur from 2018 to 2021. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory options. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

S Paul Lorusso Sr. is a financial advisor with Osaic and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 15 years of industry experience, including 13 years at FSC Securities Corporation and several years at Osaic since 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a CPA firm and works as a contract pilot and flight instructor. He also serves as a director for a nonprofit that provides transportation for individuals with medical needs. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors, offering integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party asset managers. The firm utilizes various asset-allocation tools and supports discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios that may include diverse investment types.

Suzanne Stroud is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has over 27 years of experience in financial services, supporting corporate executives, business owners, and their families in achieving their financial goals through portfolio strategies, professional money management, and wealth outlook projections. Suzanne holds a Bachelor's Degree from Queens University Kingston in Ontario, Canada, and a Master's Degree from Florida State University. She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certificant and a Senior Portfolio Advisor. Additionally, she has earned the Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® designation. In her community involvement, Suzanne volunteers with organizations such as Girl Scouts North Carolina Coastal Pines, NC Reading Service, and Read and Feed. She also enjoys cooking, reading, and spending time with her family.

John Szwed II is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2013 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, incorporating a broad range of financial products including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Clayton Maner is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, with six years of industry experience and a Series 66 credential. His work history includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2019, as well as positions at The University of Tennessee, General Dynamics Mission Systems, and Oak Ridge National Lab. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad 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 conversations and firm-approved tools but does not provide individual security recommendations within its standalone planning services.

William Alexander Jr. is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and having nine years of industry experience. He joined Edward Jones in 2018 after working at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Wells Fargo Bank. 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 solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Michael Godwin is a financial advisor at Osaic with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Osaic since 2018, following five years at SII. Godwin is a board member of Building People and Communities, a nonprofit organization serving individuals on the autism spectrum. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through an extensive network of advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and various investment vehicles to construct portfolios managed on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Lawrence Rockwell is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and based in Raleigh, NC. He has prior experience working at Lowes Companies, Bluewater Waterfront Grill, and Ravenscroft School. Lawrence is also affiliated with the University of North Carolina - Wilmington. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm offers customized solutions including a SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services program for small businesses and maintains a notable engagement with municipal and public finance clients.

Stephanie Sarkisian is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Covr Financial Technologies. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning and a variety of advisory programs supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Jill Moulson is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Merrill for eight years. Outside of her advisory role, she is developing a small business called My Pink Parcel, a subscription service delivering care packages to college students. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.