Vivian Roberts is a financial advisor at Stifel with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Her work history includes positions at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Asheville, as well as roles in private households prior to joining Stifel. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Melissa Herzog is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. Her prior experience includes roles at Blue Heron Asset Management and Wells Fargo Clearing. Raymond James & Associates is a 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, and municipal entities, providing financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional solutions.

Catherine Bryant is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including Coastal Federal Credit Union, CUSO Financial Services, PNC Wealth Management, Truist Investment Services, and Principal Financial Services. Bryant is also involved with Coastal Wealth Management, a registered investment advisor she operates alongside her LPL business. 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 a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, wrap and model portfolio programs, and third-party asset management, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Jordin Peiffer is a financial advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, Jordin provides personalized guidance, strategic planning, and proactive investment management to assist clients in preserving and growing their wealth. His approach focuses on helping clients achieve financial clarity to confidently reach their financial goals. Jordin's areas of expertise include education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, philanthropic planning, and retirement income. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from James Madison University and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional work, Jordin has interests in billiards, chess, golfing, skiing, soccer, and tennis.

James Green is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2015, transitioning to Fidelity Investments in 2025. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with fund advisory. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering model portfolios made up of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, while also maintaining oversight and governance functions.

Matthew Gieszl is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2016. He is also vice president of Maricopa Land and Cattle Company, a family-owned business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment advisory programs and maintains a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Michael Sandy is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Blackbeard Cigars, the ECU School of Art and Design, East Carolina University, and Fiverr. He is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across a range of investment structures.

Tristan Helms is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Cary, NC, holding a Series 66 credential and seven years of industry experience. He has worked with Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC, prior to joining LPL Enterprise. He serves as a board member for Seek First Sports Counseling, a nonprofit organization. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm uses model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

Shane Tidd is a financial advisor at Fidelity Investments with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo. His background also includes roles outside finance, such as working with the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and involvement in the restaurant industry. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad range of clients, including retail and institutional investors. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver systematic, long-term asset allocation strategies.

Donovan White is an Investment Solutions Representative III at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2024. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2022, contributing to the firm's financial services and client support. Donovan focuses on helping clients navigate important financial considerations and make informed decisions. He emphasizes meaningful conversations as the foundation for understanding each individual's priorities, aiming to provide ongoing communication and support that fosters informed and confident financial decision-making. Outside of his professional role, Donovan has interests in cooking and baking, football, traveling, volunteering, and practicing yoga.

Randall King is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2025, he worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp for 24 years and is a partner at Stout Stuart McGowen & King LLP, a CPA firm where he has offered services since 1981. He also holds an insurance agent role, providing disability insurance, fixed/indexed annuities, long-term care insurance, and traditional life insurance. OSAIC Wealth serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, with options for discretionary and advisor-managed strategies.

Drew Davis is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Durham, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include work at TPUSA (Liberty Mutual Insurance), SelectQuote, Progressive Leasing, and NuHome Promotions. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm uses a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to create model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

John Bergland is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank NA, and First Horizon Advisors. 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 a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting over 22,800 advisors and more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Kelby Watson is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Durham, NC. He has nine years of experience, all with Edward Jones since 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard. The firm is notable for its extensive advisor and branch network and affiliated capabilities beyond advisory services.

Khalif Dean is a financial advisor with Merrill in Durham, NC, holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and Cardinal Financial. Outside of advising, he works as a driver for Uber Technologies. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services for Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and charities.

William Sutton is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2023. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2020, progressing through various positions including PAS Portfolio Specialist, Client Management Representative, Workplace Planning Consultant, and Workplace Planning Associate. His professional journey at Fidelity has provided him with a broad range of experience in financial consulting and client management. William holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California. He emphasizes a straightforward, thorough approach to financial planning, focusing on clear communication and helping clients understand and have confidence in their financial plans. His goal is to connect all aspects of a client's financial situation to create clear, actionable plans that lead to shared success. Outside of his professional work, William enjoys activities such as board games, family activities, fitness, parenthood, running, and traveling.

Jimmy Dooley is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing tailored, non-discretionary recommendations that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its large institutional platform.

Owen MacIntyre is an Investment Solutions Representative III at Fidelity Investments. He has held various roles within the company, progressing from Customer Relationship Advocate in 2023 to Investment Solutions Representative I in 2024, then to Investment Solutions Representative II in 2026, and currently holds the Investment Solutions Representative III position starting in 2026. In his current role, Owen focuses on connecting with clients to understand them as individuals and investors, aiming to grasp their definitions of financial success. This approach allows him to actively listen and engage with clients, helping them work towards their financial goals. Details regarding Owen's education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement were not provided.

Garrett Railsback is a CFP® professional at OSAIC with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including Founders Financial Alliance, LLC, LPL Financial LLC, and Edward Jones. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering a variety 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 private-equity ownership.

Troy Konzen is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he sells Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh cards on eBay during his spare time. 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 to manage model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.