Bryan Crolla is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2012, including time when the firm was known as Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Oakbridge Financial Group, LLC as a partner and managing member, and also works as a sales associate for Reality Benefits Services and Dergalis Associates LLC, focusing on ancillary insurance products. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients across a broad range of wealth levels, as well as pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs. The firm’s approach involves personalized risk assessment and matching clients to third-party advisory programs or discretionary management options.

Steffen Perry is a financial advisor with Cetera in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 13 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at PNC Investments and SunTrust Advisory Services. Perry is also a wealth advisor at First National Trust Company and FNB Investment Advisors, where he does not make investment decisions or recommend specific portfolios. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and utilizes a multi-manager platform featuring both affiliated and third-party investment managers.

Joseph Cretella is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and analyses.

Nancy Winborne is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2017 and was previously with Wells Fargo Clearing. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ Advisory Risk Profiles, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Aidan Barrett is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Financial Information Technologies and several positions within Charles Schwab and H-E-B. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

Ci Ci Donnelly is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Merrill and Wells Fargo. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides tailored financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm employs analytical tools and risk profiling to support non-discretionary advisory services and offers specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Renee Cooley is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OSAIC since 2023. Her previous roles include positions at FSC Securities Corporation, Edward Jones, and Bb&T Asset Management, Inc. She is a licensed insurance agent and owns RDaniCo, LLC, which operates as her corporate structure for financial and insurance services. Renee also holds a Notary Public commission for the state of North Carolina. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse clientele, including retail and institutional investors, retirement plan sponsors, and charities, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach focuses on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by risk-tolerance assessments and multiple program options tailored to client needs.

Jackson Phillips is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2026, he worked at Wells Fargo for two years. His background includes diverse roles outside finance, such as positions with Jordan Lake State Park and various consulting and media-related engagements. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, including fee-based 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.

Anthony Delauney Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Cary, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of advising, he is the owner of Owning the Dash, LLC, through which he has published two adult self-help books on financial planning and retirement, six children’s picture books, and developed related educational products including a card game and a financial literacy kit. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency strategies to create tailored recommendation reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Mita Kapila is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies.

Robert Dunn III is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Clayton, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. 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 and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Meghan Woolard is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. 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 through a large network of advisors and employs research-driven investment strategies based on diversification and modern portfolio theory.

John Dickinson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY llc, Citigroup Global Markets, and UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in a musical group as a recreational hobby. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs structured planning tools and a comprehensive investment approach supported by committees and proprietary modeling.

Nicholas Pino is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at John Hancock Financial Services for 13 years before joining OSAIC in 2018. Outside of his role at OSAIC, he is involved as a financial planner with Capitol Financial Solutions and also operates as an insurance broker through a sole proprietorship. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services with an investment process focused on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and multiple program options delivered through a complex network of affiliated broker-dealer and advisory entities.

Rodney Adderley is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A., Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Merrill. He is based in Raleigh, NC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process with firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

John Soles is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with Edward Jones in Raleigh, NC. He has 10 years of industry experience, all of which have been with Edward Jones since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Leonardo Cardenas is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked with organizations including the New Jersey Devils and Philadelphia 76ers. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Jack Giamportone is a CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1999 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of managed solutions and advisory services, operates under a fiduciary standard, and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and branch offices.

Paige Ruland is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, she worked in education with various North Carolina school districts and North Carolina State University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Stephanie Selemani is an advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2023. Prior to her financial services career, she worked in other industries, including a role at the United Nations Development Program and experience in hospitality and retail. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute alongside diversification principles and modern portfolio theory.