Cecil Jester is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Baird in 2017, he worked at Morgan Stanley in various capacities from 2009 to 2017. He is based in Chapel Hill, NC. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group provides tailored consulting and portfolio services, including discretionary management and separately managed accounts, employing both traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

Laura Cooper is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2020. She has previously worked with First Allied Advisory Services and Edward Jones, and maintains a business entity, The Fox Alliance Wealth Advisors, established in 2018. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management services, including access to model portfolios and institutional platforms.

Joshua Spainhour is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 registration and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Fifth Third Bank, Truist, and Rhino Sports Entertainment. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies. The firm uses a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Laurence Chapman is a CFP® with Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has four years of industry experience. He is currently with Fidelity Investments, where he has worked since 2021 following prior roles at The Collaborative and Reinvestment Partners. He is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio construction using proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic methods.

Jonathan Frank is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A., prior to joining Fidelity. Before entering financial services, he spent seventeen years at Walgreens Co. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm employs a systematic investment process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Nicholas Carter is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked across several Fidelity entities since 2016. 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 research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and advisory services.

Alexis Wilkins is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Outside of her advisory role, Alexis is an officer managing a family wealth management business and coaches youth cheerleading in Raleigh, NC. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm employs a systematic investment process integrating fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Elizabeth Nicholson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Morrisville, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Nicholson serves on the boards of Ridgemont HOA and Independent Animal Rescue. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, delivering detailed, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team that combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm also provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Tavion Yorke Goins is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, he held various roles in sectors including automotive sales and hospitality. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction with a focus on diversified fund structures and model portfolios.

Matthew Wright is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Durham, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Fidelity Investments and Workplace Planning Associate, along with varied experience in other sectors such as hospitality and landscaping. 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 uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios, and has a distinctive role advising multiple registered investment companies and utilizing AI in its research processes.

Elridge Emery Jr. is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Durham, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1994 and Primerica Financial Services since 1990. His prior work includes roles at the Department of Public Safety and LifeWise Academy. Outside of advising, he is involved in part-time sales of home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual investors, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm uses model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports account execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Vitaliy Kukhta is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Chapel Hill, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 18 years of industry experience. He 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, retirement consulting, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Robert Mccuiston III is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Apex, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor entities since 1990. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Yonahlossee Home Owners Association in Boone, NC. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis in its approach and offers a wide range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Shari Becker is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for seven years at Carolina Home Mortgage. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and tends to a one-acre hobby farm growing blueberries and blackberries. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory programs and affiliated financial services. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Michael Lahaye 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 2022. Prior to his current role, he spent time at Cloud Service Partners, Inc. and Recreational Equipment Incorporated. Fidelity’s affiliate, Strategic Advisers LLC, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its role in managing model portfolios and its distinctive registrations and advisory activities within the institutional investment space.

Spencer Smith is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JP Morgan Chase and Onto Mortgage. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios from a broad investable universe of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Christine Wright is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Fidelity and its affiliated entities since 2008, working across brokerage services and investment advisory roles. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and it serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Kyle Maxwell is the Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2019. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2011, progressing through positions including Financial Representative, Investment Consultant, and Financial Consultant before his current role. His professional focus is on understanding clients' personal needs and concerns, collaborating with them to build comprehensive wealth strategies tailored to those needs. Kyle's approach involves assisting clients with important financial decisions through personalized guidance aimed at working toward their financial success. His position at Fidelity Investments enables him to provide clients with diverse investment choices, investment experience, and client service. Further details regarding his education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement are not provided.

Andrea Hinkel is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill from 2016 to 2022 before joining Fidelity in 2022. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors and registered investment companies. The firm’s investment process combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, utilizing systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Michelle White is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Charles Schwab, and Hilton Worldwide. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm employs a proprietary approach that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction.