Niyati Harsh Gandhi is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, Gandhi held positions at Kochhar & Co. and Surana & Surana International Attorneys. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Funds and registered investment companies. The firm combines proprietary research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs while maintaining oversight of affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers.

Megan Blum is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments. In her current role, she leads a team of financial professionals who collaborate with clients to provide comprehensive financial planning and aim to deliver an exceptional client experience for individuals and families in the local community. Her experience at Fidelity Investments includes progressively responsible positions such as Branch Leader, Workplace Planning and Advice Team Leader, Help Desk associate, and Workplace Planning Consultant, highlighting her extensive background in financial services and client support. Specific information regarding her education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement has not been provided.

Chadwick Capps is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill for over 17 years, providing clients with personalized financial guidance tailored to their unique goals. His expertise includes college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, sports and entertainment, tax minimization, and retirement income strategies. Chadwick holds a Bachelor's Degree from Lafayette College and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Prior to his financial career, he played college football, an experience that contributed to his approach of discipline and teamwork in his practice. He resides on a ranch in Olin, North Carolina, where he balances his professional work with a life connected to farming and nature. Outside of work, he enjoys fishing, golfing, horseback riding, skiing, volleyball, and spending time with his family.

Matthew Griffith is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner/member of Encompass Financial Partners, LLC, a business focused on managing operational expenses. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using collaborative, software-supported approaches to develop written recommendations tailored to clients' goals.

Travis Hale is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Fidelity Investments, Nu Skin Enterprises, and internships with I Am Zambia and Tessel Supply. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and it serves as an adviser to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

David Bomar is a financial advisor at Stifel with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has held positions at firms including Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing. Bomar is based in Chapel Hill, NC. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach relies on proprietary capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Madison Janeczko is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2023. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, previously working as an Investment Consultant from 2022 to 2023 and as a Relationship Manager from 2021 to 2022. Madison focuses on helping individuals and families make confident financial decisions by connecting their money to what matters most. She serves as both an educator and strategic partner, building trust-based relationships and taking a holistic, collaborative approach to financial planning. Madison aims to empower clients to understand their finances, simplify complexity, and move forward with clarity, confidence, and intention.

Anthony Sica is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at High Point University and Vested Business Brokers. Outside of his advisory role, he is active as a Twitch and TikTok video game streamer. He works within Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios and offers services such as discretionary and non-discretionary advisory work, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery.

Kenneth Buckner is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for 14 years before joining Raymond James and the Four Corners Advisor Group. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and nonprofit organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services supported by analytical tools and maintains a range of specialized programs, including municipal finance and SIMPLE IRA employer advisory services.

Lauren Erickson Bennett is a financial advisor at Cetera with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been affiliated with Cetera and its related entities since 2013. Outside of her advisory work, she owns and operates Beau Catering and serves as the treasurer for the nonprofit Lillians List. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides services to individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Abdias Carmona is an Investment Solutions Representative III at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on listening to clients, guiding them, and empowering them to co-create financial plans that adapt to their life's changes. His approach aims to help clients achieve financial confidence through clear and intentional actionable steps. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Abdias worked as a Relationship Banker at Wells Fargo Bank, NA from 2015 to 2022. This experience has contributed to his expertise in client relationship management and financial services. Outside of his professional career, Abdias enjoys family activities, music, outdoor adventures, parenthood, traveling, and volunteering.

Carson Dean is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2022. 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 combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, and serves in formal advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies.

Young Vuong is an Investment Solutions Representative III at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he focuses on building meaningful relationships and delivering personalized guidance that aligns with each client's goals, risk tolerance, and long-term priorities. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, progressing through roles including High Net Worth Representative and Fixed Income Specialist. Prior to joining Fidelity, Vuong worked as a Trading Service Representative at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2019 to 2020.

Jacqueline Wade is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Chapel Hill, NC, bringing nine years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2017 and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB since 2019. Prior to joining Schwab, she held roles at Indiana University from 2014 to 2017. 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 managed-account services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

Krystal Williams is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 license and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked at US Cellular, Conns HomePlus, GP Mobile, and Mobilelink USA. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm also serves multiple registered investment companies and delivers model portfolios through Fidelity Institutional Wealth Adviser.

Gareth Livesay is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Chapel Hill, NC, with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at First Citizens Investor Services and First Citizens Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with the Hill Learning Center, an educational organization in Durham, North Carolina. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutions. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market models.

Alexis Shigapov is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Durham, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning their career in 2025. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Alexis gained experience in various roles including work at Leo's Italian Social, ICryo, and Ava Rooftop Bar. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory programs and strategies. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Milan Thompson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments in 2022, he held positions in various service and delivery roles. Outside of his advisory work, he is a registered North Carolina Notary Public and occasionally performs notary signings. Fidelity’s 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 across a range of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Steven Winegar is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Movement Mortgage, Victorian Finance, PrimeLending, and Homeside Financial. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and a Charitable Gift Fund. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, managing model portfolios that utilize mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs through systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

George Haddad is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles in both educational institutions and property management, such as Meredith College and Landmark Properties. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction across multiple investment vehicles.