Bret Bledsoe is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Chapel Hill, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill from 2014 to 2022. Outside of finance, he is a partner in Goosey's Books LLC, a retail and online bookstore in Hillsborough, North Carolina. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm utilizes structured planning tools and a disciplined investment approach to deliver personalized financial advice.

Pamela Parker is a financial advisor at Merrill with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Merrill since 2009. Prior to Merrill, she worked at Bank of America, N.A., where she remains associated. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions, with account administration and custody support.

Travis Kruse is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC for 16 years before joining Fidelity Investments. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also manages model portfolios and serves multiple registered investment companies, utilizing systematic methodologies and oversight controls to address conflicts of interest.

Zachery Ruetsch is an Investment Solutions Representative III at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. Prior to this role, he served as an Investment Solutions Representative II at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2025 and worked as a Financial Service Representative at Merrill from 2020 to 2021. He holds an Arkansas Insurance License. Zachery focuses on helping individuals and families build a confident financial future by developing personalized strategies aligned with their goals and values. He emphasizes building lasting relationships based on trust and genuine understanding as the foundation of effective financial guidance. Outside of his professional work, Zachery has personal interests that include fitness, food, golf, movies, outdoor adventures, and pets.

William Link is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Bank of America/Merrill Lynch, Captrust, and Equitable. Outside of his advisory role, he is employed part-time at Liggett Ventures LLC, a restaurant business. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

William Thompson is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Cary, NC, holding a Series 66 license and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2020, he worked for over three decades at Nortel, Genband, and Ribbon Communications. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the head coach for the varsity boys basketball team at Cary Christian School. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through a range of third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Justin Groce is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He has been with Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013. Outside of his primary advisory role, he operates Adams Financial, a financial services DBA, and also works as an insurance agent selling annuities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform with access to various third-party managers and investment strategies.

Emily Crum is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Durham, NC, where she has worked since 2020. She has six years of industry experience and previously held roles at Alamance Community College, ecoAmerica, and the University of North Carolina. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of more than 23,700 financial advisors nationwide.

Phillip Sielatycki is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Cary, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for The Heart of Cary Association and volunteers with Band Together, a local philanthropy that raises funds for the United Way through rock concerts. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting 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 with a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored, algorithm-supported recommendations.

Sudha Gowrisankar is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Durham, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her work history includes multiple roles at Fidelity Investments since 2022 and prior experience at FCBank, a division of CNB Bank. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and model portfolios constructed through a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic techniques. The firm is registered as a commodity pool operator and serves as a formal advisor to multiple registered investment companies.

Eddie Ramirez is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Stifel, West Bend Insurance, and EatStreet. Ramirez serves as a board member for Zero Dark Birdie, a nonprofit organization supporting veterans with mental health issues through golf and related therapies. 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 uses research and analytics to support a diversified investment approach and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Natan Simoes Massarioli is an Investment Solutions Representative III at Fidelity Investments, where he currently serves in this role. His career with Fidelity Investments began in 2023 as a Customer Relationship Advocate, progressing through various positions including Investment Solutions Representative I, Fixed Income Specialist, and Investment Consultant before reaching his current role in 2026. His professional experience encompasses investment consulting and fixed income specialization, focusing on providing clients with clear guidance, education, and personalized strategies tailored to their financial goals. Massarioli's approach emphasizes trust, transparency, and simplifying complex financial concepts to help clients make informed decisions. Further details regarding his education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement have not been provided.

Benjamin Wagner is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, his work history includes roles at Sleep Number, The Carolina Inn, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm also engages in discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and employs algorithmic methodologies in its investment process.

Heather Godwin is a financial advisor at Merrill with 30 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 1996 and holds a Series 66 designation. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Eric Carrillo is a financial advisor with Merrill in Cary, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2010 and Bank of America since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he works part-time delivering food for Postmates. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Karla Flick is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 37 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with UBS since 2002. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by offering brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client solutions.

Amanda Klier is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Pittsboro, NC, holding a Series 66 designation. She has experience working at Edward Jones since 2025 and previously held roles at Lowe's Home Improvement, IBM, and the Alliance of Professional Consultants. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Grant Muir is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Durham, NC, and has 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2015. 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 strategies supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and provides services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, affiliated mutual funds, and overlay and tax-efficient solutions.

Nolan Ku is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Thrivent Financial and Sgc Financial Group. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Heather Williamson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 14 years of experience at the firm. She holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Durham, NC. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering services such as discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery.