Ward Johnson III is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Fidelity Investments and UWM, Inc. 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. The firm also serves as an advisor to registered investment companies and employs systematic methodologies including AI-driven research.

Keith Crabtree is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with First Clearing, LLC since 2015. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Emmett Davis is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked within various Fidelity divisions since 2015, including Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is notable for its advisory role to multiple registered investment companies and its use of systematic methodologies in managing model portfolios.

Luke Mckinney is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raleigh Wealth Solutions and Equitable Advisors, LLC. 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 and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios, serving a broad range of investors including charitable funds and registered investment companies.

Blake Parker is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Cary, NC, holding the Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at First Bank and Cypress Landing, as well as a role at Appalachian State University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Donovan Mccullough is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and two years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Fidelity Investments and companies such as Bellhop, Opendoor, DoorDash, and UNC Charlotte. He is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and a Charitable Gift Fund. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, and it is noted for its use of systematic methodologies and advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies.

Clark Preston is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Guaranteed Rate and Angel Oak Home Loans. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and charitable funds. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and advisory solutions.

Patrick Wigington is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments in 2022, he worked at Whole Foods Market, Paramount Realty, Starbucks, and Emerald View Landscape & Design. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including model portfolio construction using a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic methods. The firm serves a diverse client base and maintains roles in regulatory oversight and fund advisory.

Krista Biondolillo is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation. Krista has been with Edward Jones since 2000, including a recent role starting in 2025. 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 wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Nathaniel Roberts is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America and State Employees Credit Union. 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. The firm also serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and constructs model portfolios using systematic methodologies.

Ryan Homer is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked within various Fidelity divisions since 2001. 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 combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, managing portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Cheryl White is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently advising at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she manages investment-related responsibilities as power of attorney for her mother and administrator for her father's estate, and holds a minority ownership in Pilgrim's Progeny, LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s advisory process includes a broad range of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

James Mishoe III is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at J.P. Morgan Securities in Chapel Hill, NC. His career includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Wells Fargo, Morgan Stanley, and Bank of America. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Nicole Santos is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Cary, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. She has worked at MML Investors Services LLC and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2017, following a year at Merrill. 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, with an emphasis on collaborative, goal-based planning using firm-approved analytical tools.

Steven Halko is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill since 2003, focusing on serving high-net-worth individuals and families. Steven's client base includes physicians, business owners, couples, and families, with relationships often spanning multiple generations and over twenty states. He concentrates on long-term investing and wealth planning, helping clients determine their financial needs and risk tolerance. Steven also coordinates efforts with clients' CPAs and attorneys to align tax-minimization and estate planning strategies and provides access to Bank of America specialists for additional banking and lending needs. Before joining Merrill, Steven had a seven-year professional hockey career in the NHL with the Carolina Hurricanes and in the American Hockey League. He graduated from the University of Michigan, where he captained the National Championship hockey team in 1996. Steven holds several professional credentials, including the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA) designations. Steven resides in Morrisville, North Carolina, with his wife Sherene. They have two adult sons who live and work locally. Steven has coached hockey at various levels and remains active in sports as an avid curler with the Triangle Curling Club. He is also a volunteer with the Carolina Hockey Alumni Association. His personal interests include music, reading, spending time with family, and traveling.

Shayla Jones is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and three years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Fidelity Investments since 2022 and prior experience in retail positions at Ulta and DTLR. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable and registered investment companies. The firm uses a blend of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and advisory solutions.

Daniel Arney is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2013. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and services supported by research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Krista Cavalieri Carr is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Durham, NC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and nine years of industry experience. She has been associated with Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2015 and joined Fidelity Investments in 2025. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in event planning as an independent sales contractor for Southern Skies Events, LLC. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a systematic investment approach that integrates fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages model portfolios and oversees multiple registered investment companies, utilizing advanced methodologies including AI in its research processes.

Wendy Garrett is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones for nine years before joining Ameriprise in 2024. Garrett serves as the secretary on the board of directors for the nonprofit Wonderfully ME. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which provides written recommendations and ongoing annual advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

David Poteet is a financial advisor at Fidelity with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been associated with Fidelity Investments since 2018, with a brief tenure at Utah Valley University. 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, and offering oversight of model portfolios and sub-advisers.