Dennis Roman is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Durham, NC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 designations with two years of industry experience. He worked at Deutsche Bank for 13 years before joining Edward Jones in 2025. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of investment strategies and affiliated financial services with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Garrett Stringer is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment offerings.

Stuart Strickland is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wells Fargo Clearing, where he has worked since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and over two decades at Wachovia Bank, N.A. He is based in Raleigh, NC. Outside of his advisory role, Strickland is involved in managing farmland and rental property holdings. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Maggie Burke is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with eight years of industry experience. Her previous roles include positions at Charles Schwab Bank, PIMCO Investments LLC, and Pacific Investment Management Company LLC. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. 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 and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Michael Wheat is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill Lynch, Bank of America, and Tesla. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC, where Wheat is based, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Matthew Gerner is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Romtech and ATI prior to joining Fidelity. Outside of his advisory role, he is employed at Triangle Rock Club, where he is involved in front desk operations and facility maintenance. 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 proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and systematic portfolio construction, incorporating mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and has a notable advisory role to multiple registered investment companies.

Michael J. Lappin is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in several business ventures including partnerships in fishing tournaments, professional ice hockey ownership, and a charter fishing business. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, employing proprietary capital market assumptions and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, including futures commission merchant activities and principal trading.

Scott Abee is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2015. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting through its Wealth Advisory Services Program to individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm offers tailored financial plans and asset-allocation analyses using firm research and planning tools, serving both retail and institutional clients, including those in public finance and municipal sectors.

Bizzy Craft is the Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role held since 2025. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, progressing through various positions including Financial Consultant, Planning Consultant, and Workplace Planning Consultant. Her career reflects a continuous commitment to developing expertise in financial planning and consulting. As a Certified Financial Planner, Bizzy focuses on understanding clients' unique goals to develop personalized financial strategies. She emphasizes empathy and transparency in her approach, aiming to create a welcoming environment for clients to share their financial objectives. Bizzy is dedicated to continuous learning to provide informed insights that support clients in making confident financial decisions. Outside of her professional role, Bizzy engages in outdoor adventures, scuba diving, snowboarding, traveling, volunteering, and yoga.

Thomas Poleski Jr. is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and having 12 years of industry experience. He has worked in various roles within Fidelity, including Fidelity Brokerage Services and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages a range of portfolios, including multi-manager and fund-of-funds structures, and is recognized for its use of systematic methodologies and formal advisory roles to registered investment companies.

Ellis Minton is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Raleigh, NC, and has 12 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley and its affiliate Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2014 and 2015, respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Brian Singsank is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wachovia Bank, N.A. He is based in Chapel Hill, NC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process 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 menu.

Samuel Walden is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at East Carolina University, MassMutual, and various positions in the hospitality and service sectors. 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 process combining fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, utilizing model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Alexander Sacco is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Durham, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, his background includes roles in diverse industries such as digital marketing, pest control, and hospitality. Outside of his advisory work, he operates a freelance digital marketing business focused on content creation and online advertising. He is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios across a broad investable universe.

Daniel Geiger is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2019 and previously worked at NWN Corporation and North Carolina State University. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management. The firm utilizes proprietary market research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to client goals and risk tolerances.

Gregory Sieber is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2015. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a broad range of capital markets services and proprietary research.

Jeffrey Mc Claugherty is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Apex, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and manages Serving To Multiply, Inc., an advisory-related business. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering non-discretionary, research-driven recommendations that incorporate tax-smart strategies and asset management through a centralized consulting team.

Garrett Anderson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques to support its advisory services.

Jacob Oconner is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. His background includes diverse roles in education and property management prior to joining Fidelity. He works at 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, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Thomas Giroux Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Clayton, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in non-investment-related real estate ownership. Ameriprise is an institutional firm that offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.