Jack Taylor is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Fidelity Investments and New York Life. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions (SPS) Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Christopher Joyce is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held various roles in the hospitality sector and worked at Horry Georgetown Technical College. He is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, as well as registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and advisory solutions.

Brady Dickson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments in 2025, he held various positions including roles at Walgreens and Food Lion. He studied at East Carolina University and worked at Northside High School. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services, manages fund-of-funds structures, and employs systematic methodologies supported by AI and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Amelia Schumacher is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation. She has one year of industry experience and joined Fidelity in 2026. Prior to entering the financial industry, she worked in fitness and hospitality roles and was involved with aquatics organizations. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio construction. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction in its investment process.

Tayler Terranova is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Durham, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, Tayler served multiple terms in the U.S. Marine Corps and has experience with Wise Digital Consulting LLC. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base including retail and institutional investors, utilizing a combination of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Sean Chapman is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments in 2023, he held various roles including at Brunches and Figure 8 Island Yacht Club. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, delegation to sub-advisers, and formal advisory roles to registered investment companies.

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 multiple Fidelity entities since 2016, including Fidelity Brokerage Services, FIDELITY Personal and Workplace Advisors, and Fidelity Investments. He is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a blend of proprietary fundamental 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 designations and possessing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1994 and previously worked for the Department of Public Safety from 2012 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, Emery is involved in sales of home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options under a tiered wrap-fee structure. The firm manages model selection and oversight while delegating trading and execution to third-party providers.

Vitaliy Kukhta is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 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, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

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.