Elridge Emery Jr. is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Durham, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1994 and Primerica Financial Services since 1990. His prior work includes roles at the Department of Public Safety and LifeWise Academy. Outside of advising, he is involved in part-time sales of home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual investors, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm uses model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports account execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Vitaliy Kukhta is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Chapel Hill, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 18 years of industry experience. He 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, retirement consulting, and wrap-fee programs. 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 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.

Spencer Smith is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JP Morgan Chase and Onto Mortgage. 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 combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios from a broad investable universe of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Christine Wright is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Fidelity and its affiliated entities since 2008, working across brokerage services and investment advisory roles. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and it serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Kyle Maxwell is the Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2019. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2011, progressing through positions including Financial Representative, Investment Consultant, and Financial Consultant before his current role. His professional focus is on understanding clients' personal needs and concerns, collaborating with them to build comprehensive wealth strategies tailored to those needs. Kyle's approach involves assisting clients with important financial decisions through personalized guidance aimed at working toward their financial success. His position at Fidelity Investments enables him to provide clients with diverse investment choices, investment experience, and client service. Further details regarding his education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement are not provided.

Andrea Hinkel is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill from 2016 to 2022 before joining Fidelity in 2022. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors and registered investment companies. The firm’s investment process combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, utilizing systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Michelle White is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Charles Schwab, and Hilton Worldwide. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm employs a proprietary approach that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction.

John Messina is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Fidelity Investments and various academic institutions, including Rochester Institute of Technology and Monroe Community College. He works with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable gift funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, model portfolios, and fund advisory services.

Terrell Berry is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience at Truist Bank and Target. Outside of advisory work, he continues to work one shift per month at a retail store. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a combination of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and it is noted for its use of AI-driven methodologies and formal advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies.

Michael Leotsakos is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Durham, NC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and having two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Club Worx, The Heart Fitness, and LMR Technical Group, among others, spanning sectors such as fitness and hospitality. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and it offers specialized oversight and advisory services across various investment vehicles.

Nicholas Honeycutt is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Durham, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Before joining Fidelity, he worked for Uber as a rideshare driver and has held positions in the food and service industries. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients through a process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also serves multiple registered investment companies and utilizes systematic methodologies in portfolio management.

Nga Pho is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Chapel Hill, NC, with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley and Edward Jones, among other firms. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through both direct client engagements and corporate financial planning agreements.

Florence Smith is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently advising clients at Raymond James & Associates in Chapel Hill, NC. Prior to joining Raymond James, she worked briefly at Amphora Wealth Management and spent time focused on CFP education and exams. Smith serves as Treasurer and board member of the Hillsborough Arts Council, a nonprofit organization. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering non-discretionary financial planning and consulting supported by extensive research and multiple portfolio management styles.

Robert Massey is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Durham, NC. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has 24 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at VALIC Financial Advisors Inc and BB&T Investment Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Massey serves as the executor of his late father's estate. Robert Massey is affiliated with 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 a broad range of portfolios, including fund-of-funds and model portfolios.

Aaron Ingram is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Durham, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked in various roles including at Customer HD and Neonova Network Services. He is also a mentor for ClimbHire, where he helps individuals understand financial concepts and prepare for the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, including model portfolios delivered to intermediary platforms.

Luke Pelletier is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Virtual Service Operations and Nexu Partners. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including IRS-qualified charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver systematic, long-term asset allocation-based model portfolios.

Suneed Ahmed is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. He has held roles at Fidelity since 2021 and has worked in educational and retail settings early in his career. Outside of his advisory work, Ahmed coaches running and volunteers as a scorekeeper and referee for a local ball hockey league. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from a broad investable universe.

Michael Esser is a CFP® and ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2008, based in Durham, NC. Esser serves on the North Carolina Bar Association’s Investment Committee, where he advises on investments. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm with over 23,700 advisors serving a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions under a fiduciary standard, supported by a large branch network and affiliated financial services.