Henry Kuo is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Cary, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including its predecessor AXA Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics Foundation. 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 LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model and offers a range of advisory and brokerage services tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Holley Fuller is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Chapel Hill, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and analyses to support its advisory services.

Janet Russell is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2021. Prior to this role, she served as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2020 to 2021. From 2017 to 2020, she worked as a Financial Advisor at First Command Financial Services. In her current role, Janet works alongside clients to assist them through their financial planning and decision-making processes. She leverages the resources of Fidelity to guide families and individuals pursuing their version of financial success. Janet and her team aim to create an excellent client experience worthy of their clients' business.

Noah Baughn 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 Zacks Investment Management and UBS Wilmington Wealth Consulting Team. Outside of finance, he has worked at country clubs in the Durham, NC area. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to various clients, including retail and institutional investors. The firm utilizes a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and advisory services, with oversight of sub-advisers and established governance procedures.

Jeffrey Church is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving clients at LPL Financial since 2018. He has prior experience with Invest Financial Corp. beginning in 2015. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting supported by research and model portfolios.

Charles Stewart is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2016, including time spent when the firm operated as AXA Advisors. He also conducts business under the name Legacy Wealth Strategies. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse clientele including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutions. The firm provides financial planning, brokerage services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs through a dual-registered model as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer.

Dixi Jin is an Investment Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2022. In this role, Dixi collaborates with clients to build financial plans tailored to their unique needs, focusing on understanding their short- and long-term goals, identifying ways to improve those plans, and helping track progress as circumstances evolve. Building strong relationships based on trust, reliability, and competency is a central aspect of Dixi's professional approach. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Dixi held several positions in the financial services industry, including Registered Wealth Management Client Associate and Merrill Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch between 2019 and 2022, Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2015 to 2019, and Relationship Manager at Bank of America from 2010 to 2015. This experience spans client relationship management and wealth management services. Outside of professional responsibilities, Dixi enjoys activities such as going to the beach, comedy, exploring food, reading, running, and traveling.

Jeffrey Hall is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Durham, NC, holding the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and 66 licenses. He has 10 years of industry experience and has worked at various Fidelity entities since 2015. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and Charitable Gift Funds. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage a broad range of portfolios and fund structures.

Christopher Moody is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Qurate Retail Group, FedEx Ground, Arizona State University, and United Parcel Service. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable and registered investment company accounts. The firm employs a blend of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering model portfolios built from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and maintains formal advisory roles for multiple registered investment companies.

Leah Ogden is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license, with 23 years of experience in the financial services industry. She currently works at Morgan Stanley in Chapel Hill, NC, having previously spent 11 years at Raymond James & Associates. Ogden serves on the board and finance committee of Carolina Meadows CCRC, a nonprofit organization. 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 financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Barry Davis is a financial advisor at Fidelity with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill for 14 years. 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 serves a diverse client base including registered investment companies and offers specialized services such as fund advisory and model portfolio delivery.

Demarc White is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Fidelity in various roles since 2007. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, 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 blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Christopher Ellis is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Creedmoor, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2003. 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 large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Andrew Metz is a Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones in Durham, NC since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a rental property business in Holden Beach, NC, managed through a third-party company. 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 through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors and offers a range of investment strategies and affiliated financial services under a fiduciary standard.

Jennifer Pianelli is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her prior roles include working at Equitable Advisors and Envision Science Academy. Outside of finance, she has experience working as a server and bartender at The Cowfish Sushi Burger Restaurant in Raleigh, North Carolina. 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 to deliver model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Jason Curfman is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2016 and was briefly involved with Triangle Futbol Club in 2016. Curfman is also a co-owner of Serving to Multiply, Inc., a business created to support an Ameriprise franchise. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning through written recommendations and ongoing advice. The firm’s approach includes asset allocation, withdrawal strategies, and Social Security planning within an investment universe influenced by affiliated product relationships.

William Cunningham is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2026. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2023, progressing through positions including Workplace Planning Associate, Workplace Planning Consultant, and Workplace Planning Consultant II. In his current position, William focuses on understanding clients' priorities and helping translate them into clear, workable financial plans. He emphasizes building strong, trusting relationships to provide a planning experience that is supportive, transparent, and tailored to each client's unique situation. William's approach centers on empathy and recognizing the individuality of every client. Outside of his professional work, he has interests in baseball, football, and pets.

Shawn Wilson is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Cary, NC. He has six years of industry experience, including six years with Greater Kinston Credit Union before joining Edward Jones in 2019. 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 through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Muhmad Alzpair is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at Bio-Diesel Productions and DeSimone Research Group, as well as a five-year period at the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm also serves as an adviser to multiple registered investment companies and develops model portfolios for Fidelity Institutional Wealth Adviser.

Patrick Hartley is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Chapel Hill, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2011, including time with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. He serves on the advisory board of the Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise, focusing on education-related business development and fundraising. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and supports clients through structured planning tools while acting primarily in an advisory capacity.