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.

Gabriel Bowman is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Youngsville, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and previously worked at East Carolina University. 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 solutions supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

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.

Noah Hines is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Durham, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments and Fidelity Brokerage Services, he worked at Baileys Health and Fitness and has been affiliated with Florida State College of Jacksonville for over a decade. He is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that offers 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 manage portfolios and provides oversight through affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers.

Danny Bostic Jr. is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently with Edward Jones, joining the firm in 2023. His prior roles include positions at SeCU Life Insurance Company, Members Trust Company, Credit Union Investment Services, SeCU Brokerage Services, and State Employees' Credit Union. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

John Parham Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at South State Bank and Lincoln Financial Securities. He serves as a board member of the Triangle YMCA Development Committee. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, retirement consulting, and various managed portfolio options supported by extensive research and technology tools.

Jonathan Davis is a CFP® professional with 19 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. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s 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.

Leslie Merritt Jr. is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2023, he spent 14 years at Fsc Securities Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of Leslie Merritt, Inc., a consulting firm focused on estate and tax planning, and he manages family real estate and estate planning vehicles through various partnerships. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios that include diverse asset classes, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Jamilahre Mcdowell is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, Mcdowell worked as a hairstylist and barber at Lady Jane’s salon in Raleigh. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors, employing a systematic investment approach that integrates fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Thomas Billington is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Prior to this, he worked with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Chapel Hill, NC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. 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 among its investment offerings.

Jeremiah Knox is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Thorough Financial Group LLC and Waddell & Reed, INC. Outside of his advisory work, he has operated a DBA related to his LPL business. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, providing discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Thomas Park is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Fidelity in Durham, NC, and has four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TNT Construction, the Skagit County Drainage District 19, and Washington State University. 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 proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, managing model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Michael Ackerman is a financial advisor at Cetera with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at several firms including New York Life Insurance Company, MML Investors Services LLC, and Eagle Strategies. Based in Raleigh, NC, he has been with Cetera since 2022. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account structures.

David Trca is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments in 2024, he held diverse roles across several organizations, including Oakwood Country Club and Auburnlea Catering. Outside of his financial advisory work, he has experience in various service and mission-related activities. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a systematic investment process that incorporates fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is notable for its role in managing model portfolios, its registration as a commodity pool operator, and its advisory services to multiple registered investment companies.

Meredith Keever is a CFP® with three years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Raleigh, NC. Her prior experience includes roles at OSAIC, FSC Securities, and Steward Wealth Strategies. Outside of advising, she has supported financial planning activities at Steward Wealth Strategies, assisting with client meetings and account management. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Eric Hilliard is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 1996 and founded Hilliard Financial Group in 2002. He serves as a director on the United Methodist Church of North Carolina Board of Institutions, where he participates in overseeing financial affairs and maintaining institutional relationships. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public finance work through affiliated advisory programs and specialized consulting services.