Jabora Belton is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms including Deutsche Bank Securities, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, and Ameriprise Financial Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, emphasizing structured financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate-sponsored financial planning services.

Michael Hileman is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Raleigh, NC, holding the CFP® and Series 66 designations with six years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2019 and previously held positions at Personify Corp. and Tableau Software. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Yun Lieh Chuu is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2006. Outside of advisory services, she is involved in the sale of health and fixed insurance products. LPL Financial serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and corporations, offering financial planning, advisory programs, and brokerage services through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management, utilizing a range of model portfolios and research resources.

Kolin McKelvey is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, based in Raleigh. Since 2023, Kolin has worked with individuals and families to simplify complex financial decisions and develop clear, actionable plans that support their goals. Kolin's approach emphasizes listening carefully to understand what matters most to clients and providing guidance to help them make informed choices for a secure and fulfilling future. Kolin believes that financial planning goes beyond numbers, focusing on creating practical strategies that allow clients to live life with confidence. Outside of professional responsibilities, Kolin enjoys golf, movies, music, and reading.

Seth Church is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 credential and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Minnesota Life Insurance Company and Securian Financial Services, as well as coaching CrossFit for several years. Outside of advising, he has worked as a CrossFit coach and substitute teacher. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement services through independent Financial Professionals using a variety of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements.

Jasper Lee Jr. is a financial advisor at Stifel with 55 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2007 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole owner of an LLC established to provide a residence for his daughter and grandchildren. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm utilizes a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to guide asset allocation and financial planning.

Jacob Harris is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial in Raleigh, NC, with nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2017, he worked at Thomas Judy & Tucker P.A. from 2014 to 2017. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and specialized services such as retirement plan consulting and 529 account management.

Eric Schroeder is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has been with various Fidelity entities since 2014. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is notable for its use of systematic methodologies, model portfolios, and its advisory role to multiple registered investment companies.

Aiyahna Edwards is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Durham, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked at Good Steward Financial Company for two years. 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 uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios across a broad investable universe.

William Gregory is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with Fidelity Investments and has prior experience at Bank of America, Merrill, Raymond James, Pursuit Wealth Strategies, and Edward Jones. 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 uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios and delivers model portfolios to intermediary platforms.

Stephen Freeman is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held various roles including positions at Jersey Mikes and East Carolina University. 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 blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and serves as advisor to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Nathaniel Forkey is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management based in Raleigh, NC. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Thrivent since 2026. His prior work experience includes positions at Exact Sciences, Pfizer, Wells Fargo, and several other firms. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering both one-time and ongoing planning engagements. The firm focuses on holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to integrate planning with managed-account programs while keeping services separate.

David Tate is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2013. Tate serves on the board of directors for Resurrection Lutheran Preschool in Cary, NC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm employs a centralized team for its retirement income recommendations, which complement the work of its financial advisors.

Bryan Piccirillo is a CFP® professional financial advisor at Edward Jones in Durham, NC, with nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2017, he worked at Duke University Hospital for one year. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide advisor and branch network.

Andrew Cappello is a Senior Financial Advisor and Managing Director with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leads The Cappello Group and specializes in developing portfolio, wealth planning, and wealth transfer strategies tailored to high net worth individuals, families, business owners, and non-profit organizations. As a qualified Portfolio Manager within Merrill’s Investment Advisory Program, Andrew manages discretionary Personalized or Defined Strategies using a mix of individual securities, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment options. Andrew began his career in 1981 at Paine Webber and joined Smith Barney Harris Upham in 1983, where he worked for 30 years before transitioning to Merrill in 2012. He holds multiple FINRA registrations (Series 3, 7, 8, 63, and 65) and licenses in Variable and Life insurance. Over his career, Andrew has received industry recognition, including Barron’s "America’s Top 1,000 Financial Advisors" in 2012 and inclusion on the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list for 2024, as well as recognition for The Cappello Group on Forbes’ "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" lists for 2023 and 2024. Born and raised in Tampa, Florida, Andrew earned his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of South Florida in 1979. He is a Senior Member of Palma Ceia Golf & Country Club, the University Club of Tampa, and Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla.

Laura Radko is a CFP® with over 30 years of experience in the financial industry. She has worked at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors since 2018 and has been with various Fidelity entities since 2009. She is based in Durham, NC. Her firm, Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, 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 manage diversified portfolios.

Bryan Brache is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing six years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Northwestern Mutual and his own ventures, Brache Capital LLC and independent advisory services. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in managing personal real estate investments. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Michael Hock Jr. is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at GE Healthcare for seven years and was involved with Ohana Homes. Outside of his advisory work, he is a member and manager of holding companies that administer LLCs owning real estate. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on comprehensive, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm offers planning as either a one-time or ongoing engagement, addressing a wide range of financial topics while keeping implementation and managed-account services separate.

Joel Reynolds is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. In this role, he works closely with clients to develop tailored financial plans and strategies aimed at achieving better outcomes for individuals, families, businesses, and future generations. Prior to his current role, Joel gained experience as a Central Relationship Manager and Workplace Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments between 2022 and 2025. He began his financial services career as a Financial Representative with Northwestern Mutual from 2021 to 2022. Joel emphasizes providing a world-class experience by adapting his approach to meet the unique needs and situations of each client.

Eric Stafford is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2012. He is a board member of Garner Baseball Inc., a nonprofit organization involved in local baseball operations. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting, offering tailored advice supported by extensive research and a broad affiliate network.