Teresa Travis is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2004. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Mitchell Baker is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held positions at Oasis Outsourcing and has experience in streaming and entertainment as a host. He operates a personal eBay account for buying and selling items. 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 to manage portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Lucas Bourne is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Fidelity in various roles since 2008, including positions at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering investment management and advisory services that combine fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages model portfolios constructed from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and is noted for its registration as a commodity pool operator, advisory role to multiple registered investment companies, and use of AI-driven research methods.

Ben White is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2025. He has extensive experience in financial advisory roles, having served as Vice President and National Financial Solutions Advisor Team Lead at Merrill from 2022 to 2025, and previously as Vice President, Financial Solutions Advisor from 2015 to 2022. He began his career at Merrill as an Operations Securities Analyst from 2011 to 2015. Ben guides families through wealth accumulation, retirement transitions, and generational planning by focusing on client-centered strategies, fostering trust, and delivering measurable outcomes. His approach emphasizes integrity, transparency, and disciplined execution to build tailored financial plans that support clients' goals and provide financial peace of mind.

Paul Pratto is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Raleigh, NC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 32 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2011, he worked at Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo Clearing, among other firms. Pratto also serves in fiduciary capacities for several family trusts. 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 investment solutions, including advisory and brokerage services delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Sandra Stowe is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds a Series 66 designation. She has seven years of industry experience, including prior roles at IHS Markit and Ipreo. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in educational initiatives through White Owl Financial Advisors as an author, educator, and podcast speaker, and serves as a board member for the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm supports a range of management approaches and offers proprietary model strategies alongside access to third-party advisers.

Fred Asfoury is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Citigroup Global Markets, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner in a real estate development business. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting with a range of portfolio management styles supported by firm research and affiliated sub-advisers.

William Denton is a financial advisor at Merrill with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2004 and Bank of America since 2009. Denton serves as a fiduciary and holds power of attorney for a partner's IRA, acting on their behalf if needed. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Griffin Shively is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Before joining Fidelity, he held positions at Southern Mobility and Medical, Sonic Automotive Inc., and Firehouse Subs. Outside of his advisory role, he participates in the Amazon Influencer Program, where he records video reviews of various products. Fidelity, through its subsidiary Strategic Advisers LLC, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and manages multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Lea Townes II is a CFP® with 30 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at First Horizon, Wells Fargo Clearing, Ameriprise, and other firms. He is based in Chapel Hill, NC. 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 advisory services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Avery Love is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, Avery held positions at Fidelity Investments and Hall Private Wealth Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a financial associate at Stonegate Financial, a company owned by StillGreen Partners, LLC. 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, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools to support client goals, with specialized services in municipal and public finance as well as employer SIMPLE IRA consulting.

Lili Engelhardt is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Durham, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, she was involved with Sky Leap LLC, a manufacturing business, from 2013 to 2022, although she has stepped away from day-to-day management. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, with a broad offering that includes discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Benjamin Greer is a Financial Consultant who focuses on building relationships with clients to understand their financial goals and collaboratively create plans aimed at growing and protecting their wealth. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, progressing through roles including Customer Relationship Advocate, Investment Solutions Representative, and Planning Consultant. His professional experience spans various facets of financial planning and investment solutions. Benjamin's approach centers on working closely with clients to develop strategies aligned with their objectives. Outside of his professional life, Benjamin has interests in board games, football, and golf.

James Mertens is a CFA® charterholder based in Cary, NC, with 26 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with OSAIC and has previously worked at LPL Financial, Independent Advisor Alliance, and Founders Financial Alliance. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, using a range of portfolio construction tools and third-party solutions.

Kyle Beverly is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been working since 2024. Prior to this role, he served as an Investment Management Consultant and a Workplace Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2019 to 2024. Before joining Fidelity, he worked as an Associate Financial Advisor at Northwestern Mutual from 2016 to 2019. Kyle specializes in tax-efficient investment strategies, retirement distribution planning, and portfolio construction. He focuses on creating financial plans tailored to each client's unique situation and helps clients understand how their financial decisions impact their long-term goals. He holds insurance licenses for Arkansas and California. Outside of his professional work, Kyle enjoys family activities, fitness, football, movies, music, and parenthood.

Alexandra Tyburski is a financial advisor at Stifel with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Before joining Stifel, she worked in various roles including at Pizzeria Faulisi and Art of STEM. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services based on a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Wilton Drake III is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Chapel Hill, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor AXA Advisors since 1999. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Brass N Sassy, a business based in Henderson, NC. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and a variety of asset-management programs. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models, including third-party TAMPs and LPL-sponsored programs, and provides ERISA fiduciary services through credentialed representatives.

Francisco Itriago Santaella is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Equitable Advisors and held roles at AES Corporation subsidiaries from 2015 to 2022. He is a screening committee member of the Wolfpack Investor Network, an angel investor network affiliated with North Carolina State University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of investment strategies and affiliated financial services, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors.

Jennifer Lewis is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Apex, NC, where she has worked since 2013. She has 12 years of industry experience. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and branch offices.

Zane Hill is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at multiple elementary schools from 2015 to 2021. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, applying a process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.