Daniel Bayait is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Durham, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of managed strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds under a fiduciary standard. The firm is notable for its large nationwide network of advisors and branches, as well as its additional capabilities including a trust company and securities-based lending options.

Wyatt Thompson III is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Midtown Events LLC, DICK's Sporting Goods, and Armstrong Relocation. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC, where Thompson works, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and a Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Ryan Chapman is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Spectrum, and Edward Jones. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions (SPS) Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Mallik Lewis is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Fidelity Investments and Redfin. Outside of financial services, he works as a shopper and delivery provider for Shipt. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management with centralized custody and operational support.

Michael Santos is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TD Ameritrade Investment Management, LLC, Td Ameritrade, Inc., and Scottrade. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services, offering a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts with a multi-asset investment approach.

Andrew Snider is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Durham, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. His prior work includes 14 years at Cuso Financial Services and more than two decades at Coastal Federal Credit Union. He serves as a board member for the Triangle Adult Soccer League, a nonprofit organization in North Carolina. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, supported by research-driven strategies and technology tools.

Cyrus Smith Jr. is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 46 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2021, with prior experience at CUSO Financial Services and Scottrade. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad range of clients, including retail and institutional investors. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop systematic model portfolios.

Justin Gorney is a financial advisor at Fidelity with the Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Fidelity and its related entities since 2015. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm also serves as a registered commodity pool operator and advisor to multiple registered investment companies, utilizing algorithmic methods and AI in its investment process.

Nathan Welsh is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Raleigh, NC. He has 11 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2015. 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 and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Riley Harshbarger is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2017 and previously held roles outside the financial sector at Abercrombie & Fitch and Jimmy John's. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving millions of individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Ernest Williams is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation and Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in retirement income and estate planning services and has engagements related to insurance and human resources through affiliated businesses. OSAIC serves a wide range of clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services. The firm utilizes various asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct diversified portfolios managed on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Liliane Pascalis is a financial advisor with Merrill in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2013. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kerry Goodman is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include tenures at LPL Financial, Founders Financial Alliance, and Independent Advisor Alliance. She serves as a board member of the Abecedarian Education Foundation, a nonprofit focused on early childhood education. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. provides a wide range of brokerage and advisory services to retail and institutional clients through a large network of advisers. The firm utilizes integrated investment platforms, asset-allocation tools, and third-party solutions to manage diversified portfolios for individuals, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Austin Poythress is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked with Equitable Advisors since 2016 and was previously with AXA Advisors, LLC. He also operates a business under the name Legacy Wealth Strategies. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement consulting, and various asset-management programs, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions delivered through a large network of Investment Adviser Representatives.

Meralyn Ratnasekera is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her prior work includes roles at First Citizens Investor Services, First Horizon Bank, and SunTrust Bank. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and employs over 14,000 financial advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Mikel Chalmers is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he currently assists clients and their families in understanding and achieving their financial goals. He collaborates with clients to analyze all aspects of their financial lives and develops plans to work towards meeting those goals. Mikel has held several roles in the financial services industry, including Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2023, and Paraplanner at Ameriprise Financial during 2020 and 2021. Prior to that, he was an Associate Advisor at Millennium Advisory Services from 2018 to 2020. He holds insurance licenses in both Arkansas and California.

Matthew Wallace is a Benefits & Planning Consultant with the Executive Services team at Fidelity Investments. In his current role, he supports Executive Planning Consultants by meeting with clients to help them understand and maximize their employer-sponsored benefits, including 401(k) plans, pension benefits, and company stock programs. Matthew has been with Fidelity Investments since 2022, beginning his tenure as a Workplace Planning Consultant III before transitioning to his current position in 2026. His work focuses on providing education and guidance regarding available benefits, answering client questions, and assisting clients in making informed decisions to maximize the value of their benefits. Outside of his professional role, Matthew enjoys bowling, spending time with pets, snowboarding, and traveling.

Jovana Romero Hernandez is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America and Merrill. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Seth Ellington is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked at Fidelity Investments and has a background that includes roles at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and involvement with several church organizations. He serves as a power of attorney for his wife. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm utilizes a range of advisory programs, including third-party model portfolios and discretionary management, offering access to mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Manish Mehta is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Cary, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill and Morgan Stanley before joining UBS in 2008. Outside of his advisory work, Mehta is involved in real estate investment and management through his ownership and decision-making roles in several related businesses. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions, model-based asset allocations, and research from its Chief Investment Office and UBS Global Research to tailor client plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a broad range of financial products and capital markets services.