Joseph Burnette is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Durham, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held various roles across several industries, including security and lawn care. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is notable for its use of systematic methodologies, AI in research, and oversight of multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Katie Nestlerode is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 22 years of industry experience. She has held roles at Sanford C. Bernstein for 15 years prior to joining Fisher Investments in 2017. Nestlerode holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Chapel Hill, NC. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, including pension plans, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm employs a centralized investment approach combining quantitative and qualitative research to manage diversified portfolios across various asset classes.

Renee Sorrell is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Mediant Communications. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a cashier at Home Depot. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Jayme Dimitroff is a Series 66-registered financial advisor at Edward Jones with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2011. Outside of advising, he assists with managing a family business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a broad client base including individual, institutional, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices across the country.

Dustin Mccaughey is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, he held roles at several companies including Shipt Inc., GrubHub Inc., and TaskRabbit Inc. He has also been involved in entrepreneurial ventures such as LoO and LoO Yoga LLC and Embers of Florida, LLC. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios featuring mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm’s approach includes algorithmic portfolio construction, delegated management, and oversight controls, supporting a range of registered investment companies and charitable funds.

Katie Belin is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she has been serving clients since 2020. She works closely with clients to understand their financial goals, values, and vision for the future, creating personalized strategies aimed at growing and protecting wealth while building reliable retirement income streams. Prior to her role at Fidelity, she was a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones Investments from 2016 to 2020. Before entering financial advisory, she gained experience as a Capital Markets Operations Associate at Fannie Mae Federal National Mortgage Association from 2014 to 2016. With over 10 years of experience, Katie specializes in assisting clients with retirement planning, wealth preservation, and legacy planning. She emphasizes client education to enable informed and confident financial decisions. Her approach focuses on clarity, confidence, and disciplined financial management.

Donald Steichen is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2022, he worked at Edward Jones from 2015 to 2022. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and applying diversification principles and modern portfolio theory in its investment approach.

Matthew VanAuker is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2023. He collaborates with clients to understand their financial priorities and co-create personalized plans aimed at helping them pursue their goals. His approach emphasizes clear guidance, consistent support, and building a client experience grounded in trust and long-term partnership. Before his current role, Matthew served as an Investment Solutions Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2023. Prior to that, he worked as a Personal Banker at Wells Fargo from 2019 to 2021. He holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California.

Scott Blankenship is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He focuses on creating personalized wealth management strategies that align with his clients’ life priorities and goals, offering expertise in areas such as family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, retirement planning, portfolio management, and both individual and corporate investment strategies. Scott holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he also served as the Investment Club President. He maintains the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional role, Scott is active in his community, volunteering as a coach for recreational youth sports. He enjoys spending time with his family, golfing, and woodworking.

Travis Harris is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2020 and previously spent five years at Fifth Third Securities. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options, serving institutional clients with tailored investment solutions.

Dominik Maas is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at James Miller Financial and served in roles at Western Michigan University and Prestwick Village Golf Club. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, and it is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, formal advisory roles, and integration of AI in its investment process.

Evan Springfield Cobb is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Morrisville, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, the Association of International CPAs, and Durham Public School systems. He serves as finance chair for the nonprofit Webb Squared in Pittsboro, NC, overseeing fund allocation and donation tracking. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients through a network of approximately 23,701 financial advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Amy Oh is a financial advisor with Merrill in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1998 and transitioned to Bank of America, N.A. in 2025. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm is integrated into Bank of America’s corporate platform, providing access to a diverse range of products and services.

Gary Harris is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2006. 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 a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from LPL and third-party subadvisors.

Rylee Williams is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position held since 2024. She has progressed through various roles within Fidelity, including Workplace Planning Consultant III from 2023 to 2024, Workplace Planning Consultant II from 2022 to 2023, and Workplace Planning Consultant I in 2022. Her professional focus is on improving the financial wellbeing of her clients by understanding their priorities and those of their families. Rylee holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California, supporting her expertise in financial and insurance planning. Outside of her professional work, Rylee enjoys outdoor activities such as camping, golf, hiking, and running, as well as watching movies.

Angelo Posillico is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he was affiliated with Duke University and the Army West Point Athletic Association. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment advisory programs and maintaining a large retail advisor and branch network.

Christine Noble is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Durham, NC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and six years of industry experience. Her work history includes multiple roles within Fidelity Investments since 2020 and prior experience with entities such as Gentle Harvest and the New Hampshire Army National Guard. She is affiliated with 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 discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, including advisory services for registered investment companies and model portfolio delivery.

Eric Belanger is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at First Citizens Bank & Trust Co for 13 years before joining Raymond James in 2018. In addition to his advisory role, he is an associate at Alger Financial, where he manages a book of clients and handles day-to-day investment management and financial planning. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, charitable organizations, and state and municipal entities. The firm offers customized solutions including a SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services program for small businesses, supported by a comprehensive network encompassing public finance and institutional fiduciary services.

Timothy Britt is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Cary, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Fidelity Bank, KS Bank, INC, and two investment advisory firms. He is also the Chief Wealth Management Officer and Executive Vice President at the Trust Company of NC, the trust department of Fidelity Bank. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and strategies. The firm operates an extensive nationwide network and offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions, alongside affiliated mutual funds and a trust company.

Damon Lichtenberger is a financial advisor at Cetera with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including CRI Securities, Inc. and Securian Financial Services. Outside of advising, he is involved as an agent/broker with North Star Consultants focusing on fixed insurance sales. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and various program platforms, operating as a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and unaffiliated third-party managers.