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, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2011. He also acts in a fiduciary capacity as a trustee for family members. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and model portfolios.

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 the owner of White Owl Financial Advisors, where she conducts educational webinars and serves as an author, educator, podcast host, and speaker. She is also a board member of the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base with financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals. The firm offers a range of portfolio management strategies, including proprietary and third-party models, under various custody and platform arrangements.

Lea Townes II is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, Lea worked at First Horizon for six years and held roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and WELLS FARGO Advisors from 2013 to 2020. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to research and model portfolios.

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 with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she was associated with Sky Leap LLC for nine years, a manufacturing business in which she retains ownership but no longer manages daily operations. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

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 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Stifel, she held various roles including positions at Pizzeria Faulisi and Art of STEM. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and asset allocation methodologies 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 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and previously worked with AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Brass N Sassy, a business based in Henderson, NC. Equitable Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates a dual-registered model, delivering advisory and brokerage solutions through various program sponsors and third-party managers.

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.

Connor Miles is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2023. Prior to this, he worked at Fidelity Investments as a Workplace Planning Consultant I, II, and III from 2022 to 2023. Connor partners with clients to understand their short and long-term financial goals and helps build customized financial plans tailored to their unique needs. He places importance on forming strong relationships with clients and their families, focusing on trust, reliability, and competency. Connor holds insurance licenses for Arkansas and California. Outside of his professional work, he engages in personal interests such as fishing, reading, running, and skiing.

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.

Leith Ali is a CFP® professional at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. He has held multiple roles within Fidelity Investments since 2023. Outside of his advisory work, he operates a retail and reselling business focused on collectibles and maintains a music recording and streaming venture as an owner and artist. Fidelity, through its subsidiary Strategic Advisers LLC, provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios using a systematic, long-term asset allocation approach.

Tami Ellen Schlossberg is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Durham, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services since 2012. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

David Mc Bride is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Chapel Hill, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America, N.A., he held positions at several firms including ChannelAdvisor and National Coating & Supplies. He was previously the owner of Quality Steel Structure LLC, a business focused on metal building sales and installation, which he is in the process of closing. Merrill, along 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies tailored to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Shane Rawlings is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Credit Suisse and roles outside finance with Jordans Heating and Cooling and Raleigh Marketing Consultants. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Jillian Hood is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Advisors and its affiliated entities since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, Jillian is a commissioned notary public in Youngsville, NC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services using Wells Fargo research and tools, with tailored recommendations delivered through meetings and written summaries.

Sharon Dickens is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2009. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including households of varying net worth, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Thomas Shiel is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has worked at various Fidelity entities since 2001. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery. The firm integrates fundamental research with quantitative and algorithmic methods and serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.