Daniel Corley is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Cary, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, LLC, since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the managing member of Prestige Financial Holdings LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through various third-party programs. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Nicole Robertson is a ChFC® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial. Her career includes roles at OSAIC, Opus Financial Advisors, Fsc Securities Corp, and SunTrust Advisory Services. She is also registered as a non-variable insurance representative. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by internal and third-party research.

Stephen Maguire Jr. is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at OneMain Financial, Northwestern Mutual, and in academic and clinical settings. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base including retail and institutional investors, using a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services, fund management, and model portfolios, with a focus on systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation.

Patrick Fitzgerald is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2021 and has previous experience at Bon Appetit and Southern New Hampshire University. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios, and holds multiple registrations and advisory roles that distinguish it within the institutional investment sector.

Thomas Caycedo is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and Charles Schwab Bank SSB. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm provides a mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance, using multi-asset model portfolios, alternative investments, and an integrated operational structure.

Christopher Coman is a CFP® professional with 25 years of experience in the financial industry, currently serving as an advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2020. He previously worked within other Wells Fargo entities from 2009 to 2020. Coman holds ownership interests in two investment-related businesses, including Nocarva Asset Management, LLC and First Flight Financial Advisors, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services supported by proprietary research and tools, delivering tailored recommendations across diverse financial planning needs.

Bryan Crolla is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Garner, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2012 and previously worked with AXA Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner and managing member of Oakbridge Financial Group, LLC, and is involved as a sales associate with Reality Benefits Services and Dergalis Associates LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through various third-party asset managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model that combines advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Timothy Holland is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held positions at Boise Valley Habitat for Humanity and Partners Healthcare System. He is based in Durham, NC. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and a Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a systematic investment process combining fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and offers specialized advisory roles and model portfolio delivery.

Joseph Cretella is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and analyses.

Nancy Winborne is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2017, with prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ Advisory Risk Profiles.

Aidan Barrett is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Financial Information Technologies and several positions within Charles Schwab and H-E-B. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

Timothy Holt is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Fidelity Investments in various capacities since 2008, including roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a proprietary investment process that integrates fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is notable for its advisory role to registered investment companies, use of systematic methodologies, and incorporation of AI and algorithmic tools in portfolio management.

Ashesh Chatterjee is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 credentials. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a private music teacher and performs professionally as a musician. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage a range of investment products including model portfolios, mutual funds, and ETFs.

Michael Mumford is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has worked since 1992 after graduating from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the university and several FINRA registrations, including Series 7, 9, 10, 31, 63, 65, and 66. He also holds professional designations such as the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). With more than 30 years of experience, Michael specializes in family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. His approach is consultative and objective, focusing on understanding each client's financial situation, preferences, and goals to develop personalized asset allocation recommendations and financial strategies. Michael serves his community through board and committee roles at various organizations, including Epworth United Methodist Church and The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He lives in Durham with his wife, Courtney, and their two children. Outside of work, he enjoys gardening, golfing, and spending time with his family.

Renee Cooley is a financial advisor at Osaic with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® designation and Series 65 and 66 licenses. Her prior work history includes roles at FSC Securities Corporation and Edward Jones. Cooley is also a licensed insurance agent and owner of RDaniCo, LLC, which operates under the name Lily Wealth Partners. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a broad network of affiliated advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing firm-provided tools and third-party solutions to construct diversified portfolios tailored to client needs.

Damian Foreman is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His prior work includes four years at Truist Financial Corporation. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, including multi-manager and fund-of-funds structures, and employs systematic methodologies supported by oversight controls and advanced research techniques such as AI.

Mita Kapila is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Meghan Woolard is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2012 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

John Dickinson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley in various roles since 2009. Outside of his financial career, he is a member of a musical group based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools supported by its Global Investment Committee.

Christopher Combs is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings extensive experience serving active and retired business owners, senior executives in biotech and technology, and university faculty and administrators. Christopher focuses on developing goals-based financial strategies that address clients’ unique situations and motivations, emphasizing education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, retirement income, and socially responsible investing. Christopher is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certificant and holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ designation, as well as the Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credentials. He earned his bachelor's degree from Duke University, where he also played football before his professional career in the NFL. He is a member of the Durham-Orange Estate Planning Council and actively participates in his community through involvement with The Summit Church, where he serves as a small group leader, and has held board positions with various local organizations. Christopher resides in Durham with his wife and three children, enjoys coaching his children in sports, and participates with them in the YMCA Y Guides program.