Jaden Beulah is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, Jaden held various roles including work with The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and entrepreneurial ventures such as Music by Jaden and Leisure N Luxury LLC. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm serves a diverse client base and supports its portfolios through oversight controls and the use of affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers.

Andrew Lynch is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked in real estate and other roles, including positions at Van Horn Realty and Starbucks. He also operates a real estate referral business as a sole proprietor. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, including model portfolios for institutional clients.

Daniel Williams is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2021, following prior roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and FIDELITY Brokerage Services LLC. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed accounts and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary client relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and due diligence on alternative investments.

Sarah Forney is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2016 and 2017, respectively. In addition to her advisory role, she provides general consulting through Sound Consulting Solutions. 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. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Thomas Rackley is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2007. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, using research and analytics alongside diversification principles and modern portfolio theory.

Brock Adams is a financial advisor at Merrill based in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Modern Woodmen Of America, Footlocker, UPS, and Verizon. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Kevin Whalen is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he operated Whalen Glass Arts for seven years and was self-employed for four years. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, using a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios. The firm is also registered as a commodity pool operator and serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Luke Ritsema is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He previously spent five years at Hatteras Investment Partners and has served as an assistant coach for the boys varsity soccer team at Cardinal Gibbons High School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies developed by its Global Investment Committee.

Gregory Warner is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo firms since 2009, including Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the finance committee of Holy Trinity Anglican Church. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a combination of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Liam Doyle is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Durham, NC, holding a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles at Best Buy and Wings of Peace Press. He is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction in its investment process.

David Moseley is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Raleigh, NC, where he has worked since 2020. He has five years of industry experience and previously worked for Wake County Public Schools for ten years. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written recommendations on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and automated tools overseen by a dedicated team to deliver tailored planning reports, primarily for clients holding assets in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Jacquelyn Tran is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and having one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Bank of America and BP, as well as managing real estate investment and property management ventures. 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of individual and institutional investors.

James Carroll is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2015. Carroll owns Blue Horseshoe Capital Inc. and Anacott Ventures LLC, both investment-related ventures based in Raleigh. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options and integrated advisory services.

Richard Robinson is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked for Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 13 years before joining LPL Financial. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Jeffrey Boemermann is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Cary, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked previously at Scottrade, Inc. and TD Ameritrade Investment Management, LLC. Boemermann is currently with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank SSB. Charles Schwab 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 both non-discretionary advice and access to discretionary separately managed accounts.

Benjamin Woodard Jr. is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Raleigh, NC, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 52 years of industry experience, including 27 years at Equitable Advisors and 21 years at Axa Advisors, LLC. He is also approved to conduct insurance business with carriers outside of the Equitable network. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a range of asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment solutions.

Michael Sterling is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 34 years of industry experience. He has previously worked with FSC Securities Corporation for 31 years and has been a partner at Banyan, Rock and Talent Insurance Agency since 1995. Outside of advising, he is involved in managing a partnership and serves as president/CEO of his financial planning firm. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable investors. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, using asset-allocation tools and multiple investment platforms to tailor portfolios across various asset classes.

Michael Newton is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wachovia Bank, N.A., where he has been employed since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he is a landlord of a rental property in Raleigh, NC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services grounded in an IPS-driven, modern portfolio theory approach. The firm’s services include investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options.

Zachary Merritt is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. He has previously worked at several financial firms including Lincoln Financial Securities, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. Outside of his advisory role, Merritt assists with family business consulting and serves as a Notary Public. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models and third-party asset managers to deliver tailored investment solutions.

Larry Swaney is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the finance committee of Mount Moriah Baptist Church. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and uses proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations for its clients.