Louis Crafa is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2009. In addition to his advisory work, he owns OWL CREEK CAPITAL LLC, a separate investment-related business based in Wilmington, 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 tailored to clients meeting net-worth thresholds, utilizing Wells Fargo research and planning tools to develop customized recommendations.

Nathan Brown is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, Brown serves on the Board of Directors for the Kiwanis of Raleigh and engages in independent insurance brokering focused on long-term care. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its large institutional platform.

Alexander Green is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He has been with Fidelity for over 17 years, serving in various roles since 2007. His current position as Vice President began in 2021. Throughout his tenure at Fidelity, Alexander has held positions including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, and Financial Representative. He has experience in developing, implementing, and maintaining financial plans for clients. Outside of his professional work, Alexander enjoys camping, family activities, golf, outdoor adventures, tennis, and traveling.

Stephanie Bass is a CFP® professional with 27 years of experience in the financial industry, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2014 to 2016. Outside of her advisory role, Bass is an investment committee member for the NC Symphony and serves as treasurer and finance committee member for Dress for Success of the Triangle. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Shawna Dunn is a financial advisor with Merrill in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of experience with the firm since 2015. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities.

Alfredo Camargo II is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing five years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, State Farm Insurance Agency, and Meridian BioLogistics. Outside of finance, he is involved as an owner and partner in Camrez, LLC, a real estate investing and property management business. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC offers investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Ryan Copley is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. His career includes multiple roles within Wells Fargo entities since 2011, as well as a position at Oasis International School in Kuala Lumpur from 2018 to 2021. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory options. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

S Paul Lorusso Sr. is a financial advisor with Osaic and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 15 years of industry experience, including 13 years at FSC Securities Corporation and several years at Osaic since 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a CPA firm and works as a contract pilot and flight instructor. He also serves as a director for a nonprofit that provides transportation for individuals with medical needs. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors, offering integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party asset managers. The firm utilizes various asset-allocation tools and supports discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios that may include diverse investment types.

Jessica Nycz is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she collaborates with advisers and clients to develop and implement comprehensive financial plans aimed at achieving clients' financial goals. She provides clients with the knowledge and resources necessary to make informed financial decisions. Jessica has held various roles within Fidelity Investments since 2022, including Workplace Planning Consultant I, Workplace Planning Consultant II & Help Desk, and currently, Planning Consultant. Through these positions, she has gained experience in financial planning and client support. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Jessica enjoys engaging in family activities, watching movies, visiting museums, solving puzzles, reading, and traveling.

Suzanne Stroud is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has over 27 years of experience in financial services, supporting corporate executives, business owners, and their families in achieving their financial goals through portfolio strategies, professional money management, and wealth outlook projections. Suzanne holds a Bachelor's Degree from Queens University Kingston in Ontario, Canada, and a Master's Degree from Florida State University. She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certificant and a Senior Portfolio Advisor. Additionally, she has earned the Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® designation. In her community involvement, Suzanne volunteers with organizations such as Girl Scouts North Carolina Coastal Pines, NC Reading Service, and Read and Feed. She also enjoys cooking, reading, and spending time with her family.

John Szwed II is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and possessing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2013 to 2016. 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, supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party providers.

Clayton Maner is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, with six years of industry experience and a Series 66 credential. His work history includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2019, as well as positions at The University of Tennessee, General Dynamics Mission Systems, and Oak Ridge National Lab. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools but does not provide individual security recommendations within its standalone planning services.

Melanie Marlow Scheffler is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Clayton, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2000. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

William Alexander Jr. is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and having nine years of industry experience. He joined Edward Jones in 2018 after working at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Wells Fargo Bank. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Michael Godwin is a financial advisor at Osaic with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Osaic since 2018, following five years at SII. Godwin is a board member of Building People and Communities, a nonprofit organization serving individuals on the autism spectrum. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through an extensive network of advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and various investment vehicles to construct portfolios managed on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Lawrence Rockwell is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with Raymond James and affiliated firms since 2025. His prior work experience includes roles outside of finance, such as at Lowes Companies and Bluewater Waterfront Grill. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm uses analytical tools and tailored strategies to support client goals and offers specialized services such as municipal advisor support and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

Kevin Wagner is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and 42 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Nationwide Securities, Nationwide Financial Network, and 1717 Capital Management Company. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of an insurance and benefits firm, The Wagner Group Inc. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent financial professionals. The firm offers a range of investment implementation options, including proprietary model strategies and access to third-party managers, with both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches tailored to client objectives.

Stephanie Sarkisian is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Covr Financial Technologies. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning and a variety of advisory programs supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Angelica Villafana-Maria is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. She has been with Fidelity since 2015, advancing through several roles including Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Workplace Planning Consultant. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked as a Financial Representative at NCSECU. With over a decade of experience in financial services, Angelica specializes in partnering with individuals and families to develop personalized financial plans that align with their goals. Her approach emphasizes understanding clients' priorities to create strategies that support their financial futures. Outside of her professional work, Angelica enjoys beach activities, spending time with family, and traveling.

Jill Moulson is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Merrill for eight years. Outside of her advisory role, she is developing a small business called My Pink Parcel, a subscription service delivering care packages to college students. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.