Karena Bagwell is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 31 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 1994. 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 programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the United States.

Sarah Hancock is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations and has worked previously at BDO Wealth Advisors, LLC, BDO USA, LLP, Stone Carlie Wealth Advisors, LLC, and Greenway Family Office, LLC. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

Sean Sabol is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2026, he worked for The Vanguard Group from 2017 to 2026 and held other roles outside the financial sector. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning through written Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice.

Benjamin Goldstein is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1998. Outside of his advisory role, he manages several residential rental properties through various LLCs he owns. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, using proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers a broad suite of capital markets services.

William Uthe is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, UBS Financial Services, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wachovia Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole proprietor of an agriculture investment business based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing tailored financial planning and a broad range of advisory programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Maura Wyatt is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, she held various roles in the service and retail sectors and was involved with the NC State University Crafts Center. 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. The firm also advises multiple registered investment companies and constructs model portfolios for intermediary platforms.

Brittany Hughes is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Merrill and Bank of America, as well as non-financial experience at Walt Disney World and in education. Outside of her advisory work, she bakes goods for friends on a regular basis. She is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, including model portfolios delivered to intermediary platforms.

Kenneth Debutts is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He previously worked at Harker Research, Inc. for seven years before joining Fidelity. 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 across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm also serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and is noted for its use of algorithmic methods and AI in its research.

Mark Kronenfeld is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Prudential Equity Group, LLC. 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 employs over 14,000 financial advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

David Smith is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Jewish for Good and Thought Leader Select LLC. He works at 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 to manage portfolios.

Justin Seager is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2024 and has prior experience in sports and technology sectors, including roles at Play'n Sports and Blast Motion. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a partner at Play'n Sports and is a contractor with USA Baseball. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured tools and modeling techniques, serving clients through both direct and employer-related agreements.

Jeremy Lamm is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Durham, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to his work at Fidelity, he held positions in the retail and service sectors, including roles at Bailey's Fine Jewelry and Home Care Pulse. Outside of advising, he has experience driving sales and assisting customers in fine jewelry retail. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, using a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm serves both retail and institutional investors and is noted for its use of systematic methodologies and its advisory roles with registered investment companies.

Kimberly Modenbach is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo since 2016 and previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC from 2008 to 2010. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a broad range of investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, managing approximately $671 billion in assets across more than 14,000 financial advisors.

Hayden Leonard is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Fidelity Investments, First Citizens Investor Services, TD Ameritrade, and The Vanguard Group. Leonard's background also includes service in the North Carolina National Guard. He is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios, and it serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

David Overholser is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2002 and Charles Schwab Bank since 2005. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. 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. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance through multi-asset model portfolios and combines these with integrated brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services.

John Keiper is a financial advisor at LPL Financial based in Raleigh, NC, with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at several firms including Northwestern Mutual Investment Services and CAPTrust. Outside of advisory work, he has experience in restaurant management, having worked at Cozzolinos Pizzeria for six years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors, utilizing both in-house models and third-party strategies.

Edward Tiryakian is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Triad Advisors, Inc., Anderson & Strudwick, Incorporated, and UBS Financial Services. In addition to his advisory role, he teaches a corporate finance class as an adjunct professor at Duke University. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services across various programs such as financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm utilizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by multiple custodial and legacy program arrangements.

Ashley Obryantwood is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing in multiple periods as well as at Choice Equities Capital Management and MGO ONE SEVEN (Park City Wealth Advisors). Outside of advising, she has been involved with BeautyCounter for over a decade. 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 range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Jonathan Bandy is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Apex, NC, with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2019. Prior to his financial services roles, he was employed by the N.C. Governor's Highway Safety Program from 2015 to 2018. Outside of advising, he is involved as a Chapter Consultant for Triangle BNI, a local business networking group. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including various types of households, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, investment strategies, and affiliated financial services across a nationwide network of advisors and branches.

Zachary Nazario is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Fidelity National Information Services (FIS), as well as experience at The University of Tampa. 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 and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that utilizes firm-approved tools without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone planning.