Kari Andrade is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Hillsborough, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, she is associated with Andrade Wealth Management as a DBA. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations, through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

James Mc Daniel is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including PNC Investments, First Citizens Investor Services, and Wells Fargo Advisors. He is based in Chapel Hill, NC. Charles Schwab serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering wealth advisory services through a combination of non-discretionary advice and discretionary model portfolios. The firm is notable for its integrated structure and scale, providing bundled advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services.

Karl Spruill is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Members Trust Company and SeCU Life Insurance Company among other roles. Fidelity’s subsidiary, Strategic Advisers LLC, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios.

Ryan Schoendorf is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he leads a team of financial professionals dedicated to delivering comprehensive and holistic financial planning services to clients. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2015, initially serving as Assistant Branch Office Manager from 2015 to 2019 before assuming his current leadership position in 2019. His experience focuses on managing branch operations and guiding teams to support the unique goals and needs of the families they serve.

Susan Batchelor is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving corporate executives, business owners, and families focused on generational wealth transfer. She works alongside clients to create personalized financial strategies designed to help them pursue their goals. Susan employs the Merrill Personal Wealth Analysis® system to assist clients in preserving and nurturing their wealth. She holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of South Carolina System and a Master's in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin System, where she specialized in Corporate Finance and Investment Banking. Susan is also a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA). Her areas of expertise include college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy and LGBT wealth planning, socially responsible and values-based investing, retirement income, and tax minimization. Susan is involved in her community through participation with the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce and the Women's Giving Network of Wake County. She balances her professional commitments with personal interests such as biking, camping, cooking, gardening, golfing, ice hockey, pottery, soccer, spending time with family, and practicing yoga.

Andrew Rogers is a Series 66 registered financial advisor with Fidelity in Durham, NC, with three years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Walmart Inc, Amazon Inc, Tesla, and Oracle NetSuite. Fidelity’s subsidiary, Strategic Advisers LLC, provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors as well as registered investment companies. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction in managing portfolios and delivers model portfolios to intermediary platforms.

Karl Mundt is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and Ameriprise Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Trail Ridge Financial, LLC, managing its financial planning practice. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary investment consulting and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Devesha Solanki is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience, currently practicing at UBS Financial Services in Chapel Hill, NC since 2017. Prior to joining UBS, Solanki worked at Durham Chiropractic Center for one year. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and proprietary research to tailor plans according to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Chad Hood is a financial advisor at Fidelity with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to his current role, Hood worked at Walmart for five years. Outside of his advisory work, he participates as an anonymous reviewer for Amazon products through the Amazon Vine program. He is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and it holds distinctive roles as a commodity pool operator and advisor to multiple registered investment companies.

Taylor Freeman is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Osaic since 2023, previously serving at SagePoint Financial Advisors and operating Freeman Financial Services, Inc. since 1997. Freeman serves as a board member of the CBF Foundation, a nonprofit organization supporting the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and risk-tolerance analysis to construct diversified portfolios across multiple asset classes on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Jairi Key is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, Jairi held roles at KPI Residential, Wake County Public Schools, GMH Capital Partners, and other organizations. Outside of advising, Jairi operates a YouTube channel called "Bad as a Mother" and works as an independent contractor for grocery shopping and delivery services. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, employing a process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction with oversight of sub-advisers and a focus on long-term asset allocation.

Lori Stark is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Chapel Hill, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Prior to that, she was with Citigroup Global Markets beginning in 1991. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial and estate planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that utilizes firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Tyler Slate is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Peraton for four years. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management as well as fund advisory. The firm uses a combination of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios from a diverse range of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Sam Brotherton is a Planning Consultant with the Durham Wealth Management team at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to develop financial plans aligned with their life objectives. He focuses on simplifying complex financial concepts to help clients make informed and confident decisions. Sam's experience at Fidelity Investments includes roles as a Planning Consultant since 2026, a Workplace Planning Consultant from 2025 to 2026, and a Workplace Planning Associate from 2024 to 2025. Through these positions, he has gained expertise in financial planning and client support. Outside of his professional work, Sam's personal interests include spending time at the beach, fitness, socializing with friends, golf, soccer, and traveling.

Caleb Brown is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments, as well as work with educational institutions and a media production company. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a systematic investment process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Craig Crawford is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2023. He works closely with clients to develop personalized investment strategies and comprehensive financial plans that align with their goals, emphasizing a client-centered approach to understand unique needs and build roadmaps for long-term success. Craig's professional experience includes roles at Fidelity Investments, where he served as a Relationship Manager from 2022 to 2023 and as a Financial Representative in 2022. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at First Citizens Bank in various capacities, including Senior Financial Service Representative from 2021 to 2022, Financial Service Representative from 2020 to 2021, and Senior Sales and Service Representative from 2019 to 2020.

Marcus Allen is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2017, he worked at Appalachian Ski Mountain and Appalachian State University. He also operates a business under the name Legacy Wealth Strategies. Equitable Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, utilizing a model that includes LPL-sponsored programs and third-party managers to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

Lauren Convertini is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Biologics by McKesson and Wal-mart. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and manage funds.

Michael Witkowski is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Thrivent and its affiliates since 2006, including a year at LPL Financial. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, focusing on comprehensive, goal-based financial plans without discretionary trading. The firm offers clients the option to combine planning with managed accounts under a consolidated billing arrangement called “WealthPlan,” while keeping planning and asset management separate.

Lane Inchalik is an Investment Solutions Representative III at Fidelity Investments, a position held since 2025. Lane has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, progressing through roles from Investment Solutions I to III. Prior to joining Fidelity, Lane worked as a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones from 2019 to 2021. Lane focuses on helping individuals and families work towards better financial outcomes by simplifying complex financial information and market conditions. Lane partners with households to tailor financial plans customized to their unique financial goals, aiming to provide peace of mind and confidence in financial decision making. Outside of work, Lane's interests include family activities, fitness, movies, pets, reading, and tennis.