Alexis Blanks is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2011. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner involved in the operation of Bay Hale Farm LLC, an agricultural business in Raleigh, NC. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by offering brokerage and investment advisory services that include financial planning, portfolio management, and access to alternative products, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management.

Andrew Peatross Jr. is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 40 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Scott & Stringfellow, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as co-trustee for his brother and is involved with Wake County Smart Start, contributing to the advancement committee focused on early childhood programs. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored portfolio management and financial planning services through multiple advisory programs, combining in-house and third-party investment managers and providing a range of options including tax management and responsible investing.

Zachary Angell is a Wealth Management Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he collaborates with clients and their Wealth Management Advisors to understand both short-term and long-term financial goals, creating and maintaining financial plans tailored to the unique needs of clients and their families. Prior to his current role, Zachary worked as a Workplace Planning & Guidance Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2015 to 2018 and as a Financial Services Representative at State Employee Credit Union from 2014 to 2015. Zachary's professional experience spans multiple roles within financial services, focusing on wealth management and financial planning. He emphasizes building relationships with clients and their families to support their financial objectives. Outside of his professional career, Zachary enjoys activities such as beach outings, boating, cars, golf, outdoor adventures, and traveling.

Kaitlyn Seybuck is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with five years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Raleigh, NC. She previously worked at OSAIC and FSC and has a background outside finance at Reflections Dental. Kaitlyn also serves as a wealth manager through a personal practice under Steward Wealth Strategies. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a wide range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions, supported by technology and a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Clementine Cigna is an Investment Solutions Representative III at Fidelity Investments. In this role, she collaborates with clients to build confidence around financial goals and investment decisions, helping them clarify priorities, understand risk, and set clear, measurable objectives for long-term growth. She provides ongoing support and perspective as markets change, maintaining focus on what matters most to her clients and their families. Clementine has been with Fidelity Investments since 2022, progressing through roles from Customer Relationship Advocate to Investment Solutions Representative II and I before her current position. Prior to joining Fidelity, she gained experience as a Mortgage Loan Officer at AmeriFirst Financial and Revolution Mortgage, as well as serving as a Financial Services Officer at State Employees’ Credit Union. Outside of her professional work, Clementine enjoys art, camping, concerts, gardening, hiking, and visiting museums.

Parker Smith is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Raleigh, NC. He holds a Series 66 designation and began his advisory career in 2025 after prior roles at United Community Bank and the University of Mississippi. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by offering brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

Daniel Ryon is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2004 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a rental property in Raleigh, North Carolina. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Moira Trott is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2017. Prior to her advisory role, she worked at B&B Catering Inc. and Fayetteville Technical Community College. She is also involved as secretary in a plumbing and mechanical services business operated by her partner. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm blends institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, leveraging proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to client goals.

Elizabeth Alexander is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 11 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2016 and holds a Series 66 designation. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to tailor plans based on proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Ted Laporte is a CFP® certificant with 27 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently works at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank in Raleigh, NC, where he has been since 2022. His prior experience includes roles at John Hancock, The Smith Company, The Leaders Group, Inc., and Financial Advisory Associates. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions, leveraging research and analytics to support investment decisions.

Todd Rust is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Previously, he spent a year at J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Rust serves as treasurer for the Church of the Good Shepherd in Durham, NC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and wrap-fee programs. The firm uses research and analytics to guide investment decisions and offers a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Candeece Shannon is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. Prior to her current role at Edward Jones, she worked at Rent Ready and Neuse Tile Service. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Zachary Lawson is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Cetera and Financial Directions Group, where he serves as a retirement plan advisor. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management and Wells Fargo. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and unaffiliated third-party managers.

Melvin Ellis III is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 40 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. He serves as an executor and trustee for estate and trust matters in Raleigh, North Carolina. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs structured planning tools and a variety of investment strategies to serve its diverse client base.

Morgan Sardzinski is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Raleigh, NC. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked at Cognizant Technology Solutions, Collaborative Solutions, and the University of North Carolina. Raymond James & Associates is a large 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 municipal entities, offering financial planning and investment consulting through various programs and a diverse set of portfolio management strategies.

Jason York is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2026, he worked at several firms including LPL Financial and BB&T. He also serves as a Senior Vice President and Wealth Consultant at the Trust Company of North Carolina, assisting clients with financial planning, investments, and trust and estate planning. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and maintains a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

David Jester is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Chapel Hill, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with R.W. Baird since 2017 and previously worked at Franklin School of Innovation. He is part of The DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which provides financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and other services to individuals, corporate clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations. Robert W. Baird manages approximately $394 billion in regulatory assets and offers investment strategies that include manager-traded and model-traded SMA solutions, tax-management, and direct-indexing capabilities.

John Stone III is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliate Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analytical methods, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Parrish Goodman is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Durham, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held positions in real estate and automotive services and was employed at North Carolina State University. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery.

Nathan Neely is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at various Fidelity entities since 2007. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and is noted for its use of AI and formal advisory roles to registered investment companies.