William Durkin is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab & Co., Bank of America, Merrill, and Peapack Gladstone Bank. He also has a background at Cornell University. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary multi-asset investment solutions combined with integrated brokerage, custody, and financial planning services.

Calvin Dunham is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with Series 66 registration and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he held various roles in the food service industry and worked at East Carolina University. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models and third-party managers to deliver customized investment solutions.

Kimberly Blaes is a financial advisor with Merrill in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 11 years before joining Merrill in 2026. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Thomas Lappin is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Brown, Gibbons, Lang & Company Securities, Inc., Madison Street Capital, and Brown University. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions, model-based asset allocations, and research from its Chief Investment Office and UBS Global Research to tailor financial plans and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, including futures commission merchant activities and principal trading.

Carl Moore is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Securities America Advisors from 2013 to 2024. Moore also owns Carl Moore Financial Services, where he provides insurance products, primarily term insurance, tailored to client needs. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios that include stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Thomas King is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Morgan Stanley and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of finance, he is involved in real estate as the owner and partner of Gold Crown Realty LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities primarily serves institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering investment consulting and advisory services that include asset-allocation advice, manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm employs a quantitative asset-allocation process combined with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Richard Mills is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Raleigh, NC, with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. 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.

Kane Dixon is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Edward Jones and was involved with various business ventures including KGD Enterprises LLC, Blue Alliance IT, Paesanos Pasta House, and Patterson's Cafe. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Paul Terrey is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Durham, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Terrey manages general business activities for Triangle Advisory Group LLC, a non-investment business established to handle practice-related expenses. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering detailed, research-based recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team. The firm combines modeling, tax-efficiency analysis, and adaptive withdrawal strategies while emphasizing the use of managed accounts and affiliated investment products.

John Hoile is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at AXA Advisors, LLC for 18 years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2017. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services that include investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Gaurav Yelavarthi is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2024. His prior roles include a position at Fidelity Charitable and experience at ANZ and Schnitz, as well as a tenure at Griffith University. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides a range of investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios and manages various fund advisory and consulting services.

Anita Hearn is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Apex, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 6 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2008, totaling 15 years at the firm. Outside of finance, she is the owner and coach of Storm All Star Cheerleading, a competitive cheerleading gym where she coaches a team several hours per week without compensation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Bonnie Fischer is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2003 and holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as a member of J & B Holdings of Apex LLC, a personal investment and rental business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of over 23,700 advisors, offering a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products.

Duy Nguyen is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide 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 and approved tools to support client financial goals, while typically acting in an advisory capacity rather than as a fiduciary for retirement accounts unless separately engaged.

Wednesday Cox is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with one year of industry experience, currently practicing at Equitable Advisors in Raleigh, NC. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, she worked in education for over two decades, including roles at Cherry Creek School District and Brunswick County School District, and was involved with Evolution Labs, Inc. outside of the financial services sector. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs through a broad network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm emphasizes matching clients to appropriate program models and discretionary managers, utilizing third-party asset managers and various advisory platforms.

William Carpenter is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Caleb White and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its advisory roles with registered investment companies and its use of systematic methodologies and AI-driven research in portfolio management.

Donna Collins is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and with 29 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones for 13 years before joining Raymond James in 2022. Collins is also involved in agricultural land management through an LLC that holds a forestry permit for 53 acres and owns a non-rental beach home. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting, utilizing analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a municipal advisor affiliation.

Leigh Bridges is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is a notary public. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by offering a broad range of investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm uses proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations, with clients deciding on implementation through various brokerage and advisory programs.

Larry Melton Jr. is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience currently practicing at Fidelity in Raleigh, NC. His career includes prior roles at Facet Wealth, Charles Schwab, and TIAA, as well as multiple periods with Fidelity Investments. He works within Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios including mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

James Mckay is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016. Outside of advising, he is involved in commercial real estate sales and co-owns an LLC that manages a private aircraft. 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, and access to third-party managers. The firm employs firm-provided asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.