Christopher Maxwell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Raleigh, NC. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 31 years of industry experience, including over two decades at Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. Maxwell operates a separate business under the name Capital Wealth Management, Inc. and is involved in selling fixed annuities and various types of non-variable insurance. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Kenie Wrenn is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 37 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing, accumulating a combined 10 years at those firms before joining Raymond James in 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the community advisory board for the UNC Chapel Hill Outer Banks Field Site, where she consults with faculty and students and assists with teaching and mentoring. 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 diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Cynthia Shedrick is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Apex, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she works as an independent contractor for Amazon Flex, providing package delivery services. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement, generally requiring at least $1 million in investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Michael Baer is a CFP® professional with 32 years of industry experience, currently working at Edward Jones since 1994. He holds a Series 63 license and serves as a board member for the Salvation Army of Wake County. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products, managing over $1 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Brendan Rodden is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, LPL Financial, and Raymond James & Associates. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory solutions. The firm’s approach 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.

Lisa Workman is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 35 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previous experience with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the finance and investment committee of Richland Creek Community Church. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutional clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Robert Larose is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, Wal-Mart, and TJMaxx. 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 services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Michael Shovlain is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2017 and Furniture Fair from 2016 to 2017. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory options. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and a broader range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

George Openshaw is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a 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, firm-approved tools, and modeling techniques such as Monte Carlo simulations.

Courtney Peters is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2022 and previously held roles at Ward and Smith, P.A. and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Jack Bolen Jr. is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Before joining Fidelity, he worked for Flow Automotive Companies for 11 years. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to create model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Mary Twiddy is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2015. She is based in Fuquay Varina, NC, and holds a Series 66 license. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Henry Fiumara is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Cary, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, LLC, since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on homeowner association boards in Cary, providing governance and administrative oversight. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Will Hale is an Investment Solutions Representative III at Fidelity Investments. In his role, he assists clients and their families in navigating their financial lives by co-creating and developing tailored financial plans that align with their goals, priorities, and preferences. He has progressed through various positions at Fidelity Investments, including Investment Solutions Representative II, Investment Solutions Representative I, High Net Worth Service Associate, and Customer Relationship Advocate. This experience has contributed to his expertise in investment solutions and client service within the financial industry. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Will Hale enjoys family activities, fishing, fitness, football, social events with friends, and traveling.

Brandi Beghtel is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Durham, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 10 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at the YMCA as a fitness instructor and positions in other sectors such as automotive and wellness. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a proprietary investment process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Colleen Williams is a Wealth Management Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2026. She collaborates with clients and their advisors to develop financial plans tailored to the unique needs of clients and their families. Colleen has extensive experience in the financial services industry, having held various roles at Fidelity Investments since 2008. Her professional background includes positions as a Planning Consultant, Managing Director, Senior Relationship Manager, Relationship Manager, Financial Representative, and Defined Contribution Representative. Outside of her professional work, Colleen has personal interests that include cars, horseback riding, museums, running, skiing, and traveling.

Amee Earl is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 24 years of industry experience. She is currently with Wells Fargo Clearing, where she has worked since 2016, with prior service also at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment options. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and includes a range of investment products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Carrie Slaughter is Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, where she leads the Cary office and coaches a team of financial professionals. She collaborates with clients to co-create financial plans designed to be actionable and aligned with their financial goals, while ensuring a positive client experience. Her career at Fidelity Investments spans from 2007, beginning as a 401(k) Service Representative, progressing through various roles including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, Senior Relationship Manager, Planning Consultant, Assistant Branch Leader, and currently serving as Vice President and Branch Leader since 2022. This extensive experience reflects her deep knowledge in financial planning and client relationship management. Carrie has expressed personal interests in the beach and traveling.

Jon Narducci is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Ameriprise since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the fast-casual restaurant business as an owner and investor in NC Lobster LLC and BN Lobster LLC. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm provides a combination of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, utilizing algorithmic automation and research-supported recommendations tailored to clients’ needs.

Faisal Almubaslat is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior work experience includes positions at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, as well as involvement with various soccer organizations. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to create model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.