Jeremy Rascoe is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Durham, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Duke University Health and has experience working as an employee at Angus Barn, a steak restaurant. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC 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, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and it is noted for its use of systematic methodologies and formal advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies.

John Gammons is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been in the financial services industry since 2004 and brings over 18 years of experience working with individuals and families to create personalized wealth management strategies. John focuses on client needs in liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income, helping clients plan effectively for financial obligations across different stages of life. John holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Master of Business Administration from East Carolina University. His professional designations include CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). John’s approach centers on collaborating with clients to define what matters most to them, addressing key life priorities such as family, finances, health, home, leisure, work, and giving, and helping navigate the financial complexities that arise through life’s changes. Outside of his professional role, John enjoys spending time with his wife and two children. His personal interests include traveling, golfing, tennis, camping, scuba diving, skiing, and other outdoor activities.

Franklin Dunn III is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a volunteer firefighter with the Bayleaf Volunteer Fire Department and is a board member of Western Wake Fire and Rescue. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through tailored strategies and firm‑approved planning tools.

Christopher Koon is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions related to tennis and fitness organizations. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, leveraging proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and manage registered investment companies.

Simran Dhaliwal is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with nine years of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 and Series 63 designations and has worked at Raymond James since 2019, following prior roles at SunTrust Bank and its investment services division. In addition to her advisory role, she supports relationship-building and client service efforts at Pinnacle Asset Management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth investors and public entities. The firm offers customized planning and portfolio services with a notable focus on municipal and public finance, supported by a broad affiliate network.

Emmanuel C Ezike II is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at Wells Fargo and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in writing and publishing books and screenplays, managing a realty partnership, creating websites and promotional videos for local businesses, and contributing editorial work to a community newsletter. 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 blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and holds distinctive roles such as registered commodity pool operator and advisor to multiple registered investment companies.

Klair Conant is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 21 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Merrill. 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 planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market simulation models.

Keith Dasilva is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the finance committee and board of El Futuro, a nonprofit organization in Durham, NC, where he is involved in financial oversight and strategic discussions. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s IPS-driven approach is grounded in modern portfolio theory and includes both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to plan objectives, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options.

Allen Parker is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Durham, NC, and has 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and maintains a rental property in Chapel Hill, NC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment options. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and supports its clients through a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Richard Black Jr. is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in aiding business owners, successful individuals, and families in managing, preserving, and growing their wealth through personalized and strategic financial guidance. His areas of expertise include college education planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Richard holds several professional designations, including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned his Bachelor's Degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Outside of his professional work, Richard enjoys gardening, genealogy, hunting, skiing, surfing, tennis, and spending time with his family.

Ryan Towner is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Fidelity. He has worked in various capacities at Fidelity, including Fidelity Investments, Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, and Fidelity Brokerage Services. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, with distinctive features such as CFTC registration and a formal advisory role to multiple registered investment companies.

Andrew Applequist is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Osaic and Steward Wealth Strategies, as well as experience outside the financial sector at FlyExclusive, Bass Pro Shops, and Liberty University. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individual and institutional clients through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services with discretionary and non-discretionary management options supported by research and model portfolios.

Thomas Whitehead is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Durham, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously was with Wachovia Bank and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the finance committee of Mt Olive Baptist Church and coaches high school football at Hillside High School. 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 advisory solutions. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs, tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

Sharmishtha Prasad is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 14 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Coastal Federal Credit Union, PNC Bank, Bank of America, Merrill, and Wells Fargo Private Bank. She serves on the boards of the North Carolina Museum of Art and the Community Foundation of North Carolina East. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Robert Merdes is a financial advisor with Fidelity who holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at various Fidelity affiliates since 1993. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of a real estate investment company and serves as a trustee of a lending trust. Fidelity Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

David Mc Dowell is a financial advisor at Osaic in Raleigh, NC, with two years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Osaic, he held roles at James River Insurance, First Citizens Bank, and Appalachian State University. His other business activities include serving as a financial advisor at Capitol Financial Solutions and working as an insurance broker with Carter McDowell. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs various asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, with access to multiple third-party money managers and advisory platforms.

Mike Patti is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Patti holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools supported by its Global Investment Committee.

E Ostendorff is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has extensive experience in estate and investment planning, serving the financial needs of families, endowments, foundations, and non-profits. E Ostendorff began his career at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 1995 as the Estate Planning specialist for multiple Merrill offices. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the College of Charleston and earned his Juris Doctorate from Nashville School of Law. His professional credentials include the Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®), Chartered Life Underwriter® (CLU®), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Outside of his professional work, E Ostendorff is a founder of the Continuous Blessings Foundation and has participated on the finance and membership committees for North Ridge Country Club. His personal interests include football, golfing, music, and reading.

Chen Anna Grundland is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her prior experience includes positions at Bank of America and Amazon WVCS LLC. She serves as the secretary of the Greenway Condominium Association board, where she participates in meeting documentation and approval of community projects. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients using a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs and offers advisory services including fund management and model portfolio delivery.

Ward Marslender III is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Marslender-West Asset Management, an investment-related business. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning, delivering tailored recommendations supported by proprietary research and planning tools.