Zachery Merrill is a financial advisor at Osaic with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Blazing Trail Wealth Advisors, Oakline Solutions, and various positions outside the financial industry. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base that includes individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services using a range of investment strategies and third-party platforms.

Timothy Flanagan Jr. is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Raleigh, NC, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 37 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Mass Mutual and its subsidiaries since 1989 and owns Mutual Group Benefits LLC, a group life and health insurance business. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers structured, collaborative financial planning using firm-approved tools and supports various event-driven planning programs.

Matthew Griffith is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner/member of Encompass Financial Partners, LLC, a business focused on managing operational expenses. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using collaborative, software-supported approaches to develop written recommendations tailored to clients' goals.

Connor McElhannon is a Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments. In his current role, he focuses on fostering a high-performance work culture by supporting associates to utilize their talents fully and assist clients in planning for their long-term financial well-being. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2015, holding several roles including Defined Contribution Associate, Workplace Planning & Guidance Consultant I and II, Help Desk Workplace Planning & Advice, and Team Leader Workplace Planning & Advice. This progression reflects his experience in workplace planning and guidance over several years. Outside of work, Connor's personal interests include baseball, cooking and baking, family activities, gardening, and parenthood.

Travis Hale is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Fidelity Investments, Nu Skin Enterprises, and internships with I Am Zambia and Tessel Supply. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and it serves as an adviser to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

David Bomar is a financial advisor at Stifel with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has held positions at firms including Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing. Bomar is based in Chapel Hill, NC. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach relies on proprietary capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Madison Janeczko is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2023. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, previously working as an Investment Consultant from 2022 to 2023 and as a Relationship Manager from 2021 to 2022. Madison focuses on helping individuals and families make confident financial decisions by connecting their money to what matters most. She serves as both an educator and strategic partner, building trust-based relationships and taking a holistic, collaborative approach to financial planning. Madison aims to empower clients to understand their finances, simplify complexity, and move forward with clarity, confidence, and intention.

Anthony Sica is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at High Point University and Vested Business Brokers. Outside of his advisory role, he is active as a Twitch and TikTok video game streamer. He works within Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that 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 portfolios and offers services such as discretionary and non-discretionary advisory work, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery.

Robert Volpe is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2010. He holds the Series 63 designation and is based in Holly Springs, NC. Volpe serves as Treasurer on the boards of two homeowners’ associations, providing financial oversight and budgeting support. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm utilizes risk profiling and analytical modeling to deliver tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Kenneth Buckner is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for 14 years before joining Raymond James and the Four Corners Advisor Group. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and nonprofit organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services supported by analytical tools and maintains a range of specialized programs, including municipal finance and SIMPLE IRA employer advisory services.

Sanjay Shah is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Cary, NC. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research Inc since 2014 and has been associated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2012. Shah is also an independent insurance agent serving various insurance companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a wide network of independent financial professionals, utilizing multiple custody platforms and a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Abdias Carmona is an Investment Solutions Representative III at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on listening to clients, guiding them, and empowering them to co-create financial plans that adapt to their life's changes. His approach aims to help clients achieve financial confidence through clear and intentional actionable steps. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Abdias worked as a Relationship Banker at Wells Fargo Bank, NA from 2015 to 2022. This experience has contributed to his expertise in client relationship management and financial services. Outside of his professional career, Abdias enjoys family activities, music, outdoor adventures, parenthood, traveling, and volunteering.

Carson Dean is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2022. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, and serves in formal advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies.

Young Vuong is an Investment Solutions Representative III at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he focuses on building meaningful relationships and delivering personalized guidance that aligns with each client's goals, risk tolerance, and long-term priorities. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, progressing through roles including High Net Worth Representative and Fixed Income Specialist. Prior to joining Fidelity, Vuong worked as a Trading Service Representative at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2019 to 2020.

Suzanne Barham is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2018 and previously held roles at Kestra Financial Securities, Inc. and White Oak Wealth Partners. Barham is based in Raleigh, NC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than 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.

Conner Reeves is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. In this capacity, he collaborates with Financial Consultants to deliver tailored financial planning conversations that transform complex data into actionable insights. His consultative and analytical approach aids in identifying deeper client needs and facilitating strategic opportunities aimed at long-term financial well-being. Prior to his current position, Conner held multiple roles at Fidelity Investments, including Relationship Manager from 2024 to 2025, Financial Representative from 2023 to 2024, and Financial Service Representative from 2022 to 2023. He also worked as an Associate Banker at JP Morgan Chase between 2022 and 2023. Outside of his professional commitments, Conner has interests in cooking and baking, football, golf, outdoor adventures, and snowboarding.

Jacqueline Wade is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Chapel Hill, NC, bringing nine years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2017 and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB since 2019. Prior to joining Schwab, she held roles at Indiana University from 2014 to 2017. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and managed-account services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

Krystal Williams is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 license and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked at US Cellular, Conns HomePlus, GP Mobile, and Mobilelink USA. Fidelity’s 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 portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm also serves multiple registered investment companies and delivers model portfolios through Fidelity Institutional Wealth Adviser.

Gareth Livesay is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Chapel Hill, NC, with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at First Citizens Investor Services and First Citizens Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with the Hill Learning Center, an educational organization in Durham, North Carolina. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutions. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market models.

Christina Asti is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she has been serving clients since 2023. In her role, she focuses on building strong client relationships based on trust, transparency, empathy, and compassion, utilizing Fidelity's resources to develop comprehensive investment strategies tailored to clients' short-term and long-term financial goals. Her professional experience includes working as a Financial Consultant I from 2023 to 2024 before advancing to her current position. Christina holds a California Insurance License, which supports her ability to provide informed financial guidance. Outside of her professional work, Christina has interests in art, fitness, food, golf, traveling, and volunteering.