Andrew Mac Dougall is a CFP® and ChFC® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving at Robert W. Baird & Co. in Raleigh, NC. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual and Jason Garey. He serves on the board and investment finance committee of Endeavor Charter School in Wake Forest, NC. He is part of the DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a variety of portfolio management strategies and emphasizes manager selection, internal research, and technology to provide comprehensive advisory services.

Lisa Nelson is a financial advisor at Cetera with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with firms including Investors Capital Corporation and her own Nelson Wealth Advisors, which she has operated since 2006. Nelson is also an elected board member of The "I March On" Foundation, Inc. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized strategies across multiple program structures.

Trevor Moyer is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments and Jackson National Life. Equitable Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates through program sponsors and endorsed third-party managers, focusing on a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary asset management.

Michael Loureiro is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Raleigh, NC, and has eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated for ten years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing Services in 2021. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, offering investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm provides a broad range of planning services that include retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning, using proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Johnny Medlin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Fidelity Investments, Coastal Federal Credit Union, and Amazon.com Inc. He is based in Raleigh, NC. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by model portfolios, third-party research, and various institutional client solutions.

Andrew Turner IV is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and supports its clients through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Harrison Pair is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Fidelity Investments and the North Carolina Department of Agriculture. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as an insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations, through a network of independent Financial Professionals offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services.

Melissa Poteat is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to Morgan Stanley, she has significant experience in education and management, having worked with the North Carolina Virtual Public School, the Aquatic Management Group, and the Wake County Public School System. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs. The firm emphasizes tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Jerry Fernandez is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 1997 and 2005, respectively. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management and financial planning services. The firm is notable for its scale, integrated operational structure, and access to alternative investments through a formal due diligence process.

Michael Sandlin is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Raleigh, NC. His prior roles include positions at Truist Advisory Services, Truist Investment Services, and BB&T Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in real estate rental property ownership. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, combining in-house research and third-party resources to provide diversified investment strategies.

Marquita Hylton is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2022. She has extensive experience advising high net worth individuals and families on navigating complex financial situations and enhancing their long-term financial outcomes. Prior to her current position, she worked as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2020 to 2022 and at SECU from 2011 to 2020. Marquita is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ with 14 years of experience as an investment advisor. She focuses on wealth planning and builds strong relationships with clients to identify underutilized opportunities, helping them pursue their financial goals with clarity and confidence. Outside of her professional work, Marquita enjoys kayaking and outdoor adventures.

Karla Valas is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and is based in Raleigh, NC. Valas has been associated with Fidelity Investments since 1998. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including mutual funds and charitable gift funds. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and advisory solutions.

Mark Fortier is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones in Raleigh, NC, where he has worked since 1993. He has 32 years of industry experience and holds a Series 63 license. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a charter fishing boat business in Raleigh. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Barry Venick is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at W&S Brokerage Services and Western & Southern Life. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a family retail sports souvenir business that operates on weekends. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Arya Gor is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role they have held since 2025. In this position, Arya partners with clients to understand their financial goals and helps build customized financial plans. They prioritize forming strong relationships with clients and maintaining trust and transparency. Prior to their current role, Arya served as a Relationship Manager and Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments between 2023 and 2025. Before joining Fidelity, Arya worked in finance and accounts receivables at Seesaw Learning, Inc. from 2021 to 2023. Arya holds a California Insurance License. Outside of their professional work, Arya enjoys spending time at the beach, cooking and baking, engaging in family activities, fitness, social events with friends, and skiing.

Casey Bumgarner is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Edward Jones and Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with the Angelus Sano Fund, a medical device venture based in Winter Park, FL. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Daniel Ponce is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing, as well as experience at Charter Communications. Outside of finance, he has worked as an independent contractor driver for Lyft. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and third-party research.

Leslie Merritt III is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at FSC Securities Corporation, Inc. for 18 years before joining OSAIC in 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Neuse Goatscaping, Inc., an agricultural business involved in brush clearing using goats, which is connected to his family’s longstanding farm. He also manages multiple insurance agencies specializing in life and long-term care insurance. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and risk-tolerance assessments to construct tailored portfolios and supports legacy platforms and model-managed account solutions.

Bonnie Clare Kunath is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. She has been with Equitable Advisors since 2006 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as Sponsorship Chair for Festa Italiano, The Sons and Daughters of Italy in Raleigh. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Jackson Baum is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has been associated with LPL Financial since 2020 and also operates Capital Insurance & Financial Services, Inc., which focuses on non-variable insurance sales and customer service. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations nationwide through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, retirement plan consulting, model portfolios, and utilizes both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies supported by extensive research.