Ivan Surmik is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including J.P. Morgan Securities, PNC, Ally Invest Advisors, and Fidelity Brokerage Services. Fidelity Strategic Advisers 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 manage model portfolios consisting of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Andres Pauta Peralta is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley based in Chapel Hill, NC. He holds a Series 65 designation and has experience at Morgan Stanley dating back to 2017, as well as a prior role at Itaú Unibanco S.A., New York Branch, from 2013 to 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by a structured discovery process and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers a range of investment services including financial planning, institutional offerings, and private fund relationships.

Lewis Pate is an Investment Solutions Representative III at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. Prior to this role, he served as an Investment Solutions Representative II at Fidelity from 2024 to 2025, and as an Investment Solutions Representative I & II between 2021 and 2023. He also worked as a Financial Advisor Associate at Morgan Stanley from 2023 to 2024 and was a Cluster Branch Manager II at SunTrust (Truist) from 2013 to 2021. Throughout his career, Lewis has developed experience in investment solutions and financial advisory services. He partners with clients to understand their short and long-term goals and helps build customized financial plans tailored to their unique needs. Forming strong relationships with clients and their families is a key aspect of his approach. Outside of his professional life, Lewis enjoys activities such as spending time at the beach, family activities, fishing, golfing, exploring food, and spending time with pets.

Kyle Tamburro is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held various positions primarily outside the financial sector, including roles at several golf clubs and Coastal Carolina University. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm’s investment approach combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and systematic portfolio construction, offering services such as discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery.

Katie Chambers is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley, M Holdings Securities, and Strategic Advisor Group prior to joining Fidelity. She is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, as well as registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage a range of portfolios, including multi-manager and fund-of-funds structures.

Eric Williams is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Chapel Hill, NC, where he has worked since 2016. He has nine years of industry experience. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Anthony Iacovelli is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an independent content creator, writing and producing social media content for various clients. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary assets.

Benjamin Roberts is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Bank of America and was involved with askneo.io (formerly SquarePlan). He serves as a board member and fundraising chair nominee for the New York Alpha Alumni Association of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity at Cornell University. Merrill serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients, offering managed account programs, discretionary portfolio management, and brokerage services. The firm employs various investment strategies overseen by its CIO and integrates closely with Bank of America affiliates to support trading, lending, and capital markets activities.

Brandon Maynard is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked for Oxford University Press for eight years. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and a Charitable Gift Fund. The firm combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and serves as an advisor to multiple funds while employing systematic methodologies and oversight controls.

David Ryan is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Camden Property Trust for six years. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios across a broad investable universe.

Marvin Carver III is a financial advisor at Merrill with 47 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. Carver has worked at Merrill since 1978 and has been with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. He serves as a board member of the Murray Hill Condominium Association in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. 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.

Brady Mathias is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience with firms including Pruco Securities LLC and Fidelity Investments. Outside of his advisory role, Mathias has worked in retail sales. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

Kimberly Elliott is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, based in Chapel Hill, NC. She has 17 years of industry experience and has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she participates in community activities by attending meetings and planning events for the Brightleaf at the Park Homeowners Association. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages roughly $671 billion in assets and supports clients through a combination of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Brady Scheid is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held various roles including positions at NC State University and Capitol Careers LLC. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, and utilizes a blend of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, AI-driven research, and its advisory role to multiple registered investment companies.

Domenic Battistella is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and eight years of industry experience. His career includes positions at NYLIFE Securities LLC, Eagle Strategies LLC, and First National Bank of PA. Outside of advising, he co-hosts two podcasts, The Joe Schmo Sports Show and Liquid Soap Box Podcast, which cover sports and a variety of discussion topics. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services across multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

William Richards II is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Chapel Hill, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cambridge Investment Research, Edward Jones, Merrill Wealth Management, and other financial firms. He serves as president of the Hobby Farm Homeowners Association in Pittsboro, NC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies on discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Rachelle Rosario is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill for 26 years, based in Chapel Hill, NC. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Brad Creedle is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving clients since 2022. He has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, during which he has held roles including Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill from 2016 to 2022, Financial Advisor at AIG from 2011 to 2016, Regional Bank Private Banker at Wells Fargo from 2004 to 2011, Financial Advisor at Waddell & Reed from 2003 to 2004, and Financial Advisor at Foresters Equity Services, Inc. from 2001 to 2003. Brad focuses on building meaningful relationships with clients and their families, collaborating with them to provide education, tools, resources, and support to create and maintain personalized financial plans. He combines his passion for financial planning with the capabilities of Fidelity to help individuals and families work toward their financial goals. Outside of his professional role, Brad enjoys boating, camping, attending concerts, watching football, spending time at the lake, and engaging in outdoor adventures.

Linda Chabinsky is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she works with clients to organize, protect, and grow their assets to help them achieve their personal financial goals. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Linda was a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones Investments from 2017 to 2022. She has experience in financial planning, budgeting, and disciplined long-term investing, and emphasizes understanding her clients' unique situations, priorities, and preferences to develop and implement financial plans. No information about her education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement was provided.

Christopher Green is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Chapel Hill, NC. He holds the Series 63 designation and has two years of industry experience, including prior work at Fidelity Investments. Before entering the financial industry, he spent 20 years at Mark Jacobson Toyota and three years at Wake Technical Community College. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.