Ben White is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2025. He has extensive experience in financial advisory roles, having served as Vice President and National Financial Solutions Advisor Team Lead at Merrill from 2022 to 2025, and previously as Vice President, Financial Solutions Advisor from 2015 to 2022. He began his career at Merrill as an Operations Securities Analyst from 2011 to 2015. Ben guides families through wealth accumulation, retirement transitions, and generational planning by focusing on client-centered strategies, fostering trust, and delivering measurable outcomes. His approach emphasizes integrity, transparency, and disciplined execution to build tailored financial plans that support clients' goals and provide financial peace of mind.

Michael Nunez is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Garner, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at United Community Bank, Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation, and Edward Jones. He is also involved with United Community Advisors, an investment-related business associated with his LPL work. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers various financial planning and investment management services, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Rebecca Tolbert is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor firms since 1992. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as Vice Chair of the Guayabo Animal Rescue Foundation and President of the Board at Beth Shalom. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily to individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Toiriste O'Neal Jr. is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has prior experience with Northwestern Mutual and Wells Fargo Bank, NA. Outside of his advisory role, he is a part-owner of a photo booth rental company. 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Paul Pratto is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Raleigh, NC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 32 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2011, he worked at Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo Clearing, among other firms. Pratto also serves in fiduciary capacities for several family trusts. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment solutions, including advisory and brokerage services delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Sandra Stowe is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at IHS Markit and Ipreo. She is the owner of White Owl Financial Advisors, where she engages in educational webinars and podcasting, and she serves as a board member of the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers multiple investment platforms and strategies, combining proprietary and third-party model solutions tailored by a network of independent Financial Professionals.

Fred Asfoury is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience. He currently serves as a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates, where he has been since 2019. Prior to this, he held roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner in a real estate brokerage and owns several short-term rental properties managed by a professional firm. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a broad client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Christopher Alexander is a financial advisor with Fisher Investments in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Personal Capital Advisors Corporation, Spire Investment Partners, Bank of America N.A., and Merrill. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, offering discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm combines quantitative screening and qualitative research through a centralized investment process and manages risk with tax-aware strategies and defensive tactics.

James Richardson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor firm since 1990. Richardson serves on the boards of Midtown Raleigh Alliance and the Supplemental Retirement Board of Trustees and is involved in business management and home rehabilitation ventures. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research-driven analysis and tax-efficient strategies delivered through a centralized consulting team in partnership with financial advisors.

Griffin Shively is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Before joining Fidelity, he held positions at Southern Mobility and Medical, Sonic Automotive Inc., and Firehouse Subs. Outside of his advisory role, he participates in the Amazon Influencer Program, where he records video reviews of various products. Fidelity, through its subsidiary Strategic Advisers LLC, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and manages multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Brian White is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2013. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Raleigh, NC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors.

Avery Love is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, Avery held positions at Fidelity Investments and Hall Private Wealth Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a financial associate at Stonegate Financial, a company owned by StillGreen Partners, LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools to support client goals, with specialized services in municipal and public finance as well as employer SIMPLE IRA consulting.

Benjamin Greer is a Financial Consultant who focuses on building relationships with clients to understand their financial goals and collaboratively create plans aimed at growing and protecting their wealth. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, progressing through roles including Customer Relationship Advocate, Investment Solutions Representative, and Planning Consultant. His professional experience spans various facets of financial planning and investment solutions. Benjamin's approach centers on working closely with clients to develop strategies aligned with their objectives. Outside of his professional life, Benjamin has interests in board games, football, and golf.

James Mertens is a CFA® charterholder based in Cary, NC, with 26 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with OSAIC and has previously worked at LPL Financial, Independent Advisor Alliance, and Founders Financial Alliance. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, using a range of portfolio construction tools and third-party solutions.

Francisco Itriago Santaella is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Equitable Advisors and held roles at AES Corporation subsidiaries from 2015 to 2022. He is a screening committee member of the Wolfpack Investor Network, an angel investor network affiliated with North Carolina State University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of investment strategies and affiliated financial services, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors.

Jennifer Lewis is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Apex, NC, where she has worked since 2013. She has 12 years of industry experience. 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 strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and branch offices.

Julia Bonjour is a financial advisor with Stifel in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 15 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Truist Investment Services, Prospera Financial Services, Merrill, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Carla Sachs is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 12 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Securities America, Inc. and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. prior to her current position. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that offers retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

David Heffelfinger is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and currently serves as Managing Director at Atlantic Union Bank and Atlantic Union Financial Consultants, LLC. His career includes positions at Wells Fargo and First Citizens Investor Services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and maintains unique offerings such as municipal advisory services and a SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services program.

Alyssa Fields is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, she spent six years working at Harris Teeter. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both firm-offered and third-party advisory solutions.