Hugh Morris Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JP Morgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, Fisher Investments, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting through Morris Professional Tax Service and marketing via Vertical Vision (V2) Marketing, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, leveraging a large network of investment adviser representatives and various strategic, tactical, and alternative investment options.

William Griffin is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked with WestEnd Advisors, LLC from 2014 to 2019. Griffin serves as an investment committee member for Christ Church Raleigh. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets across more than 14,000 advisors and provides a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Edward Pavel is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., JP Morgan Securities, LLC, and Citizens Securities, Inc. Wells Fargo Advisors serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and leverages research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute to support its investment decisions.

Quintin Ellis is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2021. Prior to joining the financial industry, he spent six years with the Frisco RoughRiders. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, and it serves multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Frederic Anders is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James Financial in Raleigh, NC. His prior experience includes roles at BB&T and its affiliates. Anders also works as a Licensed Bank Advisor with Pinnacle Bank, assisting clients with banking and investment needs and coordinating with Raymond James advisors for investment services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base ranging from individuals to institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting, supported by analytical tools and a broad advisor network, and has notable municipal and public-finance capabilities.

Nick Harrison is a Financial Consultant based in Raleigh, where he has been serving clients for over a decade. He currently works at Fidelity, a position he has held since 2022. Prior to this, he was Vice President Financial Consultant at Charles Schwab from 2020 to 2022, Senior Financial Consultant at TD Ameritrade from 2011 to 2020, Client Service Specialist at TD Ameritrade from 2009 to 2011, and Financial Advisor at Edward Jones from 2007 to 2008. Throughout his career, Nick has focused on building strong relationships with clients and their families, emphasizing trust and reliability. He partners with clients to understand their short- and long-term financial goals and co-creates customized financial plans tailored to their unique needs. Nick's personal interests include cars, fitness, football, golf, and soccer.

Malvea Jones is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and seven years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank for 13 years before joining Merrill in 2018. Outside of advising, she works part-time as a hotel front desk associate and is also a Mary Kay sales consultant. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services for Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Willard Varnum II is a CFP® professional currently with Wells Fargo Clearing and has 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and its National Association from 1995 to 2024. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Jennifer Riley is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Raleigh, NC. She holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience at Coca Cola Consolidated, Inc. and EspriGas. She began her advisory role at Thrivent in 2025. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm delivers holistic, goal-based financial planning covering a broad range of topics and offers an option to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing arrangement.

Gaurav Judge is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2017. Prior to his career in finance, he was involved with Amorino Gelato and Coffee for five years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools such as the Global Investment Committee’s Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations.

Dustin Hatcher is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2016, progressing through various positions including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, and Workplace Planning Consultant. Prior to joining Fidelity, Dustin gained experience as an Associate Financial Consultant at Charles Schwab and as an intern at Captrust Financial Advisors. Throughout his career, Dustin has focused on helping clients navigate financial, retirement, and investment planning. He works collaboratively with clients to create and implement customized strategies tailored to their individual goals. A native of Raleigh, Dustin brings over a decade of experience in the financial services industry. Outside of his professional work, Dustin enjoys family activities, fitness, football, social events with friends, golf, and traveling.

Jonathan Perry is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience, currently with OSAIC since 2025. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation for 13 years and began his career at BB&T Investment Services, Inc. He has taught at Campbell University for over 20 years. Outside of his advisory role, Perry serves as a board member and assistant scoutmaster for the Boy Scouts of America Occoneechee Council. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services such as comprehensive financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach focuses on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization with tools like risk-tolerance assessments and efficient frontier analysis.

Adam Whitesell is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated firms since 2006. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing planning advice focused on retirement income, tax-aware withdrawals, and Social Security claiming strategies.

Joshua Brooks is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked previously at Northwestern Mutual and Bank of New York. 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 approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Collin Butler is a Planning Consultant focused on helping clients develop meaningful financial plans aligned with their personal goals and priorities. He works to understand what matters most to each client in order to create thoughtful, practical plans designed to support their vision for the future. Collin emphasizes building strong, trust-based relationships and providing a planning experience that is transparent, collaborative, and tailored to individual circumstances. His approach centers on gaining a deep understanding of clients' objectives and concerns to guide the financial planning process. Collin is committed to offering personalized service throughout the journey, ensuring that each plan reflects the unique situations of those he works with. Outside of his professional role, Collin has interests in fitness and golf.

Quinn Wieber is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, Quinn worked at CLW Financial Planning and has experience in the hospitality and retail sectors. Quinn’s background includes roles at Taziki's Mediterranean Café and Panera Bread. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and access to third-party asset managers, supported by extensive advisory tools and a large network of over 22,800 advisors.

Dennis Roman is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Durham, NC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Deutsche Bank for 13 years prior to joining Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Garrett Stringer is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. 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 approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Stuart Strickland is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Prior to this, he worked at Wachovia Bank, N.A. starting in 2000. He is based in Raleigh, NC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and employs over 14,000 financial advisors, providing both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Maggie Burke is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with eight years of industry experience. Her previous roles include positions at Charles Schwab Bank, PIMCO Investments LLC, and Pacific Investment Management Company LLC. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. 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 approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.