Alexander Bartol is a CFP® professional with 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017 and previously spent 14 years with Axa Advisors, LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Terri Ann Lindo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL in 2020, she worked at Cetera Advisor Networks and Summit Financial Group. Outside her advisory work, she is involved with Melalueca, an online wellness company. LPL Financial serves individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives, offering a range of advisory programs and retirement plan consulting with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Elizabeth Asbill is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, she is an owner and landlord of residential rental property in Willow Spring, NC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a national network of over 23,700 financial advisors and maintains affiliated capabilities such as a trust company and securities-based lending.

Joshua Seligson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for nine years. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches girls varsity basketball at St. Davids School in Raleigh, NC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by offering investment and financial planning services tailored to clients who meet certain net-worth criteria. The firm provides a broad range of planning options and integrates advisory services with other financial products.

Timur Yuldashev is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Bank, ALGA LLC, and Uber. 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 investment process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Jeffrey Adams is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Fidelity in various roles since 2008. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio construction. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic methods in its investment process and serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Joseph Piescik is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Fidelity Investments and within law enforcement at The University of Dallas Police Department. His background also includes roles in nonprofit and academic settings. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management combined with brokerage, custody, and financial planning services.

Jason Crowder is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a Trust Protector in Wilmington, North Carolina. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, emphasizing tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. Its planning approach includes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, serving clients through both direct and employer-linked agreements.

Philip Geiger is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2005. Based in Raleigh, NC, he also works as a freelance certified flight instructor. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm with over four million clients, offering a range of advisory programs, managed solutions, and affiliated investment products supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Rebecca Osterkamp is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 25 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked for Capital Investment Group, Inc. for 14 years before joining Wells Fargo in 2020. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap‑fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Ryan Polewczak is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2007, where he has served in various positions including Portfolio Specialist, Workplace Planning & Advice Consultant, Executive Participant Services, Non Qualified Plan Services Lead, Registered Representative, and Customer Service Workplace Specialist. His professional experience spans multiple aspects of financial consulting and planning. Ryan holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California. His approach to financial planning focuses on understanding clients personally and co-creating customized financial plans that align with their goals throughout different stages of life. Outside of his professional work, Ryan's personal interests include cars, family activities, hiking, horseback riding, and parenthood.

Alexander Nelson is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with Edward Jones in Durham, NC. He has 10 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including households with varying net worth, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Hampton Briley is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at the State of North Carolina and various service and hospitality positions. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios.

Matthew Fahys is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and two years of industry experience. He joined Fidelity in 2023 after working in real estate and running NpEntertainment, LLC from 2012 to 2019. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm also serves as a commodity pool operator and advises multiple registered investment companies, employing systematic methodologies and formal governance procedures.

Matthew Tapley is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following five years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he has ownership in Jager Baden, LLC, a company involved in the purchase of recreational land. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory options. The firm’s investment approach is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of financial products including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Jason Rausch is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in Cary, NC, holding the CFP® and CFA® designations with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Voya Investment Management for 16 years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates JR Income Tax Services, preparing federal and state income tax returns seasonally. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services using asset-allocation tools and multiple investment platforms that incorporate stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Jami Guarascio is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 63 designation and two years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017 and previously worked for Finish Line Laminating for ten years. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a delivery driver for DoorDash. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Tyler Vodicka is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His work history includes roles at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2018 and Fidelity Investments since 2025. Prior to his financial services career, he worked at Linda's Bar and Grill and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified portfolios and model strategies.

Vanessa Haythorn is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently with Stifel since 2020. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. from 2015 to 2020. 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 guidance is based on a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, providing asset allocation and financial planning analyses to support client decisions.

Jeffrey Bednarek is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2022. Prior to this, he served as Vice President Branch Office Manager from 2018 to 2022 and Assistant Branch Office Manager from 2017 to 2018 at Fidelity Investments. His experience also includes working in High Net Worth Service at Fidelity Investments from 2013 to 2017, Financial Specialist at PNC Bank from 2012 to 2013, and Licensed Banker at JP Morgan Chase from 2009 to 2012. Throughout his career, Jeffrey has developed expertise in financial consulting and branch office management. His approach centers on building relationships based on trust, transparency, and accountability, ensuring that clients feel understood and cared for along with the needs of their families. This client-focused philosophy guides his work and commitment to financial planning. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Jeffrey enjoys family activities, golf, and writing.