Virginia Whitley is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2018. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide array of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm’s financial planning includes tailored services using approved planning tools and modeling techniques, serving approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Russell Hadley is a CFP® professional with 34 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Osaic and has prior experience at Lincoln Financial Securities Corp and Woodbury Financial Services Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in selling fixed life insurance and annuities and owns Alpha Omega Wealth Partners. Osaic Wealth, Inc. 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. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, managed accounts, and access to third-party money managers, employing asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios across various asset classes.

Andrea Paton is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Durham, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and having two years of industry experience. Her previous roles include positions at the North Carolina Department of Health & Human Services and various private companies. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary accounts, fund advisory, and model portfolios.

Ashley Paonessa is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 14 years of industry experience. She has held positions at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2019 and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association from 2015 to 2019. She holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Raleigh, NC. 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 approach 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.

Scott Carnes is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at various Fidelity entities since 2018, including Fidelity Brokerage Services and Fidelity Investments. Prior to that, he was employed at Workplace Options for two years. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC, where Scott provides services, offers investment management and advisory solutions to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and is notable for its use of systematic methodologies, AI tools, and its advisory role with multiple registered investment companies and model portfolio delivery to intermediary platforms.

Christian Fitzhugh is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with Fidelity Investments and has worked at Morgan Stanley, Commonwealth Financial Network, and Pathfinder Wealth Consulting. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund and registered investment companies. The firm employs a systematic investment process that combines proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Imani Thompson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, she held various roles including positions at North Carolina Central University and Integral Resources Inc. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a process that combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and discretionary management.

Peter Sheahan is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Fisher Investments since 2000. Fisher Investments serves a global client base that includes institutional and private clients such as pension plans, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates, utilizing a centralized investment process that combines quantitative and qualitative research with tax-aware portfolio management.

Chris Foster is Vice President, Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2018. He has more than 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, having served as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2012 to 2018, a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney from 2008 to 2012, and a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones Investments from 2005 to 2008. Throughout his career, Chris has focused on working closely with clients and their families to develop and implement personalized financial plans aimed at achieving their goals. Chris's approach is centered on collaboration and trust, recognizing the effort clients have invested in saving and growing their assets. His professional experience spans multiple reputable firms, reflecting a sustained commitment to the financial advisory profession. Outside of his professional work, Chris enjoys boating, fishing, golf, reading, and traveling.

Tyler Faggart is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at Edward Jones since 2017. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Pruco Securities LLC for three years. Outside of his advisory role, he has participated in competitive bass fishing tournaments. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Geoffrey Raynor is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC. His prior experience includes roles at Edward Jones and Ohio National Equities, Inc. He also serves on the advisory board for the Kennan Flagler Business School Alumni Chapter. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, employing structured financial planning tools and advisory strategies that integrate global investment insights.

Travis Johanson is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Principal Life Insurance Company, Principal Securities Incorporated, and Waddell & Reed, Inc. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm provides holistic, goal-based financial planning covering a broad range of topics and offers clients the option to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing program called “WealthPlan.”

Robert Sander is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2022 and previously spent seven years at Poling & Cutler Marine Transportation. Outside of finance, he owns and maintains a pet grooming business in Raleigh, North Carolina. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund and registered investment companies. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Stephanie Sheipline is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Edward Jones, Fidelity Investments, and Showmen Supplies. Since 2022, she has been with Morgan Stanley, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Louis Popielarcheck Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in agricultural business development and manages rental properties alongside his wife. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Alexis Blanks is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2011. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner involved in the operation of Bay Hale Farm LLC, an agricultural business in Raleigh, NC. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by offering brokerage and investment advisory services that include financial planning, portfolio management, and access to alternative products, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management.

Andrew Peatross Jr. is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 63 designation and 39 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. He serves as a co-trustee for his brother and is involved with Wake County Smart Start, consulting on community collaboration efforts. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and employs tailored portfolio strategies featuring in-house and third-party investment managers.

Zachary Angell is a Wealth Management Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he collaborates with clients and their Wealth Management Advisors to understand both short-term and long-term financial goals, creating and maintaining financial plans tailored to the unique needs of clients and their families. Prior to his current role, Zachary worked as a Workplace Planning & Guidance Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2015 to 2018 and as a Financial Services Representative at State Employee Credit Union from 2014 to 2015. Zachary's professional experience spans multiple roles within financial services, focusing on wealth management and financial planning. He emphasizes building relationships with clients and their families to support their financial objectives. Outside of his professional career, Zachary enjoys activities such as beach outings, boating, cars, golf, outdoor adventures, and traveling.

Kaitlyn Seybuck is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at LPL Financial. Her prior experience includes roles at OSAIC, FSC, and Reflections Dental. She also operates under the DBA Steward Wealth Strategies as a wealth manager. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs supported by model portfolios, research, and various management strategies.

Elijah De La Tour Dupavillon is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation. He began his advisory career in 2025 after prior experience in various roles outside the financial industry, including positions at Cookout and Perry's Steakhouse & Grille. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.