Brendan Rodden is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, LPL Financial, and Raymond James & Associates. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory solutions. The firm’s approach 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.

Lisa Workman is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 35 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previous experience with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the finance and investment committee of Richland Creek Community Church. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutional clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Nathan Grooms is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 18 years before joining LPL Financial in 2023. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supporting its network of over 22,800 advisors.

Robert Larose is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, Wal-Mart, and TJMaxx. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

George Openshaw is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery, firm-approved tools, and modeling techniques such as Monte Carlo simulations.

Courtney Peters is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2022 and previously held roles at Ward and Smith, P.A. and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. 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 provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Jack Bolen Jr. is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Before joining Fidelity, he worked for Flow Automotive Companies for 11 years. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to create model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Henry Fiumara is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Cary, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including time when the firm operated as AXA Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on multiple homeowners association boards. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm employs a range of advisory programs and third-party asset managers to tailor solutions based on client risk tolerance and needs.

Will Hale is an Investment Solutions Representative III at Fidelity Investments. In his role, he assists clients and their families in navigating their financial lives by co-creating and developing tailored financial plans that align with their goals, priorities, and preferences. He has progressed through various positions at Fidelity Investments, including Investment Solutions Representative II, Investment Solutions Representative I, High Net Worth Service Associate, and Customer Relationship Advocate. This experience has contributed to his expertise in investment solutions and client service within the financial industry. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Will Hale enjoys family activities, fishing, fitness, football, social events with friends, and traveling.

Brandi Beghtel is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Durham, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 10 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at the YMCA as a fitness instructor and positions in other sectors such as automotive and wellness. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a proprietary investment process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Nathan Davidson is a CFP® with 18 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., having joined in 2023 after eight years at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Davidson is also associated with Davidson & Sons and Davidson & Sons, Inc., where he has worked since 2007, performing client-facing roles and tax consulting. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate clients. The firm utilizes risk profiling and analytical tools to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

Colleen Williams is a Wealth Management Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2026. She collaborates with clients and their advisors to develop financial plans tailored to the unique needs of clients and their families. Colleen has extensive experience in the financial services industry, having held various roles at Fidelity Investments since 2008. Her professional background includes positions as a Planning Consultant, Managing Director, Senior Relationship Manager, Relationship Manager, Financial Representative, and Defined Contribution Representative. Outside of her professional work, Colleen has personal interests that include cars, horseback riding, museums, running, skiing, and traveling.

Amee Earl is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 24 years of industry experience. She is currently with Wells Fargo Clearing, where she has worked since 2016, with prior service also at Wells Fargo 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 options. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and includes a range of investment products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Carrie Slaughter is Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, where she leads the Cary office and coaches a team of financial professionals. She collaborates with clients to co-create financial plans designed to be actionable and aligned with their financial goals, while ensuring a positive client experience. Her career at Fidelity Investments spans from 2007, beginning as a 401(k) Service Representative, progressing through various roles including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, Senior Relationship Manager, Planning Consultant, Assistant Branch Leader, and currently serving as Vice President and Branch Leader since 2022. This extensive experience reflects her deep knowledge in financial planning and client relationship management. Carrie has expressed personal interests in the beach and traveling.

Jon Narducci is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Ameriprise since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the fast-casual restaurant business as an owner and investor in NC Lobster LLC and BN Lobster LLC. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm provides a combination of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, utilizing algorithmic automation and research-supported recommendations tailored to clients’ needs.

Faisal Almubaslat is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior work experience includes positions at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, as well as involvement with various soccer organizations. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to create model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Zachary Guntz is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and with two years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, Servpro, and Houghton University. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets through over 14,000 advisors and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Meenakshi Kaushik is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at D&A Financial Services Private Limited, KPMG India Private Limited, and IDBI Capital Markets & Securities Ltd. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to create model portfolios, and it holds distinctive registrations such as with the CFTC and membership in the NFA.

Roger Paton is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He worked at Merrill from 1984 to 2017 before joining UBS in 2017. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a range of capital markets activities and proprietary research.

Jillian Walker is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2012, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.