William White III is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He spent 13 years at Edward Jones before joining Raymond James in 2024. White operates W.C. White Private Wealth, L.L.C., his independent contractor business affiliated with Raymond James. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutional investors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting services.

Nidhi Alberti is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Travel Perk and ACI Worldwide. She is also the owner of Nidhi Alberti Public Relations and serves as Vice President of Membership for AMA Triangle. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

Justin Leaston is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. Before joining Merrill, he worked briefly at Equitable Advisors and held various roles outside finance, including as an independent contractor delivery driver for DoorDash. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Gary Boswick is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank and BB&T Investment Services. He serves as a power of attorney for his mother. 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 approach is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Robert Trujillo II is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with OSAIC and has prior experience at Royal Alliance and Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, he is the CEO of Coastal Flats Corporation, an S Corporation created for accounting purposes. OSAIC Wealth serves a wide range of clients including retail, institutional, high-net-worth, and non-HNW households. The firm offers a multi-advisor platform providing brokerage and advisory services with a focus on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a variety of investment programs delivered through affiliated broker-dealer and RIA relationships.

Brandon Camilo is an advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials. He has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2023 and joined Wells Fargo Clearing in 2026. Prior to that, he worked at Pro Imprint, Sprint/T-Mobile, and Farina Neighborhood Italian Restaurant. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, 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.

Blair Griffin is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving at Edward Jones since 2012. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Wake Forest, NC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a broad range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Jack Taylor is a financial advisor at Merrill based in Raleigh, NC, with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Fidelity Investments and New York Life. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to 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.

Phillip Stevens is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in Raleigh, North Carolina. He works with individuals, families, retirees, and business owners to provide personalized financial planning and investment guidance. His approach focuses on understanding clients' goals and developing strategies to help pursue their short-, mid-, and long-term financial objectives. Phillip specializes in areas including liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. He offers access to Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions to support comprehensive financial needs. A Raleigh native, Phillip graduated from North Carolina State University with a bachelor's degree concentrating in Finance. Inspired by his grandmother's career as a Merrill advisor, he is committed to building meaningful relationships and helping clients make confident financial decisions. Phillip holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation.

Amy Friedrich is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been in the industry since 2024. Her prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, McGriff - Truist Bank, and Syneos Health, LLC. 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 roughly $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, relying on research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Preston Mahan is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and with 17 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Capital Investment Group, Inc., TowneBank, and Paragon Bank. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm delivers tailored, non-discretionary consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Brent Walker is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2025, he worked at North Star Resource Group in 2024 and was a full-time student from 2010 to 2025. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

David Schoening Jr. is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently working at Mass Mutual Investors Services. His background includes roles at MML Investor Services, LLC and MassMutual Life Insurance Co since 2021. Prior to his advisory career, he was involved with Appalachian State Tutoring Services and played for the Manchester Marlins. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, structuring client engagements as collaborative annual relationships.

Bryan Smith is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Raleigh, NC, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and with 36 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Kestra Investment Services and Signator Investors. He also devotes a portion of his time to non-variable insurance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

A Lee Morris III is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 46 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morris serves as Green Committee Chair at Old Chatham Golf Club in Durham, North Carolina. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning services alongside investment management and other wealth solutions.

Brittney Obrien is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services and Vault Ventures, LLC. Outside of advising, she is involved in fitness services and small business consulting through her ownership interests in O'Brien Enterprises and Endeavor Fitness LLC. 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 advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related investment options alongside traditional products.

Sara Fortier is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Raleigh, NC. She holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Her work history includes seven years at Edward Jones, with a gap spent as a student or unemployed from 2013 to 2019. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, tax-efficient services, and affiliated investment products.

Karen Merritt is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation. Merritt is also a CPA with over 30 years owning her own accounting practice and serves as an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms and maintains proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Charles Royal III is a financial advisor at Merrill with the CFP® designation and over eight years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in his community as a small group Bible study leader at Trinity Baptist Church and serves on several local boards, including Meredith College, the Raleigh Chamber, and The Green Chair Project. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of client types including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Nancy Voiland is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2018. Outside of her advisory role, Nancy occasionally delivers informational and motivational workshops to members and volunteers of Sertoma Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and is known for its extensive network of advisors and branch offices, as well as its range of advisory programs and affiliated investment capabilities.