Jessica Christy is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC, holding CFP® and Series 66 designations and having 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following four years at WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC. She holds power of attorney for her parents in West Chester, OH. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. 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.

Kathleen Welte is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, bringing 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011 and currently works at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Ms. Welte's career reflects a long tenure within the Morgan Stanley organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process.

Jessica Couts is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Raleigh, NC. She holds a Series 66 designation and has recently begun her career in the industry. Prior to joining RBC, she worked at H&R Block and has experience in education and digital photography. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored portfolio management and financial planning services, leveraging both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Graziella La Rosa is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and nine years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, First Horizon Bank, First Flight Federal Credit Union, Peoples Bank, and SunTrust Bank. Outside of finance, she works as a kids’ club associate at a fitness center in Apex, NC. 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 employs over 14,000 advisors, offering a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by extensive research and analytics.

David Mccurdy III is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wachovia Bank, N.A. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans 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 incorporates modern portfolio theory, with options for discretionary management and a broader range of financial products including insurance-related vehicles.

Darin Mock is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2014 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a specialty cufflink business 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 process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

James Rosensteel Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. He has been associated with various Wells Fargo entities since 2014. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates a beekeeping business that sells honeybee products. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of investment and financial planning services. The firm provides tailored recommendations using proprietary research and planning tools, integrating advisory services with banking, lending, and trustee solutions.

Naji Jawabreh is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management based in Raleigh, NC. He holds a Series 66 designation and joined Thrivent in 2026. Prior to his current role, he has experience at several firms including Fullstack Academy, Hendrick Auto Group, Oracle, IBM, and CloudFactory. Outside of finance, he has been involved with Filmology LLC, a business operating under the name Grunt Logic. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, providing goal-based financial analyses and broad planning recommendations without portfolio management for institutional clients. The firm combines planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing approach while maintaining separate services.

Ray Peck Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 63 designation and over 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer and Board Member for the nonprofit Higher Ed Works and participates on the Finance and Investment Committee at University Baptist 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 a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and consulting services supported by a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Audrey Kah is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving at RBC Capital Markets LLC since 2016. She is based in Raleigh, NC, and holds a Series 66 license. Outside of her advisory role, Audrey serves on the board of Benevolence Farms, a nonprofit supporting individuals affected by the criminal legal system in North Carolina. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies utilizing both in-house and third-party managers.

William Link is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Bank of America/Merrill Lynch, Captrust, and Equitable. Outside of his advisory role, he is employed part-time at Liggett Ventures LLC, a restaurant business. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

William Thompson is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Cary, NC, holding a Series 66 credential and five years of industry experience. He previously worked for Nortel, Genband, and Ribbon Communications from 1986 to 2020. Outside of finance, he serves as the head coach for the varsity boys basketball team at Cary Christian School. Equitable Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a variety of asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes third-party asset managers and advisory programs to deliver tailored investment solutions.

Timothy Clarey is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Cary, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wachovia Bank, N.A., where he has been employed since 2006. 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 solutions. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Justin Groce is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He has been with Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013. Outside of his primary advisory role, he operates Adams Financial, a financial services DBA, and also works as an insurance agent selling annuities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform with access to various third-party managers and investment strategies.

James McClary is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Siler City, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the finance committee of Siler City First Baptist Church. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans 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, serving as an ERISA fiduciary and including a range of investment options such as insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep programs.

Phillip Sielatycki is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Merrill, Banc Of America Investment Services, Inc., and Ameriprise since 2009. He serves on the board of The Heart of Cary Association and volunteers with Band Together, a local philanthropy that raises funds for the United Way through a rock concert event. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on written recommendations and ongoing tax-aware retirement income planning. The firm uses investment research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools to inform its advice, operating within a defined investment universe influenced by affiliated product relationships.

Christina Creech is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Baird since 2018, following prior roles at Prospera Financial Services and AXA Advisors. Outside of her advisory work, she is an independent stylist selling nail polish strips through a direct sales organization. She is part of The DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and utilizes a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies supported by internal research and technology.

Thomas Binkley is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a small eBay business trading collectible cards. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining model-based asset allocations and proprietary research to tailor plans to client goals. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, offering brokerage, advisory, and capital markets activities.

Heather Godwin is a financial advisor at Merrill with 30 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 1996. 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. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies constructed by internal teams and third-party managers.

Eric Carrillo is a financial advisor with Merrill in Cary, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2010 and Bank of America since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he works part-time delivering food for Postmates. 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, and institutional investors.