James Sessoms is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Chapel Hill, NC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and possessing 40 years of industry experience. His career includes long tenures at Merrill and Bank of America prior to joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients both directly and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements with employers.

Ronald Davis is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017, following eight years at Metlife Securities Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent specializing in annuities and various insurance products. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning, asset management, and educational services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements that use advanced analytical tools and offers specialized planning programs including divorce and estate-settlement services.

Lashawnda Crouch is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at OE Enterprises and Richmond Community Support. She is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction in its investment approach.

Adrian Marshall is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been affiliated with various Fidelity brokerage services roles since 2006. He works within Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and manages multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Craig Esposito is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he was affiliated with Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and Cornell University, and has worked in sports media organizations including Major League Baseball Network and the National Hockey League. He has also served as a camp instructor at the Cornell Golf and Hockey Camp. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a national network of over 23,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, managed accounts, and affiliated investment products, operating under a fiduciary standard.

James Nowak is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2006. Nowak is also an adjunct instructor at Wake Technical Community College and is involved in a construction business where he serves as a member, manager, and president. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, and supports its advisors with research and operational tools while overseeing extensive discretionary assets.

William Gahagan is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. His career includes roles at several firms, including Compass Securities Corporation and independent consulting. Gahagan is also an independent contractor providing financial planning services with Williamson Wealth Group, Inc. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm utilizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and risk profiling tools and supports municipal and public-finance advisory services.

Roseena Hardcastle is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her prior work includes positions at Maxim Healthcare Staffing, Wake County Public Schools, and the University of Central Florida. 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 combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services along with fund advisory and model portfolio delivery.

John Murray is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at TD Ameritrade and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Willard Causey Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has 23 years of industry experience, including 20 years with Edward Jones. Causey is also the CEO of Causey Financial Group LLC, a financial services organization. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning supported by analytical tools and offers specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and a SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services program.

William Phelan Sr. is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Durham, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 26 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, his name appears on a rental property title for estate planning purposes. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a wide range of investment advisory programs and discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets.

Benjamin Uysmith is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2014, previously working at Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer and Board Director for the LGBTQ+ Center of Durham and is a Board Treasurer for the Home Builders Association of Durham, Orange and Chatham County. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a variety of advisory models and third-party asset managers to tailor investment solutions for its clients.

Ashton Hohnstein is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at First Citizens Bank and Trust Company and held various roles in hospitality and education sectors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Demetria Richardson is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Durham, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, she has worked in various roles across education, public service, and corporate sectors. She is also a partner in Neat Freaks Cleaning Services, providing residential and commercial cleaning. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage a diverse range of investment products and model portfolios.

Michael Cornwell is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked within various Fidelity entities since 2005, including roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and currently at Fidelity Investments in Durham, NC. He is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and advisory services.

Andrew Ruggiero is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at Princor Financial Services Co and Principal Life Insurance Co. Outside of his advisory role, he owns an LLC involved in managing rental properties. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm’s investment process combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, serving a range of clients through both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches.

Daniel Ashe is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Blue Raven Solar and the Vermont Department of Corrections. He works at Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios and advisory services.

Kendall Weller is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Durham, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, Kendall worked at SunTrust Advisory Services, Truist Investment Services, Suntrust Investment Services, and Suntrust Bank from 2015 to 2022. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates through a large network of financial advisors and branches nationwide.

Seidy Rivas Rosales is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked at Wells Fargo and has experience in bookkeeping through an employee role at SED Services LLC, a residential remodeling company in Durham, NC. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, with model portfolios built from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and manages advisory roles for multiple registered investment companies.

Keegan Coolbaugh is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Fidelity in Durham, NC, with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Solomon Edwards Group and various non-financial experience before joining Fidelity. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable and registered investment funds. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and advisory services.