Melissa Hasty is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 9 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her prior work includes roles at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and Madison Property Management Solutions. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across a broad investable universe.

Russell Emrath is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Apex, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated firms since 2008. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, delivering personalized, algorithm-assisted recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Joseph Link is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Durham, NC. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he has been associated with Four Corners Advisor Group and Causey Financial Group. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and utilizes analytical tools to support client goals, while also maintaining notable municipal advisory capabilities and specialized SIMPLE IRA advisory programs.

Brian Shobert is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2009. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a FINRA arbitrator, assisting in dispute resolution. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services utilizing proprietary research and tools, with advisors delivering tailored recommendations on a discrete engagement basis.

Gavin Dabkowski is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he spent four years at Clemson University and thirteen years with Peters Township School District. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to diverse clients, including retail and institutional investors. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage a range of portfolios, including multi-manager and fund-of-funds structures.

Jonathan Foley is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as trustee and holds power of attorney for his mother's trust in Raleigh, NC. 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 IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Keith Jackson is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2021, with prior experience at Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. Outside of his advisory roles, he has been involved with TAK30V3RMUSIC from 2020 to 2024. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, focusing on asset-allocation advice, manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm integrates quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Johnaustin Chapman is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones in Chapel Hill, NC, where he has worked since 2013. He has 12 years of industry experience and is a founding partner of Chapman & One, a market research firm that provides insights on competition, pricing, and opportunities for start-up clients. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products through a nationwide network of advisors.

Dustin Hall is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2008. He holds a Series 66 license and operates out of Cary, NC. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with Hall & Burns Tax Management, LLC, providing tax preparation services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Jason Kristof is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill from 2014 to 2021 and has been with Raymond James since 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a product specialist at Audi Cary. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, offering financial planning and investment consulting through various programs, with a non-discretionary approach that involves tailored planning and a range of portfolio management styles.

Rodney Hooks Jr. is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Durham, NC, holding a Series 66 license and having 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

David Gilner is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Chapel Hill, NC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 29 years of industry experience, including 22 years with LPL Financial. Gilner is also appointed as an agent with Ameritas Life Corporation, involved in non-variable insurance. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Clinton Chapman is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and previously worked in education at several high schools. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment strategies and affiliated products supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Frederick Cutter IV is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has previously worked at Edward Jones, Cetera Advisors LLC, and FWC Financial. Cutter is also involved with FWC Financial LLC in a non-investment-related capacity outside of his advisory role. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Hudson Wilson is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments based in Durham, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at MML Investors Services, Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Northwestern Mutual. He is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Ryan Mcdonald is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Fidelity Investments with four years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked in various service and retail positions including at MattressFirm and DSW. 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 uses a combination of fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios, and it maintains regulatory registrations and governance procedures that support its advisory activities.

Glenn Grimsley is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been associated with various Fidelity entities since 2007. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC, where Glenn is affiliated, provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, utilizing systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Patrick Flores is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Chapel Hill, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, alongside prior experience at Citigroup Global Markets beginning in 2007. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured discovery processes and modeling tools such as Monte Carlo simulations in its planning services.

Ameen Jaroush is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Fidelity in Durham, NC, and has four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Fidelity Investments, Wells Fargo, and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad range of clients, including retail and institutional investors, utilizing a blend of proprietary research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Paul Clark is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2023, with prior roles at Sunlight Financial and several other companies. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services, manages fund-of-funds structures, and delivers model portfolios using systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.