Angela Mackinnon is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having seven years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Equitable Advisors, W&S Brokerage Services, Omnistar Financial Group, and periods of self-employment. She serves as Vice President on the executive board of a Child Development Center in Wilmington, NC. 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 utilizes a variety of advisory models implemented through third-party managers and programs, offering a broad range of investment products and ERISA fiduciary services.

Alexander Greene is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Raymond James since 2014. Greene is also involved with StillGreen Partners, LLC and Stonegate Financial, both support companies related to his advisory work. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions, offering tailored, non-discretionary advice supported by risk profiling and analytical tools.

Whitney Merrill is a CFP® professional with 31 years of industry experience, currently serving at OSAIC since 2024. Prior to joining OSAIC, Merrill worked at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for 11 years and Equitable Advisors for three years. Merrill is active in the Apex community as a board member of the Apex Friendship Business Alliance, where she participates in volunteer efforts to support student career development. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering a wide range of brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by various tools and options including discretionary management and third-party managers.

Jeffrey Klein is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Integrity Funds Distributor, LLC and Nationwide Investment Services Corporation. He is also president of JSK Dreamachine Inc., a financial services company. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily consisting of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options supported by a multi-asset model portfolio approach.

Colleen Lyons is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with six years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2019. Prior to her current role, she worked at McGraw Hill Education for eleven years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Arthur Everett is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2018, joining Fidelity Investments in 2025. Prior to that, he held positions at Veritude and Target. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, as well as registered investment companies. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to build model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Rachel Betzwieser is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services, LLC from 2016 to 2019 before joining LPL Financial in 2020. Betzwieser is also a commissioned Notary Public. 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 wide range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and access to third-party asset management, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Derek Sox is a CFP® professional with 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and briefly at Merrill in 2002. 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 operates at scale with over 14,000 financial advisors and approximately $671 billion in assets under management, providing a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Robert Mccarthy Jr. is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 31 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the finance committee of the nonprofit Emily K Center. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Chandrani Ghosh is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She previously worked at Fifth Third Bank and has been with Charles Schwab since 2023. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory models with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset investment approach supported by the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Jeremy Rascoe is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Durham, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Duke University Health and has experience working as an employee at Angus Barn, a steak restaurant. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and it is noted for its use of systematic methodologies and formal advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies.

John Gammons is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been in the financial services industry since 2004 and brings over 18 years of experience working with individuals and families to create personalized wealth management strategies. John focuses on client needs in liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income, helping clients plan effectively for financial obligations across different stages of life. John holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Master of Business Administration from East Carolina University. His professional designations include CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). John’s approach centers on collaborating with clients to define what matters most to them, addressing key life priorities such as family, finances, health, home, leisure, work, and giving, and helping navigate the financial complexities that arise through life’s changes. Outside of his professional role, John enjoys spending time with his wife and two children. His personal interests include traveling, golfing, tennis, camping, scuba diving, skiing, and other outdoor activities.

Franklin Dunn III is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a volunteer firefighter with the Bayleaf Volunteer Fire Department and is a board member of Western Wake Fire and Rescue. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through tailored strategies and firm‑approved planning tools.

Philip Johnson is a Senior Financial Advisor with the Bono & Kline Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he collaborates with team members to pursue optimal asset allocations tailored to clients’ objectives, cash-flow needs, and timeframes. He applies his quantitative skills to evaluate external investment managers and research market themes. His client focus areas include Family Wealth Management Strategies, Services for Endowments, Foundations, and Non-profits, Liquidity Management, Sports & Entertainment, and Tax Minimization. Philip holds a B.S. in Accounting and Finance from Mercyhurst University and an M.S. in Finance from The Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) charterholder and a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) certificant. He is an active member of the CFA Society of Washington, DC, and participates in the Northern Virginia Estate Planning Council. Philip resides in Raleigh, NC. Outside of work, he enjoys hiking, camping, football, reading, and spending time outdoors with his dog.

Simran Dhaliwal is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with firms including SunTrust Investment Services and Pinnacle Bank. In addition to her advisory role, she supports Pinnacle Asset Management as a sales assistant, helping to build client relationships and assist with daily service. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base ranging from individuals to institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using advanced analytical tools and maintains specialized programs for municipal finance and SIMPLE IRA employer advisory services.

Emmanuel C Ezike II is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in writing and publishing books and screenplays, creating websites and promotional videos for local businesses, and contributing editorial content to a community newsletter. He is part of 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 fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios drawn from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Klair Conant is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 21 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market simulation models.

Richard Black Jr. is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in aiding business owners, successful individuals, and families in managing, preserving, and growing their wealth through personalized and strategic financial guidance. His areas of expertise include college education planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Richard holds several professional designations, including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned his Bachelor's Degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Outside of his professional work, Richard enjoys gardening, genealogy, hunting, skiing, surfing, tennis, and spending time with his family.

Ryan Towner is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving at Fidelity. His prior roles include positions at TD Ameritrade from 2006 to 2015 and various Fidelity affiliates from 2015 onward. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that integrates fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies, and incorporation of AI-driven research techniques.

Andrew Applequist is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 license and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Osaic and Steward Wealth Strategies. His background includes roles outside finance at FlyExclusive and Bass Pro Shop. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and third-party asset management, and supports its large network of advisors with various investment and operational tools.