Stephen Abdella is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has prior work history at PNC, NC State Employees Credit Union, and Western Governors University. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, using a quantitative asset-allocation approach combined with centralized due diligence.

Stephen Ellis is a CFA® charterholder with 32 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC and Cetera, where he has worked since 2025. Ellis has served as a mediator and arbitrator for FINRA and the National Futures Association since 2012 and is a volunteer board member of the Green Level Crossing Community Association. He also volunteers on the nominating committee for Coastal Federal Credit Union. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to multiple third-party money managers through a multi-manager platform with over $256 billion in assets under management.

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.

Thomas Teeple is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Chapel Hill, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and Enhanced Mortgage Solutions. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and comprehensive asset management.

Kiana Wright is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has a background that includes six years at Walmart prior to entering the financial services industry. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm serves a diverse client base and employs systematic methodologies alongside algorithmic portfolio construction and oversight controls.

Courtney Kordsmeier is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she worked at Chick-fil-A and held positions in education and the food service industry. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm serves a diverse client base, including registered investment companies and charitable funds, and incorporates AI-driven methodologies in its investment process.

Devan Woodward is a financial advisor at Fidelity with five years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Woodward has held various roles across multiple industries, including medical diagnostics and food service. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and fund advisory services.

Michael Mc Kay is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Cary, North Carolina, with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2001. 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 under management and offers a broad range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Tyler Vining is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and one year of industry experience. His background includes roles at educational institutions and various short-term positions before joining Fidelity. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing proprietary research combined with quantitative and algorithmic methods to construct model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Darrin Guay is a CFP® certificant with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2013. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Cary, NC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, while operating under a fiduciary standard.

Kyle Clements is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Chapel Hill, NC, holding CFP®, Series 63, and Series 65 designations and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at City National Bank and Bank of America. He serves as an at-large advisory board member for the University of North Carolina's Economics department. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutions and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored investment strategies through various advisory programs, combining in-house and third-party managers with flexible portfolio management options.

Alexander Sutton is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Cary, NC. He holds the Series 66 designation and has five years of industry experience. Sutton's prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, Merrill, and experience outside of finance with companies such as Verizon Wireless and media firms. He is also involved part-time in affiliate marketing activities. 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 financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and various advisory platforms.

David Pottenger III is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 46 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, and previously at Citigroup Global Markets from 1994 to 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and strategies.

Quinn Gruber is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Edward Jones and First Citizens Asset Management. Quinn is based in Durham, NC. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm’s approach includes discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory services, and the delivery of model portfolios to intermediary platforms.

Jonathan Pope is a financial advisor at Fidelity with over 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Scottrade, Fortress Private Ledger, and WoodBridge Advisors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm serves a diverse client base and is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, AI-driven research, and formal advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies.