Joseph Friend is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2017 and City National Bank since 2019, with prior experience at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs tailored to clients’ risk profiles and portfolios managed through a combination of in-house and third-party managers.

William Dyson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors of the City of Raleigh Museum as Treasurer. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide annual, non-discretionary retirement recommendations in partnership with clients’ financial advisors.

Aman Aggarwal is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2009, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Meredith Barbour is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Apex, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2020, she worked at BB&T for 13 years. LPL Financial serves individual clients, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies supported by in-house and third-party research.

Adam Blain is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on helping clients build financial plans tailored to their specific goals, aiming to bring order to their financial lives. Prior to joining Fidelity, Adam served as Vice President at PNC Wealth Management from 2018 to 2022. Adam emphasizes the importance of integrity and empathy in his client relationships. He works closely with clients through the Fidelity platform and with the support of his team to develop financial strategies that allow clients to concentrate on their priorities. Outside of his professional work, Adam's personal interests include fitness, golf, and snowboarding.

Anthony Ruggiero is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and four years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Wells Fargo and service in the North Carolina and Pennsylvania Army National Guard. Outside of his advisory work, he is an officer of LittleFoot Enterprises LLC, a real estate rental business. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides 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 model portfolios, advisory roles to registered investment companies, and application of systematic methodologies.

Amber Barefoot is a financial advisor at Stifel with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and asset allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Ewelina Caplap is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, she worked at Coastal Federal Credit Union and Cuso Financial Services, LP. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and model portfolios from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Angel Vivas Feo is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials. He has been with Wells Fargo since 2023 and has prior work experience in various retail and grocery positions, including at Whole Foods Market as a part-time Grocery Team Member. 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by extensive research and analytics.

Edward King is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and possessing 25 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. He also serves as a power of attorney for his mother. 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 a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Brian Ruiz is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials with two years of industry experience. His work history includes positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, NA. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets with more than 14,000 financial advisors and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Timothy Harrison is a financial advisor with Merrill in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith since 2007 and has been with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

William Cox is a financial advisor with Merrill in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2010 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

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 65 and Series 63 designations and nine years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, First Horizon Bank, First Flight Federal Credit Union, Peoples Bank, and SunTrust Bank. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved with Onelife Fitness as a kids' club associate. 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 employs over 14,000 advisors and manages approximately $671 billion in assets, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by extensive research and analytics.

William Forster is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Thrivent and related entities since 2023. Prior to this, he held positions at Rocket Mortgage, Caliber Home Loans, Newrez, LLC, State Employees Credit Union, and Ditch Witch of North Carolina. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm provides written recommendations on a wide range of financial topics and integrates planning with its managed-account program under a consolidated billing option called WealthPlan.

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.