Donna Winbon is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 1997. Winbon serves as a board member of the WCU Catamount Club, assisting with fundraising efforts for Western Carolina University athletics. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment options. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and is notable for its extensive retail advisor network and affiliated services, including trust and securities-based lending.

Michael Cronlund is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been in the financial services industry since 2007, initially holding several roles with Bank of America before transitioning to a Financial Solutions Advisor with Merrill Edge in 2015 and joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2020. Michael collaborates closely with clients to develop personalized and flexible wealth management strategies that align with their evolving financial goals, using the investment expertise of Merrill and banking services from Bank of America. His areas of focus include college education planning, retirement income, special needs planning strategies, socially responsible and ESG investing, and support for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, among others. Michael holds a Bachelor's Degree from James Madison University and professional designations including Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). In addition to his professional work, Michael participates as a Bank of America community volunteer. His personal interests include golfing, hiking, and spending time with his family.

Catherine Pelican is the Regional Director of Executive Services at Fidelity Investments, where she leads, coaches, and develops a team of Benefits & Planning Consultants and Executive Planning Consultants. She supports the South Atlantic region in this capacity. Prior to her current role, Catherine worked as a Planning Development Consultant at Edward Jones from 2017 to 2022.

Camden Miller is an Investment Solutions Representative III at Fidelity Investments. He began his career at Fidelity in 2023 as a Customer Relationship Advocate and progressed through roles as Investment Solutions Representative I and II before attaining his current position in 2026. Camden's approach to financial advising emphasizes understanding a client's goals, values, and circumstances before discussing strategies or numbers. He aims to communicate clearly and directly to ensure clients grasp the reasoning behind financial plans. He seeks to be a consistent and accessible resource as clients' priorities evolve over time. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Camden has personal interests that include food, football, pets, running, and traveling.

Joel Ubri Cardona is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Durham, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Answer Financial and other companies in various capacities. He is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Sarah Horner is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a notary in Durham, North Carolina. Fidelity, through its affiliate Strategic Advisers LLC, provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios.

Bayli Fox is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, bringing 10 years of industry experience. Since 2016, Bayli has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, and Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques such as Monte Carlo simulations in its financial planning process.

Justin Johnson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Bank of America, Merrill, and prior positions outside of finance at Valet Living, Campbell University, Dicks Sporting Goods, and Johnston Community College. 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 personalized financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and incorporates structured planning tools and modeling techniques in its service offerings.

Benjamin Glover is a financial advisor at Osaic with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at FSC Securities Corporation and Ameriprise. He is the owner and operator of Carolina Wealth Stewardship Group, a comprehensive financial planning firm based in Raleigh, NC. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services with an investment process focused on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and the use of various managed account strategies.

Jim Netzband, Jr. is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66 and 63 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Liberty Mutual Insurance, Valic Financial Advisors, Strategic Wealth Assurance, and Wells Fargo Investments. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors, using a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm serves multiple registered investment companies and delivers model portfolios through Fidelity Institutional Wealth Adviser.

William Peyton Sr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America, NA for eight years before joining Wells Fargo in 2017. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients through investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research and analytics from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Evan Weiss is a Vice President, Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2021. He focuses on helping clients develop comprehensive financial plans through communication, thoughtful planning, and detailed analysis, aiming to serve as a reliable resource for his clients throughout their financial journeys. Prior to his current role, Evan was a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2017 to 2021 and a Financial Analyst at RE1 Advisor from 2015 to 2017. His experience spans various aspects of financial planning and analysis. Outside of his professional work, Evan has interests including camping, cars, hiking, photography, traveling, and volunteering.

Yuvraj Singh is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on providing clients with insights into investment and asset-allocation strategies to support their financial goals. His areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, sports and entertainment financial planning, and tax minimization. He holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of North Carolina System. Yuvraj's professional journey includes roles such as a finance intern at the University of North Carolina Physicians Network and a wealth management intern at Morgan Stanley. Outside of his professional work, Yuvraj enjoys playing chess, golfing, and tennis.

Gary Kindler is a financial advisor at Osaic with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Osaic since 2024. Prior to that, he spent over two decades with Triad Advisors and Capital Asset Management and has been involved with Coordinated Financial Planning since 2000. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm uses a model-based investment approach emphasizing asset allocation and portfolio optimization, offering a range of advisory and brokerage services through a multi-advisor platform.

Mary Charles Nassif is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Durham, NC, holding the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations with 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including households of varying net worth, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions under a fiduciary standard.

Drew Becker is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2009 and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. 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 research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party providers.

Joely Murray is a financial advisor at Merrill with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill since 2009. She serves as a successor trustee for an irrevocable family trust. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Linda Erickson is a CFP® professional with 41 years of industry experience. She is currently with Cetera and has held roles at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, and her own firm, Erickson Advisors. Outside of her advisory work, she volunteers as a trusted person for St. Francis Church, where she reviews discretionary fund activity, and serves on a committee of the Society of Financial Services Professionals. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers.

Ryan Dexheimer is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and one year of industry experience. His career includes roles at Amazon, Northwestern Mutual, and Capitol Financial Solutions, as well as four years at North Carolina State University. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm offers services including discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery, with distinctive activities such as registration as a commodity pool operator and advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies.

Stephan Hoover is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with various Fidelity entities since 1993. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including advisory work for mutual funds and charitable funds. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research and quantitative analysis in constructing model portfolios that incorporate mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.