Laura Tayloe is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Live Oak Private Wealth and Mainstone Capital Management. 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 broader set of financial product offerings than typical for large institutional advisers.

Latrice Brockman is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation. Her prior work includes roles at Target Corp and Logical Position. Fidelity’s affiliate, Strategic Advisers LLC, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios.

Michael Rickerby is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Cary, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with two years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2023 and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2015. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, serving as an ERISA fiduciary and including a broad range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Christopher Maxwell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Raleigh, NC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 31 years of industry experience. He has worked with Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 2003. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in selling fixed annuities and various types of insurance. 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 advisory services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced research tools and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Joseph Coniglio is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Chapel Hill, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Truist Bank, Fifth Third Securities, and Wells Fargo Clearing. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary advisory program. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations and incorporates broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Kenie Wrenn is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2019, Wrenn worked at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2019. Outside of advisory work, Wrenn serves on the community advisory board for the UNC Chapel Hill Outer Banks Field Site, assisting with student research and mentoring in public speaking and writing. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that manages approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutions, pension plans, charitable organizations, and public entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting through various advisory programs and institutional consulting services.

Cynthia Shedrick is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, Cynthia works as a contractor for Amazon Flex, delivering packages. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Martin Frost is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as an investment adviser representative at LPL Financial. His prior roles include positions at OSAIC, Opus Financial Advisors, Inc., Fsc Securities Corp, and SunTrust Advisory Services. He is also involved in non-variable insurance activities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser delivering advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, utilizing various investment strategies supported by operational and research tools.

Aldrin Hewakopara is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2023. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2015, progressing through several positions including Planning Consultant, Workplace Planning & Guidance Consultant I, and Financial Associate. His professional experience encompasses various aspects of financial planning and client guidance within Fidelity Investments. Aldrin is committed to personalized financial planning and building long-term client relationships aligned with the firm's values. Details regarding Aldrin's education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement have not been provided.

Kenneth Zimmerman is a CFA charterholder with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2020 and previously held roles at Foreside Fund Services, LLC and WisdomTree Asset Management, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Chapel Hill, 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 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.

Michael Baer is a CFP® professional with 32 years of industry experience, currently working at Edward Jones since 1994. He holds a Series 63 license and serves as a board member for the Salvation Army of Wake County. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products, managing over $1 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Brendan Rodden is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, LPL Financial, and Raymond James & Associates. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory solutions. The firm’s approach 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.

Lisa Workman is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Cary, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and totaling 35 years of industry experience. She has worked at Raymond James since 2019 and previously spent three years with Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a Finance and Investment Committee Member for Richland Creek Community Church. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a broad client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipalities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional advisory services supported by extensive research and multiple portfolio management strategies.

Denisse Soto Cruz is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of experience at the firm. She is based in Chapel Hill, NC. Outside of her advisory role, she is a co-owner of a family rental property in North Carolina. 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.

Nathan Grooms is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 18 years before joining LPL Financial in 2023. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supporting its network of over 22,800 advisors.

Robert Larose is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, Wal-Mart, and TJMaxx. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Michael Shovlain is a financial advisor at Merrill with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., where he worked for a total of nine years before joining Merrill. 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, and institutional investors.

George Openshaw is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery, firm-approved tools, and modeling techniques such as Monte Carlo simulations.

Courtney Peters is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2022 and previously held roles at Ward and Smith, P.A. and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. 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 manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Jack Bolen Jr. is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Before joining Fidelity, he worked for Flow Automotive Companies for 11 years. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to create model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.