Jennifer Bell is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She began her financial services career in retail banking in 2000 and joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2006. In her role as team relationship manager, she offers service and advice to individuals, families, and business executives. Jennifer focuses on building relationships with clients and helping them pursue their lifelong goals and aspirations by developing personalized, goals-based wealth management strategies. She holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designation and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Her education includes a high school diploma from Cary High School and attendance at Wake Technical Community College. Jennifer's client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, and working with women and wealth. Outside of her professional role, Jennifer enjoys listening to music, traveling, and spending time with her husband, Geoff, and their four children, Adrian, Declan, Tyson, and Ava.

Tarick Odeh is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2021. In this role, he focuses on helping clients invest and plan for their future to strengthen their financial well-being. Prior to his current position, Tarick gained experience as a Premier Banker at Wells Fargo Bank from 2017 to 2019. He holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California. Outside of his professional work, Tarick has interests in art, cooking and baking, fitness, football, golf, and traveling.

Lionel Mitchell is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2019, following prior roles at several companies including Canteen. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an independent contractor performing weekly cleaning services for Peaces Chapel Baptist Church. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and advisory solutions.

Carter Weeks is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in developing and implementing financial strategies for individuals, families, and businesses. He collaborates closely with clients to create tailored plans focused on areas such as retirement planning, tax minimization, estate planning, and wealth management. His approach emphasizes aligning strategies with each client’s unique priorities to help pursue their financial goals. With expertise in college education planning, family wealth management, philanthropic planning, portfolio management, and small business strategies, Carter employs a holistic planning method. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a bachelor's degree from North Carolina State University. Outside of his professional work, Carter engages in adventure sports, boating, fishing, football, golfing, ice hockey, pickleball, traveling, and spending time with his family.

David Stamper is a financial advisor with Cetera in Cary, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including Summit Financial Group Inc and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, and he owns Stamper Wealth Management. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, 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, with over $256 billion in assets under management and more than 10,000 advisors nationwide.

Kurtis Grant is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at Pinehurst Resort and Country Club and has academic experience from West Virginia University and South Lakes High School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs supported by structured planning tools and extensive resources.

Vernon Jarman Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Chapel Hill, NC, holding the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, and previously at Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a non-investment-related business in Hillsborough, NC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured financial planning process supported by advanced modeling tools.

James Hulsey is a CFP® and Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Raleigh, NC. He has 10 years of industry experience, including over 11 years with Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates an agricultural timber tract through James Barrett Farms and serves on the finance committee of Cool Springs Baptist Church. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients nationwide, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a broad range of advisory and investment services.

Ashwin Aggarwal is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services using structured discovery and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Jason Shaw is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2014. He has been with Fidelity since 1999, progressing through various roles including Assistant Branch Manager, Fixed Income Specialist, and Financial Consultant. His extensive tenure at Fidelity spans over two decades, reflecting his experience and commitment within the financial services industry. Over the past 27 years at Fidelity, Shaw has focused on helping clients and their families identify and plan for their financial goals. He approaches the planning process as an educational and objective endeavor, open to exploring multiple approaches and working collaboratively to choose strategies that promote client comfort and confidence. Shaw holds a California Insurance License. Further details regarding his educational background or personal interests were not provided.

Craig Nelson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked with Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors since 2018, as well as FBS since 2007. Nelson is currently based in Durham, NC. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios, and it also serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies.

Victoria Cornett is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with four years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley, Fidelity Investments, and Ameriprise Financial Services. Outside of her advisory role, she has an ownership interest in a barrel manufacturing and industrial landfill business in West Virginia. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering investment and fee-based financial planning services that include retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning, as well as specialized planning services for business owners and other client needs. The firm’s advisors use proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations delivered through meetings and client summary letters.

Kevin Swan is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in Cary, NC. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include long tenures at Mutual of Omaha Investor Services and Securities America Advisors. He also serves as an Investment Adviser Representative and insurance agent with ECN Legacy Advisors. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage, advisory, and financial planning services. The firm employs various investment tools and third-party platforms to construct diversified portfolios tailored to client risk tolerance and preferences.

Obyda Abushaib is a financial advisor at Fidelity with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America N.A. His career also includes roles outside finance, such as work with Uber (Xchange Leasing) and several healthcare-related organizations. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and discretionary management services.

Timothy Seitzer is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Durham, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at North Carolina State Employee's Credit Union and Wal-Mart. 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. The firm manages a variety of portfolios, including multi-manager and fund-of-funds structures, and serves as a registered commodity pool operator with established governance and proxy-voting procedures.

Jennifer Pettengill is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 24 years of industry experience. Her career has been primarily with Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Wells Fargo Advisors since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is an independent consultant for skincare product sales and crafting sales, and she works part-time as a server. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, with specialized planning options for clients meeting certain net-worth thresholds.

William Smith is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 22 years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2018, he worked for SII/John Hancock Financial Services from 2002 to 2018. He serves as Investment Committee Chairman at Wake Technical Community College, providing oversight on the college's investment portfolio. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and risk analysis to construct diversified portfolios, managing accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Michael Van De Venter is the Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he collaborates with clients and their families to develop financial plans tailored to their unique needs and goals. His approach is grounded in treating others with respect, compassion, and empathy, aiming to build lasting relationships based on trust. Michael has been with Fidelity Investments since 2014, advancing through various roles including Financial Consultant, Portfolio Specialist, Client Management Representative, Fixed Income Specialist, and Financial Representative. This progression reflects his comprehensive experience across multiple aspects of financial services. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Michael enjoys camping, fishing, golf, hiking, parenthood, and traveling.

Jennifer Kahoul is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Chapel Hill, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct client relationships and corporate agreements.

Geremiah Bair is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Durham, NC. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked in various roles including positions at Capital Mazda of Cary and Ron Marhofer Nissan. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that integrates fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, fund advisory services, and delivers model portfolios to intermediary platforms.