Joshua Miller is a CFP® professional with 16 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Charles Schwab, where he has worked since 2022, and previously held roles at Ameriprise, Edward Jones, Strategic Advisors Inc, and Fidelity Investments. Charles Schwab serves a large client base of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and employs a multi-asset model portfolio approach supported by centralized operational and supervisory structures.

Kevin Overcash is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Apex, NC, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials with seven years of industry experience. He worked previously at Piedmont Service Group from 2011 to 2019 before joining Edward Jones. Outside of advising, he manages a vacation rental property in Atlantic Beach, NC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory programs and affiliated financial services, supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Alan Kennedy is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Navy Federal Financial Group, North Star Resource Group, Wake County EMS, and Novartis Oncology. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Michael Sandlin is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently advising at LPL Financial since 2021. His prior roles include positions at Truist Advisory Services, Truist Investment Services, Bb&T Securities, and Scott & Stringfellow. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in real estate rental property ownership in Raleigh, NC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Marquita Hylton is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2022. She has extensive experience advising high net worth individuals and families on navigating complex financial situations and enhancing their long-term financial outcomes. Prior to her current position, she worked as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2020 to 2022 and at SECU from 2011 to 2020. Marquita is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ with 14 years of experience as an investment advisor. She focuses on wealth planning and builds strong relationships with clients to identify underutilized opportunities, helping them pursue their financial goals with clarity and confidence. Outside of her professional work, Marquita enjoys kayaking and outdoor adventures.

Cyrus Durham is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Millenium Planning Group RIA, Imperial Insurance and Financial Services, and Oldhouse Bookkeeping and Tax. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients approaching or in retirement.

Elisha Hicks is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2012. 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 through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Rodney Fauth Jr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously served in the United States Air Force from 2016 to 2023. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory services through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Karla Valas is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Raleigh, NC. Valas has been with Fidelity Investments since 1998. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional investors, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios and oversees day-to-day management through affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers.

Mark Fortier is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones in Raleigh, NC, where he has worked since 1993. He has 32 years of industry experience and holds a Series 63 license. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a charter fishing boat business in Raleigh. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Arya Gor is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role they have held since 2025. In this position, Arya partners with clients to understand their financial goals and helps build customized financial plans. They prioritize forming strong relationships with clients and maintaining trust and transparency. Prior to their current role, Arya served as a Relationship Manager and Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments between 2023 and 2025. Before joining Fidelity, Arya worked in finance and accounts receivables at Seesaw Learning, Inc. from 2021 to 2023. Arya holds a California Insurance License. Outside of their professional work, Arya enjoys spending time at the beach, cooking and baking, engaging in family activities, fitness, social events with friends, and skiing.

Lonnie Hedrick is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Garner, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1998. 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 with a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

James Mc Glothlin is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Cary, NC, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. He has 10 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers as a camera assistant for PGA Tour golf telecasts. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs, managed solutions, and affiliated investment products. The firm has a large network of financial advisors and branch offices and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Casey Bumgarner is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Edward Jones and Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with the Angelus Sano Fund, a medical device venture based in Winter Park, FL. 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 IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Leslie Merritt III is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked for FSC Securities Corporation, Inc. for 18 years before joining OSAIC in 2023. Outside of his advisory role, Merritt owns an agricultural business, Neuse Goatscaping, Inc., which is involved in brush clearing using goats and is connected to his family’s long-standing farm. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with portfolio management supported by asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and access to third-party money managers.

Bonnie Clare Kunath is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 36 years of industry experience. She has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2006 and previously at AXA Advisors. Kunath serves as Sponsorship Chair for Festa Italiano The Sons and Daughters of Italy in Raleigh. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of advisory programs and third-party asset managers to tailor solutions based on client risk tolerance and needs.

Jackson Baum is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2020 and also operates Capital Insurance & Financial Services, Inc., which provides non-variable insurance services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Wendy Artis is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and 18 years of tenure at the firm. She has three years of industry experience. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the Stone Soup committee for Urban Ministries of Wake County and is involved with the Susan G. Komen Carolinas committee, assisting with fundraising and event planning. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal and third-party teams. The firm serves a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Hunter Bostwick is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at IBM for eight years and currently holds a program management role at Kyndryl, Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Melanie Reeve is a CFP® professional with 23 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has been with OSAIC since 2024 and previously worked for Triad Advisors for 13 years. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as CFO of an insurance agency and assists clients with term life insurance through the Jones Insurance Agency. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs various tools and platforms to construct and manage portfolios tailored to client risk profiles and investment restrictions.