Cynda Beauchamp is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Durham, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with 15 years at Edward Jones and a total of five years of industry experience. She is involved as a member and common board member in LLC holding companies 8RCH LLC and 8 Rivers Capital, LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and branch offices.

Curtis Conover is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2001. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides access to proprietary research and capital markets solutions.

Keith Minton is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Chapel Hill, NC, with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and 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 and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Nathan Porzio is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services since 2019, with prior experience at Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, Porzio co-owns Porzio's Party Rentals, LLC, a business operating bounce house rentals in Willow Spring, NC. 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 roughly $671 billion in assets through a large network of advisors and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Evan Dunigan is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021. Prior to his advisory role, his work history includes positions at PJs Express and the University of South Carolina. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and a Charitable Gift Fund. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Douglas Dickerson is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2019 and previously worked at AARP from 2011 to 2019. He is involved with the Woman's Club of Raleigh and has received an honorarium from Duke University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs with a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Laura Horvath is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Chapel Hill, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with 20 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Morgan Stanley since 2011 and Wells Fargo Clearing from 2006 to 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and resources.

Whitney Keith is a financial advisor at Merrill with 22 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Merrill since 2000 and has worked at Bank of America N.A. since 2020. Outside of her advisory role, she has check signing authority for a family-owned grading and hauling business and is involved in a real estate LLC with relatives. 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, and institutional investors.

Marc Preyer is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for Greensboro Day School, participating in alumni fundraising efforts. 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 diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Charles Brandon is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch since 2016. Merrill, along 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.

William Wowk is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Durham, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at United Wheels Inc. and Wasserman Next Gen. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a process that combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Corbin Holder is a financial advisor at Osaic with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Enterprise, PRUCO Securities, and Stifel. Osaic Wealth serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services that include comprehensive financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by various risk and rebalancing tools.

Ezra Feldman currently serves as an Investment Solutions Representative III. In this role, he partners with clients to understand both their short and long term goals and helps co-create holistic plans. He emphasizes ensuring comfort and clarity during educational discussions while guiding clients through actionable steps toward pursuing their objectives. Ezra has professional experience with Fidelity Investments, beginning as a Customer Relationship Advocate from 2022 to 2023 before advancing to his current position in 2023. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, he worked as a Personal Banker at Wells Fargo from 2015 to 2020.

Kendall Thomason is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license, and has eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2025, Kendall worked seven years at Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, he has a part ownership interest in a rental home in Oak Island, North Carolina. 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 from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Kailer Slusser is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity since 2021, following a year at SECU and nine years at Cinemark. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and a Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses proprietary fundamental research alongside quantitative and algorithmic methods to construct model portfolios and oversees multiple affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers in its portfolio management.

Nathan Zundel is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and seven years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and Discover, as well as positions at Utah Valley University and Altaray Solar. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company where Zundel operates, 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 and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, employing systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Joseph Friend is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at City National Bank, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wachovia Securities prior to his current position. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Tatum Amato is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, they worked at Heidrick & Struggles and have also held positions in education and nonprofit organizations. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified model portfolios.

Ryan Kasten is a financial advisor with MML Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Park Avenue Securities LLC and Guardian Life Insurance Co of America. Kasten is based in Hillsborough, NC. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser subsidiary of MassMutual that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers annual financial planning engagements supported by firm-approved analytical tools and a variety of investment strategies, with optional implementation through separate brokerage or insurance arrangements.

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.