Justin Rosenthal is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Coleman Research Group and various non-financial roles before joining Fidelity. Fidelity’s 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 fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering services such as discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory.

Christopher Gray is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. He assists clients and their families in achieving financial clarity through education, personalized goal setting, and holistic planning. His work encompasses retirement lifestyle planning, tax-efficient investing, estate planning considerations, charitable giving, and complex strategies tailored to each client's unique goals and values. Prior to his current role, Christopher held several positions at Fidelity Investments, including Financial Consultant I and Investment Solutions Representative, spanning from 2021 to 2024. Before joining Fidelity, he worked as a Personal Banker and Home Preservation Specialist at Wells Fargo Bank NA from 2019 to 2021. He holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California. Outside of his professional career, Christopher has interests in comedy, family activities, food, outdoor adventures, parenthood, and traveling.

Clayton Charland is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Charles Schwab in Cary, NC. His prior roles include positions at TD Ameritrade, Domani Wealth, LPL Financial, Atlas Private Wealth Advisors, and John Driscoll & Co. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering wealth advisory wrap fee programs alongside affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a multi-asset model portfolio approach and centralized operational infrastructure.

Brant Spesshardt is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2026, following three years at OSAIC and 23 years at FSC Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner at Banyan Rock and Talent Insurance Agency, where he assists in overseeing the agency. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by research and technology.

Melissa Hasty is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Durham, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2017 and joined Fidelity Investments in 2025. Prior to that, she was involved in property management at Madison Property Management Solutions for one year. She is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity company that provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction in managing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, and is notable for its use of systematic methodologies and AI-driven research.

Russell Emrath is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Apex, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated firms since 2008. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, delivering personalized, algorithm-assisted recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Joseph Link is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Durham, NC, holding the Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. He has worked with Four Corners Advisor Group and Causey Financial Group, focusing on financial advising and client support. Prior to his advisory career, he held various roles including positions in education and retail. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities. The firm provides financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, emphasizing tailored financial plans developed through client collaboration and supported by extensive research and resources.

Brian Shobert is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2009. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a FINRA arbitrator, assisting in dispute resolution. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services utilizing proprietary research and tools, with advisors delivering tailored recommendations on a discrete engagement basis.

Gavin Dabkowski is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he spent four years at Clemson University and thirteen years with Peters Township School District. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to diverse clients, including retail and institutional investors. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage a range of portfolios, including multi-manager and fund-of-funds structures.

Jonathan Foley is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as trustee and holds power of attorney for his mother's trust in Raleigh, 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 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.

Keith Jackson is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2021, with prior experience at Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. Outside of his advisory roles, he has been involved with TAK30V3RMUSIC from 2020 to 2024. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, focusing on asset-allocation advice, manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm integrates quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Drew Steffens is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been building long-term relationships with high net worth families since 1994. His expertise includes restricted and concentrated stock strategies, investment manager due diligence, and asset allocation modeling. Drew's areas of client focus encompass corporate executive services, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, and portfolio management services. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government from Dartmouth College and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Drew has been recognized multiple times, including being named to the Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors List from 2020 through 2026 and previously to Barron's Top 1000 and Top 1,200 Advisor lists. In addition to his professional work, he has served on various boards such as the Montessori School of Raleigh Board of Trustees, the North Carolina Symphony Foundation Board, the North Ridge Country Club Board of Governors, and the Old Chatham Board of Directors. Drew resides in Raleigh with his wife and four children. His personal interests include drawing and sketching, golfing, reading, and spending time with his family.

Johnaustin Chapman is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones in Chapel Hill, NC, where he has worked since 2013. He has 12 years of industry experience and is a founding partner of Chapman & One, a market research firm that provides insights on competition, pricing, and opportunities for start-up clients. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products through a nationwide network of advisors.

Dustin Hall is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2008. He holds a Series 66 license and operates out of Cary, NC. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with Hall & Burns Tax Management, LLC, providing tax preparation services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Rodney Hooks Jr. is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Durham, NC, holding a Series 66 license and having 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Matthew Savidge is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with two years of industry experience. He has previously worked in property management at Mid America Apartments and Greystar. Based in Raleigh, NC, Savidge holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Geoffrey Bell is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 2005, where he works with executives and families to manage wealth, focusing on complex multi-generational needs. His role involves wealth forecasting, portfolio management, analytics, and performance reviews. Geoffrey also assists clients with developing restricted-stock award strategies, including Rule 10b5-1 programs and other Rule 144 issues, as well as facilitating family meetings concerning intergenerational wealth transfers. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Geoffrey earned bachelor's degrees in economics and management and society from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He currently serves as corporate secretary for the Research Triangle Chapter of the National Association of Corporate Directors. Outside of his professional career, Geoffrey enjoys outdoor activities including soccer, mountain biking, golf, skiing, and skydiving. He lives in Cary, North Carolina, with his wife and their four children.

Elizabeth Scott is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2025, she worked at Modern Woodmen of America and MWA Financial Services from 2021 to 2025, and held positions at Guaranteed Rate, Get Spiffy, Inc., and in retail and education sectors earlier in her career. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

William Stephens is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with clients to develop personalized wealth management strategies that connect all aspects of their financial lives, helping them prioritize and pursue the goals that matter most to them. His areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. William holds professional designations such as Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from East Carolina University. Outside of his professional pursuits, William enjoys adventure sports, fishing, football, hunting, pickleball, surfing, and spending time with his family.

David Gilner is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Chapel Hill, NC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 29 years of industry experience, including 22 years with LPL Financial. Gilner is also appointed as an agent with Ameritas Life Corporation, involved in non-variable insurance. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.