Collin Young is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at FlyExclusive, Weatherby Healthcare, Wells Fargo Clearing, Morgan Stanley, and Randstad Technologies, among others. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based analyses addressing a wide range of financial planning topics, with options to combine planning and managed-account services under a consolidated billing structure called “WealthPlan.”

Anna Call is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Greek House/Threadly and St. David's School. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, overseeing day-to-day management through affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers.

Sohan Shah is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with Ameriprise since 2023 and has prior work experience in commodities and merchant funding sectors. His background also includes roles in education and hospitality. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides customized retirement planning advice focused on reliable income and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies.

Jeremy Potts is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Raleigh, NC. He holds the Series 66 designation and has seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2019, he worked for Parata Systems LLC for eleven years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions, offering a range of financial planning and investment management solutions.

Christian Kubista is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Kubista serves as Treasurer of the North Carolina Veterans Business Association, a nonprofit focused on connecting veteran-owned businesses. 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 roughly $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by extensive research and analytics.

Yahir Perez Lora is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His work background includes roles outside the financial sector such as positions at Bartaco and Besi Machining. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm employs model-driven investment implementation, offers financial planning and consulting, and facilitates access to third-party asset managers and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Sean Fenton is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Chapel Hill, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015, as well as a prior position at Citigroup Global Markets from 2007 to 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning approach utilizes structured discovery conversations and approved tools to model outcomes, serving clients primarily in an advisory capacity.

Jason Peck is a CFP® and Series 66 license holder with six years of industry experience, currently advising at Raymond James & Associates in Raleigh, NC since 2020. Prior to his current role, he worked seven years at Canvas Solutions, Inc. (d/b/a GoCanvas). Raymond James & Associates, Inc. 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, pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, advisory programs, and institutional consulting with a variety of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Joe Peterson is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving clients since 2024. He focuses on helping clients achieve financial peace of mind through personalized planning tailored to the unique needs of individuals and families. Prior to his current role, he worked as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2024 and as an Investment Advisor at PNC Private Bank from 2016 to 2022. Throughout his career, Joe has accumulated experience in investment consulting and advisory roles, collaborating with clients to co-create and maintain financial plans aligned with their goals. He emphasizes maintaining open lines of communication to support ongoing financial planning and adjustments. Outside of his professional work, Joe enjoys board games, football, golf, movies, music, and reading.

Nathan Goulet is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently associated with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Raleigh, NC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients through investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and other sources.

Caleb Hudson serves as a Client Experience Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he works directly with clients to assess their financial situations and introduce them to solutions offered through Merrill and Bank of America. In this role, he focuses on supporting clients as their financial needs evolve. He holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a bachelor's degree from Georgia Southern University. Caleb's approach involves helping clients identify their financial goals and developing strategies tailored to their individual circumstances.

Lawrence Allen is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Cary, NC, holding the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has eight years of industry experience, including seven years at Fidelity Bank/Capital Investment Group and five years at PNC prior to joining Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Michalene Olson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Fidelity Investments and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors since 2008. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services and manages model portfolios with oversight controls that address conflicts of interest.

Price French is a financial advisor at Osaic with 33 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked with The Potter Financial Group, Commonwealth Financial Network, and Kestra Financial Services. He is also associated with The French Financial Firm, LLC. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse group of clients, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate entities. The firm offers a variety of advisory and brokerage services through a multi-advisor platform, utilizing model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a range of investment programs.

Elizabeth Watkins is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Lincoln Financial Securities, Inc., Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., and LPL Financial. Outside of her advisory work, she has been involved with ESPN/Ming Ling Entertainment, LLC for over two decades and serves as a notary public. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering both brokerage and advisory services. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, providing advisors with various program options such as Unified Managed Accounts, third-party money manager programs, and retirement plan consulting.

Noah Brass is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to develop personalized financial plans aligned with their individual goals and preferences. His approach emphasizes a relationship-centered, collaborative planning process supported by Fidelity's resources to create and implement strategies aimed at helping clients achieve their unique definitions of success. Since joining Fidelity Investments in 2021, Noah has held multiple roles, including Investment Consultant and various levels of Workplace Planning Consultant, gaining experience that informs his current work. His professional journey within Fidelity has provided him with insight into investment consulting and workplace planning. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Noah engages in family activities and enjoys golf, spending time with pets, and reading.

Cynthia Celeste is a financial advisor at Merrill with 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1992 and holds a Series 66 designation. 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.

Nicholas Ellingsworth Perez is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016, with prior experience at Metlife Securities from 2013 to 2017. Outside of advisory work, he is an independent insurance agent specializing in dental, group disability income, and life/accident/health insurance, and he owns an LLC managing operational expenses. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes ongoing collaborative planning relationships and offers a range of event-driven planning programs, including recent additions such as divorce planning.

Jolene Miles is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has been with Robert W. Baird since 2010. She is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group offers customized financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a range of investment strategies and manager options tailored to client goals and risk tolerances.

Becky Leever is a financial advisor at Fidelity with the Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America and Southern Bank and Trust before joining Fidelity Investments. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, as well as registered investment companies. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to create model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.