Henry Kuo is a financial advisor based in Cary, NC, with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Outside of his advisory work, he is a managing member of Prestige Financial Holdings, LLC and serves on the board of the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics Foundation. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients with financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm’s approach involves assessing client risk tolerance to match them with program models or discretionary managers, utilizing primarily third-party investment platforms and a range of investment options including mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Holley Fuller is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Chapel Hill, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and analyses to support its advisory services.

Janet Russell is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2021. Prior to this role, she served as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2020 to 2021. From 2017 to 2020, she worked as a Financial Advisor at First Command Financial Services. In her current role, Janet works alongside clients to assist them through their financial planning and decision-making processes. She leverages the resources of Fidelity to guide families and individuals pursuing their version of financial success. Janet and her team aim to create an excellent client experience worthy of their clients' business.

Noah Baughn is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Zacks Investment Management and UBS Wilmington Wealth Consulting Team. Outside of finance, he has worked at country clubs in the Durham, NC area. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to various clients, including retail and institutional investors. The firm utilizes a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and advisory services, with oversight of sub-advisers and established governance procedures.

Jeffrey Church is a CFP® professional with 18 years of experience in financial advising. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and previously spent three years at Invest Financial Corp. He operates a business under the name Church Financial as part of his activities at LPL Financial. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Charles Stewart is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2016, including its prior affiliation as AXA Advisors. Stewart also operates a DBA called Legacy Wealth Strategies. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm’s approach involves assessing client risk tolerance and matching them to advisory models or discretionary managers, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Dixi Jin is an Investment Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2022. In this role, Dixi collaborates with clients to build financial plans tailored to their unique needs, focusing on understanding their short- and long-term goals, identifying ways to improve those plans, and helping track progress as circumstances evolve. Building strong relationships based on trust, reliability, and competency is a central aspect of Dixi's professional approach. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Dixi held several positions in the financial services industry, including Registered Wealth Management Client Associate and Merrill Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch between 2019 and 2022, Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2015 to 2019, and Relationship Manager at Bank of America from 2010 to 2015. This experience spans client relationship management and wealth management services. Outside of professional responsibilities, Dixi enjoys activities such as going to the beach, comedy, exploring food, reading, running, and traveling.

Jeffrey Hall is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Durham, NC, holding the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and 66 licenses. He has 10 years of industry experience and has worked at various Fidelity entities since 2015. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and Charitable Gift Funds. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage a broad range of portfolios and fund structures.

Christopher Moody is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Durham, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Qurate Retail Group, FedEx Ground, Arizona State University, and United Parcel Service. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC, where he is affiliated, provides a range of investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a systematic investment process that combines proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Leah Ogden is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license, with 23 years of experience in the financial services industry. She currently works at Morgan Stanley in Chapel Hill, NC, having previously spent 11 years at Raymond James & Associates. Ogden serves on the board and finance committee of Carolina Meadows CCRC, a nonprofit organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Barry Davis is a financial advisor at Fidelity with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill for 14 years. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm serves a diverse client base including registered investment companies and offers specialized services such as fund advisory and model portfolio delivery.

Demarc White is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Fidelity Investments in various capacities since 2007. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and a Charitable Gift Fund. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Christopher Ellis is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Creedmoor, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2003. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Michael Langley is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked in the hospitality sector and briefly at Defender Capital. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

Sonya Kilian is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She has worked with Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2013 to 2016 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Andrew Metz is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones in Durham, NC, where he has 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2011. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Ward Marslender is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2013 and is also the owner of Marslender-West Asset Management. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutions by offering investment and fee-based financial planning services across a broad range of areas, including retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning. The firm uses proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations delivered through meetings and client summaries.

Jennifer Pianelli is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her prior roles include working at Equitable Advisors and Envision Science Academy. Outside of finance, she has experience working as a server and bartender at The Cowfish Sushi Burger Restaurant in Raleigh, North Carolina. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

David Difilippo is a CFP® professional with 45 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wells Fargo Clearing, where he has worked since 2019. His prior experience includes six years at Raymond James & Associates and 24 years at Morgan Keegan & Company, Inc. 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 a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Jason Curfman is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2016 and was briefly involved with Triangle Futbol Club in 2016. Curfman is also a co-owner of Serving to Multiply, Inc., a business created to support an Ameriprise franchise. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning through written recommendations and ongoing advice. The firm’s approach includes asset allocation, withdrawal strategies, and Social Security planning within an investment universe influenced by affiliated product relationships.