David Smith Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 63 designation and over 43 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a planning process that uses firm-approved tools and scenario modeling to support client goals.

Jillian Hood is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Raleigh, NC, holding the Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. She is also a commissioned notary public. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by offering a broad range of investment and financial planning services. The firm provides tailored recommendations supported by in-house research and planning tools, with optional implementation through brokerage or advisory programs.

Ryan Verdery is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2009, following prior roles at Merrill and UBS Financial Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across various account types.

Haley Plumley is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, she worked at Fidelity Bank and was involved in the restaurant industry at The Mason Jar Tavern. She also serves as a Planning Board Associate for the town of Angier, assisting with local growth opportunities. 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 solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

John Allman is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird since 2012. He is part of The DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises a diverse client base including individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group offers tailored consulting and portfolio management services, utilizing a range of investment strategies and overlay approaches to meet client goals and risk tolerances.

Sharon Dickens is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2009. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including households of varying net worth, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

David Alonso is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2019 and previously at People's United Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partial owner of a business selling household items. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s IPS-driven approach includes a range of investment options and acts as an ERISA fiduciary when advising clients.

Thomas Shiel is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. His career includes long-term roles within Fidelity companies, including Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2001 and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors from 2018 to 2025. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, including funds and model portfolios, and utilizes systematic methodologies supported by AI and algorithmic methods.

Evan Jones is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America for over a decade. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a committee member for the Lambda Chi Alpha-Gamma Upsilon Foundation, a charitable organization where he is involved in fundraising efforts. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Morgan Stickler is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. Morgan has five years of industry experience, including roles at Wells Fargo Bank, Bank of America - US Trust, and BlackRock Investment Management. 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 combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to support its investment approach.

Gregory Owen is a CFP® with 22 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has been associated with Wachovia Bank, N.A. since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages several LLCs involved in commercial real estate and property management. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm utilizes research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third parties to support a diversified, modern portfolio approach.

Nathan Anglin is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Raleigh, NC, bringing nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2024, he worked at Fidelity in various roles from 2016 to 2024. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing roughly $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and consulting services supported by a broad range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

John Szuchan is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 42 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Raleigh, NC. He previously held various roles at Morgan Stanley and its associated entities for over 18 years. 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 and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset managers, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Victor Nzioka is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC since 2018 and has been with Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2014. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Sean Madden is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Fidelity Investments, UPS, and Cengage Group, as well as entrepreneurial experience with Madden Home. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, with a focus on long-term asset allocation and oversight of affiliated sub-advisers.

Mark Vincent Morales is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He worked at Scottrade, Inc. for 17 years before joining Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab in 2018. Outside of financial advising, he is involved in the retail sale of collectibles and collectible sneakers on a part-time basis. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed accounts. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment services, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options delivered through an integrated and large-scale operational platform.

Pedro Ramirez Reyes is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. He has been associated with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a landlord in a rental property business. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services, managing approximately $671 billion in assets and offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Harold Russell is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2009 and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is associated with a hunting property in Merry Hill, North Carolina. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools including Monte Carlo simulations and secular return estimates.

Joseph Disanto is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Durham, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and five years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at The Vanguard Group and JP Morgan Chase & Co. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, employing a combination of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its advisory roles to registered investment companies and use of systematic methodologies in managing model portfolios.

Harrison Durmus is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Keller Williams and various real estate firms. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to diverse clients including retail and institutional investors, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies, and incorporation of AI and algorithmic tools in its research.