Joely Murray is a financial advisor at Merrill with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill since 2009. She serves as a successor trustee for an irrevocable family trust. 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Linda Erickson is a CFP® professional with 40 years of experience in financial services. She is currently affiliated with Cetera and has previously operated her own practice under Erickson Advisors. Erickson serves as a regional director for a wealth advisory recruiting website and volunteers as a trusted person for St. Francis Church, where she manages discretionary fund accounting. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a broad range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with both affiliated and third-party strategies.

Ryan Dexheimer is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and one year of industry experience. His career includes roles at Amazon, Northwestern Mutual, and Capitol Financial Solutions, as well as four years at North Carolina State University. 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. The firm offers services including discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery, with distinctive activities such as registration as a commodity pool operator and advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies.

Stephan Hoover is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with various Fidelity subsidiaries since 1993, including Fidelity Brokerage Services, Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, and Fidelity Investments. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including Charitable Gift Funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a blend of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and it serves a broad client base through discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services.

Laura Tayloe is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Live Oak Private Wealth and Mainstone Capital Management. 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 advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader set of financial product offerings than typical for large institutional advisers.

Latrice Brockman is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Her background includes roles at Target Corp, Logical Position, and Adwerx, alongside earlier work at Brooks Brothers. Outside of advising, she is currently employed at Target in a customer service and order fulfillment capacity. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a proprietary investment process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Michael Rickerby is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Cary, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with two years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2023 and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2015. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, serving as an ERISA fiduciary and including a broad range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Christopher Maxwell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Raleigh, NC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 31 years of industry experience. He has worked with Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 2003. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in selling fixed annuities and various types of insurance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced research tools and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Joseph Coniglio is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing seven years of industry experience. His career includes roles at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, Truist Bank, Fifth Third Securities, Fifth Third Bank, and Wells Fargo. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence to deliver non-discretionary advice through its Institutional Consulting Services program.

Kenie Wrenn is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 37 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing, accumulating a combined 10 years at those firms before joining Raymond James in 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the community advisory board for the UNC Chapel Hill Outer Banks Field Site, where she consults with faculty and students and assists with teaching and mentoring. 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, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Cynthia Shedrick is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, Cynthia works as a contractor for Amazon Flex, delivering packages. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Martin Frost is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as an investment adviser representative at LPL Financial. His prior roles include positions at OSAIC, Opus Financial Advisors, Inc., Fsc Securities Corp, and SunTrust Advisory Services. He is also involved in non-variable insurance activities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser delivering advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, utilizing various investment strategies supported by operational and research tools.

Aldrin Hewakopara is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2023. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2015, progressing through several positions including Planning Consultant, Workplace Planning & Guidance Consultant I, and Financial Associate. His professional experience encompasses various aspects of financial planning and client guidance within Fidelity Investments. Aldrin is committed to personalized financial planning and building long-term client relationships aligned with the firm's values. Details regarding Aldrin's education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement have not been provided.

Kenneth Zimmerman is a CFA charterholder with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2020 and previously held roles at Foreside Fund Services, LLC and WisdomTree Asset Management, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Chapel Hill, 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 advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Michael Baer is a CFP® professional with 32 years of industry experience, currently working at Edward Jones since 1994. He holds a Series 63 license and serves as a board member for the Salvation Army of Wake County. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products, managing over $1 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Brendan Rodden is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, LPL Financial, and Raymond James & Associates. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory solutions. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Lisa Workman is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 35 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previous experience with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the finance and investment committee of Richland Creek Community Church. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutional clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Denisse Soto Cruz is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of experience at the firm. She is based in Chapel Hill, NC. Outside of her advisory role, she is a co-owner of a family rental property in North Carolina. 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.

Nathan Grooms is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 18 years before joining LPL Financial in 2023. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supporting its network of over 22,800 advisors.

Robert Larose is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, Wal-Mart, and TJMaxx. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.