Amy Friedrich is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been in the industry since 2024. Her prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, McGriff - Truist Bank, and Syneos Health, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages roughly $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, relying on research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Preston Mahan is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and with 17 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Capital Investment Group, Inc., TowneBank, and Paragon Bank. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm delivers tailored, non-discretionary consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Danny Brown is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a cattle breeding farm. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, advisory services, and access to a range of brokerage and insurance products through an integrated platform combining adviser programs with active sales of financial products.

Brent Walker is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2025, he worked at North Star Resource Group in 2024 and was a full-time student from 2010 to 2025. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

David Schoening Jr. is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently working at Mass Mutual Investors Services. His background includes roles at MML Investor Services, LLC and MassMutual Life Insurance Co since 2021. Prior to his advisory career, he was involved with Appalachian State Tutoring Services and played for the Manchester Marlins. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, structuring client engagements as collaborative annual relationships.

Bryan Smith is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Raleigh, NC, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and 36 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2011. He also spends part of his time involved in non-variable insurance activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, incorporating both discretionary and non-discretionary management using in-house and third-party research and model portfolios.

A Lee Morris III is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 46 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morris serves as Green Committee Chair at Old Chatham Golf Club in Durham, North Carolina. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning services alongside investment management and other wealth solutions.

Roger Lingle is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Guardian Wealth Advisors, Anthem Wealth Management, Quantum Capital, and Wealth Preservation Group. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a variety of portfolio management approaches and custody arrangements.

Brittney Obrien is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services and Vault Ventures, LLC. Outside of advising, she is involved in fitness services and small business consulting through her ownership interests in O'Brien Enterprises and Endeavor Fitness LLC. 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, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related investment options alongside traditional products.

Sara Fortier is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Raleigh, NC. She holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Her work history includes seven years at Edward Jones, with a gap spent as a student or unemployed from 2013 to 2019. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, tax-efficient services, and affiliated investment products.

Karen Merritt is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 credential and has a background that includes ten years at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation and over 30 years as a CPA and enrolled agent through her own practice. In addition to her advisory role, she is an independent insurance agent and serves as treasurer for a business solutions company. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and investment management through a network of independent financial professionals, utilizing a variety of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements tailored to client objectives.

Charles Royal III is a financial advisor at Merrill with the CFP® designation and over eight years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in his community as a small group Bible study leader at Trinity Baptist Church and serves on several local boards, including Meredith College, the Raleigh Chamber, and The Green Chair Project. 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 a range of client types including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Nancy Voiland is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2018. Outside of her advisory role, Nancy occasionally delivers informational and motivational workshops to members and volunteers of Sertoma Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and is known for its extensive network of advisors and branch offices, as well as its range of advisory programs and affiliated investment capabilities.

Andrew Burns is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Burns serves as a power of attorney and co-trustee for family investment-related matters. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its financial offerings.

Katherine Matthews is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Truist Advisory Services and BB&T, where she spent over two decades in various capacities. She also has experience working with Hilltop Christian School. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and advanced technologies in portfolio management.

Christopher Mitta is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and with 36 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in disability income insurance sales through a brokerage agency in Charlotte, NC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including model portfolios and retirement plan consulting, and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Thomas Taylor is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a year at WELLS FARGO Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing rental property. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, serving as an ERISA fiduciary when providing investment advice.

Maria Carolina Todas is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2000. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in part-time work with Intercruises Shoreside & Port Services and Split Second Timing, assisting with guest services and race operations respectively. 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, and institutional investors.

Michael Minotti is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Raleigh, NC, holding the CFP® and Series 66 designations. He has 16 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Connor Garcia is a financial professional with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Cetera and provides financial services through Virginia Asset Management. Outside of finance, he works as a sales coordinator at Talbert Building Supply and coaches baseball with Riptide Baseball. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform allowing advisors to implement model portfolios, select third-party managers, or create bespoke strategies across a range of discretionary and non-discretionary programs.