Nolan Havran is an Investment Solutions Representative III at Fidelity, a position he has held since 2022. Prior to this role, he worked as a Customer Relationship Advocate at Fidelity in the same year. Nolan focuses on partnering with clients to understand their short and long-term financial goals and aims to develop customized financial plans to meet their unique needs. He emphasizes forming strong relationships with clients and their families, prioritizing trust, reliability, and competency in his work.

Earl Snyder is a Benefits & Planning Consultant within Executive Services at Fidelity Investments. He has held various roles at Fidelity, beginning as a Workplace Planning Consultant I in 2022 and progressing through Workplace Planning Consultant II and III positions before assuming his current role in 2026. Throughout his career, Earl focuses on building genuine relationships to co-create personalized financial strategies that align with his clients' goals and values. He emphasizes consistent support and clear communication in his client interactions. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Earl engages in activities such as football, hiking, traveling, and volunteering.

Lyndsay Larkin is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked at Whole Foods and in healthcare organizations including UnityPoint Health and CarePartners. Fidelity’s affiliate, Strategic Advisers LLC, provides investment management and advisory services to a broad range of clients, including retail and institutional investors, utilizing a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is notable for its use of systematic methodologies, advisory roles for multiple registered investment companies, and incorporation of AI in its research.

Robert Appleton is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Durham, NC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked in roles at Target, Fluent Solar, DoorDash, and various other companies. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Kevin Lunsford is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Raleigh, NC since 2012. He holds a Series 66 license and has worked exclusively at Edward Jones during the past 14 years. 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 nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and provides various managed strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Eileen Ohannesian is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Chase Manhattan Bank. 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 process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Brian Tarrant is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a variety of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by proprietary tools and market models.

Frank Evers is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Raleigh, NC since 2008. He holds a Series 66 license and has spent his entire advisory career at Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, tax-efficient services, and affiliated capabilities including a trust company and proprietary mutual funds.

Ethan Phelps is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has held contract positions supporting firms such as NuVotronics and Wells Fargo prior to joining Fidelity. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Scott Cook is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for five years before joining Ameriprise in 2021. Cook holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Raleigh, NC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Ameriprise 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.

Michael Lingner is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Chapel Hill, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, Lingner serves as a board member of the Virginia Inland Sailing Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm provides tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Cynthia Nnochiri is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Zenith Bank PLC for eight years and has held roles at Cornell University and Recruiter Tea Consulting. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, advisory role to registered investment companies, and incorporation of AI and algorithmic tools in its investment process.

Meghan Hanna is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she collaborates with clients to develop thoughtful financial plans and provide guidance tailored to their individual needs. In her role, she emphasizes building trust, understanding client goals, and equipping clients with the knowledge and resources necessary to make confident financial decisions. Meghan joined Fidelity Investments in 2023 as a Financial Representative and subsequently served as a Relationship Manager before assuming her current position as Planning Consultant in 2025. Her progressive experience at Fidelity Investments reflects her continued commitment to supporting clients' financial planning needs.

Angela Mackinnon is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and seven years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Equitable Advisors, W&S Brokerage Services, Inc., and Omnistar Financial Group, as well as periods of self-employment. She serves as Vice President on the executive board of a Child Development Center in Wilmington, NC. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm provides financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, operating through a range of sponsored programs and endorsed third-party managers.

Alexander Greene is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Raymond James since 2014. Greene is also involved with StillGreen Partners, LLC and Stonegate Financial, both support companies related to his advisory work. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions, offering tailored, non-discretionary advice supported by risk profiling and analytical tools.

Whitney Merrill is a CFP® professional with 31 years of experience in the financial industry. She is currently with OSAIC and previously worked at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for 11 years. Merrill serves as a board member for the Apex Friendship Business Alliance and volunteers with the Brown Bag Ministry, assisting homeless individuals. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a broad network of advisers and platforms. The firm employs a range of investment tools and offers integrated brokerage and advisory services tailored to client needs.

Jeffrey Klein is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab based in Cary, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Integrity Funds Distributor, LLC and Nationwide Investment Services Corporation. He is also president of JSK Dreamachine Inc., a financial services company. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management solutions supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

Colleen Lyons is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with six years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2019. Prior to her current role, she worked at McGraw Hill Education for eleven years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Arthur Everett is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2018, joining Fidelity Investments in 2025. Prior to that, he held positions at Veritude and Target. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, as well as registered investment companies. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to build model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Rachel Betzwieser is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She previously worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services for three years and has been with LPL Financial since 2020. Outside of her advisory role, she is a Notary Public. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with model portfolios and research from multiple sources.