James Rushton is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Raymond James & Associates, and Morgan Keegan & Company. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides proprietary research and a broad range of capital markets solutions.

Austin Smith is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he focuses on developing comprehensive financial plans tailored to meet the unique needs of families. He works closely with clients to identify strategies that strengthen their financial positions and makes adjustments as their life circumstances and goals evolve. Austin has been with Fidelity Investments since 2019, progressing through roles including Workplace Planning Associate, Workplace Planning Consultant, Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, and Investment Consultant before assuming his current position in 2024. Prior to that, he gained experience in customer service at Fidelity Charitable from 2016 to 2018. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Austin has personal interests in fitness, golf, skiing, soccer, and traveling.

David Poteet is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and five years of industry experience. His work history includes multiple roles at Fidelity Investments since 2018 and prior positions at Utah Valley University and Utah State University. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund and registered investment companies. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Alexandra Odorizzi is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, with 25 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member for the Weldon Ridge Barracudas Swim Team, organizing the summer swim program. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Steven Cooke is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 66, Series 63, and Series 65 credentials and eight years of industry experience. His career includes multiple roles within Wells Fargo entities since 2004, including extensive experience at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. 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 integrates research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute alongside third-party data to support its investment approach.

Steven Sherman is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 certifications and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Papa Johns, The Home Depot, K-Flex USA, and GradePower Learning. Outside of advising, he manages a rental property where he performs light maintenance duties. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm offers a range of services including discretionary portfolio management and model portfolios delivered through intermediary platforms.

Richard Girod is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at The Currituck Club, Island Smoothie Cafe LLC, and military service with the United States Army Reserves. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Reid Twine is a CFP® professional based in Raleigh, NC, affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing. He has 18 years of industry experience, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017. 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 both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Benjamin Grossfuss is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2021, he worked at Syneos Health and FIS Global, and attended Lynchburg College. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Anthony Mazzeo Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in food delivery and rideshare services through platforms such as Uber, Lyft, Grubhub, and DoorDash. 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 provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Audrey Dixon is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked for Edward Jones for six years before joining Wells Fargo in 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients by providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute with third-party analytics and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Carlos Cirkovic Von Hubbenet is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and Counter Culture Coffee. 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 combination of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Michael Legette is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at TD Ameritrade, Scottrade, and Primerica. Outside of his advisory role, he speaks periodically to religious and community groups about personal financial stewardship and the financial services profession. 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 combines non-discretionary client advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a centralized operational and custody platform.

De Marcus Bowden is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Edward Jones with 13 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, he worked at Members Trust Company, Secu Life Insurance Company, Credit Union Investment Services, Secu Brokerage Services, and State Employees' Credit Union. Outside of his advisory role, he has worked as a warehouse package handler in Mebane, NC. 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 and investment solutions, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Christopher Felts is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services before joining Wells Fargo Clearing Services in 2018. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options, including niche areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis, using research and tools to develop tailored client recommendations.

Cynthia Clark is a financial advisor at Merrill with 44 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2000 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Gagandeep Singh is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 designations and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lyft, Inc., Apsis Energy, and entrepreneurial ventures such as La Machine Consulting LLC and Blitz Canvassing LLC. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm serves a diverse client base including registered investment companies and employs systematic methodologies to build model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Glenn Henshaw is a CFA® charterholder with 45 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, having previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process uses structured discovery and planning tools, with plans supported by the Global Investment Committee’s return estimates and Monte Carlo simulations.

Adam Peery is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He has been in this role since 2022. Prior to this, he worked as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Bank of America - Merrill Lynch from 2018 to 2022, and as a Relationship Manager at Bank of America from 2014 to 2018. With over ten years of experience, Adam specializes in developing and refining investment, retirement, and income strategies intended to support clients' financial goals and well-being. Originally from North Carolina, he emphasizes building lasting relationships and providing thoughtful financial guidance. Outside of his professional work, Adam has personal interests in family activities, football, movies, reading, and soccer.

Benjamin Plyler is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and having 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has worked with Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2013. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides a range of services including plan-level investment selection, investment research, and participant education.