Suzanne Stroud is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has over 27 years of experience in financial services, supporting corporate executives, business owners, and their families in achieving their financial goals through portfolio strategies, professional money management, and wealth outlook projections. Suzanne holds a Bachelor's Degree from Queens University Kingston in Ontario, Canada, and a Master's Degree from Florida State University. She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certificant and a Senior Portfolio Advisor. Additionally, she has earned the Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® designation. In her community involvement, Suzanne volunteers with organizations such as Girl Scouts North Carolina Coastal Pines, NC Reading Service, and Read and Feed. She also enjoys cooking, reading, and spending time with her family.

John Szwed II is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and possessing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2013 to 2016. 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, supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party providers.

Clayton Maner is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, with six years of industry experience and a Series 66 credential. His work history includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2019, as well as positions at The University of Tennessee, General Dynamics Mission Systems, and Oak Ridge National Lab. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools but does not provide individual security recommendations within its standalone planning services.

Vimal Bisaria is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Morrisville, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in Mindtree Investment LLC, a real estate venture in Cary, NC. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving over four million clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

William Alexander Jr. is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and having nine years of industry experience. He joined Edward Jones in 2018 after working at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Wells Fargo Bank. 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 network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Michael Godwin is a financial advisor at Osaic with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Osaic since 2018, following five years at SII. Godwin is a board member of Building People and Communities, a nonprofit organization serving individuals on the autism spectrum. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through an extensive network of advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and various investment vehicles to construct portfolios managed on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Lawrence Rockwell is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with Raymond James and affiliated firms since 2025. His prior work experience includes roles outside of finance, such as at Lowes Companies and Bluewater Waterfront Grill. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm uses analytical tools and tailored strategies to support client goals and offers specialized services such as municipal advisor support and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

Kevin Wagner is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and 42 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Nationwide Securities, Nationwide Financial Network, and 1717 Capital Management Company. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of an insurance and benefits firm, The Wagner Group Inc. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent financial professionals. The firm offers a range of investment implementation options, including proprietary model strategies and access to third-party managers, with both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches tailored to client objectives.

Curtis Brazile is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2021. Prior to that, he was employed by Kelly Services, LLC and Enterprise Rent-a-car. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is notable for its advisory role to multiple registered investment companies and its use of systematic methodologies and AI-driven research.

Justin Davis is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at John Hiester Chevrolet and has background experience in language education. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio construction using a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic methods. The firm also serves as a commodity pool operator and advisor to multiple registered investment companies.

Steven Mangano is a Series 66 licensed advisor at Fisher Investments with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Fisher Investments since 2005. Fisher Investments serves a global client base including institutional and private clients such as pension plans, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals, providing discretionary portfolio management through a centralized investment process that combines quantitative and qualitative research. The firm manages a range of investment mandates and offers sub-advisory and retirement plan services.

Daniel Van Hemert is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Durham, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked in the hospitality industry, including roles as a server and bartender at Bombolo, a restaurant in Chapel Hill. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and manage funds.

Jacob Samuels is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2022. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held roles at Gerson Lehrman Group, Camden Property Trust, and Appalachian State University, among others. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Stephanie Sarkisian is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Covr Financial Technologies. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning and a variety of advisory programs supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Colin Moor is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. Prior to this, he progressed through several positions at Fidelity Investments, including Workplace Planning Consultant III, II, and I, as well as Workplace Planning Associate, spanning from 2021 to 2024. Before joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Advisor at Northwestern Mutual from 2020 to 2021. His professional experience encompasses financial consulting and workplace planning, focusing on constructing personalized financial plans that address the evolving needs of clients and their families. He holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California. Outside of his professional work, Colin enjoys baseball, football, spending time at the beach, attending social events with friends, and visiting museums.

Angelica Villafana-Maria is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. She has been with Fidelity since 2015, advancing through several roles including Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Workplace Planning Consultant. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked as a Financial Representative at NCSECU. With over a decade of experience in financial services, Angelica specializes in partnering with individuals and families to develop personalized financial plans that align with their goals. Her approach emphasizes understanding clients' priorities to create strategies that support their financial futures. Outside of her professional work, Angelica enjoys beach activities, spending time with family, and traveling.

Jill Moulson is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Merrill for eight years. Outside of her advisory role, she is developing a small business called My Pink Parcel, a subscription service delivering care packages to college students. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

Kimberly Swaim is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. She has worked across various Wells Fargo entities since 2004. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an administrator and executor for family-related investment matters. 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 products and bank deposit sweep options in its investment offerings.

William Herring is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Hog Slat Inc, Southeastern Interiors, and self-employment. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs through a dual-registered model as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a broker-dealer.

Jacob Mejan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with LPL Financial since 2026 and also works with Steward Wealth Strategies since 2025. His professional background includes multiple roles at Liberty University and Grace Christian School. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing model portfolios, research, and technology-supported investment strategies.