Angela Yates is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has worked with Wells Fargo entities since 2009, including her current role at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s 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.

Allison Wasle is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she manages bookkeeping and financial record-keeping for a local fishing charter business. 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 services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Todd Mc Clure is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include several years at Merrill Lynch and Bank of America. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by structured processes and advanced modeling tools.

Aidan Scattaregia is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held roles at American Airlines and East Carolina University. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm employs a blend of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and systematic methodologies in its investment process.

Bryan Pollock is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lincoln Financial Securities for eight years and various capacities at Northwestern Mutual from 2010 to 2017. OSAIC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with access to multiple investment platforms, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions to manage diverse portfolios.

Daniel Randall is a financial advisor with OSAIC who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Lincoln Financial Group and Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation from 2008 until 2025 before joining OSAIC. Randall is an owner of The Carolinas Financial Network, LLC, which provides insurance products, and he is also a partner in a family travel blog, Adventures of Our Clan, LLC. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios that may include a variety of securities and alternative investments.

Katie Smith is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with six years of industry experience, currently serving clients at Edward Jones in Knightdale, NC. She has been with Edward Jones since 2015, including her time at North Carolina State University from 2013 to 2017. 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 strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Elliot Johnson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2017. Prior to that, he was employed at Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and comprehensive financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process involves structured discovery and firm-approved tools, with an emphasis on advisory services rather than individual security recommendations.

Angela Yates is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2016, with a brief tenure at Fidelity Brokerage Services and a prior position at Comcast Corporation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and analysis methods such as Monte Carlo simulations. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers a broad range of retail and institutional investment products and services.

Todd Gronewald is a CFP® professional with 23 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for Voice of Christians and is involved with DGM Financial, LLC, a financial planning business. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized, non-discretionary recommendation reports within a structured retirement-income framework.

Robert Williams is a Wealth Management Advisor based in the Lexington office of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leads the Williams & Associates team, serving high-net-worth families and businesses by providing comprehensive wealth management guidance and investment management solutions. Utilizing the comprehensive resources available through Bank of America, Merrill, and Bank of America Private Bank, he assists clients throughout all phases of life to achieve clarity, efficiency, and certainty in their financial affairs. With over two decades of experience, Robert’s expertise encompasses areas such as personal retirement planning, legacy planning, managing new wealth, family wealth management strategies, corporate executive services, tax minimization, and more. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Accounting from the University of Kentucky. His professional designations include CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He also maintains FINRA Series 7, 31, and 66 registrations, along with Kentucky Life and Health Insurance licenses. Outside of his professional role, Robert enjoys spending time with family and friends and has personal interests in travel, various sports including basketball, football, soccer, running, and swimming, as well as music and fitness. He is also affiliated with the Living Arts & Science Center in his community.

Daniel Mason is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with 25 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2025, he spent ten years at UBS Financial Services. He is also the owner of 811 Financial Services, a separate investment-related business based in Raleigh. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad planning menu, including specialized services such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning, utilizing Wells Fargo research and tools to develop tailored recommendations for clients.

Kaleb Wright is a financial advisor at Merrill with five years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His work history includes roles at Bank of America N.A., Merrill, and Equitable Advisors, as well as non-financial positions with Immigration Centers of America and Liberty University. Outside of finance, he serves as a poll worker for the North Carolina Board of Elections. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services primarily for Bank of America fiduciary clients, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jarrod Keen is a CFP® professional with 29 years of experience in financial advising, currently with Wells Fargo Advisors in Raleigh, NC since 2011. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has a 40% ownership interest in RKJ Group, LLC, an investment-related business. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients with a broad range of financial planning and investment services tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold. The firm offers specialized planning services in areas such as business-owner transitions, sports and entertainment, and special-needs analysis.

Paulo Ribeiro De Lemos is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has previously worked at New York Life Insurance Company and NYLife Securities LLC, and spent nine years at Sunrun Inc. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning relationships using firm-approved software, with a focus on investment categories and strategies rather than specific products.

Andrew Mills is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to develop personalized financial plans aligned with their long-term goals. Since joining Fidelity, he has held several roles, including Investment Consultant from 2024 to 2026 and Workplace Planning Consultant from 2022 to 2024. In his current position, Andrew works closely with individuals and families to co-create financial strategies that reflect their unique visions for the future. He invites clients to engage in discussions to explore how Fidelity's team can support their financial objectives moving forward.

Lucas Eriksen is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Raleigh, NC, currently with one year of experience at Fidelity. His prior experience includes roles at Lonnie Poole Golf Course, Cameron Mitchell Premier Events, and NCSU. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm is notable for its use of algorithmic methods and AI in research and serves as an advisor to registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Mark Stein is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, MML Investors Services LLC, and CUNA Mutual Group. Outside his advisory work, Stein is the owner and game designer of Dynamic Sports Sims, LLC. LPL Financial is a nationally registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual clients, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and multiple portfolio strategies.

Corey Harding is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for three years and spent nine years at State Employees' Credit Union. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to support its investment approach.

James Lassiter is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 54 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Merrill since 1971 and has worked at Bank of America, NA since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he consults for a retail surf shop called Aussie Island Surf Shop. 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, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.