David Jester is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Chapel Hill, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with R.W. Baird since 2017 and previously worked at Franklin School of Innovation. He is part of The DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which provides financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and other services to individuals, corporate clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations. Robert W. Baird manages approximately $394 billion in regulatory assets and offers investment strategies that include manager-traded and model-traded SMA solutions, tax-management, and direct-indexing capabilities.

John Stone III is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliate Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analytical methods, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Kyle Tricarick is a Benefits & Planning Consultant within the Executive Services division at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2026. He began his career at Fidelity in 2021, progressing through roles including Customer Relationship Advocate, High Net Worth Associate, and multiple levels of Investment Solutions Representative before assuming his current consultant role. Prior to Fidelity, he was a Broker Trainee at Aegis Capital Corp from 2020 to 2021. Kyle focuses on leveraging planning tools and disciplined investment principles to assist clients in navigating their benefits and establishing a clear path toward their financial goals. His approach emphasizes structure, thoughtful analysis, and maintaining a long-term perspective. He holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California. Outside of his professional work, Kyle enjoys board games, family activities, fitness, social events with friends, and playing tennis.

Parrish Goodman is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Durham, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held positions in real estate and automotive services and was employed at North Carolina State University. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery.

Alvy Knasas is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments' Cary office. In this role, he leads a team of financial professionals to develop actionable financial plans that support clients in achieving their financial goals while ensuring an exceptional client experience. Alvy has been with Fidelity Investments since 2008, progressing through various roles including Financial Representative, Investment Consultant, Vice President Financial Consultant, and Vice President Regional Planning Consultant before assuming his current leadership position in 2025. His extensive experience within Fidelity highlights his expertise in financial consulting and branch leadership. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Alvy enjoys family activities, football, golf, and traveling.

Nathan Neely is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at various Fidelity entities since 2007. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm combines proprietary research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, and it manages model portfolios utilizing systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Lorinda Spivey is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 29 years of industry experience, currently with Cetera. Her work history includes long tenures at First Allied Advisory Services and Financial Directions Group, where she also holds ownership and performs insurance-related activities. Spivey serves on the Pureflow Advisory Committee and participates in non-profit and seed investment fund operations in committee and administrative roles. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, institutional, and charitable clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services delivered via a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers across multiple program structures.

Charles Moehrke is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Chapel Hill, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management delivers a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides planning services that are generally advisory in nature without individual security recommendations in standalone plans.

Andrew Mckay is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010 and the Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing commercial and residential real estate properties through several investment entities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to both individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research, with assets under management totaling approximately $2.74 trillion.

Patrick Towne is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving clients since 2023. Prior to this role, he was a Workplace Planning and Advice Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2016 to 2023 and a Financial Consultant at PNC Bank from 2014 to 2016. His mission is to help clients navigate uncertainty and work toward better futures through financial planning. Patrick holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California, supporting his work in providing financial and insurance advice. Outside of his professional career, he has personal interests in comedy, hiking, music, and traveling.

John Johnson Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2010. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency strategies to provide personalized, written Recommendation Reports delivered by a centralized consulting team, supporting clients primarily through Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Joseph Lushene Jr. is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation and Securities America Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in several insurance-related activities and owns Lushene & Associates, LLC, which manages his financial planning business. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on diversified portfolios constructed using firm-provided asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Robert Eastmann is a financial advisor at Cetera with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. In addition to his advisory work, Eastmann coaches girls' basketball at Neuse Christian Academy and with the N.R. Lady Vipers AAU team. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services across multiple program platforms and custodial relationships.

Timothy Mcguirk is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked for New South Pizza for nine years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in buying and selling collectibles through eBay and Facebook groups. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios drawn from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Chelsea Gibson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. She previously worked at Barnes & Noble Inc. from 2009 to 2018 before joining Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC in 2018. Since 2025, she has been with Fidelity Investments in Durham, NC. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including Charitable Gift Funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Richard Eisenreich is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 credential and having six years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial since 2018 and previously held roles at Strata Solar, Channel Partners Capital, and the University of St. Thomas. He also operates under the dba RetirementGeeks. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Everett Anderson is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2008. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutional clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and governmental entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Becca Stockdale is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Principal Securities, Bank of America, and Merrill. In addition to her advisory work, she is an associate at Alger Financial, where she focuses on planning, Social Security analysis, Medicare, and insurance. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and portfolio management using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance advisory services uncommon among large institutional advisors.

Kristen Yablonsky is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and having 22 years of industry experience. She has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and models to assist clients in developing financial plans.

David Bowie is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 24 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, Bowie is involved in financial education through teaching and lecturing with the Financial Education Network and holds a passive ownership interest in a music venue and restaurant. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management through a platform that includes proprietary research, market-making, and affiliated banking services.