Daniel Arney is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds a Series 66 designation and has 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for five years before joining LPL Financial in 2013. Arney is based in Holly Springs, NC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Michael Jordan is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2012 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that integrates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

George Holden III is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America and Merrill, and he has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2021. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with NSH Properties LLC, a real estate business based in Cary, North Carolina, in which he holds a passive role. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services that include investment advisory, estate planning, and access to various financial products and strategies.

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.

Wendy Garrett is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones for nine years before joining Ameriprise in 2024. Garrett serves as the secretary on the board of directors for the nonprofit Wonderfully ME. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which provides written recommendations and ongoing annual advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

David Ansbro is a CFP® professional with 24 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently works with LPL Financial and has held roles at Waddell & Reed, Liberty National Life Insurance Company, and various entities affiliated with Thorough Financial Group. His experience encompasses both investment advisory and insurance-related activities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

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.

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.

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.

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.