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.

Reid Bowen is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2018 and previously at Mission Value Partners from 2015 to 2018. Bowen serves on the Board of Trustees for the R. Keith Like Scholarship Endowment Fund. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and delivers tailored recommendations using Wells Fargo research and planning tools.

Timothy Riebock is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2024. He has been with Fidelity since 2018, progressing through roles including Financial Consultant 1, Investment Management Consultant, Relationship Manager, High Net Worth Service Associate, and Customer Relationship Advocate. Throughout his tenure, he has developed expertise in investment management and client relationship services. Timothy holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California. His professional approach emphasizes integrity, objectivity, and diligence, focusing on collaboration and clear communication to help clients build strategies aligned with their goals. Outside of his professional role, Timothy enjoys activities such as camping, fishing, fitness, outdoor adventures, reading, and exploring food.

Giselle Pater is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, and has three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill from 2006 to 2023. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools, including Monte Carlo simulations, as part of its financial planning process.

Jennifer Hinnant is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with the Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process that utilizes firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Samuel Hodgson Jr. is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. He currently works at Wells Fargo Clearing and has previously held roles at Rockefeller Capital Management, First Republic Investment Management, and Eaton Vance. 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 offers a range of services including discretionary and non-discretionary retirement plan consulting informed by research and diversification principles.

Andrew Gosselin is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2023. Prior to this, he worked as a Registered Client Service Associate at Ameriprise Financial Services from 2022 to 2023 and served as a Paraplanner at Cornerstone Wealth Management between 2019 and 2022. He holds a California Insurance License. Andrew focuses on assisting clients by providing education on financial planning topics and facilitating robust planning conversations. Utilizing Fidelity's planning tools, he supports clients in making informed financial decisions aligned with their goals. Outside of his professional work, Andrew enjoys engaging in family activities, football, and embraces parenthood.

Karl Spruill is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Members Trust Company and SeCU Life Insurance Company among other roles. Fidelity’s subsidiary, Strategic Advisers LLC, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios.

Scott Werts is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank SSB since 2015. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, 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 offers a mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and due diligence on alternative investments.

Will Tibbals is a Benefits & Planning Consultant specializing in Executive Services at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. Prior to this position, he gained experience at Fidelity Investments in various capacities including Investment Solutions Representative roles from 2022 through 2025. His professional background also includes client development management at Arbor Wealth and an internship as a Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual. Will holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California, supporting his work in financial planning and benefits consulting. His career reflects a focus on understanding clients' financial situations comprehensively to improve their financial outcomes. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Will has interests in fitness, food, football, golf, and traveling.

Marti Switzer is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 25 years of industry experience. She is currently with Wells Fargo Clearing, where she has worked since 2016. Prior to this, she held positions at Morgan Stanley, Citigroup Global Markets, and Legg Mason Wood Walker, Incorporated. 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 combines brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party analytics.

Andrew Rogers is a Series 66 registered financial advisor with Fidelity in Durham, NC, with three years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Walmart Inc, Amazon Inc, Tesla, and Oracle NetSuite. Fidelity’s subsidiary, Strategic Advisers LLC, provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors as well as registered investment companies. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction in managing portfolios and delivers model portfolios to intermediary platforms.

Emily Lowery is a financial advisor at Merrill with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 license and has worked at Bank of America, Merrill, BB&T, and held earlier positions outside of finance, including roles in the US Navy and the Democratic Party of North Carolina. She also serves as a successor trustee and power of attorney for family trusts. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Karl Mundt is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network for seven years and Ameriprise Financial Services for thirteen years. In addition to his role at Raymond James, Mundt serves as president of Trail Ridge Financial, LLC, where he manages a financial planning practice. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm employs analytical tools and tailored planning to support client goals and offers specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Stephen Hailey is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a head varsity girls basketball coach at Franklin Academy and for Wake County Public Schools. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory services, employing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a broad range of capital markets and advisory solutions.

Taylor Freeman is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. Freeman has worked at SagePoint Financial Advisors and operates Freeman Financial Services, Inc. He serves as a board member of the CBF Foundation and is involved in managing a business preparing to acquire another venture. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm provides a range of brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform, utilizing model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by various analytical tools.

Jairi Key is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity in 2023, Key held positions at KPI Residential, Wake County Public Schools, and GMH Capital Partners. Outside of finance, Key operates a YouTube channel called "Bad as a Mother" and works as an independent contractor for grocery shopping and delivery through Instacart. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, blending fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm offers a range of services including discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory, with distinctive features such as CFTC registration and the use of AI-driven research methods.

Hoss Esmaeili is a financial advisor with Cetera in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has previously held roles at Avantax, Cambridge Investment Research, Lincoln Financial Securities, Wells Fargo Clearing, and PNC Investments. Esmaeili is also president and CEO of Clever Financial Services Inc., a firm through which he provides comprehensive financial planning and conducts regular client reviews. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers, supporting diverse program structures and custodial relationships.

Tyler Slate is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Peraton for four years. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management as well as fund advisory. The firm uses a combination of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios from a diverse range of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Eric Delaney is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Raleigh, NC, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. He has 29 years of industry experience, including 14 years at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors prior to joining LPL Financial. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and participant-level retirement advice, supported by various advisor-facing tools and a broad platform of advisory and non-advisory financial activities.