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.

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.

Scott Werts is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank SSB since 2015. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting of 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 advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a broad range of integrated brokerage, custody, and advisory services.

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 CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. She previously worked with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2015 to 2016. Based in Raleigh, NC, she holds the Series 66 designation. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA 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 broader range of investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Emily Lowery is a financial advisor with Merrill in Cary, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions at Bank of America, BB&T, Victoria’s Secret, and service in the U.S. Navy. She serves as a successor trustee and holds power of attorney for family fiduciary responsibilities. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Zachary Nelson is a CFP® with three years of industry experience, currently associated with OSAIC in Wake Forest, NC. He previously worked at The Pillar Network for ten years and has been with Armstrong Wealth Management since 2022. Outside of his advisory role, Nelson occasionally provides tennis lessons at the Raleigh Racquet Club. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm integrates brokerage and advisory services using asset-allocation tools and multiple third-party platforms to offer a range of portfolio management options.

Karl Mundt is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and Ameriprise Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Trail Ridge Financial, LLC, managing its financial planning practice. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary investment consulting and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

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.

Troy Huskey is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2020, he worked in various roles including positions at Sunset Slush and Omega Technology. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through multiple third-party programs. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, utilizing both advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on client goals and risk tolerance.

Taylor Freeman is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Osaic since 2023, previously serving at SagePoint Financial Advisors and operating Freeman Financial Services, Inc. since 1997. Freeman serves as a board member of the CBF Foundation, a nonprofit organization supporting the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and risk-tolerance analysis to construct diversified portfolios across multiple asset classes on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

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.

Julie Kelly is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 21 years of experience in the financial industry. She has been with Edward Jones since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she volunteers as a teacher at the Olli Learning Center at Duke. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients across a broad spectrum, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, affiliated mutual funds, and other fiduciary services through a large network of advisors and branch offices.

Eric Delaney is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial in Raleigh, NC, with 28 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, he spent 14 years with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Waylon Iddings is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience, all of which have been with Edward Jones since 2011. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs, investment strategies, and affiliated financial services supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Marcus Allen is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2017, he worked at Appalachian Ski Mountain and Appalachian State University. He also operates a business under the name Legacy Wealth Strategies. Equitable Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, utilizing a model that includes LPL-sponsored programs and third-party managers to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

Scott Sorrell is a Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) affiliated with OSAIC. He has 21 years of industry experience, previously working at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. and John Hancock Financial Network/Signator Investors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the stewardship committee of Bay Leaf Baptist Church and is a board member for Amanda Bailey Studios, where he participates in scholarship decisions for music students. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, and charitable organizations, through a wide network of advisers. The firm employs advanced asset-allocation tools and offers a broad range of advisory services, integrating brokerage, financial planning, and managed-account solutions.

Jordan Kornegay is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at First Citizens Investor Services and Equitable Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Kornegay serves as a part-time Emergency Medical Technician for Wayne County EMS. 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 employs over 14,000 advisors and manages approximately $671 billion in assets, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Adam Morgan is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with five years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and First Horizon Advisors and also teaches at Skema Business School. His prior experience includes roles at Armor Investment Advisers, Investors Trust Company, and PNC Wealth Management. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by research and technology-driven investment strategies.