Janet Fox is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 40 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial, formerly LINSCO Private Ledger, since 2007. Janet also teaches business and retirement-related classes at Wake Tech Community College and NC State University Encore Center. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Khalif Dean is a financial advisor with Merrill in Durham, NC, holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and Cardinal Financial. Outside of advising, he works as a driver for Uber Technologies. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services for Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and charities.

Stephen Coleman is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Raleigh, NC, holding CFP® and multiple securities licenses, with 42 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC before joining Ameriprise in 2020. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed, research-based Recommendation Reports that address income, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines algorithmic automation and expert oversight to deliver tailored retirement income advice, primarily for clients with assets managed through Ameriprise.

Caroline Zuendel is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, and Triangle Wealth Management. She is also involved in authorship outside of her advisory work. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning based on structured discovery and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Andrew Mac Dougall is a CFP® and ChFC® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving at Robert W. Baird & Co. in Raleigh, NC. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual and Jason Garey. He serves on the board and investment finance committee of Endeavor Charter School in Wake Forest, NC. He is part of the DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a variety of portfolio management strategies and emphasizes manager selection, internal research, and technology to provide comprehensive advisory services.

Michael Loureiro is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Raleigh, NC, and has eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated for ten years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing Services in 2021. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, offering investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm provides a broad range of planning services that include retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning, using proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations.

William Sutton is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2023. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2020, progressing through various positions including PAS Portfolio Specialist, Client Management Representative, Workplace Planning Consultant, and Workplace Planning Associate. His professional journey at Fidelity has provided him with a broad range of experience in financial consulting and client management. William holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California. He emphasizes a straightforward, thorough approach to financial planning, focusing on clear communication and helping clients understand and have confidence in their financial plans. His goal is to connect all aspects of a client's financial situation to create clear, actionable plans that lead to shared success. Outside of his professional work, William enjoys activities such as board games, family activities, fitness, parenthood, running, and traveling.

Andrew Turner IV is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and supports its clients through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Melissa Poteat is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to Morgan Stanley, she has significant experience in education and management, having worked with the North Carolina Virtual Public School, the Aquatic Management Group, and the Wake County Public School System. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs. The firm emphasizes tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Jimmy Dooley is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing tailored, non-discretionary recommendations that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its large institutional platform.

Jerry Fernandez is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 1997 and 2005, respectively. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management and financial planning services. The firm is notable for its scale, integrated operational structure, and access to alternative investments through a formal due diligence process.

Toni Drapkin is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 credential and 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera since 2025 and owns Drapkin Financial Services, LLC. Drapkin is also involved in North Home Remodeling LLC, where she performs general office work. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a large nationwide network of independent advisors and serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and financial planning services across multiple program structures and custodians.

Owen MacIntyre is an Investment Solutions Representative III at Fidelity Investments. He has held various roles within the company, progressing from Customer Relationship Advocate in 2023 to Investment Solutions Representative I in 2024, then to Investment Solutions Representative II in 2026, and currently holds the Investment Solutions Representative III position starting in 2026. In his current role, Owen focuses on connecting with clients to understand them as individuals and investors, aiming to grasp their definitions of financial success. This approach allows him to actively listen and engage with clients, helping them work towards their financial goals. Details regarding Owen's education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement were not provided.

Garrett Railsback is a CFP® professional with 12 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with OSAIC and has previously worked at Founders Financial Alliance, LPL Financial, and Edward Jones, among other firms. Railsback has also provided investment advisory services through Founders Financial Alliance, an independent investment advisory firm. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a range of investment options and uses firm-provided asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Troy Konzen is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he sells Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh cards on eBay during his spare time. 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 across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Madeline Amberg is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS, she worked at FareHarbor for nine years and Havas Helia for four years. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans based on clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm also provides institutional trading capabilities alongside wealth management services.

Kevin Overcash is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Apex, NC, holding CFP® and Series 66 designations with six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Piedmont Service Group for eight years before joining Edward Jones in 2019. Outside of advising, he owns and manages a vacation rental property in Atlantic Beach, NC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment options. The firm operates nationwide with over 23,000 financial advisors and offers various managed solutions and tax-efficient services under a fiduciary standard.

Michael Sandlin is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Raleigh, NC. His prior roles include positions at Truist Advisory Services, Truist Investment Services, and BB&T Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in real estate rental property ownership. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, combining in-house research and third-party resources to provide diversified investment strategies.

Maria Horta is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management in Chapel Hill, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses, and has 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques in its financial planning process.

Robert Garrett is a financial advisor at Stifel with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2020, following a six-year tenure at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Stifel serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment strategy methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.