Isaac Artinger is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at Switchboard Labs, LLC and Qualtrics. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that integrates proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm’s distinctive features include its role as a commodity pool operator, advisory relationships with multiple registered investment companies, and the use of AI and algorithmic methods in research.

Ewelina Caplap is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, she worked at Coastal Federal Credit Union and Cuso Financial Services, LP. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and model portfolios from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Angel Vivas Feo is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials. He has been with Wells Fargo since 2023 and has prior work experience in various retail and grocery positions, including at Whole Foods Market as a part-time Grocery Team Member. 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 supported by extensive research and analytics.

Edward King is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and possessing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wachovia Bank, N.A. He also serves as a power of attorney for his mother. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Brian Ruiz is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials with two years of industry experience. His work history includes positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, NA. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets with more than 14,000 financial advisors and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Timothy Harrison is a financial advisor with Merrill in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith since 2007 and has been with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jonathan Drew is an Investment Solutions Representative III at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he assists individuals and families in planning their finances according to their specific situations. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Jonathan worked as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2019 to 2021. He began his financial services career as a Financial Representative at OneMidwest Financial Partners from 2018 to 2019.

William Cox is a financial advisor with Merrill in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2010 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jessica Christy is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC, holding CFP® and Series 66 designations and having 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following four years at WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC. She holds power of attorney for her parents in West Chester, OH. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans 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 notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Ethan Mcelroy is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles in health and fitness consulting and at the Duke Center for Living at Fearrington. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines proprietary research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its roles as a commodity pool operator and advisor to multiple registered investment companies.

Kathleen Welte is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, bringing 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011 and currently works at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Ms. Welte's career reflects a long tenure within the Morgan Stanley organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process.

Jessica Couts is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Raleigh, NC. She holds a Series 66 designation and has recently begun her career in the industry. Prior to joining RBC, she worked at H&R Block and has experience in education and digital photography. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored portfolio management and financial planning services, leveraging both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Graziella La Rosa is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations and nine years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, First Horizon Bank, First Flight Federal Credit Union, Peoples Bank, and SunTrust Bank. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved with Onelife Fitness as a kids' club associate. 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 supported by extensive research and analytics.

William Forster is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Thrivent and related entities since 2023. Prior to this, he held positions at Rocket Mortgage, Caliber Home Loans, Newrez, LLC, State Employees Credit Union, and Ditch Witch of North Carolina. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm provides written recommendations on a wide range of financial topics and integrates planning with its managed-account program under a consolidated billing option called WealthPlan.

David Mccurdy III is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wachovia Bank, N.A. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with options for discretionary management and a broader range of financial products including insurance-related vehicles.

Darin Mock is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2014 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a specialty cufflink business based in Raleigh, NC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Travis Kruse is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC for 16 years before joining Fidelity Investments. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also manages model portfolios and serves multiple registered investment companies, utilizing systematic methodologies and oversight controls to address conflicts of interest.

James Rosensteel Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. He has been associated with various Wells Fargo entities since 2014. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates a beekeeping business that sells honeybee products. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of investment and financial planning services. The firm provides tailored recommendations using proprietary research and planning tools, integrating advisory services with banking, lending, and trustee solutions.

Naji Jawabreh is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management based in Raleigh, NC. He holds a Series 66 designation and joined Thrivent in 2026. Prior to his current role, he has experience at several firms including Fullstack Academy, Hendrick Auto Group, Oracle, IBM, and CloudFactory. Outside of finance, he has been involved with Filmology LLC, a business operating under the name Grunt Logic. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, providing goal-based financial analyses and broad planning recommendations without portfolio management for institutional clients. The firm combines planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing approach while maintaining separate services.

Ray Peck Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 63 designation and over 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer and Board Member for the nonprofit Higher Ed Works and participates on the Finance and Investment Committee at University Baptist Church. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and consulting services supported by a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.