Chip Marcus is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Cary, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Morgan Stanley. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research and operational tools.

Travis Sissler is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Raymond James Financial Services, and Pinnacle Asset Management. 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 combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute with third-party analytics to support diversified, modern portfolio theory-based investment strategies.

Geoffrey Poisson is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Durham, NC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. He has approximately one year of industry experience, including prior roles at Cambridge Village of Wilmington and Apex, as well as various positions during his education. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm is also noted for its advisory roles to registered investment companies and its use of algorithmic methods and AI in research.

John Muir is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Chapel Hill, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Woodbury Financial Services, and Northwestern Mutual. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non‑qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non‑discretionary services with an IPS-driven approach grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm serves plan sponsors with a broad investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Barry Conover is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Durham, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at MassMutual, Mutual of Omaha, and Prudential. He is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and advisory solutions.

Stanley Harriman is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with professionals, executives, and families to develop financial strategies aimed at pursuing short-, mid-, and long-term goals. His approach focuses on providing clients with clarity, confidence, and discipline in managing their financial lives, including areas such as personal retirement planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, and education planning. Mr. Harriman holds a Bachelor's Degree from East Carolina University and an MBA from the University of North Carolina Wilmington. He has obtained professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His background includes military service, which has influenced his approach to financial discipline and planning. Outside of his professional role, Stanley Harriman pursues interests in football, golfing, hiking, and running marathons. He values building meaningful, long-term relationships with clients and emphasizes understanding what matters most to them and their families to create effective financial strategies.

Larry Williams is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles at Southeastern Healthcare of NC and Amazon. Outside of finance, he works seasonally as a sales associate at a retail clothing store. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Greyson Reitmeier is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 certifications and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Fidelity Investment Canada and Clifton Larsen Allen. He is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Joanna Mason is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Prudential Equity Group. Mason currently serves at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services including estate planning and investment strategies.

Catherine Bryant is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including Coastal Federal Credit Union, CUSO Financial Services, PNC Wealth Management, Truist Investment Services, and Principal Financial Services. Bryant is also involved with Coastal Wealth Management, a registered investment advisor she operates alongside her LPL business. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, wrap and model portfolio programs, and third-party asset management, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Brian Murphy is a financial advisor with Merrill in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America N.A. and Troy Container Line. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Judy Deakins is a financial advisor at Merrill with 21 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2002. Merrill, along 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

James Green is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2015, transitioning to Fidelity Investments in 2025. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with fund advisory. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering model portfolios made up of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, while also maintaining oversight and governance functions.

Margaret Deng is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 license. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2025 and has prior experience with Golden Edge Solutions, LLC, as well as academic roles at New York University and involvement with The Skyscraper Museum and Steps Tutoring. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies.

Matthew Gieszl is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2016. He is also vice president of Maricopa Land and Cattle Company, a family-owned business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment advisory programs and maintains a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Matthew Lovell is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, Fidelity Investments, and Policygenius. Outside of his advisory work, he is a co-owner of a family rental property in Greenville, North Carolina. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering investment policy development, performance reporting, participant education, and discretionary plan management grounded in modern portfolio theory.

Julianne Stockbauer is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Raleigh, NC, holding the CFA® designation and Series 63 license. She has 10 years of industry experience, including roles at Edward Jones and Dimensional Fund Advisors. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Michael Sandy is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Blackbeard Cigars, the ECU School of Art and Design, East Carolina University, and Fiverr. He is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across a range of investment structures.

Christopher Howard is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1992. 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 solutions supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Tristan Helms is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Cary, NC, holding a Series 66 credential and seven years of industry experience. He has worked with Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC, prior to joining LPL Enterprise. He serves as a board member for Seek First Sports Counseling, a nonprofit organization. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm uses model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated insurance and trust services.