Megan Brassil is a financial advisor with Merrill in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2014. 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, and various institutional accounts.

Sherry Kho is a CFP® professional with 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has been with Ameriprise since 2008, initially with Ameriprise Financial Services Inc. and continuing with Ameriprise since 2020. Based in Durham, NC, she holds the Series 66 designation. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm uses a centralized consulting team, algorithmic modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written Recommendation Reports, emphasizing managed accounts and offering a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Shaun Rowell is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2021. Prior to this role, he worked as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2014 to 2021. In his current capacity, he focuses on providing a comprehensive approach to managing wealth, emphasizing a holistic understanding of clients and their financial goals. Shaun collaborates with clients to build personalized financial plans that remain flexible to accommodate changing needs and market conditions. His work is centered on delivering an excellent client experience and supporting clients in pursuing their financial objectives. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Shaun enjoys activities such as biking, camping, scuba diving, skiing, surfing, and exploring food.

James Kraft is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has prior work experience at Janney Montgomery Scott, LLC and Fidelity Investments, LLC. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse range of clients, including retail and institutional investors, with a focus on discretionary portfolio management and model portfolios constructed through systematic methodologies combining fundamental research and quantitative analysis.

Kurt Schmiemann is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Chapel Hill, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Wells Fargo Clearing and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory work, he is a notary public in Durham, North Carolina. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that manages approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, and offers a range of financial planning and consulting services with a primarily non-discretionary investment approach.

David Cove is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Raleigh, NC, holding CFP®, Series 63, and Series 65 designations. He has 29 years of industry experience, including more than two decades at Mass Mutual Investors Services and roles at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and MSI Financial Services. MassMutual Investors Services operates as a subsidiary of MassMutual, providing financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm uses collaborative, software-driven planning tools and offers a range of investment and education programs.

Cheryl Langston is a CFP® with 22 years of experience in financial advisory services. She is currently with Edelman Financial Engines and has previously worked at USAA Financial Planning Services and BB&T in various advisory roles. Langston volunteers with Wings for Widows, providing limited financial coaching to widows and widowers on a pro bono basis. Edelman Financial Engines offers technology-enabled investment advisory services focused on retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages both model-based and customized portfolios and serves a large client base through advisor-led and online platforms.

Nathan Bost is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2020. He has five years of industry experience, including prior roles at Advance Auto Parts and Duke Health Technology Solutions. Outside of advising, he assists with the business operations of his wife’s anesthesia practice. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Cecilia Echols is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Knightdale, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank for six years before joining Ameriprise in 2022. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to develop written Recommendation Reports. The firm provides a wide range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

James Campbell is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked in various roles including teaching alignment-based Vinyasa yoga and breathwork at 110 Yoga and Triangle Rock Club. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios across retail, institutional, and registered investment company clients.

Lorraine Anderson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 63 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is a notary public in North Carolina. 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 offers a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics, managing approximately $671 billion in assets with over 14,000 financial advisors.

Chaudhry Adeem Asim is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at National General Insurance and academic institutions such as the University of Alcala and the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. He works with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies. The firm uses a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Marshall Lipe is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to understand their financial goals and develop tailored strategies through a holistic planning process. He has been with Fidelity since 2021, progressing through roles from Investment Management Consultant to Investment Consultant before his current position. Prior to joining Fidelity, Marshall worked as a Financial Advisor at Northwestern Mutual from 2017 to 2021. His professional experience spans various aspects of financial consulting and investment management. Outside of his professional work, Marshall engages in activities such as beach outings, family activities, fishing, golf, outdoor adventures, and spending time with pets.

Alexander Bartol is a CFP® professional with 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017 and previously spent 14 years with Axa Advisors, LLC. 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 based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Terri Ann Lindo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Durham, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Cetera Advisor Networks, Summit Financial Group, Raymond James Financial, and UBS Financial Services. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Melalueca, an online wellness company. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms.

Elizabeth Asbill is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, she is an owner and landlord of residential rental property in Willow Spring, NC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a national network of over 23,700 financial advisors and maintains affiliated capabilities such as a trust company and securities-based lending.

Joshua Seligson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for nine years. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches girls varsity basketball at St. Davids School in Raleigh, NC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by offering investment and financial planning services tailored to clients who meet certain net-worth criteria. The firm provides a broad range of planning options and integrates advisory services with other financial products.

Timur Yuldashev is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Bank, ALGA LLC, and Uber. 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 investment process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Jeffrey Adams is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at various Fidelity entities since 2008. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including Charitable Gift Funds and registered investment companies. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios from a broad investable universe of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Joseph Piescik is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Fidelity Investments and within law enforcement at The University of Dallas Police Department. His background also includes roles in nonprofit and academic settings. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management combined with brokerage, custody, and financial planning services.