De Marcus Bowden is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Edward Jones with 13 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, he worked at Members Trust Company, Secu Life Insurance Company, Credit Union Investment Services, Secu Brokerage Services, and State Employees' Credit Union. Outside of his advisory role, he has worked as a warehouse package handler in Mebane, NC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Christopher Felts is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services before joining Wells Fargo Clearing Services in 2018. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options, including niche areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis, using research and tools to develop tailored client recommendations.

Cynthia Clark is a financial advisor at Merrill with 44 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2000 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill, along 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.

Glenn Henshaw is a CFA® charterholder with 45 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, having previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process uses structured discovery and planning tools, with plans supported by the Global Investment Committee’s return estimates and Monte Carlo simulations.

Adam Peery is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He has been in this role since 2022. Prior to this, he worked as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Bank of America - Merrill Lynch from 2018 to 2022, and as a Relationship Manager at Bank of America from 2014 to 2018. With over ten years of experience, Adam specializes in developing and refining investment, retirement, and income strategies intended to support clients' financial goals and well-being. Originally from North Carolina, he emphasizes building lasting relationships and providing thoughtful financial guidance. Outside of his professional work, Adam has personal interests in family activities, football, movies, reading, and soccer.

Benjamin Plyler is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. and Wells Fargo Bank NA. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a combination of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Reid Bowen is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2018 and previously at Mission Value Partners from 2015 to 2018. Bowen serves on the Board of Trustees for the R. Keith Like Scholarship Endowment Fund. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and delivers tailored recommendations using Wells Fargo research and planning tools.

Leigh Kempf is a Wealth Management Advisor associated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Leigh's work involves helping clients with areas such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible investing, and tax minimization. With over 25 years of experience, Leigh combines her financial planning expertise with a comprehensive approach that addresses key aspects required for financial independence. She implements proprietary Personal Wealth Analysis® focusing on net worth consolidation, retirement income, and consistent cash flow to assist clients in achieving their financial goals, especially in retirement planning and transitional life events. Leigh holds an Associate's degree from Saint Mary's College and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Residing in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, she is involved in several professional and community organizations including Chapel Hill Carrboro Women Connect, Networking Women of the Triangle (NWOTT) - Chapel Hill/Carrboro, and The Chamber For a Greater Chapel-Hill Carrboro. Her community involvement includes participation in Habitat for Humanity Corporate Campaign Committee for Weavers Grove, Saint Mary's Alumnae Council, The Volunteer Center, and The Women's Center. Outside of work, Leigh enjoys biking, gardening, painting, spending time with her family, and traveling.

Timothy Riebock is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2024. He has been with Fidelity since 2018, progressing through roles including Financial Consultant 1, Investment Management Consultant, Relationship Manager, High Net Worth Service Associate, and Customer Relationship Advocate. Throughout his tenure, he has developed expertise in investment management and client relationship services. Timothy holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California. His professional approach emphasizes integrity, objectivity, and diligence, focusing on collaboration and clear communication to help clients build strategies aligned with their goals. Outside of his professional role, Timothy enjoys activities such as camping, fishing, fitness, outdoor adventures, reading, and exploring food.

Kari Andrade is a Series 66-licensed advisor with LPL Financial, located in Hillsborough, NC, and has 25 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2008, following seven years at Ameriprise. Andrade is associated with Andrade Wealth Management as a DBA. 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 provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and access to third-party asset managers, supported by a network of over 22,800 investment adviser representatives.

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.

Samuel Hodgson Jr. is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC. His prior roles include positions at Rockefeller Financial LLC, Rockefeller Capital Management, First Republic Investment Management, and Natixis Global Asset Management. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and employs a research-based investment approach utilizing diversification principles and modern portfolio theory.

James Mc Daniel is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. His prior firms include PNC Investments, First Citizens Bank, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily 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 offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, combining centralized custody and brokerage services with access to alternative investments.

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.

Karl Spruill is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Members Trust Company and SeCU Life Insurance Company among other roles. Fidelity’s subsidiary, Strategic Advisers LLC, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios.

Scott Werts is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank SSB since 2015. Based in Raleigh, NC, his career has been focused within the Schwab organization. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program and affiliated managed accounts and financial planning services. The firm operates a distinctive model combining non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a comprehensive suite of bundled advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services.

Ryan Schoendorf is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he leads a team of financial professionals dedicated to delivering comprehensive and holistic financial planning services to clients. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2015, initially serving as Assistant Branch Office Manager from 2015 to 2019 before assuming his current leadership position in 2019. His experience focuses on managing branch operations and guiding teams to support the unique goals and needs of the families they serve.

Susan Batchelor is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works with business owners, corporate executives, professionals, and recently retired individuals, focusing on generational wealth transfer and personalized financial strategies. She utilizes the proprietary Merrill Personal Wealth Analysis® system to assist clients in preserving and nurturing their wealth in alignment with their life goals. Susan holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of South Carolina System and a Master's in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin System, where she specialized in Corporate Finance and Investment Banking. She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA). Her areas of expertise include college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, LGBT wealth planning, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. Beyond her professional role, Susan is involved with the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce and the Women's Giving Network of Wake County. She resides in Raleigh and enjoys biking, camping, cooking, gardening, golfing, ice hockey, pottery, soccer, spending time with her family, and practicing yoga.

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.