Taylor Horten is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2022, Horten worked in various roles, including positions at Financial Data Systems and Papa John's in 2021, as well as experience in education and retail. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model and provides both advisory and brokerage/insurance services to tailor solutions based on client goals and risk tolerance.

Kyle Wilson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Express and also has experience in education, having taught at East Carolina University and Northside High School. Additionally, he was involved briefly with Glo-Mania Lazer Tag. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and manages multiple registered investment companies and fund‑of‑funds.

Scott Stephens is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary advice, primarily for assets held within Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Noah Pettee is a financial advisor with Cetera and holds a Series 66 designation. He has two years of industry experience and has worked at Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he is a lead server at Stoney River Steakhouse and Grill. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and uses a multi-manager platform that provides access to affiliated and third-party managers across multiple program structures.

Christopher Corini is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following five years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, tailoring services to plan objectives, demographics, and risk tolerances while acting as an ERISA fiduciary.

Brenleigh Rigsbee is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, Brenleigh worked in the hospitality sector, including roles at The Underground and Cantina 18. Outside of advisory work, Brenleigh is a bartender at The Underground in Raleigh, NC. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, blending proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and systematic portfolio construction. The firm serves a wide range of clients through discretionary and non-discretionary services and is noted for its use of algorithmic methods and formal advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies.

Gregory Wells is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at the North Carolina Healthcare Association and Lifetime Fitness. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio construction using a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic methods. The firm also serves as an adviser to multiple registered investment companies and utilizes systematic methodologies in portfolio management.

Chase Hill is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he assists clients in navigating a seamless planning process by understanding their current financial situation and future goals to co-create tailored financial plans. Prior to this, he served in various positions at Fidelity Investments, including Relationship Manager, Workplace Planning Consultant II, Workplace Planning Consultant I, and Workplace Planning Associate from 2021 to 2024. Before joining Fidelity, Chase was a Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual from 2018 to 2019. Chase holds an Arkansas Insurance License, which supports his expertise in financial planning and investment consulting. His professional experience spans across different facets of financial services, focusing on collaborative planning and aligning strategies with clients' life events and objectives.

David Burk is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Durham, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with 26 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he spent 14 years at CUSO Financial Services, LP and has been affiliated with Coastal Federal Credit Union since 2005. He is also involved with MassMutual in an investment-related capacity. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives.

Kevin Anderson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Anderson serves as Chair of the Finance Committee at Hayes Barton United Methodist Church. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through Financial Advisors and its Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Hylton Early is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in Raleigh, North Carolina. He works with clients across various stages of life, focusing on personalized financial strategies and investment management. Hylton’s approach involves understanding clients’ visions for their futures and developing tailored wealth management plans that address goals such as tax minimization, retirement income planning, and liquidity management. He also works directly with corporate executives and business owners anticipating liquidity events, providing a detail-oriented strategy aligned with their values and expectations. With experience spanning over several years, Hylton draws on the resources of Merrill to assist clients in areas including corporate benefits, education planning, LGBT wealth planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, and portfolio management. Prior to joining Merrill in 2015, he worked in politics as a consultant, campaign manager, and finance director in Washington, DC, and Utah. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in political science from Kenyon College, where he also lettered in varsity lacrosse. Hylton is a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional role, Hylton enjoys skiing, hiking, boating, and spending time with his wife and twin daughters in Raleigh. He maintains an active interest in outdoor activities, including his part-time role as a ski patroller at Deer Valley Resort. He is also a member of the Boy Scouts of America and holds the rank of Eagle Scout.

Darion Elder is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and two years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2016 and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an independent DJ. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s approach 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.

Noelle Olson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, with four years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Fidelity Investments and First National Bank Minnesota. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Seth Henriksen is a financial advisor with Merrill in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has been with Bank of America and Merrill since 2014. 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.

Henry Kuo is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Cary, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including its predecessor AXA Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics Foundation. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model and offers a range of advisory and brokerage services tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Janet Russell is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2021. Prior to this role, she served as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2020 to 2021. From 2017 to 2020, she worked as a Financial Advisor at First Command Financial Services. In her current role, Janet works alongside clients to assist them through their financial planning and decision-making processes. She leverages the resources of Fidelity to guide families and individuals pursuing their version of financial success. Janet and her team aim to create an excellent client experience worthy of their clients' business.

Noah Baughn is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Zacks Investment Management and UBS Wilmington Wealth Consulting Team. Outside of finance, he has worked at country clubs in the Durham, NC area. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to various clients, including retail and institutional investors. The firm utilizes a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and advisory services, with oversight of sub-advisers and established governance procedures.

Jeffrey Church is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving clients at LPL Financial since 2018. He has prior experience with Invest Financial Corp. beginning in 2015. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting supported by research and model portfolios.

Mandi Miglino is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and possessing 13 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at World Financial Group, Inc., Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc., and Signator Investors, Inc. She is also involved as a Compliance Operations Associate at Capitol Financial Solutions, assisting registered representatives. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through multiple advisory platforms. The firm combines brokerage and investment advisory services with tools such as asset-allocation models and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios encompassing a range of securities, managed on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Charles Stewart is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2016, including time spent when the firm operated as AXA Advisors. He also conducts business under the name Legacy Wealth Strategies. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse clientele including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutions. The firm provides financial planning, brokerage services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs through a dual-registered model as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer.