Stephanie Sarkisian is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with three years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Covr Financial Technologies. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools.

Colin Moor is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. Prior to this, he progressed through several positions at Fidelity Investments, including Workplace Planning Consultant III, II, and I, as well as Workplace Planning Associate, spanning from 2021 to 2024. Before joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Advisor at Northwestern Mutual from 2020 to 2021. His professional experience encompasses financial consulting and workplace planning, focusing on constructing personalized financial plans that address the evolving needs of clients and their families. He holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California. Outside of his professional work, Colin enjoys baseball, football, spending time at the beach, attending social events with friends, and visiting museums.

Angelica Villafana-Maria is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. She has been with Fidelity since 2015, advancing through several roles including Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Workplace Planning Consultant. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked as a Financial Representative at NCSECU. With over a decade of experience in financial services, Angelica specializes in partnering with individuals and families to develop personalized financial plans that align with their goals. Her approach emphasizes understanding clients' priorities to create strategies that support their financial futures. Outside of her professional work, Angelica enjoys beach activities, spending time with family, and traveling.

Jill Moulson is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Merrill for eight years. Outside of her advisory role, she is developing a small business called My Pink Parcel, a subscription service delivering care packages to college students. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

Kimberly Swaim is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank NA and Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. She is also engaged as an administrator and executor for family-related investment matters. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, utilizing research-based strategies and offering brokerage and advisory solutions.

William Herring is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2021. Prior to that, he held positions at Hog Slat Inc, Southeastern Interiors, and was self-employed for a year. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models, including third-party and proprietary offerings, and provides ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans.

Jacob Mejan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and currently beginning his career in the industry. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2026, he has held positions at Osaic and Steward Wealth Strategies, and has experience teaching at Liberty University and Grace Christian School. 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, utilizing a network of investment adviser representatives who implement various model portfolios and customized strategies supported by advanced research and operational tools.

Maryanna Johnson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and investment committee guidance.

Charles Savidge III is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Raleigh, NC. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Clifton Thomas Jr. is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. 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 modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Jack Garrison is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he held roles outside the financial industry, including positions at Hanes Geo Components and Appalachian State University. Outside of his advisory work, he operates as an independent contractor landscaper through ADG Properties LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients across wealth levels, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs. The firm’s approach includes matching clients to program models or discretionary managers and utilizes a network of third-party asset managers alongside firm-offered programs.

Adam Cheshire is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, Cetera, and First National Bank of PA. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in fixed insurance sales. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm employs over 14,000 advisors and manages approximately $671 billion in assets, providing both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by comprehensive research and analytics.

Craig Buzak is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2009 and with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions, managing approximately $671 billion in assets across more than 14,000 advisors.

Bruce Honeycutt Jr. is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with over 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2010 and previously held positions at Morgan Stanley, Citigroup Global Markets, and Legg Mason Wood Walker, Incorporated. Honeycutt maintains a wealth management practice under LPL Financial. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Jamie Claytor is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, where he has worked since 2014. He has three years of industry experience. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs for individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning processes supported by its Global Investment Committee’s return estimates and modeling tools.

Thuy Dung Nguyen is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Durham, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, Nguyen held positions at Brex, Curology, The Washington Center, Course Hero, and other organizations. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across a broad range of investment vehicles.

Nathaniel Sale is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Durham, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank, NA and Pitboss LLC. 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 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.

Elaine Jolley is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. She is currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has previously worked at Vesta Wealth Advisors, Principal Securities Inc., Principal Life Insurance Company, and Edward Jones. Outside of her advisory work, she is a founder of Vesta Divorce Solutions, a service focused on divorce planning, and serves as a volunteer board member for Sherry Braswell Ministries. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, employing both proprietary model strategies and third-party solutions across multiple platform arrangements.

Joel Hudson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, with 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and also works with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with American Defense Systems Inc., which provides bulletproof armor and contracts with the U.S. Army. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and models to support client financial plans.

Shay Pond is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2026, Shay worked at OSAIC, FSC, and Equitable Advisors, LLC among other roles. Shay also contributes as a Wealth Associate at Steward Wealth Strategies, where responsibilities include client meetings, financial planning, and serving on the internal investment committee. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary platforms.