Durham, NC Office

Benjamen Parker is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked with Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2008 and has been part of Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors since 2018. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios.

Laura Radko is a CFP® with over 30 years of experience in the financial industry. She has worked at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors since 2018 and has been with various Fidelity entities since 2009. She is based in Durham, NC. Her firm, Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified portfolios.

Matthew Desocio is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity since 2021, with prior employment including roles at East Carolina University and Jaguar Land Rover of Raleigh. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC, where Desocio is affiliated, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios.

Zachery Ruetsch is an Investment Solutions Representative III at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. Prior to this role, he served as an Investment Solutions Representative II at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2025 and worked as a Financial Service Representative at Merrill from 2020 to 2021. He holds an Arkansas Insurance License. Zachery focuses on helping individuals and families build a confident financial future by developing personalized strategies aligned with their goals and values. He emphasizes building lasting relationships based on trust and genuine understanding as the foundation of effective financial guidance. Outside of his professional work, Zachery has personal interests that include fitness, food, golf, movies, outdoor adventures, and pets.

Jordan Mermet is a Benefits & Planning Consultant in Executive Services at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2026. He works with executives to simplify complex benefit programs and develop tailored financial plans aligned with their long-term goals. Jordan employs a consultative approach to help clients navigate financial decisions and build lasting relationships with Fidelity. Jordan joined Fidelity Investments in 2021, gaining progressive experience through roles including Investment Solutions Representative I, II, and III before advancing to his current position. He holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Jordan has interests in food, outdoor adventures, pets, skiing, soccer, and traveling.