Xinyu Feng

Advisor at Merrill

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Firm

Merrill

Location

Chapel Hill, NC 27517

Credentials

Series 66

Industry experience

2 years

About

Xinyu Feng is a Financial Solutions Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, Feng works directly with clients to understand their financial priorities and develop tailored strategies aimed at pursuing their short-, mid-, and long-term goals. Feng provides guidance on a range of financial matters, including general investing, retirement planning, and preparation for unexpected expenses, while also offering access to Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and small business services.

With expertise in helping clients navigate complex financial decisions such as home purchases, college savings, eldercare, and healthcare preparation, Feng focuses on defining client goals and designing portfolio strategies to meet them. As a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Feng maintains an ongoing advisory relationship to adjust financial plans as clients’ needs evolve. Feng holds a bachelor's and a master's degree from the University of North Carolina System and communicates fluently in English and Chinese.

Client services

Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops
Performance measurement reports, allocation modeling, ips, research reports and services, see schedule d

Expertise

General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Elder care planning Home buying Cash flow / budgeting

Work history

Bank of America, N.A.

2025 - Present (1 year)

Merrill lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated

2025 - Present (1 year)

LPL Enterprise, LLC

2024 - 2025 (1 year)

The Prudential Insurance Company Of America

2023 - 2025 (2 years)

Pruco Securities Llc

2023 - 2025 (2 years)

Equitable Advisors Llc

2023 - 2023 (1 year)

Gd Realty Llc

2021 - 2025 (4 years)

Elon Universtiy

2018 - 2022 (4 years)

Not Employed

2018 - 2018 (1 year)

University Of North Carolina At Greensboro

2012 - 2018 (6 years)

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Tim I

CFP®

Durham, NC

Iseler Financial

Tim founded Iseler Financial to help creative professionals build stability & security in their financial lives. The firm offers hourly engagements, one-time plans, ongoing financial planning, and investment management. Tim lives in Durham NC with his family and wonder dog, Yoshi. Prior to starting Iseler Financial, he spent 18 years in the music industry as a recording & touring audio engineer. And, even further back in time, Tim grew up on a family farm before graduating with honors with a degree in mathematics.

Artists or Creative Entertainment Industry Self-Employed Gen Y/Millennials (Born 1980-1995)

Brittany B

CFP®

Chapel Hill, NC

Hilltop Wealth Advisors, LLC

Brittany is a financial advisor at Hilltop Wealth Advisors, a fee-only financial planning firm located in Chapel Hill, NC. Brittany has been with the Hilltop team since 2014, when she started as a financial planning intern while earning her BA in Mathematics at UNC-Chapel Hill. She quickly discovered financial planning to be a perfect combination of problem solving and relationship building, which made it her ideal career path. She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™(CFP®) professional and Certified Student Loan Professional (CSLP®), and is passionate about working with Gen X & Gen Y clients. Brittany lives in Raleigh with her husband and dog. When she’s not working, she loves cheering on the Carolina Hurricanes, exploring the local food scene, and traveling to the mountains.

Wealth management Doctor or Medical Professional Gen Y/Millennials (Born 1980-1995) Parents Young Families

Mikel C

Series 63, Series 65

Durham, NC

Fidelity

Mikel Chalmers is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he currently assists clients and their families in understanding and achieving their financial goals. He collaborates with clients to analyze all aspects of their financial lives and develops plans to work towards meeting those goals. Mikel has held several roles in the financial services industry, including Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2023, and Paraplanner at Ameriprise Financial during 2020 and 2021. Prior to that, he was an Associate Advisor at Millennium Advisory Services from 2018 to 2020. He holds insurance licenses in both Arkansas and California.

General retirement planning Income planning Wealth management Cash flow / budgeting Debt management

Kyle J

Series 63, Series 66

Cary, NC

Fidelity

Kyle Jaquez currently serves as Vice President, Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he partners with individuals and families to assist them in making educated decisions regarding their financial plans. His work includes helping clients select appropriate investments aligned with their future goals, developing retirement income plans based on lifestyle and living expenses, discussing tax-efficient investing strategies, and assisting with estate planning considerations to ensure alignment with clients' objectives. Kyle has been with Fidelity Investments since 2008, progressing through several roles including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, Central Relationship Manager, Guidance Support Specialist, Workplace Planning and Guidance Representative, and 401k Specialist. He holds a California Insurance License and brings extensive experience in financial consulting and investment advisory services. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Kyle enjoys boating, family activities, golf, spending time at the lake, snowboarding, and traveling.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Tax-loss harvesting General estate planning guidance

Douglas W

Series 63, Series 66

Hillsborough, NC

Fidelity

Doug Wegman is an Executive Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, specializing in working with corporate executives within the company's Executive Services business unit. He focuses on helping executives save for retirement and invest in a tax-efficient manner. Doug's experience at Fidelity Investments includes roles as Benefits & Planning Consultant, Non-Qualified Plan Services Lead, and Defined Contributions Representative, demonstrating his expertise in compensation packages, benefit plans, and equity compensation strategies. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Doug has personal interests that include camping, golf, outdoor adventures, and spending time with pets.

Stock option exercise strategy Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Roth conversion strategy General retirement planning Executive

Craig W

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Chapel Hill, NC

Fidelity

Craig Wulff is a Market Leader at Fidelity Investments, where he leads a team of financial professionals focused on collaborating with clients to develop financial plans tailored to their priorities. He emphasizes understanding what is most important to clients to build plans they understand and trust. Craig has extensive experience in financial services, having held various leadership roles at Fidelity Investments since 2005, including Vice President and Branch Office Manager positions. Prior to that, he held multiple vice president roles at TD Waterhouse Investor Services from 1995 to 2005, progressing from Registered Representative to regional and national management positions. Details about Craig's education, credentials, personal interests, and community involvement were not provided.

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