Deanna Edwards

Debra Jones is a financial advisor with Jones & Co Wealth Management, Inc, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Jones & Co Wealth Management since 2004 and also teaches business and economics courses at Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College and Northern Virginia Community College. Jones & Co Wealth Management is an independent, state-registered investment adviser serving primarily individual clients and occasionally companies. The firm provides financial planning and consulting on a flat-fee hourly basis, focusing on non-discretionary portfolio management with investment strategies ranging from long-term holdings to short-term trading.

Following the establishment and successful sale of her ownership in a prominent financial advisory practice in Northeast Florida, Deana found herself presented with the opportunity to retire at the young age of 43. However, fueled by her unwavering dedication to advocate for women, she chose to channel her passion and talent by creating Contemporary Financial Planning and BagLady Divorce. Contemporary Financial Planning is a registered investment advisory firm providing financial planning and investment management. BagLady Divorce is a platform devoted to educating women about divorce and money.

Scott Mc Dowall is a CFP® and Series 65 credentialed advisor with nine years of industry experience. He has been with CapSouth Partners, Inc., now operating as CapSouth Wealth Management, since 2015. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and institutional consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans. CapSouth manages approximately $884 million in assets and employs a long-term, fundamentally driven investment approach supplemented by tactical strategies and partnerships with select sub-managers.

Robert Williams Jr. is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC in Hiawassee, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked with Capital Investment Group, Inc. since 2010 and has been associated with National Life Insurance of Vermont and National Financial Services Group since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, Williams is a CPA who provides accounting and tax preparation services and serves on the advisory board of United Community Bank. Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC offers investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a personalized investment process using discretionary mandates, third-party managers, and private-label model portfolios, with ongoing monitoring and risk disclosures.

Richard Carver is a financial advisor with IFG Advisory, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and over 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cetera Advisors LLC before joining IFG Advisory and LPL Financial in 2020. Outside his advisory work, he is involved with Bytescribe, a non-investment related business based in Atlanta, GA. IFG Advisory, LLC provides advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm employs a multifaceted investment approach combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services.

Dixie Morgan is a financial advisor with Credit Union Investment Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and three years of industry experience. She has roles at Members Trust Company and SECU Life Insurance Company, and has been associated with State Employees' Credit Union since 2013. Outside of financial services, she owns a beekeeping business where she maintains bee health and produces honey. Credit Union Investment Services serves North Carolina residents, primarily individual investors, offering non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning focused on low-cost, index-based mutual funds and ETFs. The firm emphasizes client decision-making authority and employs salaried advisers within a credit union structure.