Peter Nelson is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Spectrum Financial Inc. and Securities America Advisors. Outside of finance, Nelson serves as a board member and marketing committee chairperson for Exodus Homes, a nonprofit organization focused on helping individuals reintegrate into society after rehabilitation or incarceration. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporations through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs a model-based investment process emphasizing asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting discretionary strategies and third-party managers.

Elizabeth Dailey is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Statesville, NC, with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate entities, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,700 advisors and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Florance Johnson is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with two years of industry experience. They hold a Series 66 designation and have previously worked at Dollar General, HealthSmart Pharmacy, Kohl's, Avon, and several other organizations. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering one-time or ongoing planning relationships that cover retirement, tax, estate, business continuation, divorce, and special needs planning. The firm uses goal-based analyses and modeling tools, and clients may combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Terry Eskind is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 37 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior work includes roles at Raymond James Financial Services, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wachovia Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he is president of Eskind Group LLC, a company involved in managing rental properties. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm provides a range of investment strategies and advisory services through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

John Watkins is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving clients in Western North Carolina. He focuses on developing personalized financial strategies designed to help clients pursue their long-term goals through tailored wealth management approaches that adapt to changing market conditions. John's expertise encompasses areas such as college education planning, corporate benefits, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, and retirement income. He applies his knowledge to assist clients across various financial aspects, including corporate executive services, divorce transition planning, and employee benefits planning. In addition to his professional work, John is active in his community, volunteering with local organizations. He has personal interests in baseball, fishing, golfing, and hunting, reflecting his engagement with the community and leisure activities. John is committed to partnering with clients one-on-one to develop strategies aligned with their individual goals.

Dorthy Hilt is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Statesville, NC, holding a Series 66 designation. She has one year of experience at Edward Jones and previously worked for eleven years at United Federal Credit Union. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Elizabeth Frederick is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at Merrill, Wells Fargo Clearing, Keller Williams Lake Norman Realty, and L'BRI Pure and Natural. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to create model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Samuel Dyer is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on understanding clients' individual goals to assist them in developing strategies tailored to their financial objectives. His areas of expertise include general investing, retirement planning, and preparing for unexpected financial needs. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Appalachian State University and has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Samuel engages with clients to discuss their goals and concerns, providing ongoing advice as their financial needs evolve. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Samuel has interests in chess, cooking, fishing, golfing, hunting, skiing, and soccer.

Sarah Montgomery is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, bringing four years of industry experience. She previously worked for Truist Investment Services, Inc. for ten years before joining LPL Financial in 2024. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, supported by extensive operational tools and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Christopher Mcbride is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been a member of the Lail Watkins Group since joining Merrill in 2014. The team delivers extensive knowledge with combined decades of practical experience, focusing on service and goal-oriented strategies to build and maintain long-term relationships. Leveraging the full enterprise capabilities, they serve clients' investment and banking needs through access to Bank of America. Christopher works as a full-service planner with families possessing $250,000 or more in investible assets, covering areas from asset gathering to legacy planning. He also supports business clients in retirement planning options including 401(k) plans, cash management services, treasury functions, investment management, lending, and business transitions. His client focus areas include education planning, family wealth management strategies, employee financial health, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds a High School Diploma/GED from Summers County and has earned the professional designations Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional work, Christopher enjoys boating, bowling, golfing, pickleball, and spending time with his family.

Anne Abernethy is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, based in Newton, North Carolina. She has 18 years of industry experience, including seven years at Wells Fargo Clearing prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2023. In addition to her advisory role, Abernethy serves as a part-time pastor at Bethel United Church of Christ in Hickory, North Carolina. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory offerings with various financial products and referral channels.

Angelique Harris is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Mooresville, NC, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. She has five years of industry experience, including over a decade at TIAA Kaspick prior to joining Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and provides a broad range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Brian Sohovich is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Since 2000, he has been with Edward Jones in Statesville, NC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President of Special Events for a Chamber of Commerce venture and is a board member of the Statesville Racquet Club, involved in facility management and programming decisions. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branches.

Tomohiko Minami is a CFP® and CFA® credentialed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2024 and previously spent eight years at SunTrust Advisory Services and SUNTRUST INVESTMENT SERVICES, Inc. He is also involved in a private insurance agency business affiliated with his advisory work. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers a wide range of financial planning and investment management services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of advisors.

Douglas Rongo is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 25 years of experience in the industry. His career includes long-term tenure at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Millennium Investment and Retirement Advisors, among other firms. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for the Tarheel Chapter of the United States Merchant Marine Academy alumni association. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension funds, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm operates through a large network of financial professionals and employs multiple platforms and proprietary model strategies.

Jackson Bell is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2021 and has prior experience including self-employment and roles outside the financial industry such as with Andy Popplin Basketball Camps and JEA Design. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, and affiliated financial products. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jeffrey Almond is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Hickory, NC, with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked in the mortgage industry at Movement Mortgage and W R Starkey Mortgage. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

William Barlow is a financial advisor at Edward Jones based in Hickory, NC. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2025. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he was self-employed and owned an exterior house washing business for six years, as well as operating a café for three years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets across a nationwide network of over 23,700 advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies alongside affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient services.

Peter Livingston is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Mooresville, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 1997. 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, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive research and technology tools.

David Brown is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and with 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial Services since 1999 and Peoples Bank/Peoples Investment Services since 2015. Brown also serves on the Planning Board for the City of Conover, North Carolina, and acts as trustee and executor for his late father’s estate, including managing the sale of Wilkes Broadcasting Company, a family-owned radio station. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutions. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning using risk profiling and analytical tools, and offers specialized programs such as SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory and municipal advisory services.