George Rescigno is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with Bankers Life & Casualty since 2006 and Bankers Life Securities Inc since 2017. In addition to his advisory role, he is also an insurance agent with Bankers Life & Casualty. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management and investment consulting primarily to mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals. The firm emphasizes customized asset allocation, tax efficiency, and a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in its investment approach.

Jonathan Payne is a financial advisor with Oppenheimer who holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Oppenheimer since 2009, following roles at Stanford Group Company, UBS Financial Services, and Merrill. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, pooled investment vehicles, and IRAs. The firm offers a variety of programs including asset management, consulting, and retirement services, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management across equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios.

Michael Scott is a financial advisor at TD Private Client Wealth LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Edward Jones, LPL Financial LLC, and Allstate Financial Services. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional and high-net-worth private clients. The firm utilizes a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation with investments from both affiliated and third-party sub-managers.

Carl Leblanc is a financial advisor at AE Wealth Management, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. His prior work history includes roles at J Biance Wealth Management, J Biance Financial, LPL Enterprise, Pruco Securities, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Lincoln Investment Planning, and New York Life Insurance Company. AE Wealth Management provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base including individual households, corporations, trusts, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm utilizes discretionary model portfolios and a variety of investment strategies, serving approximately 127,213 clients with a focus on scalable, platform-driven services.

Brenda Mccleerey is a financial advisor with Oppenheimer, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 48 years of industry experience. She has worked at Oppenheimer since 2009 and previously spent nine years at UBS Financial Services. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a wide range of investment programs and advisory services that include strategic asset allocation and personalized consulting, with a notable proportion of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Sandra Newberry is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Oppenheimer since 2018 and previously worked at First Citizens Investor Services for seven years. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, including high net worth clients, as well as corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, pooled investment vehicles, and IRAs. The firm offers a broad range of investment programs and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management across equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios.

Efren Vintimilla is a financial advisor at First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors prior to joining his current firm. Efren is involved in community organizations, serving on the board of the Blue Ridge Humane Society and as treasurer for the Asheville Biltmore Rotary Club. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm emphasizes a client process led by investment advisor representatives that incorporates fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis across multiple asset classes.

Brian Weinkle is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a year at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions grounded in modern portfolio theory and tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances. The firm’s services include investment policy statement preparation, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Peter Roe Jr. is a financial advisor with Cetera in Asheville, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Fora Travel, Huffman & Associates, and Cetera Advisors LLC. Outside of advising, he serves as chair of the Camp Grier board and president of the Community Land Trust of Western North Carolina. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a multi-manager platform. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement services, and access to various program structures and third-party managers.

Gary Hannah is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Asheville, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2019 and spent over two decades at J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, Inc. prior to that. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers tailored consulting and portfolio services, utilizing a range of strategies from traditional allocations to complex non-traditional investments, including discretionary management and overlay services.

Belva Evans is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Asheville, North Carolina. She joined Merrill Lynch in 2021 as a Client Associate after a 21-year career in banking management and transitioned in 2024 to the role of Financial Advisor alongside her longtime colleague. In her current role, Belva focuses on personal retirement planning, women and wealth, and retirement income, utilizing her extensive experience in banking and wealth management to assist clients in meeting their financial goals. Belva holds a bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina System. She is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and emphasizes building strong client relationships through listening and understanding unique circumstances and multi-generational goals. Her approach includes expanding clients' financial knowledge to support informed decision-making. Outside of her professional commitments, Belva is an active member of her local church in Haywood County. She lives in Waynesville, North Carolina, with her husband Josh, their two children, and their Boston terrier. She also volunteers with the Tuscola Athletic Club and has served on the Waynesville Rotary Board. Belva enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, and attending Georgia Bulldog football games.

Skye Ferrell is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2023, Skye worked at UBS Financial Services for seven years. Outside of advising, Skye has ownership interests in an e-commerce business and commercial real estate ventures in Asheville, NC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Justin Powell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Asheville, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for five years before joining LPL Financial in 2021. Outside of his advisory work, he is a freelance musician and part of a music band. 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 and access to various portfolio programs, with advisors using both model and customized investment strategies.

Heather Knox is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets in Asheville, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining RBC Capital Markets in 2024, she worked at First Bank, Movement Bank, Self Help Credit Union, and PNC Bank, where she spent 20 years. RBC Wealth Management serves a wide range of clients, including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs and portfolio management services tailored to clients’ risk profiles, utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party managers and investment options.

Rose Price is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Asheville, NC, holding a Series 66 designation. She joined Edward Jones in 2026 and has prior experience at North Carolina State University, Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar, and Barnes & Noble. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Catherine Hitesman is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Asheville, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2010 to 2016. She serves on the Endowment Committee of the YMCA of Western North Carolina, participating in efforts to promote and grow the local YMCA’s endowment fund. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Suzanne Landan is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Asheville, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones for a total of ten years, and previously worked at FCO Bend for nine years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Stephen Herbert is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Asheville, NC. He has 21 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2004. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supporting approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Christopher Lambrecht is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2011 and was previously with Wells Fargo Clearing for 16 years. He also operates a DBA, Grove Park Financial Management, in Asheville, NC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors.

Savannah Mc Clure is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. She has held multiple roles at the University of Phoenix and has been with Merrill since 2008. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved as a general partner and managing member of a small family farm business in Marion, NC. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.