David Greiner is a financial advisor with Merrill in Asheville, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Merrill since 2003 and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Jason Bell is a financial advisor at Cetera with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been involved in multiple business activities, including co-ownership of a financial planning firm and work as a sports commentator and entertainer in various media roles related to football and television. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers, with over $256 billion in assets under management.

Eugene Szymanski is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 48 years of industry experience, including over three decades with Merrill and 15 years at Bank of America, N.A. Merrill, along 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations.

Kathryn Ward is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Merrill since 2009. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Wade Howell is a financial advisor at Cetera with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked with Avantax and Legacy firms. Howell also serves as a registered agent and financial advisor at Legacy Tax and Accounting and Legacy Capital Advisor, LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management options, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized strategies.

David Hart is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2025. He has previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and LPL Financial and is the owner of Paragon Financial, LLC. Hart serves on the UNC Chapel Hill Board of Visitors and is a committee member of the WNC Bridge Foundation. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals. The firm offers a variety of investment solutions including proprietary model strategies and access to unaffiliated strategists, with options for discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms.

Michelle Cox is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Asheville, NC. She holds a Series 66 designation and has 16 years of industry experience, including prior roles at LPL Financial, Commonwealth Financial Network, and Paragon Financial. In addition to her advisory work, she is a commissioned Notary Public. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through independent Financial Professionals using various custody platforms and both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Jennie Wells is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with one year of industry experience. She previously worked at Charter/Spectrum and Verizon Wireless before joining Thrivent. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive planning on topics such as retirement, taxes, estate, and special needs without including implementation. The firm combines goal-based analyses with managed-account options through its WealthPlan program, maintaining separate planning and investment management services.

Kale Olson is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at JJB Hilliard WL Lyons LLC and Oppenheimer & Co. Olson serves as trustee for several family trusts established for the benefit of his children, overseeing their investment strategies. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that advises individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group provides customized financial planning and portfolio management services, employing a range of investment strategies and overlay services to align with client goals and risk tolerances.

Vicki Epley is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has been with Wachovia Bank, N.A. since 1999. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Breona Leamon is a financial advisor at Merrill with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2020. Prior to Merrill, she was employed at Centaurus Financial, Inc and has experience in other roles including positions at Hollywood Feed, Urban Dog Retreat, and Mars Hill University. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers.

Kevin Clark is a Senior Financial Advisor and First Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Asheville, North Carolina. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 1995 and serves as a Senior Portfolio Advisor. In this role, he manages custom investment strategies on a discretionary basis, utilizing a variety of Merrill model portfolios and third-party investment strategies to help clients pursue their financial objectives. Kevin's expertise includes investment portfolio management, wealth preservation and planning, retirement planning, cash management, mortgages, business lending, life insurance, banking, and credit cards. He focuses on building long-term relationships with clients to assist them in navigating life changes and market fluctuations, aiming to achieve optimal financial goals and objectives. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of North Carolina at Asheville and holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional work, Kevin supports local charities and is a member of Biltmore Church. His personal interests include biking, hiking, swimming, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Kevin Huston is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and 32 years of industry experience. He has worked with Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Insurance Agency, among other roles. Outside of his advisory work, Huston is an enrolled agent and United States Tax Court Practitioner who operates Blue Ridge Tax Advisors, where he focuses on tax preparation and resolving tax issues with the IRS and US Tax Court. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management options and oversight across various program structures and custodial relationships.

Alaina Nelson is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 designation, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Asheville, NC. She has nine years of industry experience, all of which have been with Edward Jones since 2017, aside from a one-year period of unemployment prior to that. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Chau Quach is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab since 2017 and previously held positions at Goldman Sachs and Kestra Financial Services. Outside of advising, he is a rental property owner in Austin, Texas. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering a mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management with integrated brokerage, custody, and advisory services.

Averyl Basolo is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2019. Prior to her current role, her background includes positions at Hobby Lobby, The Master's University, The Men's Wearhouse, and involvement with the Republican GOP. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Adam Stanford is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Asheville, NC, bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide array of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process utilizing firm-approved tools and market simulations.

Shelia Christofalos is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience, currently with Edward Jones since 2014. She is based in Asheville, NC, and holds a Series 66 license. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. With approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and a network of nearly 24,000 advisors, the firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, tax-efficient services, and affiliated investment products under a fiduciary standard.

Carl Powell Jr. is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Asheville, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 41 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as a sole proprietor in an investment-related rental property business. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to client goals.

Colton Smith is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Asheville, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC and Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2016, and previously at Waddell & Reed in 2015. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a combination of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.