Jobeth Souza is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She began her career in the securities industry in 1993 and joined Merrill Lynch in 1997 as a Registered Client Associate. In 2007, she transitioned to a Financial Advisor role and currently serves as a Senior Vice President and Senior Portfolio Advisor. Jobeth's team focuses on meeting the financial and investment needs of high net worth individuals and businesses, emphasizing a long-term investment approach and comprehensive wealth planning services. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from Wake Forest University, graduating with Honors in 1992. Jobeth has earned several professional designations, including Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Her expertise spans areas such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, retirement income, tax minimization, and special needs planning. Outside of her professional work, Jobeth volunteers with The XLH Network, Inc., an organization related to her daughter's rare disease. She enjoys dancing, playing piano, running, and spending time with her family. Jobeth resides in North Carolina with her two children.

Jackson Johnson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial in Winston-Salem, NC, bringing two years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Edward Jones Investments and CUSO Financial Services, LP, as well as involvement with Allegacy Federal Credit Union. He serves as a board member of the King Public Library. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives who utilize various portfolio programs and strategies supported by research and technology tools.

Lawrence Holden III is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Winston-Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 51 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 1975 and concurrently affiliated with MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 1973. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in life settlements and insurance sales through his ownership and agent position at Holden & Mickey, Inc. MassMutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser subsidiary of MassMutual, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements supported by firm-approved analytical tools.

Keith Seivers is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Winston-Salem, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he oversees the use of Medicaid funds through the Innovations Waiver in North Carolina as a sole proprietor. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and modeling tools, with a focus on advisory services without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Jacob Rice is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he spent nearly a decade at Northwestern Mutual in various roles across wealth management, investment services, and life insurance. 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 wide range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Hunter Coords is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2019. His prior roles include positions at Pinnacle Bank and FTB Advisors, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in agriculture through Reveille Ridge Ranch. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and corporations. The firm offers non-discretionary planning and consulting tailored to client goals, supported by analytical tools and a range of advisory programs.

Zachary Morgan is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America and The Kimpton Cardinal Hotel. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including advisory roles for registered investment companies and charitable funds. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, employing systematic methods and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Shana Eagle is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2019. Prior to that, she was with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member and finance committee member for Senior Services, Inc., a health and welfare organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory and financial planning services to individuals and institutions, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and offers both direct and employer-sponsored plans.

Michael Warren is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2020, he worked at North Carolina Farm Bureau and Penske Racing. He serves as president of the Pilot Mountain Civic Club. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm is notable for its large retail advisor network and affiliated capabilities beyond advisory services.

Michael Bryant is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Winston Salem, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at First Horizon Advisors, SunTrust Advisory Services, and Merrill. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by technology and a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Jeffrey Herman is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 45 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with UBS since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the executor and beneficiary of a private estate. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings.

Wesley Huff is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2020. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Brook Biddy is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, previously working at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the finance committee of the Wilkes Education Foundation Inc. in North Wilkesboro, NC. 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 based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Kayley Coyle is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she has been serving clients since 2025. She is also a Certified Financial Planner, committed to educating and empowering clients and their families to build financial plans aligned with their goals and preferences. Kayley has extensive experience within Fidelity Investments, having held multiple roles since 2016, including Investment Consultant, Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, Financial Representative, Customer Relationship Advocate, and Financial Associate-Defined Contribution. This progression reflects her broad expertise in financial planning and client relationship management. Outside of her professional work, Kayley has interests in baseball, cooking and baking, music, pets, softball, and traveling.

Mary Farris is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Winston Salem, NC, with seven years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at First Horizon Advisors and Edward Jones, among others. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Zachary Brown is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at SkyBound, LLC and Cone Health. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages a rental property in Durham, NC. 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 IPS-driven approach includes investment policy preparation, performance reporting, and participant education, with a broader range of financial products than many institutional advisors.

Stacy Hennessee is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Lexington, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. She worked at Edward Jones from 2010 to 2017 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing, where she has been since 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she has partial ownership in THH, LLC, a non-investment-related business. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

Cole Foley is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at MassMutual Life Insurance Co and Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2022. Prior to his career in finance, he attended Davidson College and was affiliated with Mount Tabor High School. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved tools to develop written recommendations through collaborative client relationships.

Philip Grande is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera in Winston-Salem, NC. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial and NewBridge Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as secretary for the Calvary Provision Foundation board and is a member of the finance committee for Calvary Baptist Church. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, institutional, and charitable clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers and caters to a broad client base with multiple program structures.

Matthew Healy is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Greensboro, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a range of investment products such as group annuity contracts and bank deposit sweep options.