Kaylee Bateman is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, and Starbucks Coffee Company. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households 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 programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies with fiduciary oversight.

Kelley Floyd is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Asheville, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Kelley worked in various roles within the mortgage and lending sectors. Outside of advising, Kelley and her husband are involved in hospitality through ownership of a historic inn, with her husband managing the day-to-day operations. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, backed by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices, and provides comprehensive services including tax-efficient investing and trust capabilities.

Eric Brief is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Arden, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 33 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A., where he worked from 2009 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he has a partial ownership in Tuller Associates, a business related to investment activities. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Dillon Vess is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Shore Capital Partners, Nashville Capital, and Raymond James Investment Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he is an independent contractor and partner at Elk Mountain Wealth Partners, LLC. 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 institutional investors. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting, utilizing analytical tools and supports specialized areas such as municipal finance and SIMPLE IRA employer advisory services.

Rebekah Michel is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, she held roles at CreativeFreedom.space and the Fired Up! Creative Lounge. Outside of financial services, she has been involved in creative and entrepreneurial ventures. Charles Schwab serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary strategies and offers integrated custody, brokerage, and advisory solutions.

Rebecca Roberts is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and a long tenure at Wachovia Bank, N.A. beginning in 1979. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Joseph Price is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Asheville, NC, with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, CFA®, ChFC®, and Series 63 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2011. 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 and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, along with affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient services.

Brianna Parrott Parkins is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Prior to joining Raymond James, she worked at Wells Fargo Advisors for five years. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in agriculture and farming businesses, serving as co-owner and CEO of J Creek Custom Meats, LLC, and owner of Doc Graham Farm LLC. 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 institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using advanced analytical tools and supports both institutional and municipal clients through a broad advisor network.

Emily Rider is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2026, she held roles at Rowan County, Paul L Dunbar Group, and worked as self-employed, as well as positions in education with Manhattan Elite Prep and Rowan-Salisbury Schools. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of managed solutions, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds under a fiduciary standard. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

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 at Merrill with ChFC®, Series 63, and Series 65 designations and 47 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1992 and has been with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, 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.

Charles Miller is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2025, he worked at State National Companies/Markel Insurance for nine years. Outside of his advisory role, he is co-owner of Cave Canis Kennels, a dog training and breeding business, and owner of Angels BBQ, a catering business in Hendersonville, NC. 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. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Vicki Epley is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wachovia Bank, N.A. Outside of her advisory role, she co-owns and manages a rental property through GG'S HOUSE LLC with her spouse. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering IPS-driven advisory services that include investment policy statement preparation, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm acts as an ERISA fiduciary and offers discretionary investment management options, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.