Victor Valentino Rodriguez is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including UBS Financial Services, Morgan Stanley, and Bb&T Securities prior to his current role since 2021. Outside of advising, he is involved in real estate through ownership and management positions in multiple property-related LLCs in the Winston-Salem and Greensboro areas. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan services to a diverse clientele including individuals, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a combination of traditional research and AI-enabled tools to monitor investments and offers access to third-party managers through the Envestnet platform.

Patrick Rhyne is a financial advisor at &Partners with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory role, he is a silent investor in Pison Stream Solutions. &Partners serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of investment management and financial planning services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Adam Bray is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Winston-Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Bb&T Securities. He has worked with Truist since 2016 through its various affiliated entities. Truist Advisory Services offers investment consulting, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, corporations, plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm integrates traditional research and AI-enabled tools, partnering with Envestnet to provide asset allocation strategies, manager selection, and ongoing monitoring.

Joshua Kincaid is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He currently works at Truist Advisory Services and Truist Investment Services and has prior experience at Equitable Advisors and Credit Union Investment Services. Outside of his advisory role, he occasionally assists with in-home pet sitting activities managed by his spouse. Truist Advisory Services offers investment consulting, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan services to individuals, corporations, plan sponsors, plan participants, and charitable organizations. The firm combines traditional research and AI tools, delivering ongoing reviews and consultations while leveraging its affiliated financial relationships across banking and brokerage services.

Matthew Masten is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 28 years of industry experience. He is currently with Truist Advisory Services, where he has worked since 2018 through its affiliated entities, following prior roles at Uvest Financial Services Group and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he is the treasurer of 638 Brewing Company Inc., a restaurant and brewing business based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Truist Advisory Services offers investment consulting, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan services to individuals, corporations, plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a multi-manager approach using the Envestnet platform and provides ongoing monitoring and reporting, supported by a combination of traditional research and AI-enabled tools.

Korbin Wayton is a financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with National Life Group and Norwich University. Wayton serves as a trustee for the Norwich Global Initiative, selecting recipients for study abroad scholarships. Equity Services, Inc., operating as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms and frequently uses third-party asset managers and model portfolios, combining long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading and specialized instruments.

Christie Severino is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She previously worked at CUNA Brokerage Services, CUSO Financial Services, and Truliant Federal Credit Union. She is also involved with Allegacy Federal Credit Union. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, and supports its advisors with research, technology, and various institutional platforms.

Larry Redfearn is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Kernersville, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the Finance Committee Chair for Bunker Hill United Methodist Church in Kernersville. 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. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Rachel Ellis is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Winston Salem, NC, holding a Series 66 credential and 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, providing investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting with over $671 billion in assets under management and more than 14,000 financial advisors.

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 with Morgan Stanley in Winston-Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2019. Outside of her advisory duties, she serves as a trustee for several personal trusts and is a board member and finance committee member of Senior Services, Inc., a health and welfare organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques, with an emphasis on advisory services rather than individual security recommendations.

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.