Jack Horner is a financial advisor with Merrill in Greensboro, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 46 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1980 and also has a tenure at Bank of America, N.A. dating from 2011. Outside of his advisory role, Horner and his wife are income beneficiaries of a charitable remainder unitrust benefiting the Wrightsville Beach Historical Museum. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies tailored for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Mark Grantham is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Archdale, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2010. He serves as an instructor and advisory committee vice chairman at Randolph Community College, where he leads basic investment classes and contributes to educational program development. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

David Robinson Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Greensboro, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 46 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and UBS Financial Services. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and sports & entertainment planning, combining proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Thomas Watts is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held roles at Milestone Wealth Management and has academic experience at Elon University and Virginia Episcopal School. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and systematic methodologies to construct portfolios and serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Ryan Neely is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Group for seven years and The Sales Factory for three years. Neely holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Greensboro, NC. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and advisory services that are generally non-discretionary, with implementation decisions made by clients.

Joel Payne Jr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, he worked for 24 years at Furnitureland South, Inc. 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 through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Andrew Vanore is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding the Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2023, he worked at Bank of America, N.A. for 11 years and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated for 12 years. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, and offers financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services supported by a nationwide adviser network.

Carl Bass is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors who holds a Series 63 designation and has 47 years of industry experience. His career includes long tenures at Bass Financial Strategies, Inc. and H. Beck, Inc., as well as recent roles at Grove Point Investments and Cambridge Investment Research affiliates. Outside of his advisory work, Bass serves as a senior elder at Westover Church and is a board member of Horsepower, Inc., a nonprofit organization. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management through multiple platforms and proprietary model strategies.

Jennifer Beane is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at First Bank and BB&T. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in construction renovation businesses, managing financials for Bella Lan Renovations Inc. and Badin Lake Builders LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Matthew Thiel is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC for 21 years before joining Raymond James Financial Services in 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of Signature Wealth Group and Covenant Wealth Strategies LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using risk profiling and analytical tools and supports municipal finance and employer advisory programs.

Jessica Martin is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Sophia, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2016. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary, written recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team and a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Stephanie Johnson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in High Point, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 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 with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a combination of brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute alongside third-party sources.

Braielyn Peoples is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Greensboro, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 registrations and two years of industry experience. She has worked at Primerica Advisors since 2024 and has been involved with Peoples Private Learning Center, Inc. since 2020. Prior to her advisory career, she spent five years with Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm delivers advisory services through a large network of advisors using model-driven strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers.

Amy Neely is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, working alongside a team of highly educated and trained professionals dedicated to supporting clients' comprehensive financial needs. She specializes in developing individualized wealth strategies tailored to each client's unique goals, including diversified investment portfolios, education and retirement planning, debt management, and insurance analysis. Through Bank of America, Amy provides clients access to a wide range of banking resources designed to simplify and coordinate their financial lives. Amy holds a Bachelor's Degree from Michigan State University and an Associate's Degree from Glen Oaks Community College. She has obtained professional designations as a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Her focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, women and wealth, and retirement income. Amy resides in Greensboro with her husband, Scott, and their children, Kennedy and Miles. Outside of her professional responsibilities, she enjoys reading, hiking, and paddle boarding.

Radford Hyde is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2016. 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 advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and tax-efficient solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Justin Berilla is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2022, progressing through roles including Investment Consultant, Workplace Planning Consultant I and II, and Workplace Planning Associate. Justin's experience encompasses various aspects of financial consulting and workplace planning. His professional focus is on helping clients achieve financial purpose, security, and freedom. Outside of his professional work, Justin has interests in art, beach activities, bowling, concerts, fitness, and playing musical instruments.

Timothy Gibson serves as a Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch, where he has been a team member since 2011. With over a decade of experience in the financial industry, he specializes in developing customized financial strategies for individuals, small business owners, non-profits, and foundations. His client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, institutional investment consulting, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, and small business strategies. Timothy holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management and Administration from North Carolina Central University and a Master's Degree from Colorado Technical University. He has earned several professional designations, including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He is also a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Residing in Greensboro, NC with his wife Kate and daughters Elizabeth and Kimberly, Timothy is actively involved in his community, including participation with the United Way of Greensboro. He enjoys spending time with his family and engaging in activities such as biking, football, hiking, music, running, and scuba diving.

Clinton Zeller is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 designations and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity in 2021, he held positions in various service roles including at Starmount Forest Country Club and Mythos Grill. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in a janitorial service as a cleaning attendant. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, utilizing a combination of fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Bradley Ross is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC in Greensboro, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Northwestern Mutual and the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Outside of his advisory role, Ross is co-owner of a tax preparation business and owns a consulting firm. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients approaching or in retirement.

Keller Biswurm is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he works as part of the Williamson Group. He collaborates with clients to understand their goals, priorities, and life stages, providing a comprehensive approach to wealth management. Keller and his team leverage the resources of Merrill and Bank of America to offer tailored advice and planning suited to each client's unique financial situation. Keller began his career in the insurance industry, focusing on financial analysis and building trust to recommend appropriate products. He graduated early from Elon University in 2017 with a bachelor's degree in business. His expertise includes college education planning, divorce transition planning, and liquidity management. Keller holds professional designations as an Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Community involvement is important to Keller, and he volunteers with organizations such as Star of Hope Ministries and Younglife Alamance County. Outside of work, he spends time with his wife and young daughter, participates in his church, and enjoys exploring North Carolina.