David Wachter Jr. is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Hickory, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at MassMutual Life Insurance Co since 2016 and was previously with Metlife Securities Inc for eight years. Outside of his financial career, he serves as an independent pastor providing pulpit supply and engages in spiritual development projects, including authoring biblical commentary and leading faith trips to Israel. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm structures planning as collaborative, annual engagements using firm-approved software, focusing on investment categories and strategies without discretionary authority.

Lynn Bowser is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. She has 10 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of her advisory work, she is a founding partner of Elevate Strategy & Consulting, a coaching and mentoring business for professionals. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes collaborative, goal-based planning using firm-approved analytical tools and offers a range of investment and educational programs.

Tamara Sheline is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cornelius, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and at Citigroup Global Markets since 1981. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm offers tailored financial planning services and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Kristofor Essex is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation for 13 years before joining Cambridge in 2021. Outside of his advisory role, Essex serves as president of an independent insurance agency. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a variety of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements.

Kimberly Bonini is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2014. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Alexander Johnson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with six years of experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2019 and operates Capital Concepts Financial Group. Outside of advising, he is the owner and host of a podcast through BGP LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals across wealth segments, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory services and investment solutions delivered by independent financial professionals with access to proprietary and third-party strategies.

Glenn Slezak is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including ResiCentral, Homepoint Financial, Oxford Solutions, and Allen & Newman, PLLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs and investment options supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

James Fill is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their individual goals, focusing on a collaborative approach that considers each client's full financial picture, risk tolerance, liquidity needs, and long-term objectives. James has expertise in corporate executive services, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP) designation and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a bachelor's degree from Ohio State University. In addition to his professional work, James participates in community volunteer activities in line with Merrill’s tradition. His personal interests include baseball, basketball, football, golfing, pickleball, and spending time with his family.

Brent Reynolds is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 designation, with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2018 and previously spent five years at Verizon Wireless. 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 through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and offers a range of advisory and investment solutions including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Teresa Chapman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2016 to 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured discovery tools and proprietary investment models.

Thomas Oddo is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 1991 and has operated Oddo Financial Services since 2005. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as a professor at Davidson College. 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 using advanced analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

Susan Singleton is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Singleton serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for St. Stephens High School Class of 84. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

David Crosland IV is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Cornelius, NC. He has five years of industry experience, having worked at Bank of America from 2015 to 2020 before joining Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Bryan Sherrill is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of advising, he serves as Treasurer and Deacon at Diamond Hill Baptist Church and teaches at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services supported by analytical tools and maintains specialized programs in municipal finance and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting.

Jonathan Malcolm is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining Raymond James, he held roles at firms including Daly Seven, Inc. and Vincent Valuations, and was involved with the YMCA of the Triangle. He is also associated with Elmore Financial Group, Inc., a support company based in Denver, NC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals through risk profiling and analytical tools, supporting a large network of advisors and affiliated firms.

Keith Smithers is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 40 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 work, he serves as a board member of Patrick's Purchase POA, a community organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide array of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through a combination of direct individual plans and corporate financial planning agreements.

Andrew Howard is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he also owns and manages a rental property in Stanley, NC. 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 programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee solutions, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Ryan Hillary is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Mooresville, NC. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2020, he worked at FS2 Investment Solutions, LLC for four years. He also serves as CEO of RTH Wealth Management LLC, a financial advisory support business. 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 employs analytical tools such as risk profiling and probability modeling, with unique offerings in municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting services.

Kaleb Covington is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera, having worked there and its affiliate entities since 2016. Prior to his advisory career, he spent nine years working at Rusty Rudder. Additionally, Covington is an insurance agent selling life insurance, fixed annuities, and long-term care products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals across wealth segments, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Joseph Rhyne III is a CFP® professional with 32 years of experience, currently serving at MassMutual Investors Services since 1996. He has worked with MassMutual Life Insurance Company for 30 years. In addition to his advisory role, he owns an LLC that manages pass-through compensation. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and offers additional programs, including estate settlement and employer-sponsored planning.