Eric Dubose Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Helena Agri Enterprises, LLC and Clemson University. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and supports over 14,000 financial advisors.

Angela Ferrell is a Wealth Management Advisor with the Ferrell Stewart Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Asheville, North Carolina. She focuses on helping clients achieve financial security at every stage of life, offering guidance on family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, and issues related to women and wealth. Angela leverages Merrill Lynch's extensive resources to provide comprehensive financial strategies tailored to evolving market conditions. Before her career in financial advising, Angela gained experience owning and operating hotel properties, which gave her insight into business complexities and wealth management. She began her financial advisory career in 2011 and joined Merrill Lynch in 2014. Angela holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of North Carolina System and has earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) designation as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. Born and raised in Asheville, Angela enjoys cooking, running, surfing, and spending time with her family. She is also involved in her community through volunteering with Helpmate and participating as a Rotarian with the Rotary Club of Asheville.

Jeffrey Annas is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in helping individuals and families gain control and confidence in their financial futures. Drawing on his experience, he collaborates with clients to design clear and customized financial strategies aligned with their goals and lifestyles. His expertise includes family wealth and multigenerational planning, retirement planning, equity compensation guidance, charitable gifting strategies, tax planning, and tax-efficient investing. Prior to his current role, Jeffrey served for 10 years in the U.S. Air Force as an Air Traffic Controller, where he developed discipline, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain composure under pressure. He holds the Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. His educational background includes a High School Diploma from South Caldwell High School and an Associate's Degree from the Community College of the Air Force. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Jeffrey enjoys spending time with his wife and two young daughters. His personal interests include fishing, camping, exercising, basketball, biking, chess, hiking, pickleball, skiing, and tennis.

James Tanner is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Prior to this, he worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. He is based in Hendersonville, NC, and holds the Series 66 designation. 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 advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, incorporating a broader range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Taylor Mclennan is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Asheville, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A., Morgan Stanley, Kearfott Corporation, and Mission Health System. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and proprietary tools, incorporating market simulations and return estimates to support client decision-making.

Julie Willard is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. who holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 25 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions at JJB Hilliard WL Lyons LLC and Oppenheimer & Co. She is based in Asheville, NC. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers customized financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a range of strategies from traditional to complex investments.

Brittny Hobkirk is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America, N.A., Securian Financial Services, Inc., Minnesota Life Insurance Company, CRI Securities, LLC, and North Star Consultants, Inc. She also worked briefly at Anytime Fitness. 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of individual and institutional clients.

Ryan Moran is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Lincoln Financial Securities and Wells Fargo Advisors. He is also licensed as an independent insurance agent working with various independent insurance companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is an SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals, offering both proprietary and third-party investment strategies across multiple platform arrangements.

Gareth Rich is a CFP® professional with 40 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with OSAIC since 2025. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 35 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is engaged in offering insurance products and acts as a trustee managing family trusts. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, and access to third-party money managers across multiple platforms. The firm employs firm-provided tools and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios tailored to client risk profiles.

Stephan Ihde is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones in Asheville, NC, holding 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Outside of finance, he operates a sole proprietorship selling landscape and nature photography prints online. 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 wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Katherine Bradley is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Asheville, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, she worked in real estate and hospitality from 2012 to 2023. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and offices.

Howard Helms III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Asheville, NC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. He is also involved with Helms Wealth Management in Asheville. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions, offering a broad range of financial planning and investment management solutions through a large network of advisors.

Deane Gauthier is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Robert Baird since 2019, as well as J.J.B. Hilliard W.L. Lyons, LLC since 2013. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group provides customized financial planning and portfolio management services using a range of traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

Addison Harris is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2020, Harris held various roles including work with Mars Hill University and the YMCA of Western North Carolina. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Susan Sorrells serves as the Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Asheville, North Carolina. She has been with Merrill Lynch since 2007 and has over 36 years of experience in the financial services industry. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, Susan held roles in retail branch management, licensed banker supervision, and area management with SunTrust Bank and Wachovia Bank. Susan holds a bachelor's degree in business administration with a concentration in commercial banking from Mars Hill University. She has earned several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® (CDFA®), and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA). Her expertise encompasses retirement planning, education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, and managing new wealth. She is a member of the Waynesville Rotary and participates in community initiatives such as KARE, Open Door, Manna Backpack, and Folkmoot. Susan resides in Waynesville, North Carolina, with her husband. She enjoys boating, reading, traveling, and spending time with her family, including her three grown children and five grandchildren.

Laura Mukosiej is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with eight years of experience, currently affiliated with Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at Guidepoint Global, LLC and Givens Estates. 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 and offers a wide range of advisory solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard and maintaining a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Brian Fortune is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2020. He previously worked for CETERA Advisor Networks LLC from 2013 to 2019. Outside of his advisory work, he is a committee member volunteer for the YWCA in Asheville, NC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm provides various portfolio management options with both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, including proprietary models and access to third-party managers.

Alan Brookshire is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked previously at JJB Hilliard W.L. Lyons LLC and Oppenheimer & Co. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a director at Cane Creek Cycling Components, advising on corporate strategy. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group provides tailored financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a range of investment strategies and overlay services.

Gregg Defilippi is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, all of which has been with Edward Jones since 2000. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and is based in Arden, NC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

John Glover is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. in Hendersonville, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert Baird & Co. since 2019 and previously worked at Hilliard Lyons. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a rental property owner. The DDK Group, part of Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of services including financial planning, portfolio management, separately managed accounts, and custody and brokerage services, utilizing manager-traded and model-traded SMA strategies along with tax-management and direct-indexing capabilities.