Michael Forsyth is a financial advisor with Merrill in Winston Salem, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked with Merrill and Bank of America since 2008 and 2011, respectively. Outside of his advisory role, Forsyth serves as an advisory board member for Kernersville Little League and is involved as a silent partner in a family-held LLC. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Jordan Laws is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Before joining LPL Financial, he held positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and several other companies across different sectors. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning, advisory, and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of investment options including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Benjamin Abitz is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera in Winston Salem, NC. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley, Piedmont Capital Management, and TMRW Wealth. In addition to his advisory work, he teaches online courses for the University of Virginia's Certified Financial Planner education program. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a broad range of third-party money managers across multiple program structures.

Barbara Woodcock is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Winston-Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She is also a co-owner of Woodcock Racing Rods and Restorations LLC, an automotive restoration business she operates with her husband. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory services, utilizing various portfolio management styles and supported by extensive research and affiliated sub-advisers.

Mary Newcomb is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she has worked in various capacities including roles in childcare and religious educational settings. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, managing approximately $671 billion in assets and employing over 14,000 financial advisors.

Dan Craver is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he assists clients in developing financial plans aligned with their personal goals. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2015, holding various roles including Workplace Planning & Guidance Consultant, Relationship Manager, Investment Consultant, and currently Financial Consultant. Throughout his tenure at Fidelity, Dan has gained experience in financial consulting and relationship management, contributing to his expertise in building financial strategies for clients. His career progression within the company reflects a sustained commitment to client service and financial planning. Outside of his professional role, Dan has interests in fitness, golf, running, soccer, and tennis.

William Rives is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 29 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, he worked at Avantax Insurance Agency and Avantax Investment Services, and he also has over 40 years of experience as a CPA at W. Leon Rives CPA. Outside of advising, he serves as a board member at Wake Forest/Lexington Medical Center and is a partner in an accounting and tax preparation firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individual and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, operating a multi-manager platform with flexible program options and custodial arrangements.

Sean Newby is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Winston Salem, NC, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. He has 13 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Outside of his advising role, he is involved in executive business coaching. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors.

Christopher Stanley is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Winston-Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by offering a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Lee Salisbury is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, Raymond James & Associates Inc, and the Wells Fargo Investment Institute. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets with over 14,000 advisors and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Dustin Van Weerdhuizen is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Lexington, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at LPL Financial, Raymond James Financial, and BB&T Investment Services, in addition to his current tenure at Edward Jones that began in 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard and maintaining a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Sutton Miller is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Winston-Salem, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, AccruePartners, Lululemon Athletica, The Ahn Group International, and Keller Williams Beverly Hills. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and analyses.

Melvin Mccord is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Winston-Salem, NC, holding a Series 66 license and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, LLC since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he acts as an independent contractor with Signature Wealth Management, Inc., selling life, health, long-term care, and Medicare insurance. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly to individuals and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Brett Hickman is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of advisory work, he is the owner and sole employee of BVH Investments, a rental real estate business. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, utilizing various portfolio management styles supported by extensive research and affiliated sub-advisers.

Joseph Rotunda is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Winston Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 38 years of industry experience. He 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, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

David Havens is a financial advisor with Stifel, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2019 and previously spent six years at JJB Hilliard W.L. Lyons LLC. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, providing brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, which uses forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to inform asset allocation and planning analyses.

Kimberley Baker is a CFP® professional with over 41 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently with OSAIC and has a longstanding ownership role at Advance Financial Group, where she has provided comprehensive financial planning and investment advisory services since 1990. Prior to joining OSAIC, she worked at Securities America for 12 years. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse range of clients including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory services with an investment approach centered on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a variety of managed account programs.

Perry Hudspeth is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Winston Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation and Osaic FS, Inc. He is also involved with Anchor Financial Management Group LLC, a business entity related to tax and investment services. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive technology and a large network of advisors.

Kevin Lyall is a financial advisor at Stifel with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2019, following six years at Jjb Hilliard Wl Lyons LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing Vandalay Properties, LLC, which focuses on purchasing commercial buildings. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm's investment approach relies on proprietary methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and planning analyses intended to support client decisions.

Christopher Wagner is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Winston-Salem, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and over 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and has been affiliated with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011. Wagner serves on the finance committees of the Piedmont Land Conservancy and the Greensboro Children’s Museum. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including customized financial planning supported by structured discovery and advanced modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through various advisory arrangements and affiliated entities.