Scott Saffer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Winston-Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Royal Alliance Associates, Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation, Capital Investment Advisory Services, and Capital Investment Group. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Christine Ryan is a financial advisor with Merrill in Winston Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1999. 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.

Roger Calhoun is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 41 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Ameriprise since 2005, including his current role since 2020. Calhoun holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service. The firm’s approach includes written Recommendation Reports and annual advice on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies, with investment options influenced by affiliated product relationships.

Tammy Watts Quesinberry is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She joined the firm as a Financial Advisor in 2015 and is a member of the Pitts Watts Group. Tammy holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification, which she earned in 2020. Her professional background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She began her career as a Real Estate Paralegal and became a member of the Paralegal Division of the North Carolina Bar in 2005. She also obtained a North Carolina Real Estate Broker license in 2007. Tammy works with individuals and small business owners to develop and adjust financial strategies that align with their goals in areas such as family wealth management, retirement planning, legacy planning, and philanthropic planning. Outside of work, Tammy enjoys antiquing, baseball, cooking—where she has the ability to recreate restaurant dishes by taste—dancing, music, reading, traveling, watching movies, and spending time with her family. She is a mother of three children.

Michael Dowell is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Winston Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 40 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Citigroup Global Markets. 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 employs a large advisory network and uses research and analytics to support investment decisions, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Reid Palmer is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2017 and previously worked at Cru from 2015 to 2017. 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 individuals, institutions, and municipal entities—and offers financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services supported by a nationwide adviser network.

Mark Robinson is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2005 and previously worked at Legg Mason Wood Walker, Incorporated from 2001 to 2006. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and delivers advisory work using proprietary capital market assumptions and research from its Chief Investment Office and global research teams.

Francis Bryan III is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Winston-Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 50 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2016. Bryan serves as a director on the board of Yeamans Hall Club, a private club in Winston-Salem. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting with a variety of portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.

Timothy Ebert is a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) with 51 years of industry experience. He is currently registered with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and Mass Mutual Investors Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in fixed insurance sales through Ebert Financial. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and multiple advisory and non-advisory financial activities.

Jon Fox is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including RBC Capital Markets and CUSO Financial Services, LP. He serves on the board of NC Swimming, a nonprofit organization. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment services, leveraging a large network of advisors supported by proprietary research and technology.

William Hege IV is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2019. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation for 11 years and has maintained Hege Financial Group since 2004. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in Living Swell, LLC, a family business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors, supported by proprietary research and a range of advisory platforms.

Turner Simpson is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2025, he worked at Wells Fargo Bank for seven years and Blue Rock Wealth Management, LLC for two years. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Avery Bowles is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, Avery worked at First Horizon Advisors, First Horizon Bank, and First Citizens Bank. Outside of financial services, Avery is employed at Grandover Golf Resort & Spa in Greensboro, NC. 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 extensive research and technology tools.

Neil Allerton is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently working at Edward Jones since 2017. Prior to this, he held positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank NA, and Nationwide Securities, LLC. He is based in Winston Salem, NC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, access to separately managed accounts, affiliated mutual funds, and tax-efficient services. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Richard Basham Jr. is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Winston Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 34 years of industry experience. His career includes 25 years at Metlife Securities Inc. before joining Mass Mutual and its affiliated companies in 2016. He has been involved in fundraising activities for the National MS Society in Greensboro, NC since 2000. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with a focus on structured, collaborative client engagements that analyze goals using advanced software tools.

Douglas Esleeck is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Lewisville, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2025, he has held roles at Forsyth Country Day School and two universities. He is the head varsity boys basketball coach and athletic director at Forsyth Country Day School. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients across a wide wealth spectrum. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Geoffrey Brown is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Winston Salem, NC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 33 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Stifel, B.C. Ziegler and Company, and Morgan Stanley in various capacities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides a wide range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with a broad array of investment strategies and operational tools.

Thomas Braun is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Winston Salem, NC, bringing two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones and Truist, as well as over a decade at BB&T. 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 a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Catriona Kyle Rice is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. She holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. Outside of her advisory role, she co-owns Sonshine Partners, LLC with her spouse. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to a wide range of clients, including individuals, corporations, and institutions. The firm utilizes research and analytics to inform its investment approach and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Dana Corcoran is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management who works directly with clients to develop personalized strategies aimed at achieving short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. She provides guidance on a broad range of financial matters including investing, retirement planning, and saving for unforeseen expenses. Dana also facilitates access to Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and small business services. With a focus on helping clients navigate competing financial priorities such as home buying, education funding, and healthcare planning, she takes a one-on-one approach to define goals and tailor portfolio strategies accordingly. Dana holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of South Carolina. In addition to her professional work, Dana is involved with the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC, demonstrating her commitment to supporting the community.