Leslie Apple is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones in Asheville, NC, and has nine years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and is also involved with Off-Trail On Purpose College Advisors, a role she has held since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment options. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and maintains a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Matthew Maultsby is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017 and previously spent five years at Wells Fargo Bank NA. He serves as a finance committee member for the Asheville Museum of Science. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets with over 14,000 financial advisors and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Jamie Van Dyke is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning their advisory career in 2025. Prior to this role, Van Dyke worked at Wells Fargo Bank, NA from 2015 to 2024. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

Jeffrey Schiffman is a CFP® with 25 years of experience in financial services. He is currently with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2021, following 12 years at UBS Financial Services Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is an agent for Providence Brokerage Services, LLC, selling fixed insurance products including whole life and universal life policies. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and nonprofit organizations through a national network of representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Nicole Barrett is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with six years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, she worked at Edward Jones for five years and Mission Health for seven years. LPL Financial serves individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, combining model portfolios, research, and technology-driven investment approaches.

Tanya Frisbee is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors for 16 years before joining Raymond James in 2018. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as Practice Manager at Elk Mountain Wealth Partners in Asheville, NC. 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 planning and supports municipal and public-finance work through a range of advisory programs and specialized services.

Allan Robertson Jr. is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He worked at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC for seven years before joining Cambridge in 2016. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations through financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services. The firm offers a range of implementation options via multiple platforms and proprietary strategies, with business relationships that may include legal and accounting services.

Joseph Simpson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Raymond James Financial, Carillon Tower Advisers, Inc., and Eagle Fund Distributor. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 advisors, offering a range of advisory programs that include discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Karyn Laughrun is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with UBS since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a notary public for North Carolina and acts as a trustee for a family life insurance trust. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and leverages research from its Chief Investment Office and UBS Global Research to tailor client solutions.

Richard Lee III is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 14 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Edward Jones in Asheville, NC since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he served as treasurer for the Buncombe County Democratic Party from 2019 to 2021. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and affiliated financial services. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Jon Dobson is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, Merrill, and Bank of America. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by research and model portfolios.

Craig Harris is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Asheville, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2020 and previously spent nine years at Wells Fargo. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with 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 structured planning tools and models to support its advisory services.

Zachary Hunt is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. Before joining Merrill in 2017, he worked at Enterprise Holdings LLC for one year. In addition to his advisory role, Hunt officiates weddings and produces wedding films as a consultant for his wife's small business in the wedding industry. He also serves as a deacon at Biltmore Church in Asheville, NC. 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 using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Carrie Smith is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Asheville, NC, holding a Series 66 designation. She joined Edward Jones in 2026 after previously working at Obra Capital, CorePower, and Applied Materials. Prior to her advisory role, she was a homemaker for two years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee solutions, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Robert Torrington is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Falls Funding LLP. He serves as an officer and treasurer on the board of Quantum House, a nonprofit organization. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Jason Marshall is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory solutions. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with an investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in addition to traditional products.

Stephen Fusco is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in Asheville, North Carolina. He specializes in guiding retirees, individuals nearing retirement, and those experiencing new financial success through complex financial decisions, focusing on providing clarity and confidence for a secure and fulfilling retirement. Additionally, he works with nonprofits and churches, offering portfolio strategies that align financial resources with organizational missions and values. Stephen earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a minor in Economics from the University of North Carolina at Asheville. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. With experience in business management, entrepreneurship, and financial services, he brings comprehensive expertise to his advisory role. A lifelong Asheville resident, Stephen enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, camping, kayaking, and spending time with his family and dogs. He is actively involved in community service, currently serving on the board of directors for the Western North Carolina Chapter of The American Red Cross, and has a history of volunteering with local charities and churches.

Matt Edwards is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Asheville, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TD Ameritrade Investment Management, LLC, TD Ameritrade, Inc., and Scottrade, Inc. since 1998. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a range of integrated brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services.

Samuel Harris is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in helping clients bridge the gap between personal and financial wellness by developing personalized financial strategies that align with their priorities. His areas of focus include liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, sports & entertainment, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. Mr. Harris holds a Bachelor's degree in economics from Oberlin College. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He provides ongoing financial advice and leverages Merrill Lynch's extensive network of tools and information to assist clients through life changes such as job transitions, business transactions, and retirement planning. Outside of his professional work, Samuel is engaged in activities such as baseball, basketball, gardening, running, surfing, tennis, traveling, woodworking, yoga, and spending time with his family. He is bilingual in Spanish and English.

David Sanders is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment committee analyses.