Gregory Vickers is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones across multiple periods since 2016, with prior roles at Renasant Bank and LPL Financial. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets.

Michael Andry is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Asheville, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wachovia Bank, Merrill, and Banc of America Investment Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients with a broad 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 and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

David Wilhelm is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and is based in Asheville, NC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs supported by structured planning tools and investment insights.

Alan Ward is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for seven years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Saint Paul Vineyards and Saint Paul Farms in Hendersonville, NC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a large national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a research-driven approach and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

William Wells is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Asheville, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab since 1997 and Charles Schwab Bank since 2005. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance, using multi-asset model portfolios backed by research from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Melissa Kledis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Asheville, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones from 2011 to 2015 before joining LPL Financial in 2015. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as an office manager at Peridot Consulting. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies supported by advanced research and operational tools.

Dustin Schlabach is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. He has 10 years of industry experience, including nine years at Edward Jones before joining LPL Financial in 2025. 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, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment strategies, supported by technology tools and a broad platform that includes insurance and banking partnerships.

Carter Bagley Jr. is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Asheville, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Brookside Investments LLC, focusing on record keeping. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, offering a broad range of capital markets and advisory solutions.

Shaina Rogers is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 14 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third parties.

Kyle Jambon is a ChFC® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Fairview, NC, where he has worked since 2011. He has 14 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, Jambon serves on the Immaculata Catholic School Board and volunteers as a baseball umpire for South Buncombe Youth Baseball. He also serves as secretary for the Knights of Columbus Council 8923 and hosts a podcast. 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 and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Heriberto Guerra Gomez is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at BBT/Truist for six years. Outside of advising, he is involved as a part-owner of an insulation business and occasionally works as a server at a local restaurant. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management with a multi-asset model portfolio approach. The firm is notable for its large scale, integrated service model, and combination of advisory, brokerage, and custody functions.

Ollin Driver is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 42 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2008. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a broad client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, tailoring strategies to each client’s risk profile and utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

James Bowers is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, a position he has held since 2015. He began his career in financial services after earning a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Hampden-Sydney College. James focuses on client areas including college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, small business strategies, and retirement income. James holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He resides in Black Mountain, North Carolina, with his son Beau and is active in the local community, volunteering with organizations such as Serve To LEAD in Asheville.

Larry Scott is a CFP® professional with 37 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. He has worked with Cambridge Investment Research and The Variable Annuity Marketing Company since 1996. Scott is the owner of Scott Financial Planning & Investments LLC in Asheville, NC, where he is active in financial planning and investment advisory services. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals. The firm provides multiple portfolio management options, including proprietary models and third-party strategies, under various custody and platform arrangements tailored to client objectives.

Hayley Nelson is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2016 and was previously involved with CharBar7 for one year. 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, and institutions, utilizing internal and third-party managers with varied portfolio implementation approaches.

Christina Hale is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing nine years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Merrill and UBS Financial Services. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets and serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers tailored financial planning and consulting services, utilizing a range of portfolio management styles and proprietary research, with planning relationships typically non-discretionary and client-directed.

Amy Lewallen is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Asheville, NC, with six years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2019 and previously spent 12 years at Camp Hollymont for Girls. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with the Bair Foundation as a licensed foster parent. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services that include estate planning and investment strategies.

Kenneth Millsapps is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Asheville, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Parsec Financial Management from 2015 to 2021 before joining LPL Financial in 2021. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions, utilizing various investment strategies and advisor-support technologies.

Robert Weintraub is an International Wealth Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 2010. He works closely with families, corporations, and non-profits to provide financial and banking advisory services through his access to Bank of America. As a qualified Portfolio Manager, Robert offers tailored investment strategies that may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment approaches. He also manages client strategies on a discretionary basis within the Firm’s Investment Advisory Program. Robert's expertise encompasses family wealth management, international wealth management, retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management, socially responsible and ESG investing, women and wealth, sports and entertainment, and tax minimization. He holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) designation from the Investment and Wealth Institute, which he earned after attending the Yale University School of Management in 2017. Additionally, Robert has earned the CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA) designations. He earned his bachelor's degree from Franklin & Marshall College. In addition to his professional work, Robert serves as President of the Board of the College Assistance Program, Inc. He has been recognized on the 2022 Forbes "Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-in-State" list, and his team, The Weintraub Adessi Group, was listed on the 2024 Forbes “Best-in-State Wealth Management Team” roster. Outside of work, Robert enjoys adventure sports, camping, cooking, gardening, hiking, music, reading, running, spending time with his family, and practicing yoga.

Nicole Foxworth is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Asheville, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2023 and previously with Concourse Financial Group Securities from 2016 to 2023. Outside of investment advising, she is also employed at Everside Health, a healthcare company, where she has worked since 2016. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, and institutions. The firm offers a variety of financial planning and investment management solutions through a large network of advisors and utilizes a broad platform that includes strategic, tactical, and alternative investment options.