William Towns is a financial advisor at Merrill in Greensboro, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and entering the industry with less than one year of experience. His prior work includes positions at IFund Loans, New York Life, and Bank of America. He attended Wake Forest University from 2021 to 2025. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kermit Coble III is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Greensboro, NC, holding the ChFC® and Series 66 designations, and has eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, he held roles at firms including Modern Woodmen of America and WESTERN SOUTHERN Life. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and managed solutions, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Christoph Kohly is a financial advisor at Merrill with 21 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has worked at Merrill since 2003 and has been with Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services for 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Justin Kilby is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with the firm since January 2011. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, Justin spent six years working in the supply chain and logistics field, most recently at Ralph Lauren Corporation. Justin holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from West Virginia Wesleyan College, where he was involved in varsity soccer and the Chi Phi fraternity. He also earned a Master's Degree in Business Administration from Elon University in 2008. He is recognized as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Justin has been named to the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list multiple times, including 2019 and consecutively from 2022 through 2026. He resides in Greensboro with his wife and their two children.

Richard Edmonds is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Greensboro, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2020, he worked for ITG Brands for five years. Edmonds serves on the Board of Directors for Guidance Carolina. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, notable for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides customized retirement planning and ongoing income advice through a collaborative and data-driven approach.

Jeremy McDonald is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2018. He has been with Fidelity since 2007, progressing through various positions including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, Workplace Guidance Associate, and Defined Contribution Associate. Throughout his tenure at Fidelity, Jeremy has developed expertise in financial consulting and investment services. He emphasizes a collaborative approach by listening to clients to understand their goals and tailoring strategies to meet their individual needs. Details regarding his education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement have not been provided.

Marc Lopresti is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 19 years of industry experience. He previously spent 13 years at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation before joining Cambridge in 2021. He holds a Series 66 designation and operates out of Greensboro, NC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm provides investment solutions through a network of independent professionals, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across various custody platforms with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Robert Mack is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked with various Fidelity entities since 2016. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and it also serves in advisory roles for multiple registered investment companies.

Robert Meyer is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill, based in Greensboro, NC. He has 24 years of industry experience, having worked with Merrill since 2002 and Bank of America since 2009. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers.

Lance Wilson is the Vice President and Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2018. Prior to this role, he served as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2017 to 2018. His career in the financial industry includes serving as Vice President and Financial Advisor at SunTrust Investment Services from 2011 to 2017, and at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2000 to 2011. He began his career as a Financial Advisor at First Union Brokerage Services from 1995 to 2000 and started as a Stock Broker at J.J.B Hilliard, W.L. Lyons from 1991 to 1994. With over two decades of experience, Lance works with individuals and their families to guide them through various financial stages of their lives. He collaborates with clients to establish long-term financial plans aimed at reducing concerns related to day-to-day financial management.

Charles Staples is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Greensboro, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 10 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at U.S. Bancorp Investments, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Fifth Third Bank, and Wilson Bank & Trust. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and analytical tools, and is notable for its affiliation with a municipal advisor and specialized SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services program.

John Bruggman is a financial advisor with Cetera in Reidsville, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Raymond James Financial and NewBridge Bank. Outside of financial advising, he has business interests in cabin rentals through Virginia Backcountry Cabins. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Michael Lonano is a CFP® professional with 34 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with OSAIC and has held previous roles at Securities America Advisors and Lonano Financial Advisors, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as the treasurer for the Quaker Crossing Condominium Association. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing a range of investment platforms and third-party managers to construct diversified portfolios with various asset types.

Gary Bargebuhr is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 39 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Truist Advisory Services and Truist Investment Services for seven years, as well as Morgan Stanley Private Bank for three years. He serves on the Board of Trustees for the Greensboro Jewish Federation. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options including retirement, education, and business-owner transition planning. Advisors use firm research and tools to develop tailored recommendations, with clients deciding on implementation through brokerage or advisory programs.

Christopher Rosic is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works closely with clients to understand their financial goals and develop strategies aimed at short-, mid-, and long-term objectives. He provides guidance on a range of topics including general investing, retirement planning, and preparing for unexpected expenses. Christopher also collaborates with Bank of America specialists to offer clients solutions related to banking, credit, home financing, and small business needs. With expertise in portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income, Christopher focuses on creating personalized portfolio strategies that adapt to clients' changing circumstances. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of North Carolina System. Outside of his professional work, Christopher engages in activities such as football, ice hockey, pickleball, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Janice Wuebker is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at Schwab Retirement Plan Services and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also serves multiple registered investment companies and develops model portfolios for intermediary platforms.

Paul Decongilio is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory work, he has performed independent contracting as a rideshare driver and food delivery service provider. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services, fund consulting, and model portfolios, with noted expertise in commodity pool operation and advisory roles for multiple registered investment companies.

Gregg Williamson is a financial advisor at Merrill with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Merrill since 1990. He also has held a position at Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jeffrey Lybarker is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Greensboro, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2017, with prior experience at Asbury Automotive. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Dennis Bissell is a financial professional with Cetera and its affiliated entities, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 23 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, he worked for Lincoln Financial Distributors for 18 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Wing Commander for the North Carolina Civil Air Patrol and is a member of the Investment Committee for the Civil Air Patrol Foundation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that provides a multi-manager platform to a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing affiliated and third-party managers alongside customizable investment strategies.