Ralph Garner III is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Truist Investment Services and Bb&T Securities. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Elizabeth Riddle is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Winston-Salem, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Merrill, SagePoint Financial, and Bice Wealth Management. Outside of advising, she is involved in managing short-term rental properties through Lakeside Getaways LLC. Raymond James & Associates is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser with over 5,400 advisors and approximately $500 billion in assets under management. The firm serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and government entities, offering wealth advisory planning and investment consulting primarily on a non-discretionary basis.

Craig Miller is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Winston-Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of his financial advisory work, he owns and operates a home-based travel agency, Distinctive Voyages. 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. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and scenario modeling.

Suzette Mc Intyre is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Lexington, NC, and has 17 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, she worked at Pinnacle Bank, Raymond James Financial Services, and LPL Financial. Outside of her financial advisory role, she is involved in a remodeling and construction business focusing on house flipping in Winston Salem, NC. 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 approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, tax-efficient services, and affiliated investment products through a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Shannon Thompson is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. Thompson previously worked at MetLife Securities for 12 years before joining Mass Mutual in 2016. Outside of advising, Thompson is involved in an entrepreneurial venture, owning a small business focused on payroll and expense management. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative annual planning engagements that utilize firm-approved analytical tools.

Scott Young is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career with Merrill Lynch in 1999 after completing graduate studies in 1996. Scott holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) designation awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a master's degree from the University of North Carolina System. Scott focuses on assisting families in evaluating their overall financial situations and developing coordinated, research-based wealth management strategies. His approach addresses issues unique to families, including wealth accumulation, asset and income preservation during retirement, and wealth transfer. Recognized for his expertise, Scott was named to both Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors list and Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors list from 2018 through 2021. Scott has served on the board of the American Cancer Society's Coaches vs. Cancer and volunteers with the Crisis Control Ministries' Crop Walk. He is a member of the Winston-Salem Estate Planning Council. Scott lives in Winston-Salem with his wife and two children.

Scott Settelen is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC for seven years. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader set of financial product offerings than is typical for large institutional advisers.

Andrew Bonner is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2023. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2016, progressing through roles including Investment Consultant, Investment Solutions Representative, High Net Worth Representative, and Service Representative. His professional focus includes educating and informing clients on retirement planning by utilizing Fidelity tools and employing active listening to identify strategies aimed at achieving long-term goals.

Marjorie Mc Gee is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Truist Advisory Services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and institutional entities. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting, using tailored strategies supported by extensive research and a wide affiliate network.

Tammy Childress is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 23 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates an online clothing consignment business focused on selling used clothing and photography. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Jeffrey Priddy is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and over 31 years of industry experience. He has worked primarily with First Allied Advisory Services and Cetera Advisors LLC throughout his career. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a multi-manager platform that offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Kathryn Orlick is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Stephens Inc and Morgan Stanley before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2019. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory options. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Christopher Leak is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Winston-Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for the City of Winston-Salem and for Aspire, a local nonprofit formerly known as The Housing Authority of Winston-Salem, where he is involved in business development and growth. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing financial planning and advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s approach includes structured financial planning using firm-approved tools and models, with advisory services delivered through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Thomas Emerson Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Winston-Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through a structured planning process without making individual security recommendations as part of standalone planning.

Michael Phelan is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at various Wells Fargo entities since 2010. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis, using proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Paige Crisp is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Winston Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Truist Advisory Services and BB&T Investment Services. She is currently affiliated with Truliant Federal Credit Union through LPL Financial. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of financial planning and advisory programs including retirement plan consulting and 529 account management. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management supported by internal and third-party research, as well as various technology-driven investment solutions.

Shannon Guelbert is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2013, including 11 years at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services both directly and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Bronwyn Flower is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Schneider, Nixon & John for two years before joining Wells Fargo in 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 roughly $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Daniel Owen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lexington, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 26 years of industry experience. He has worked with Uvest for the past 21 years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with support from its own research and third-party subadvisors.

Brett Moyer is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Winston Salem, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for both Building Youth Leadership, Inc. and The High Point Police Foundation, and is a civil service commissioner for the City of Winston-Salem. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing written recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized, non-discretionary retirement income advice.