Robert Quick is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Winston-Salem, NC, holding a Series 66 license and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in youth sports as the founder and president of the Pfafftown Raiders 2034, a youth travel baseball 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, institutional clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and non-discretionary consulting supported by a broad range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Gary Warren is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on managing clients' wealth by developing personalized strategies tailored to their unique financial situations and goals. He leverages the investment resources of Merrill Lynch alongside the banking and lending services of Bank of America to provide comprehensive wealth management solutions. Gary holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from East Carolina University. He emphasizes a client-centered approach, prioritizing an understanding of each client’s life priorities to create flexible plans aligned with their aspirations. He and his team are actively involved in community service, including volunteering and fundraising for organizations like the Leukemia Society of North Carolina. Gary aims to provide dedicated client service to benefit individuals and families through professional financial guidance.

Christopher Wilson is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing Services for over a decade before joining Pinnacle Bank and Raymond James in 2021. Outside of advisory work, he is employed as a licensed banker at Pinnacle Bank and Pinnacle Asset Management in Winston Salem, NC. 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, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports advisory programs through a large network of advisors and affiliated firms.

Alexis Reeves is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Winston Salem, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, Alexis worked for nine years at Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. 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, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Ashton Brown is a financial advisor with Merrill in Kernersville, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, PNC Bank, Edward Jones, and AXA Advisors. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Karyn Harris is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 27 years of industry experience. She worked at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2003 to 2008 before joining Merrill from 2008 to 2016 and returned to Wells Fargo Clearing 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 approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources along with diversification and modern portfolio theory principles.

James Choplin is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Winston Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Choplin serves on the finance committee of the West Bend Masonic Lodge #434. 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 combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute with third-party data to guide investment decisions.

Evan Handy is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2023. He previously worked at Edward Jones from 2016 to 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the finance committee of Wilkesboro Baptist Church, is a member of the Wilkes Community College Board of Trustees, and acts as a commissioner for Wilkes County, focusing on economic development and budgeting. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Jeffrey Davids is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Winston Salem, NC, and has eight years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and previously worked for JCPenney Co for 20 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee options, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Jodie Baker is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial in Winston Salem, NC, bringing two years of industry experience. She has worked at several firms including Allegacy Federal Credit Union, Bank of America, Merrill, Wells Fargo, First Horizon, and SunTrust. In addition to her advisory role, she is a notary. 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 financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive advisor tools and a broad range of non-advisory financial services.

Ryan Huggins is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to develop customized financial plans that align with their unique short- and long-term goals. He emphasizes partnership and communication to identify and implement strategies that enhance financial outcomes. He has professional experience as an Associate Financial Advisor at Gate City Advisors in 2022 and at Morgan Stanley from 2018 to 2021. This background has provided him with a foundation in financial advising and planning. Outside of his professional work, Ryan enjoys biking, family activities, hiking, outdoor adventures, reading, and traveling.

Shyanna Phillips is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at E*Trade Securities, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, ER Select, and SoFi. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, emphasizing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through direct relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

James Abernethy is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 14 years. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by offering a broad range of investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm provides tailored recommendations supported by proprietary research and planning tools, with a focus on various specialized planning areas for clients who meet certain net-worth thresholds.

Elijah Payton is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Doordash, The Carolina Inn, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional investors, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery. The firm integrates proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and serves multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Lauren Barnes is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2025, she was affiliated with Monkees of Blowing Rock for one year and was a full-time student from 2016 to 2024. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and employs over 14,000 financial advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Nicole Helcher is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. She has held various roles within the financial services industry, including Planning Consultant and Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments, as well as Registered Client Service Associate positions at Independent Advisor Alliance, LPL Financial, and Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. Prior to these roles, she worked as a Client Service Expert at Jackson National Life Insurance. Nicole's experience spans client relationship management and financial planning, focusing on guiding clients to make informed financial decisions that align with their individual goals and values. She emphasizes building trust and strong client partnerships to develop evolving financial plans. Outside of her professional work, Nicole enjoys activities such as hiking, outdoor adventures, photography, reading, traveling, and participating in social events with friends.

Charles Corpening is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2016, working out of Winston-Salem, NC. Raymond James & Associates serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and investment consulting through multiple advisory programs. The firm provides municipal advisory services and access to various portfolio management styles supported by affiliated research and sub-advisers.

William Spry Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Winston-Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2016. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional and pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and advisory services through tailored, primarily non-discretionary consulting relationships supported by a wide range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Debora Ryder is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates in Winston-Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2016. 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 including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting supported by various portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

James Kluttz is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 49 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2023 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for seven years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a director of Accusport, Inc. in Winston Salem, NC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services tailored to clients’ specific needs, utilizing proprietary research and planning tools.