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 credentials and possessing 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Parsec Financial Management for six years before joining LPL Financial in 2018. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

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.

Pamela Banks is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Asheville, NC, with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2020. Outside of advising, she owns an online sales business on eBay and provides notary services to family and friends. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Brandon Powell is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. He is also involved with Nitelites, an organization he has worked with for over two decades. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by offering brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides research-driven, tailored financial plans through its network of advisors.

Adam Groff is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for HomeTrust Bank for ten years. Outside of his advisory role, Adam creates and posts videos of his dogs on YouTube. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

William Boughton is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. He serves as a board member for Helping At Risk Kids (HARK) in Asheville, a nonprofit supporting abused and neglected children, and is president of the Weaverville Business Association as well as vice president of the Wolf Ridges Property Owners Association. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

David Matz is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2009. Based in Asheville, NC, he holds the Series 66 designation. Outside of his advisory role, he manages multiple rental properties in the Asheville area. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and services under a fiduciary standard, supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices across the United States.

Peter Niemczyk is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 2007 and previously at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. from 2004 to 2007. Outside of his advisory role, Niemczyk operates a personal business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives using a variety of strategic and customized investment approaches.

Abdul Ar Rushdi is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC since 2011. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, incorporating a broad range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Darcy Beeman is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at Edward Jones since 2000. Based in Asheville, NC, Beeman holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm with over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies and separately managed accounts, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

David Meyer is a CFP® professional with 24 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Asheville, NC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Carli Petit is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2006. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

John Mark Dalton is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Bank of America and Merrill. Dalton is also affiliated with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UNCA. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services with a range of portfolio management approaches.

Charlotte Jackson is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Asheville, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 23 years of industry experience. She has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2008. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, supported by RBC’s capital markets and affiliated asset management capabilities.

Jaci Hoven is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo for five years before joining Raymond James in 2021. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

John Whatley is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Asheville, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.