Johnny Bryant is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds the PFS™ designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including Avantax and CSSC Brokerage Services, and he operates Bryant Consulting LLC, a CPA consulting practice focusing on income, estate and trust taxation, and litigation services. Bryant also serves as a trustee for an irrevocable insurance trust. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC provides services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and consulting services across various program structures and custodial relationships.

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.

Paul Vladem is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 41 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation and Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2024, he spent over two decades at Investacorp Advisory Services and Associated Financial Consultants, among other firms. Vladem holds an active CPA license which he uses in his advisory practice and serves as an investment committee member for the Jewish Federation of Broward County. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse range of clients including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform with a focus on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization.

Marie Swingle is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Arden, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and totaling 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2009. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and annual retirement-income planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

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®-designated financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Asheville, NC, bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and its affiliated entities since 2010 and has worked with The Variable Annuity Marketing Company since 1996. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Scott Financial Planning & Investments LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual and institutional clients such as pension and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management and access to proprietary and third-party investment strategies through multiple platforms and custodians.

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, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Parsec Financial Management for six years before joining LPL Financial in 2021. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and a broad non-advisory financial services platform.

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.

Sandi Carroll is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Asheville, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2017, she worked at Catherines for three years. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendations through a centralized consulting team. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of large institutional firms.

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.