Kevin Hoppens is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Greensboro, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Jennifer Beane is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at First Bank and BB&T. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in construction renovation businesses, managing financials for Bella Lan Renovations Inc. and Badin Lake Builders LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Jeffrey Shealy is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley and Citigroup Global Markets. He serves on the Board of Directors for The Dottie Shealy Ministry Foundation. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to develop personalized recommendations, primarily for clients with substantial investable assets.

Jason Zaks is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Winston-Salem, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a senior vice president and volunteer officer on the board of the Old Town Club, a social and country club in Winston-Salem. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that manages approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions supported by a nationwide adviser network.

Jacob Routh is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Winston-Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at State Employees Credit Union and various customer service and educational institutions. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm also engages in fund advisory and manages model portfolios using systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Jennifer Gibson is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at LPL Financial since 2025. Prior to that, she was affiliated with Allegacy Federal Credit Union and CUSO Financial Services, LP for over a decade. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research from LPL and third-party providers.

Matthew Thiel is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC for 21 years before joining Raymond James Financial Services in 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of Signature Wealth Group and Covenant Wealth Strategies LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using risk profiling and analytical tools and supports municipal finance and employer advisory programs.

Lori Pettyjohn is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing, where she has been since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a power of attorney for her mother, managing investment-related matters. 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 advisory process 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.

Angel Herman is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Winston-Salem, NC. He holds the Series 66 designation and has 20 years of industry experience, including 12 years at UBS. Herman is also involved with Defining Home, LLC, a privately held business. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to tailor plans according to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Stephanie Johnson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in High Point, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials with 30 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of investment advisory services and financial planning, employing research and analytics to support portfolio construction and offering brokerage and advisory solutions at scale.

James Zich is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Winston-Salem, NC. He holds a Series 66 designation and has two years of experience at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Prior to his financial advisory role, he worked in education with Guilford County Schools and has experience in retail and university settings. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm employs a structured planning process and utilizes tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and secular return estimates to support client goals.

Michael Forsyth is a financial advisor with Merrill in Winston Salem, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2008 and is also affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. outside of regular trading hours, he serves as an advisory board member for Kernersville Little League. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through model-based and discretionary strategies, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Douglas Duvall is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for 23 years before joining Ameriprise in 2020. Outside of his advisory role, Duvall is the owner and operator of Jubilee Legacy, LLC, which manages the day-to-day expenses of his financial practice. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to create personalized written recommendation reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Radford Hyde is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2016. 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 services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and tax-efficient solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Benjamin Abitz is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera in Winston Salem, NC. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley, Piedmont Capital Management, and TMRW Wealth. In addition to his advisory work, he teaches online courses for the University of Virginia's Certified Financial Planner education program. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a broad range of third-party money managers across multiple program structures.

Barbara Woodcock is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Winston-Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She is also a co-owner of Woodcock Racing Rods and Restorations LLC, an automotive restoration business she operates with her husband. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory services, utilizing various portfolio management styles and supported by extensive research and affiliated sub-advisers.

Mary Newcomb is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she has worked in various capacities including roles in childcare and religious educational settings. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, managing approximately $671 billion in assets and employing over 14,000 financial advisors.

Dan Craver is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he assists clients in developing financial plans aligned with their personal goals. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2015, holding various roles including Workplace Planning & Guidance Consultant, Relationship Manager, Investment Consultant, and currently Financial Consultant. Throughout his tenure at Fidelity, Dan has gained experience in financial consulting and relationship management, contributing to his expertise in building financial strategies for clients. His career progression within the company reflects a sustained commitment to client service and financial planning. Outside of his professional role, Dan has interests in fitness, golf, running, soccer, and tennis.

Timothy Gibson serves as a Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch, where he has been a team member since 2011. With over a decade of experience in the financial industry, he specializes in developing customized financial strategies for individuals, small business owners, non-profits, and foundations. His client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, institutional investment consulting, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, and small business strategies. Timothy holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management and Administration from North Carolina Central University and a Master's Degree from Colorado Technical University. He has earned several professional designations, including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He is also a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Residing in Greensboro, NC with his wife Kate and daughters Elizabeth and Kimberly, Timothy is actively involved in his community, including participation with the United Way of Greensboro. He enjoys spending time with his family and engaging in activities such as biking, football, hiking, music, running, and scuba diving.

Sean Newby is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Winston Salem, NC, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. He has 13 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Outside of his advising role, he is involved in executive business coaching. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors.