Melissa Holden is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Edward Jones for eight years before joining LPL Financial in 2016. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and various investment strategies.

Jonathan Haynes is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Winston Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2004 and is also the owner of Haynes Financial Group. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

Ben Miller Jr. is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 47 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2023, he worked for Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for 14 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of Miller & Co. Financial Planners Inc. and owns Miller Tax Services, where he prepares income taxes. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated financial advisers and offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to manage diversified portfolios, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Camden Norman is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to that, he worked at IH Services INC. for ten years. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Donna Shore is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Winston Salem, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2011 to 2016. Outside of her advisory role, Shore is an organist and musician involved with Unity Moravian Church and Holy Family Catholic Church. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, serving as an ERISA fiduciary and including a broad range of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Hannah Duvall is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Kernersville, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Tom James and Edward Jones, as well as positions connected to North Carolina State University. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research and modeling with algorithmic tools to deliver tailored advice while emphasizing the use of Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Ralph Miller is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has 35 years of industry experience, including significant tenures at Allegacy Federal Credit Union and Cuso Financial Services. Miller operates in Winston-Salem, NC, and is involved with Allegacy Investment Group as a related business activity. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and nonprofits. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

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 at Raymond James Financial with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo in various capacities from 2010 to 2021. Wilson is also employed as a licensed banker with Pinnacle Bank/Pinnacle Financial Partners. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports clients through advisory programs and institutional consulting services.

Alexis Reeves is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Winston Salem, NC, bringing two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Alexis worked for nine years at Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and maintains a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Ashton Brown is a financial advisor with Merrill in Kernersville, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and six years of industry experience. Prior to Merrill, he worked at Bank of America, PNC Bank, Edward Jones, and AXA Advisors, among other firms. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services for Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Karyn Harris is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Winston Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing and its affiliated entity since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and employs over 14,000 financial advisors.

James Choplin is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Lewisville, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2011 to 2016. Choplin serves on the finance committee of the West Bend Masonic Lodge #434. 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 includes a range of investment options such as money market funds, collective investment trusts, mutual funds, group annuity contracts, and insurance-related vehicles.

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.

Grant Miller is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. In his role, he assists clients in managing their wealth by focusing on personalized strategies that align with each client's individual needs and goals. He emphasizes a comprehensive approach that starts with understanding clients' objectives to tailor appropriate financial solutions. Grant began his career in financial services with Merrill in 2020. His areas of expertise include executive compensation, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, and retirement income. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from North Carolina State University, graduating with honors. Grant holds SIE, Series 7, and Series 66 FINRA registrations, and he is designated as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He resides in Winston-Salem with his wife, Bailey, and their labradoodle, Shep. Outside of work, Grant enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, and playing golf.

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 financial advisor at LPL Financial in Winston Salem, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Allegacy Federal Credit Union, CUSO Financial Services, Bank of America, Merrill, Wells Fargo, First Horizon, and SunTrust. She is also a licensed notary in Winston Salem. 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 range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios, research, and advanced technologies.

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.