Mauriel Vega is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at BridgeLight Financial Advisors, Symmetry Partners, LPL Financial, and TIAA-CREF. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as an independent insurance agent supporting various companies and operates a retail sales business. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals. The firm provides tailored investment solutions across multiple platforms, incorporating both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Crystal Dempsey is a CFP® and Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 14 years of experience, currently practicing at Edward Jones in Garner, NC since 2012. She has been with Edward Jones throughout her advisory career. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and supports a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Tyler Colmore is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at East Carolina University. 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 through a broad network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and affiliated financial services.

Robert Dunn III is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Clayton, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. 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.

Michael Parrish is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation, Woodbury Financial Services, Merrill, and Morgan Keegan & Company. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Sweet P Holdings LLC, a personal beach condominium entity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of investment solutions including financial planning, wrap and model portfolios, and third-party asset management, supported by a large network of advisors and advanced operational tools.

Orvin Johnson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, based in Smithfield, NC. He joined the firm in 2026 and has prior experience at Edward Jones and the United States Postal Service. Johnson’s career includes various roles outside the financial industry over nearly two decades. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a range of third-party advisory programs and emphasizes matching clients to suitable investment models based on personal and plan information.

Melanie Marlow Scheffler is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Clayton, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2000. 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 strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Eugene Freedman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 47 years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial since 2008 and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wachovia Securities. 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 offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms.

Stanley Coats II is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 26 years of industry experience and has been associated with Raymond James in various capacities since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he and his wife own and breed horses, occasionally earning income from shows and sales. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools to support client goals and serves a broad client base including high-net-worth individuals and pension plans.

Mark Harrell is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at Edward Jones since 2020. Prior to that, he held positions at AC Hall Company, Southern Bank and Trust, and Wells Fargo and Company. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a nationwide network of approximately 23,701 advisors and 15,121 branch offices.

Robert Eargle Jr. is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Garner, NC, holding a Series 66 license and four years of industry experience. Prior to his current role at Edward Jones, he worked at DICKS SPORTING GOODS for six years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Amber Clos is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. Her career includes previous roles with United Community Bank and United Community Advisory Services, as well as a long tenure at McDonalds / Huebner Management Company LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing strategic and tactical portfolio options supported by research and advisor tools.

Jeffrey Navarro is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2009. 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.

Aurea Wangerien is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 39 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones and Merrill, accumulating seven years at each firm before joining LPL Financial in 2017. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in non-variable insurance. 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 a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies, supported by advanced research and operational tools.

Dwight Carson is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with six years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2019 and previously worked at Royal Oaks Homes, a division of Mattamy Homes, and Carson Realty Group, 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 investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Michael Mullins is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2019. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Stericycle and Shred-It. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Tracy Harrison is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Smithfield, NC, where she has worked for nine years. She is also the owner of T's Biz, LLC, a building management business in Clayton, NC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a comprehensive range of advisory programs, 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 operates a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Michael Nunez is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Garner, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at United Community Bank, Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation, and Edward Jones. He is also involved with United Community Advisors, an investment-related business associated with his LPL work. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers various financial planning and investment management services, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Albert Faber is a CFP® professional with 41 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2007. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and operates out of Kenly, North Carolina. Outside of his advisory work, Faber is involved in senior marketing sales for Medicare Supplement products through SilverScript. 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 and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Christopher Brooks is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent, he worked at Resolute International Services for six years and Vetted International, Ltd. for seven years. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, delivering holistic, goal-based financial analyses that cover retirement, tax, estate, and other planning areas. The firm offers clients the option to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing structure, while keeping these services separate.