Uwe Schweikert is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network who holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 36 years of industry experience. He worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 27 years before joining Commonwealth in 2017. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing around $213 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad adviser-support platform, including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Christopher Scott is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank, and TIAA. Outside of advising, he is a licensed notary public in Bear Creek, North Carolina. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management services primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders, delivering integrated solutions linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Heather Wicker is a financial advisor at Davenport & Company LLC with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Davenport since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, she is a vice president and 50% owner of Central Moving & Storage Inc., a moving and storage business. Davenport & Company serves individual and institutional clients, including banks, pension plans, trusts, estates, nonprofits, and corporations, offering a range of services such as asset management, brokerage, fixed income, public finance, and investment banking. The firm’s investment approach involves dedicated portfolio manager teams and comprehensive advisory programs across various account types and mutual funds.

Charlie Welborn is a financial advisor with Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and 23 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Beacon Pointe in 2021, he worked at DMJ Wealth Advisors, LLC and Proequities. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for the Lee County Education Foundation and the Sanford Area Growth Alliance, where he also acts as Treasurer and a member of the Executive Committee. Additionally, he is involved with a family-owned used car business and is a partner in a CPA firm. Beacon Pointe Advisors provides investment advisory and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm employs a manager-of-managers approach, utilizing a proprietary “Focus List” and quantitative and qualitative due diligence to guide asset allocation and investment selection.

Timothy Wilson is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Truist Advisory Services and its affiliated entities since 2018, formerly with BB&T Investments. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, employing a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

David Hackney is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Money Concepts Capital Corp in Pittsboro, NC, where he has worked since 2015. He has 10 years of industry experience and has been engaged in ongoing education since 2009. Money Concepts Advisory Service provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a variety of managed programs and combines fundamental and technical analysis with modern portfolio theory to manage client assets.

Carter Mathis is a financial advisor at Davenport & Company LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Fidelity Investments and Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory roles, he was involved with Pole Vault Carolina for two years. Davenport & Company serves individual and institutional clients, including banks, pension plans, trusts, and nonprofits, providing asset management, brokerage, fixed income, public finance, and investment banking services. The firm’s advisory division offers separately managed accounts, model delivery, and financial planning, supported by dedicated portfolio teams and a Manager Research group.

Melynda Woody is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Sanford, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at Touchstone Realty. She serves as president of the Winding Creek Farms Property Owners Association, managing meetings and organizing maintenance requests. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves individual and institutional clients across a broad spectrum, offering a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors.

Laura Clapp is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2012. She holds Series 66 registration and manages her practice in Siler City, North Carolina. Outside of her advisory work, Clapp is involved in agricultural equipment sales and service through Clapp Enterprises LLC and acts as a bookkeeper for Clapp Farm, a cattle operation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers various investment advisory programs and maintains a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Lisa Pace is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Sanford, NC, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. She has 31 years of industry experience, including roles at Edward Jones since 2001 and prior experience at Centura Securities, Uvest Investment Services, Mid South Bank, and Centura Bank. Outside of her advisory work, Pace is a 25% partner and coach at Storm All-Star Cheerleading, an all-star cheerleading gym in Sanford. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients across various segments. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of advisors, offering a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment options under a fiduciary standard.

Todd Graddy is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Pittsboro, North Carolina, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2024, he worked for Mediant Communications Inc. from 2016 to 2024. 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 wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a network of more than 23,000 financial advisors and over 15,000 branch offices nationwide.

James Mitchell IV is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Sanford, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he spent six years working at Sanford Golf Course and thirteen years in full-time education. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of investment advisory programs supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

James Mitchell III is a CFP® certificant with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2001, based in Sanford, NC. 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 programs and investment solutions through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Gregory Pace is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Sanford, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is a 25% partner in Storm All-Star Cheerleading, a cheerleading gym in Sanford. 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 programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Hillary Moore is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Lucia Capital Group. Outside of her advisory role, she is also employed in tax preparation with a CPA firm. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a broad range of advisory and brokerage services.

Celeste Little is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2019. Prior to her current role, she was employed at Veritude LLC and worked in the Wake County Public School Systems for eight years. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios, with a formal advisory role to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Leigh Harris is a CFP® certificant with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to Edward Jones, Harris worked at Horace Mann Investors, Inc., Horace Mann Companies, and spent over a decade at Vanguard Advisers. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, managing over $1 trillion in assets under management.

Zachary Womble is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Sanford, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2019, he operated Zach Womble Enterprises, Inc. from 2012 to 2019. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products through a nationwide network of advisors.

Amber Kidd is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Sanford, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2003. Outside of her advisory role, Kidd is involved in direct sales, working as a stylist for Color Street and a consultant for Pampered Chef. 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 solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Jeffrey Bednarek is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2022. Prior to this, he served as Vice President Branch Office Manager from 2018 to 2022 and Assistant Branch Office Manager from 2017 to 2018 at Fidelity Investments. His experience also includes working in High Net Worth Service at Fidelity Investments from 2013 to 2017, Financial Specialist at PNC Bank from 2012 to 2013, and Licensed Banker at JP Morgan Chase from 2009 to 2012. Throughout his career, Jeffrey has developed expertise in financial consulting and branch office management. His approach centers on building relationships based on trust, transparency, and accountability, ensuring that clients feel understood and cared for along with the needs of their families. This client-focused philosophy guides his work and commitment to financial planning. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Jeffrey enjoys family activities, golf, and writing.