Warren Lackey Jr. is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Edward Jones in High Point, NC, where he has worked since 2011. He has 15 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for the Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church School in High Point. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a 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 is known for its extensive advisor and branch network as well as additional affiliated capabilities.

Edmund O'Keeffe III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera and Edward Jones. Outside of advisory work, he has entrepreneurial experience with OKE Investments. 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, utilizing IARs who implement model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, or customized strategies, supported by advanced research and operational tools.

Chauncey Pegram III is a financial advisor at Stifel with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and Citigroup Global Markets. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2019. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach utilizes proprietary forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Stephen Sexton is a CFP® professional with over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2022 and previously from 2009 to 2016. His prior experience includes roles at Truist Advisory Services, BB&T Securities, and Osaic FS, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, Sexton has involvement as an investment representative for non-variable insurance products. 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 financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies, and supports its advisors with advanced technology and diversified financial services.

John Voight is a CFP® professional with 28 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005, currently serving in Summerfield, NC. Outside of his advisory work, he coaches a junior varsity boys high school soccer team as an employee of the county school system. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm offers a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions supported by a centralized retirement-income consulting team that uses research and modeling to produce tailored recommendation reports.

Maria Aileen Rio is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at CitiBank for thirteen years. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ashley Cook is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Group and Bell Partners Inc. Cook is based in Greensboro, NC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing annual retirement-income planning advice focusing on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Eden Parker is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Eden worked at Actalent and IQE. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory programs and affiliated financial services. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and supports a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Jacqueline Wieland is a financial advisor with Stifel, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. She has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. since 2014. Wieland serves on several boards, including as Chairman of the Dean's Advisory Board at the VA Tech Carilion School of Medicine and as a board member of the Institute of World Politics, as well as participating in nonprofit finance committees and foundations in the Greensboro area. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and nonprofit entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and asset allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Patrick De Pinto is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Greensboro, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. He previously worked with Lincoln Financial Securities and has held roles outside finance, including positions at Instacart and DoorDash. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, leveraging both proprietary and third-party strategies, supported by technology and a broad platform of complementary financial services.

Brandon Williams is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank, and Edward Jones. Outside of advising, he is a general partner and managing member of a real estate entity focused on property transactions and renovations. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Hannah Zogzas is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she focuses on delivering customer service, building client relationships, and supporting financial planning. She aims to assist clients in making informed financial decisions with confidence. Her professional experience includes roles at Fidelity Investments since 2020, starting as an Investment Consultant before becoming a Planning Consultant. Prior to this, she worked at UBS Financial Services from 2016 to 2020, progressing from Client Service Associate to Senior Wealth Planning Strategist. She also held a Client Service Associate position at Merrill Lynch from 2013 to 2016. Outside of her professional work, Hannah enjoys activities such as beach outings, family activities, hiking, outdoor adventures, parenthood, and traveling.

Ryan Howard is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior work history includes positions at Gravity Haus and East Carolina University. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm uses a variety of third-party advisory programs and emphasizes matching clients to appropriate investment models and discretionary managers.

Haskell Shelton III is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Bb&T Investment Services and Pinnacle Financial Partners prior to joining Raymond James in 2020. Outside of his advisor role, he is an associate at Pinnacle Asset Management, where he refers potential clients to Raymond James advisors. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning and investment consulting to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary advice using advanced analytical tools and supports a broad network of advisors and specialized services such as municipal finance and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting.

Julie Hocevar is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 24 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Her career includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, PRUCO Securities, MassMutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance, and Metlife Securities. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm uses model-driven investment strategies and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

Ronald Copeland is a financial advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in comprehensive financial strategies. He focuses on helping clients pursue personal goals such as college education planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income planning. Ronald emphasizes creating personalized plans that account for clients' unique perspectives and priorities. With a background as a former professional athlete and three-time world champion kickboxer, Ronald applies discipline, accountability, and strategic focus in his financial practice. He draws on his experience to help clients maintain clear perspective amid complex and emotional financial decisions, aiming to facilitate informed and confident choices aligned with long-term objectives. Ronald holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and attended Guilford Technical Community College. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys basketball, boxing, and spending time with his family.

Jason Allen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in High Point, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has been associated with Wachovia Bank, N.A. since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an executor for an estate. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research from internal and third-party sources and applying diversification principles and modern portfolio theory.

Nathan Hooker is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and over 20 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Kestra Financial Services, VOYA Financial Advisors, and Ameriprise. He serves as a board member of the Shady Grove Wesleyan Church in Colfax, NC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base of individuals and institutions by offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base through thousands of financial professionals and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management options across multiple platforms.

Ana Nelson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2015. Wells Fargo Advisors is a nationwide securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

John Roberts is a financial advisor with Merrill in Greensboro, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 45 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1980 and has worked at Bank of America since 2009. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.