Benton Pruitt is a financial advisor with Cetera in Davidson, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles at Deloitte Consulting LLP and several asset management firms. He is a partner and LLC member at DBK Ventures LLC, where he advises on property management and real estate decisions. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a broad network of affiliated and unaffiliated money managers through various program structures.

Roderick Barnes is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Huntersville, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Barnes serves on the board of the Gilead Commons Owners Association and is a member of the Lake Norman Advisory Board. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Tyler Kaufman is currently a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he works as a part of Wealth Management Teams to assist clients with their financial planning needs. He aims to provide a comprehensive experience by not only supporting financial planning but also serving as a resource and liaison for clients and their families to various areas of assistance available at Fidelity. Tyler has professional experience in financial services, having held positions as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments since 2026, an Investment Consultant at Fidelity from 2024 to 2026, and a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones from 2023 to 2024. Outside of his professional work, Tyler's personal interests include cooking and baking, fitness, exploring food, attending social events with friends, golf, and spending time with pets.

Jerathen Tillman is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with LPL Financial and has held prior roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Jonathan Lentz is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones in Huntersville, NC, where he has worked since 2007. He has 18 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 license. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Jaclyn Ashgrove is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab in various capacities since 2020, with prior experience at Wells Fargo Bank, NA. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, supported by centralized custody and comprehensive operational infrastructure.

John Huang is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with five years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Credit Suisse AG and Cathay United Bank. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, employing proprietary capital market assumptions and model-based asset allocations to align investment plans with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Loretta Gifford is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Concord, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Gifford is listed as a part-time adjunct instructor in the medical billing and coding department at Rowan Cabarrus Community College, though she is not currently teaching. 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 and advisory services supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Jeffrey Coble is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Davidson, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches both high school JV and varsity basketball teams and travel basketball in the Charlotte area. 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 provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Patrick Schaffer is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2026, he worked at Edward Jones and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary investment consulting using various analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Thomas North II is a CFP® professional with 31 years of experience currently serving at Ameriprise. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005 and has also operated T.M. North & Nco. since 1994. He serves on the board of directors for Invest in Others, a nonprofit organization. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services for clients generally holding at least $1,000,000 in investable assets, offering written recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and algorithmic tools to deliver tailored retirement advice through a centralized consulting team.

Brandon Mainz is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at PFS Investments Inc., Stock UP LLC, and Axio Financial. Outside of advising, he works as an Uber driver in Charlotte, NC. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, using model-driven strategies from third-party asset managers with discretionary and separately managed account options.

Stephen Wang is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for eight years before joining LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is a business owner of Without Limit Inc., a venture unrelated to investments. 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 advisory services and platforms, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional solutions, supported by technology tools for operational and research assistance.

John Fitch III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. His prior firms include PNC Investments and NYLife Securities, where he worked before joining LPL Financial in 2018. 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 advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives, providing a range of solutions including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms.

John Chidwick is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with multiple firms, including Signature Wealth Group and Stonestreet Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner at Signature Wealth Group and serves as CEO of 4 Life Investments. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through unique affiliations.

Rita Bliven is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Kannapolis, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2020, she worked at First Citizens Investor Services and First Citizens Bank. She is also involved in self-publishing. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Derek Coffren is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research since 2017, with earlier experience at Ameritas Investment Corp. and Capital Choice Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an independent insurance agent for various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs across multiple platforms. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management through proprietary and third-party strategies.

Janice Lowrance is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Mooresville, NC, where she has worked since 2007. She has 19 years of industry experience. 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, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

William Crane is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He joined the firm in 2024 and has held positions including Financial Representative and Relationship Manager before his current role. He focuses on providing clients with financial clarity and supports them in achieving long-term success through personalized planning. His approach integrates analytical analysis and empathetic client engagement to navigate complex financial situations. William emphasizes understanding each client's unique circumstances to align strategies with their priorities. Outside of his professional responsibilities, William enjoys activities such as golfing, tennis, table tennis, traveling, and exploring culinary experiences.

Katie Riegel is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations and eight years of industry experience. She has worked with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2018 and is also involved as an independent insurance agent and the treasurer of the Mooresville Youth Baseball Association. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a broad network of financial professionals and multi-platform account implementation.