William Landschoot is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017, following a one-year tenure at Spark Financial. 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, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

James Kelly III is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Westhampton Capital, LLC and Waterfall Capital Partners, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Benzil LLC, where he operates an Airbnb rental business. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base with tailored financial planning and investment consulting, offering a range of portfolio management styles and specialized municipal advisory services.

Mary Thackerson is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Winston Salem, NC, bringing three years of industry experience. Her prior work experience includes roles at Raymond James & Associates, Oracle, and Lenovo. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by offering a broad range of investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm provides tailored recommendations based on its research and planning tools, with planning engagements typically being discrete rather than ongoing.

Bryan Dixon is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Winston Salem, NC, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2006 and previously worked at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. from 2004 to 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of Dixon Holdings LLC, a real estate holdings company. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm is notable for its large advisor and branch network and its affiliated capabilities beyond advisory services.

John Mathews is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and Allegacy Federal Credit Union, having also worked at Wells Fargo and Scottrade. Mathews operates under the Allegacy Investment Group, a business related to his LPL activities. LPL Financial is a national investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through its network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

David Maynard is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Winston Salem, NC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and with 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc., and LPL Financial. In addition to his advisory role, he manages a wealth management business providing investment advisory and financial planning services. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a wide network of advisors and multiple platforms. The firm employs a range of asset allocation tools and offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with access to various investment products and third-party managers.

Robert Maltzahn is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Winston Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of advising, he owns and operates The Maltz Shop, a small business selling items on eBay. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a research-driven approach and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Morris Moser is a CFP® professional with 36 years of experience in financial advising, currently affiliated with Raymond James & Associates. His career includes roles at firms such as Cetera, Avantax, World Equity Group, and Taylor Capital Management. Outside of his advisory work, he is engaged in teaching financial and retirement topics locally and is a partial owner involved in oversight of a car wash business. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions, with a diverse array of portfolio management styles supported by affiliated research and sub-advisers.

Robert Garland is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity in 2026, he worked at Edward Jones, Wells Fargo, and Truist. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services along with model portfolios constructed from a broad investable universe.

Lauren Robinson is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates holding a Series 66 designation. She has prior experience at Linden Thomas & Company, Stearns Lending, Cardinal Financial, and was self-employed for two years. Lauren is based in Winston-Salem, NC. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and municipalities, offering financial planning and consulting with a variety of portfolio management styles supported by firm research and affiliated sub-advisers.

James Graham is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. 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 approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Joseph Mc Kee is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining MassMutual and its affiliated entities in 2026, he worked with NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life from 2023 to 2026. Before entering the financial services sector, he spent 15 years at T-Mobile. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC, a subsidiary of MassMutual, serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, structuring planning engagements as annual, collaborative relationships that use firm-approved tools to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.

Kenneth Brown is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise in various capacities since 2016. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Melissa Combs is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she has a 50% ownership interest in Griswold Investments. 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 IPS-driven approach incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Nathan Plybon is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation, which reflects his expertise in retirement planning. Details regarding his education, additional experience, or personal interests have not been provided.

Jennifer Shealey is a financial advisor at Merrill based in Winston Salem, NC, with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill since 2013. 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 individual, high-net-worth, pension, corporate, and charitable clients.

Scott Bilton is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, he worked for Winston Salem Forsyth County Schools for 16 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including households across wealth levels, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Stuart Vaughn Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2012 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting for qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Steven Davis is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Winston-Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 14 years of industry experience. He has worked with MML Investors Services since 2012 and has been associated with MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is an agent involved in life and group health insurance. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning and offers asset management, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

Kevin Westrich is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Atrium Health - Davie Medical Center and held roles with local government recreation and parks departments in Winston-Salem and Wytheville. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.