Lisa Little is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Wilmington, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has been associated with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 2007 and Corning Federal Credit Union since 2010. Outside of advising, she works as a Registered Operations Associate for Wealth Strategies/Corning Credit Union Wealth Strategies. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm utilizes tailored, non-discretionary planning supported by analytical tools and maintains specialized programs in municipal and public finance as well as SIMPLE IRA employer advisory services.

John Dexter is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has been with Wells Fargo advisors in various capacities since 2012 and started his current role in 2025. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

John Watlington is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Ameriprise Financial Services, Bank of America, Merrill, and Credit Suisse. He is also an associate with The Bray Harris Group and Towne Wealth Management in Charlotte, NC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individual, high-net-worth, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work, as well as specialized advisory programs like SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Charles Mintz is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Wilmington, NC, holding a Series 63 designation and over 45 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bb&T Securities, Truist Investment Services, and Truist Advisory Services. He serves as a finance and investment committee member for the Adam Latta Fund, overseeing stipend distributions for retired ministers of Methodist churches. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions, utilizing a variety of portfolio management styles supported by extensive research and model managers.

Charles Tripp is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having seven years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing Services since 2018 and has been affiliated with Wells Fargo Bank since 2014. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Amanda Santos is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Wilmington, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has also worked with Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Bank. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Jonathan Vargas is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2020 and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2014. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

Benjamin Robertson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Wilmington, NC. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2026. Prior to this, he held positions at Wells Fargo Bank, PNC Bank, Harley Davidson, Dyer Marine, Harris Teeter, and Red Robin. 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 a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

John Franck is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2025, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2022 to 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer and a member of the Board of Directors for Saint Nicolas Greek Orthodox Church in North Carolina. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by providing brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, delivering advisory work through model-based asset allocations and proprietary research.

Edward Knox III is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Wilmington, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2013. 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 including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Latonya Golson Ballard is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Bank since 2018 and previously spent 15 years with Morus Corp. Beauty World. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in a trucking logistics business co-owned with her spouse. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm combines brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics to offer diversified investment approaches.

Jeremy Beakes is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets since 2024. His prior roles include positions at Truist Advisory Services and BB&T Securities and Bank spanning over a decade. He also serves on the Board of Directors for Port City Community Church in Wilmington, advising on budgets and business functions. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with tailored portfolio management strategies using both in-house and third-party managers.

Madison Hauser is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Before joining Wells Fargo Advisors, Madison held positions at several companies including Instacart, SweetGreen, and Vanliner Insurance Company. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and develops tailored recommendations using Wells Fargo research and planning tools.

Joseph Manion is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Thrivent since 2022 and previously held roles at Costco, Kroger, Mediu, LLC, and OnX Enterprise Solutions. Outside of advisory work, Manion owns and operates Serve Coffee, a coffee importing and subscription business focused on direct trade relationships. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive, goal-based financial plans without discretionary portfolio management. The firm’s planning services cover a wide range of topics and can be combined with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option.

Albert Elrod is a financial advisor at Stifel with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee on the Finance Committee for Mount Olive College and is a board member of a local homeowners association. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on proprietary methodology using forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to support asset allocation and financial planning.

Christopher Metkiff is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Wilmington, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 19 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with MML Investors Services, Inc. and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2007. In addition to his advisory role, he is also an insurance agent specializing in individual life, health, group life, and group health products. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative, goal-oriented planning without discretionary investment authority.

Helen Riley is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Wilmington, NC, bringing 23 years of industry experience. She has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC for seven years. Riley serves as treasurer for the Blair Elementary PTA, supporting local school activities. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Jason Stern is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Winston Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Stern is connected to Note Worthy, a personalized stationery and gifts business owned by his spouse. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment services. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and includes a range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Lyndon Palfrey is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Wilmington, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having eight years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC since 2017 and also has experience with Wells Fargo Bank NA beginning in 2016. 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.

David Riebe is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations and 28 years of industry experience. He worked at Canaccord Genuity Inc for 13 years before joining LPL Financial in 2026. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including model portfolios, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms.