Colon Knight is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in consulting on quality procedures for a company in North Gibsonville, NC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large national network of advisors and branches.

Andrea Wisekal is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc and Wells Fargo Clearing. 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 and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Christine Harrell is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Kernersville, NC, with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of her advisory role, she is a member and manager of DC5 Properties LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Christopher Leak is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Winston-Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member and chairs meetings for the City of Winston-Salem and is involved with Aspire, formerly The Housing Authority of Winston-Salem, focusing on business development. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process utilizing firm-approved tools and market simulations.

Jennifer Cockman is a financial advisor at Stifel with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2017, following three years at Oppenheimer & Co Inc. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment strategy methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Jason Ortiz is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Jamestown, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate firms since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Ortiz is involved in business ownership related to property development and management through several LLCs. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver personalized retirement recommendations. As a large institutional firm, Ameriprise provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Samuel Audet is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Techtronic Industries and Cottage Lane Homes, and also spent 13 years with Chesterfield County Public Schools. 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 and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Justin Vidovich is a financial advisor at Stifel with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. He worked at Envestnet, Inc. from 2012 to 2023 before joining Stifel in 2024. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies. The firm also provides services to private funds and pooled vehicles and operates alongside affiliated trust companies and banks.

Justin Moore is a Senior Financial Advisor with KM & Associates at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides financial advice and guidance to individuals and businesses, helping clients align their financial lives with their personal circumstances. Justin works closely with clients to set long-term financial goals and develop tailored wealth management strategies that draw on the full range of investment insights available through Merrill. Justin joined Merrill in 2011 and brought with him experience as a financial auditor and consultant within the financial services and insurance industries. He holds a bachelor's degree in accounting and finance from North Carolina A&T State University and a master's degree in accounting from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He also holds the Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS) and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designations. Outside of his professional role, Justin is involved in his community through board service with Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Piedmont and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. He and his wife, Hona, live in Greensboro, North Carolina. They are members of Calvary Christian Center and enjoy traveling and participating in athletics together.

Robert Timmons is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in financial services in 2000 and joined Merrill Lynch in 2006, focusing on the belief that wealth provides choices. His approach involves a disciplined strategy and financial road map aimed at achieving financial independence through collaboration tailored to each client's goals and circumstances. He holds a bachelor's degree in Economics from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, earned in 2000, and a Certificate of Financial Planning from Georgetown University Center for Professional Development, obtained in 2005. Robert is also a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certificant and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Robert is a member of the Noble Academy Board of Trustees. His professional process emphasizes understanding clients' families, financial situations, and priorities to deliver personalized service and proactive communication.

Matthew Palmadessa is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has over 20 years of experience in financial services, having started his career at Central Carolina Bank before joining Merrill Lynch in 2004. Matthew provides wealth management advice with a focus on personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification from the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., as well as the Chartered Financial Consultant® designation from The American College. Matthew earned a bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Economics from Greensboro College, where he was a four-year letterman on the baseball team. Matthew is a member of the Society of Financial Service Professionals and has served on the board of Greensboro College's Advisory Council. He resides in Greensboro, North Carolina, with his wife Allison and their four children. In his spare time, he enjoys playing baseball, golfing, running, and spending time with his family.

Thomas Emerson Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Winston-Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through a structured planning process without making individual security recommendations as part of standalone planning.

Shannon Guelbert is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2013, including 11 years at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services both directly and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Anna Harshaw is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Greensboro, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning her advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining Ameriprise, she worked at North Carolina State Employees Credit Union and has experience in education and community activities, including roles at Green Valley Swim and Tennis, Lenoir Rhyne University, and Grimsley High School. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written retirement planning recommendations and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

John Katon is a financial advisor with Cetera Wealth Services LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He previously worked with Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc and Equitable Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an Investment Analyst for Vizo Financial Corporate Credit Union, assisting members with certificate of deposit purchases. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform with more than 10,000 advisors and over $256 billion in assets under management.

Shelley York III is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Greensboro, NC, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 41 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Woodbury Financial Services, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Morgan Stanley. He also operates GCG Wealth Management, providing full-service brokerage services. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporations, offering both brokerage and advisory services through various programs. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by technology and maintains a complex affiliate network that supports its broad platform.

Cole Strickland is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2009, following five years at Primesolutions Securities, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Strickland supports a small family-run retail clothing business as a bookkeeper. 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 financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors, using various portfolio strategies and advisory platforms.

Thomas King is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Metlife Securities Inc., Mass Mutual, Pruco Securities, LLC, and Prudential Insurance Company of America. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individual investors, high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm utilizes model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers and insurance products through its affiliated entities.

Richard Shore III is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Winston-Salem, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Baird in 2020, he worked for Aladdin Travel/Direct Travel from 2016 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns and manages a rental property. The DDK Group at Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporate clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services such as financial planning, portfolio management through various separately managed account programs, and utilizes manager selection, internal research, and technology including artificial intelligence in its advisory process.

Connel Ware is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones in Jamestown, NC, bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is the managing member of Double Garnet Properties, LLC, an entity established to purchase his Edward Jones branch office building. 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 operates a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices, offering a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.