Cody Smith is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2024. Prior to this role, he served as a Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments in 2024. His career in financial services began at State Employees' Credit Union, where he progressed through various roles from Financial Services Representative in 2018 to Financial Services Officer by 2019, continuing until 2022. Throughout his career, Cody has focused on understanding clients beyond their finances to develop comprehensive plans that reflect their individual values and life goals. This approach emphasizes a holistic view of financial planning tailored to each client's unique circumstances. Outside of his professional life, Cody has interests in cars, family activities, football, kayaking, music, and writing.

Joanna Page is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Greensboro, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with 13 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc for eight years before joining LPL Financial in 2022. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through its national network of investment adviser representatives.

William Stone Jr. is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with six years of experience in the industry. Before joining Thrivent, he worked at Gilbarco/Veeder-Root for seven years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a real estate investment company involved in home renovations and property management. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on comprehensive, goal-based financial planning without discretionary portfolio management.

Howard Coley is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on helping clients pursue their long-term financial goals through personalized wealth management strategies. His client focus areas include college education planning, equity compensation services, legacy planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Howard holds a Bachelor's Degree from North Carolina State University. He has earned professional designations including Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He draws on the resources of Merrill and Bank of America to provide investment insights as well as banking and lending solutions. In addition to his professional role, Howard participates in community activities and volunteers with local organizations. His personal interests include boating, fishing, football, music, running, skiing, tennis, yoga, and spending time with his family.

Christina Van Voorhis is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in High Point, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with three years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at State Farm VP Management Corp and Zach Barnes Insurance Agency. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment options supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Timothy Conner is a financial advisor with Ameriprise based in Greensboro, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services and Wells Fargo Advisors. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling to deliver tailored, tax-efficient recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Denise Bunton 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 and Stearns Financial Group. Denise is involved with the R.B. Mitchell Team Powered by LPL Financial as an employee model brand. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Don Webb is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Webb serves as a nominating committee member for the Congressman McDowell 6th District Congressional Service Academy in High Point, NC. 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 process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Richard Bettinger is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked for Woodbury Financial Services Inc. for 16 years. Outside of his advisory role, Bettinger owns Bettinger Financial Group, an S-corporation involved in insurance commissions and securities administration. OSAIC serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, combining proprietary asset-allocation tools with access to multiple advisory platforms and third-party money managers.

Thomas Phillips is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Greensboro, NC. He holds the Series 66 designation and joined the firm in 2025. Prior to entering the financial industry, Phillips worked in education at Appalachian State University and the Hong Kong International School, and he has experience in the hospitality sector with Lucky32 Southern Kitchen. Raymond James & Associates is a 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 charitable organizations, offering financial planning and consulting with a range of portfolio management styles supported by in-house research and affiliated sub-advisers.

Jonathan Reganess is a CFP® and ChFC® with 26 years of experience in financial advising. He currently leads Reganess Wealth Management Group in Greensboro, NC, where he focuses on financial planning, asset management, and insurance and liability planning. Prior to this, he spent 11 years with Wells Fargo Advisors. He is affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., a firm that provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using advanced analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Luke Boudreault is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Truist Investment Services and First Citizens Investor Services. Outside of finance, he is owner and president of Da Capo Brass, Inc., which provides musicians for events, and he is the principal trumpet in the Western Piedmont Symphony. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party money managers.

Rachel Baldwin is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Outside of her advisory work, she is an independent health coach with Team Beachbody, LLC. 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 strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Gary Everhart Jr. is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Thrivent since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as District 7690 Chair for the Coins for Alzheimer’s Research Trust and is a board member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, focusing on goal-based analyses and planning across a broad range of financial topics without implementation or discretionary trading authority.

Brittany Muha is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2025. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2019, progressing through positions including Financial Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked at UBS as a Wealth Planning Analyst in 2017 and as a UK Change PMO Analyst from 2015 to 2016. In her current role, Brittany partners with individuals and families at all stages of their financial journeys, focusing on understanding their unique financial goals and helping them plan accordingly. She emphasizes client education to enable informed investment decisions and collaborates with clients to develop strategies aimed at achieving their objectives through actionable steps.

Daniel Strayer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Greensboro, NC, holding a Series 66 credential and 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services and Kingdom Vision Financial, among other firms. Strayer is involved in AIR Financial, an entity associated with his LPL business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside research from multiple sources.

Antonio Otero is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Greensboro, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2006. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers a range of capital markets services through its comprehensive platform.

Greyson Collins is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in High Point, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of experience at the firm. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked for four years at Stretch Zone and spent six years in full-time education. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard with a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Steven Makinson is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked previously at Hunters Insurance and Financial Services, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Pruco Securities LLC. He is also a 50% owner of Seven Doves LLC, a commercial real estate entity. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutions through both advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products.

James Beamon is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Jamestown, NC. He holds the Series 66 credential and has two years of experience in the financial industry, following a 20-year career at Tempur-Sealy. Beamon serves on the board of directors for Greensboro Youth for Christ, where he and his wife volunteer mentoring middle school youth. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, delivering goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority and offering the option to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing arrangement.