Jason Zaks is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Winston-Salem, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a senior vice president and volunteer officer on the board of the Old Town Club, a social and country club in Winston-Salem. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that manages 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 supported by a nationwide adviser network.

Jacob Routh is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and three years of industry experience. He has held positions at Fidelity Investments since 2022 and has a background that includes roles in various sectors such as credit unions, retail, and education. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing proprietary fundamental research combined with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its registration as a commodity pool operator, advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies, and the use of AI and systematic methodologies in portfolio management.

Matthew Thiel is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC for 21 years before joining Raymond James Financial Services in 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of Signature Wealth Group and Covenant Wealth Strategies LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using risk profiling and analytical tools and supports municipal finance and employer advisory programs.

Lori Pettyjohn is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Winston Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a power of attorney for her mother, dedicating time to investment-related matters. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from internal and third-party sources.

Jessica Martin is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Sophia, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2016. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary, written recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team and a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Angel Herman is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Winston-Salem, NC. He holds the Series 66 designation and has 20 years of industry experience, including 12 years at UBS. Herman is also involved with Defining Home, LLC, a privately held business. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to tailor plans according to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Stephanie Johnson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in High Point, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a combination of brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute alongside third-party sources.

James Zich is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Winston-Salem, NC. He holds a Series 66 designation and has two years of experience at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Prior to his financial advisory role, he worked in education with Guilford County Schools and has experience in retail and university settings. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm employs a structured planning process and utilizes tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and secular return estimates to support client goals.

Michael Forsyth is a financial advisor with Merrill in Winston Salem, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2008 and is also affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. outside of regular trading hours, he serves as an advisory board member for Kernersville Little League. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through model-based and discretionary strategies, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

David Lefever is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in Greensboro, NC, with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for Woodbury Financial Services for 22 years. Outside of his advisory role, Lefever is involved in operating a non-securities insurance business. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of brokerage and advisory services and employs various tools such as asset-allocation models and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios tailored to clients' risk tolerances.

Douglas Duvall is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for 23 years before joining Ameriprise in 2020. Outside of his advisory role, Duvall is the owner and operator of Jubilee Legacy, LLC, which manages the day-to-day expenses of his financial practice. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to create personalized written recommendation reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Amy Neely is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, working alongside a team of highly educated and trained professionals dedicated to supporting clients' comprehensive financial needs. She specializes in developing individualized wealth strategies tailored to each client's unique goals, including diversified investment portfolios, education and retirement planning, debt management, and insurance analysis. Through Bank of America, Amy provides clients access to a wide range of banking resources designed to simplify and coordinate their financial lives. Amy holds a Bachelor's Degree from Michigan State University and an Associate's Degree from Glen Oaks Community College. She has obtained professional designations as a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Her focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, women and wealth, and retirement income. Amy resides in Greensboro with her husband, Scott, and their children, Kennedy and Miles. Outside of her professional responsibilities, she enjoys reading, hiking, and paddle boarding.

Radford Hyde is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2016. 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 advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and tax-efficient solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Benjamin Abitz is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera in Winston Salem, NC. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley, Piedmont Capital Management, and TMRW Wealth. In addition to his advisory work, he teaches online courses for the University of Virginia's Certified Financial Planner education program. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a broad range of third-party money managers across multiple program structures.

Barbara Woodcock is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Winston-Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She is also a co-owner of Woodcock Racing Rods and Restorations LLC, an automotive restoration business she operates with her husband. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory services, utilizing various portfolio management styles and supported by extensive research and affiliated sub-advisers.

Mary Newcomb is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she has worked in various capacities including roles in childcare and religious educational settings. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, managing approximately $671 billion in assets and employing over 14,000 financial advisors.

Dan Craver is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he assists clients in developing financial plans aligned with their personal goals. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2015, holding various roles including Workplace Planning & Guidance Consultant, Relationship Manager, Investment Consultant, and currently Financial Consultant. Throughout his tenure at Fidelity, Dan has gained experience in financial consulting and relationship management, contributing to his expertise in building financial strategies for clients. His career progression within the company reflects a sustained commitment to client service and financial planning. Outside of his professional role, Dan has interests in fitness, golf, running, soccer, and tennis.

Justin Berilla is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2022, progressing through roles including Investment Consultant, Workplace Planning Consultant I and II, and Workplace Planning Associate. Justin's experience encompasses various aspects of financial consulting and workplace planning. His professional focus is on helping clients achieve financial purpose, security, and freedom. Outside of his professional work, Justin has interests in art, beach activities, bowling, concerts, fitness, and playing musical instruments.

Clinton Zeller is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. Before joining Fidelity Investments LLC in 2021, he worked in various roles at companies including Starmount Forest Country Club and Mythos Grill. Outside of finance, he has worked as a cleaning attendant for a janitorial service. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and serves in advisory roles for multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Keller Biswurm is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he works as part of the Williamson Group. He collaborates with clients to understand their goals, priorities, and life stages, providing a comprehensive approach to wealth management. Keller and his team leverage the resources of Merrill and Bank of America to offer tailored advice and planning suited to each client's unique financial situation. Keller began his career in the insurance industry, focusing on financial analysis and building trust to recommend appropriate products. He graduated early from Elon University in 2017 with a bachelor's degree in business. His expertise includes college education planning, divorce transition planning, and liquidity management. Keller holds professional designations as an Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Community involvement is important to Keller, and he volunteers with organizations such as Star of Hope Ministries and Younglife Alamance County. Outside of work, he spends time with his wife and young daughter, participates in his church, and enjoys exploring North Carolina.