Michael Barnes is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise, based in Greensboro, NC, and has 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2008. Barnes serves on the Board of Directors for Twin Lakes Community in Burlington, NC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, known for its Premier Retirement Income service that offers written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Ruth Petty is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Greensboro, NC, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has 44 years of industry experience, including nine years with Securities America Advisors and Securities America Inc before joining OSAIC in 2024. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as president of a homeowners association and as a director for Business Professional Network, a mission organization focused on international economic development. OSAIC serves a diverse group of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm uses advanced portfolio construction tools and manages accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Austin Bailey is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2018 and has teaching experience at Southeastern University during the same period. Prior to that, he spent six years working at Winston Salem Christian School. 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 and investment solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the country.

John Cash is a financial advisor at Stifel with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc since 2018. Prior to that, he was with Wells Fargo Advisors from 2009 to 2018. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach incorporates proprietary methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group, using forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling.

Tracy Cottingham IV is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Greensboro, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing before joining Raymond James and Pinnacle Financial Partners in 2020. Outside of advisory work, he is involved as an associate with Capstone Investment Company and Pinnacle Asset Management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers non-discretionary, tailored planning and utilizes analytical tools and modeling to support client goals, with specialized services such as municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

Jeffrey Hill is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1997. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in managing office condominium rentals through an LLC shared with his spouse. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions with a network of over 23,700 advisors and more than $1 trillion in assets under management.

Evan Dixon is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on helping clients develop personalized strategies to pursue their financial goals by understanding their unique perspectives and priorities. His approach involves connecting clients with the people, plans, and processes that best fit their individual ambitions. Evan's expertise includes general investing, retirement planning, and saving for unexpected events. He provides ongoing advice and guidance to clients as their needs evolve. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. His educational background includes attending the University of North Carolina System without a degree conferred and earning a High School Diploma from West Caldwell High School.

Jordan Davis is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His background includes roles at National General Insurance Company, Allstate Insurance Co, and Affordable Insurance Solution. Davis has been with Edward Jones since 2022. 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 across a broad network of financial advisors and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Emily Farrell is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Oak Ridge, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has worked with Edward Jones, Thrivent, W&S Brokerage Services, and Ameriprise Financial Services. She serves on the Board of Directors for The Shepherd’s Center of Kernersville and is Vice President and Programming Coordinator of the Kernersville Women’s Club, a local service organization providing scholarships and community education. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Mahalia Kennon is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2000. Merrill, along 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kimberly Gordon is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Greensboro, NC. She has 18 years of experience with Edward Jones and two years in the financial industry more broadly. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as a lead server at a local restaurant and bakery. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Joseph Nelson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with various Fidelity affiliates since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is planning to start a real estate LLC focused on property development and renovation. He is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research and quantitative analysis, including algorithmic portfolio construction, to manage a wide range of investment products and model portfolios.

Timothy Anzulewicz is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at RPM Plastics, Zen Business, and ownership interests in Moon Brew LLC and Full Moon Oyster Bar. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, using a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and manage funds.

James Bowman is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Oak Ridge, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, Bowman serves on the finance committee of Central Baptist Church in Oak Ridge, where he is involved in preparing the annual budget and overseeing financial operations. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors, offering a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products under a fiduciary standard.

Regina Edwards is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill since 2009. Prior to that, she worked at Bank of America, N.A., where she remains affiliated. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Vernon Horne is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 48 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2025, he worked for 17 years at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance services through two entities where he offers various insurance products including accident/health and life insurance. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of financial services such as brokerage and investment advisory, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers, utilizing advanced portfolio construction tools and multiple advisory platforms.

Samuel Starling III is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, and Citigroup Global Markets. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Amir Ghalyoun is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Greensboro, NC. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Thrivent since 2025. Prior to his current role, he spent ten years working with Poblanos/Amigos/Sams. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers goal-based financial planning covering a range of topics but does not include implementation or discretionary portfolio management within these services.

Joel Lacsina is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His work history includes positions at Brightway Insurance, BCA Financial Services, Inc., and Publix. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also offers discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery, with notable activities including registration as a commodity pool operator and advisory roles for multiple registered investment companies.

James Kirkpatrick III is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and co-heads KM & Associates, a twelve-person professional wealth management team. He works with high net worth families, corporate executives, and business owners to develop in-depth wealth management strategies that address their complex financial lives. His team assists clients in identifying and prioritizing financial goals before implementing customized plans to pursue those goals. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Business from Wake Forest University and has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). James was born and raised in Greensboro, North Carolina, where he remains active in community affairs. He serves on the Local Leadership Board of Search Ministries and has held leadership roles such as past chairman of the War Memorial Commission, past president of the board of trustees of the Greensboro Historical Museum, and past chairman of the Triad Chapter of Golfers Against Cancer. James and his wife, Katharine, have four children. In his personal time, he enjoys playing golf, following Wake Forest athletics, fitness training, and listening to a variety of music.