Michael Fischer is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Kernersville, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Fischer serves on the board of the Kernersville Masonic Lodge #669 as Assistant Treasurer and Chairman of the Budget and Finance Committee, and holds leadership positions in several Scottish Rite Masonic organizations, including Secretary of the Winston-Salem Scottish Rite Valley. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written recommendation reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary retirement advice through a centralized consulting team.

Clinton Yarbrough is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

John Mullin is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 23 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera Investment Advisors, Cetera Investment Services LLC, and First National Bank of PA since 2016. Outside of Cetera, he is involved in fixed life insurance sales. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm providing services through a nationwide network of independent advisors to individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services and operates a multi-manager platform with various program options and affiliated partners.

Beverly Funderburk is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Winston-Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and 33 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill for 13 years before joining UBS in 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a notary public. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings. The firm employs a model-based approach using proprietary research to tailor financial plans and portfolios to client goals.

Robert Northington Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Winston Salem, NC, holding a Series 63 designation and over 54 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Raymond James since 2009 and was also associated with Pennington Financial Group during part of that time. Northington Jr. owns a support company that operates as an independent contractor for Raymond James Financial Services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to support client decision-making, with notable offerings in municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory services.

Christopher Collins is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2019. He collaborates with clients to provide education, tools, resources, and support to create and maintain personalized financial plans. His approach focuses on helping clients understand how they are invested and why, aiming for clients to clearly articulate their strategy to those impacted by their plan. His experience in the financial services industry includes roles as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2016 to 2019, a Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2015 to 2016, a Financial Representative at Western and Southern Life from 2014 to 2015, and an Insurance Agent at The Collins Group from 2010 to 2011.

Grayson Harris is a Planning Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he collaborates with clients to develop financial plans tailored to their individual goals and circumstances. Grayson emphasizes education and relationship building to help clients gain confidence in making financial decisions aligned with their long-term aspirations. He has held the position of Workplace Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2024. Outside of his professional work, Grayson enjoys attending concerts, participating in family activities, exploring food as a foodie, and following football.

Patrick Crowley is a financial advisor at Stifel with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2022. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2022. Stifel serves a diverse clientele, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach relies on proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, using forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to support asset allocation and financial planning.

Wesley Perry is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following two years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a 33% owner of Herron View, LLC, a real estate investment entity. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and includes a broader range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options, than is typical for large institutional advisers.

Jessica Barger is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2018, previously holding positions at RBC Wealth Management and Bank of America. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an executor and holds power of attorney for her parents. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering both model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients.

Bryce Brooks is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Prudential Advisors and Automation Design + Entertainment. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors as well as registered investment companies. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

David Smith is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill for 12 years before joining UBS in 2009. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a mix of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning, portfolio management, and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, supported by proprietary research and capital market insights.

Robert Given is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Winston-Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with one year of industry experience. His background includes roles in education and fitness, with positions at Colorado State University-Global, University of West Georgia, and OneLife Fitness. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and research from its Global Investment Committee.

Elisabeth Sanders is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Kernersville, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Cetera, HMC Partners, Summit Financial Group, LPL Financial, and Morgan Stanley. Outside of financial advising, she serves as a precinct official and judge for the Davidson County Board of Elections. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Madison Riggs is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Kernersville, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to returning to Edward Jones in 2023, Madison worked at Enterprise Holdings and has experience in coaching youth volleyball, serving as a coach with the Carolina Union Volleyball Club and as a volunteer assistant coach at Holy Trinity Catholic Middle School. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Brett Ledgerwood is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in developing personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients' individual goals and priorities. Brett's areas of focus include college education planning, corporate benefits, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Wake Forest University and has earned several professional designations, including Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Brett emphasizes building enduring relationships with individuals, families, and business owners by providing intelligent, organized financial guidance designed to reduce complexity and address clients’ financial concerns. In addition to his professional responsibilities, Brett is committed to community involvement, volunteering with local organizations in line with Merrill’s tradition of community service. Outside of work, he enjoys biking, fishing, gardening, golfing, music, reading, skiing, soccer, and spending time with his family.

Beth Croxall is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. She has worked with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2022 and previously held roles within the broader Raymond James organization and AJB Financial Services Inc. Croxall also serves as a Client Relationship Manager at All Seasons Wealth in Winston-Salem, NC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs fact-finding, risk profiling, and analytical modeling to tailor non-discretionary planning and investment consulting to client goals.

Patrick Mcgowan is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he supports an online course on business communication for Wake Forest University School of Medicine. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings. The firm integrates proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances, while combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services.

John Smith is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Merrill for 18 years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2024. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process using firm-approved tools and market modeling techniques.

Christina Wright Campbell is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Campbell serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Forsyth Humane Society, a nonprofit organization. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by research and a variety of portfolio management styles.