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.

John Copley is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in High Point, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s advisory process is driven by investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, incorporating a broad range of financial products including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

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.

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.

Jill Middleton is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2016, with a five-year period at Commonwealth Financial Network in between. 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 investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using risk profiling and analytical tools, and supports municipal and public finance work through its affiliation with a municipal advisor.

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.

Johnnie Council is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Equitable Advisors, Alamance-Burlington Schools, Amway, Guilford County Schools, and North Carolina A&T. He serves on the board of the Christine Council Foundation, a nonprofit organization. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products.

Timothy Bolinger is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 28 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. 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 offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and technology-driven strategies.

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.

Regina Edwards is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Merrill since 2009. Edwards also has a concurrent role at Bank of America, N.A., where she has worked since 2005. 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, and various institutional investors.

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 with LPL Financial based in Greensboro, NC. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 27 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by research and technology-driven portfolio management.

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.

David Marcus is a financial advisor with Merrill in Greensboro, NC, holding the Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2009 and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an officer of 3 D Mgmt, a for-profit entity based in Greensboro. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Brian Peters is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Greensboro, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include tenures at Lincoln Financial Securities and LPL, spanning from 2014 to 2024. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with RD Marketing Group, focusing on non-variable insurance products. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Ethan Gephardt is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and based in Greensboro, NC. He has been with LPL Financial since 2026 and has prior experience at First Horizon Bank. Outside of finance, he has worked in roles including delivery driving and customer service. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.