Arthur Chenail is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2016, including his current tenure beginning in 2022, as well as prior roles at Wells Fargo and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment strategies. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Charles Thompson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Greensboro, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, Thompson serves as secretary and consultant for Four Oaks Restaurant Corp., a full-service restaurant where he contributes 20-25 hours per month. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services tailored to clients who meet a net-worth threshold.

Kacie Loye is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Burlington, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked in various roles including positions at Lomax Construction Inc and Leeper, Kean & Rumley LLP. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and services, operates under a fiduciary standard, and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

William Davis is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and Cogent Analytics. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as a tutor and courier in Greensboro, NC. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, with additional services that include financial planning, access to asset managers, and insurance product facilitation.

Warren Lackey Jr. is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Edward Jones in High Point, NC, where he has worked since 2011. He has 15 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for the Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church School in High Point. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and is known for its extensive advisor and branch network as well as additional affiliated capabilities.

Edmund O'Keeffe III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera and Edward Jones. Outside of advisory work, he has entrepreneurial experience with OKE Investments. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing IARs who implement model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, or customized strategies, supported by advanced research and operational tools.

Chauncey Pegram III is a financial advisor at Stifel with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and Citigroup Global Markets. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2019. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach utilizes proprietary forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Stephen Sexton is a CFP® professional with over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2022 and previously from 2009 to 2016. His prior experience includes roles at Truist Advisory Services, BB&T Securities, and Osaic FS, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, Sexton has involvement as an investment representative for non-variable insurance products. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies, and supports its advisors with advanced technology and diversified financial services.

Deborah Morand is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at Merrill with three years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc and held positions at Phillips Industries and as an assistant to Vicky Leonard. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Brandon Persia is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Greensboro, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Starboard Wealth Advisors and has been associated with Raymond James since 2014. Outside of finance, he works as a bartender at Bravo Brio Restaurant Group. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse clientele including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning supported by analytical tools and serves clients through a large network of advisors and specialized programs.

John Voight is a CFP® professional with 28 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005, currently serving in Summerfield, NC. Outside of his advisory work, he coaches a junior varsity boys high school soccer team as an employee of the county school system. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm offers a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions supported by a centralized retirement-income consulting team that uses research and modeling to produce tailored recommendation reports.

Maria Aileen Rio is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at CitiBank for thirteen years. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ashley Cook is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Group and Bell Partners Inc. Cook is based in Greensboro, NC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing annual retirement-income planning advice focusing on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Scott Graham is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Greensboro, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, since 1999. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as managing partner of Alpha Omega Financial, LLC. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a variety of advisory programs, including third-party models and discretionary management, offering a range of investment options such as mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and certain alternative investments.

Jacqueline Wieland is a financial advisor with Stifel, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. She has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. since 2014. Wieland serves on several boards, including as Chairman of the Dean's Advisory Board at the VA Tech Carilion School of Medicine and as a board member of the Institute of World Politics, as well as participating in nonprofit finance committees and foundations in the Greensboro area. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and nonprofit entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and asset allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Matthew Garcia is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2024. Prior to this, he worked at The Vanguard Group for three years and Northwestern Mutual for one year. Outside of finance, he is the owner of a local lawn care business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of financial planning and investment management options through a large network of advisors, utilizing various model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Patrick De Pinto is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Greensboro, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. He previously worked with Lincoln Financial Securities and has held roles outside finance, including positions at Instacart and DoorDash. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, leveraging both proprietary and third-party strategies, supported by technology and a broad platform of complementary financial services.

Brandon Williams is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank, and Edward Jones. Outside of advising, he is a general partner and managing member of a real estate entity focused on property transactions and renovations. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Hannah Zogzas is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she focuses on delivering customer service, building client relationships, and supporting financial planning. She aims to assist clients in making informed financial decisions with confidence. Her professional experience includes roles at Fidelity Investments since 2020, starting as an Investment Consultant before becoming a Planning Consultant. Prior to this, she worked at UBS Financial Services from 2016 to 2020, progressing from Client Service Associate to Senior Wealth Planning Strategist. She also held a Client Service Associate position at Merrill Lynch from 2013 to 2016. Outside of her professional work, Hannah enjoys activities such as beach outings, family activities, hiking, outdoor adventures, parenthood, and traveling.

Ryan Howard is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior work history includes positions at Gravity Haus and East Carolina University. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm uses a variety of third-party advisory programs and emphasizes matching clients to appropriate investment models and discretionary managers.