Korbin Wayton is a financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with National Life Group and Norwich University. Wayton serves as a trustee for the Norwich Global Initiative, selecting recipients for study abroad scholarships. Equity Services, Inc., operating as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms and frequently uses third-party asset managers and model portfolios, combining long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading and specialized instruments.

Christopher Steinl is a financial advisor with Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and five years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Securities and has held positions at Stearns Financial, Innovative Financial Solutions, Wake Forest University, and Walter Hines Page High School. Beacon Pointe Advisors provides wealth advisory, financial planning, retirement-plan platform services, and outsourced chief investment officer services to individual investors, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other institutional clients. The firm utilizes a combination of asset-allocation modeling and third-party independent managers across active and passive strategies in public and private asset classes.

Caelan Canady is a financial advisor at Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been associated with various entities under Bankers Life since 2017. In addition to his advisory role, he works as an insurance agent specializing in Medicare supplements, advantage plans, long-term care, and life insurance for retirement-aged individuals. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. primarily serves mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals through discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan consulting. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor asset allocations and manage portfolios aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Heather Peters is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in High Point, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Valic Financial Advisors, Resources Investment Advisors, and BB&T Institutional Investment Advisers, among others. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning services and ongoing portfolio management through model and customized portfolios within a vertically integrated structure.

Amanda Fleming is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Lexington, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she was involved with several businesses including Max Travels, LLC, a travel agency she founded and where she designed vacations for clients, primarily family. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with a range of investment programs and advisory services supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Michael Randleman is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in direct sales through CAPSTONE HEALTH. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, consulting, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management. The firm integrates advisory programs with brokerage and insurance product sales across an extensive network of advisors.

Samuel Bettinger is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth Inc. in Greensboro, NC, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience with prior roles including positions at Buckle and Camp Ridgecrest For Boys, and involvement in the food service sector at Nonna Teresa Eatery. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs various portfolio construction tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management across multiple investment types.

Christie Severino is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with eight years of industry experience. She previously worked at Truliant Federal Credit Union for over two decades and has held positions at CUSO Financial Services, LP, and Allegacy Federal Credit Union. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management and incorporating research from LPL and third-party subadvisors.

Brian Reese is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Greensboro, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with 11 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2015. He is an owner of Franko Reese & Ruck, an LLC partnership formed to purchase commercial property. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients through a large nationwide network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

David Snapp is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Thomasville, NC, with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and the Series 66 license and has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including households across the wealth spectrum, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory strategies alongside affiliated mutual funds and specialized investment services.

Mariah Nadolny is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she consults with clients to analyze risks, educate them, and prepare them for important financial decisions. Prior to this, she worked as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2023, and as a Paraplanner at Ameriprise Financial from 2021 to 2022. She also gained experience as a Tax Intern at Advisors Management Group, Inc. in 2019. Mariah's professional experience spans multiple roles within the financial services industry, focusing on client consultation, relationship management, and financial planning support. Outside of her professional career, she enjoys spending time on family activities, fitness, football, social events with friends, outdoor adventures, and traveling.

Timothy Bullard Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Greensboro, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2010. In addition to his role at Wells Fargo, he is the sole owner of Bullard Investment Management, LLC, an investment-related business based in Greensboro. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services, including niche areas such as business-owner transition planning and special-needs analysis, using Wells Fargo research and tools to develop tailored recommendations for clients.

Larry Redfearn is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Kernersville, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the Finance Committee Chair for Bunker Hill United Methodist Church in Kernersville. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Jon Harris is a financial advisor at Cetera with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. His career includes long-term roles at Avantax Investment Services and Payne Tax Group, where he currently serves as president and oversees tax operations. In addition to his advisory work, he owns and operates businesses focused on tax preparation and payroll services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers through a multi-manager platform with over 10,000 advisors and $256 billion in assets under management.

Baxter Starnes is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Greensboro, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2006 and also operates Baxter W. Starnes CPA, P.A., a public accounting business providing tax preparation, audits, financial statement services, and bookkeeping. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in timber sales through Roc & Roy Land & Timber, LLC. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and technologies such as machine learning.

Rachel Ellis is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, having previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm uses research and analytics to evaluate investment options and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions through a large network of financial advisors.

Jobeth Souza is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She began her career in the securities industry in 1993 and joined Merrill Lynch in 1997 as a Registered Client Associate. In 2007, she transitioned to a Financial Advisor role and currently serves as a Senior Vice President and Senior Portfolio Advisor. Jobeth's team focuses on meeting the financial and investment needs of high net worth individuals and businesses, emphasizing a long-term investment approach and comprehensive wealth planning services. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from Wake Forest University, graduating with Honors in 1992. Jobeth has earned several professional designations, including Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Her expertise spans areas such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, retirement income, tax minimization, and special needs planning. Outside of her professional work, Jobeth volunteers with The XLH Network, Inc., an organization related to her daughter's rare disease. She enjoys dancing, playing piano, running, and spending time with her family. Jobeth resides in North Carolina with her two children.

Michelle Myers is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with LPL Financial since 2016. Myers is also involved with Simplicity Group, a non-variable insurance business in which she dedicates a small portion of her time. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with research from various sources.

Cynthia Reames is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2010. Outside of her financial advisory role, she owns and operates a yoga and meditation studio in Danville, VA, where she also teaches yoga. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services supported by proprietary research and tools, delivering tailored recommendations through a network of advisors.

Lawrence Holden III is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Winston-Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 51 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 1975 and concurrently affiliated with MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 1973. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in life settlements and insurance sales through his ownership and agent position at Holden & Mickey, Inc. MassMutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser subsidiary of MassMutual, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements supported by firm-approved analytical tools.