Randall Richard is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in High Point, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation, Osaic FS, Inc., and PRUCO Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with ECA Marketing, where he sells fixed annuities, long-term care insurance, disability insurance, and life insurance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology and a broad array of financial products.

William Depriest is a financial advisor with Cetera in Greensboro, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of experience in the financial services industry. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, he worked extensively with Avantax-affiliated firms from 2014 to 2025 and has operated his own CPA practice since 1988. Outside of advising, he serves as treasurer for both the Pinecroft Sedgefield Fire District and the Oasis Shriners, overseeing financial reporting and budgeting. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm providing a multi-manager platform that serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services with access to multiple program structures and third-party money managers.

Erick Ellsweig is a Managing Director and Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill, where he also holds the Sports and Entertainment Advisor designation. He has over two decades of experience working with high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families, including clients from the entertainment and technology industries, entrepreneurs, business owners, and senior executives. Erick and his team provide holistic wealth management services, focusing on areas such as family wealth management strategies, sports and entertainment, and retirement income. Erick grew up involved in a multi-generational family business, an experience that informs his approach to advising clients through significant financial decision points and wealth planning. He has earned recognition from Barron's, Forbes, and the Financial Times for his work in the industry. Erick holds a bachelor's degree in political science from Northwestern University, where he remains active in volunteer leadership, and a law degree from Brooklyn Law School. He also holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) designation and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. In addition to his professional work, Erick serves as co-chair of the National Alumni Admissions Council and Director for South Florida at Northwestern University. He is involved with Northwestern University, Chabad, and Sigma Chi - Omega Chapter. Erick resides in Palm Beach County with his wife and three children and enjoys music, traveling, spending time with his family, and watching movies.

Trent Reisberger is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been serving clients, primarily in the Greensboro area, since 2012 while stationed at the Friendly Center Bank of America. Trent earned a bachelor's degree from Marietta College in Ohio in 2003. Prior to his career in financial advising, he operated his own business for ten years. He obtained the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation in 2016 from The College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp. He also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional work, Trent spends considerable time with his wife and three daughters, often traveling as his daughters participate in competitive athletics.

Walter Lambeth is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Greensboro, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 31 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 options. Their advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among their investment offerings.

Angela Eddins is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and over 31 years of industry experience. She has worked at firms including Pinnacle Bank, LPL Financial, and High Point Bank. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as an operations manager at Pinnacle Asset Management and as a registered principal at Anchor Wealth Advisors. 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, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public-finance advisory services through unique affiliations.

Jeffrey Barker is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 37 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2024, he worked at Securities America Advisors and Questar Capital Corporation, and he has operated his own firm, Barker Financial Services, since 1993. Outside of financial advising, he is involved in photography and owns a sports memorabilia business. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services. The firm utilizes advanced asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct and manage customized investment portfolios.

Richard Sexton Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in High Point, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James and its affiliated entities since 2002 and serves as president of Sexton Companies Inc., where he oversees tax preparation and bookkeeping services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and nonprofit clients. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Mark Witte is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he provides wealth planning and investment management services to families and high net worth individuals. He focuses on goals-based wealth management, including wealth accumulation, preservation, and generational wealth transfer. Mark specializes in areas such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, and retirement income. Mark has been serving the financial industry since 1998 and joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2000. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Mark earned a bachelor's degree in Finance from Clarion University of Pennsylvania in 1997. Outside of his professional role, Mark is an active member of the Crescent Rotary Club of Greensboro and serves on the Board of Directors of Junior Achievement of the Triad. He enjoys biking, cooking, golfing, running marathons, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Christopher Barbee is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Stifel since 2017. Prior to joining Stifel, he worked at Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. from 2014 to 2017. He serves on the Greensboro Financial Services Advisory Council as a board member. Stifel provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm’s investment approach incorporates proprietary methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group, offering analysis and guidance intended to support client decision-making.

Caleb Barker is a financial advisor at Merrill with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Rech Global. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Alejandra Rico Rivera is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She previously worked for seven years at Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance before joining Merrill. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Christopher Holbrook is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in High Point, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he manages and owns commercial rental properties in the High Point area. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Tracie Lucas is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Greensboro, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 12 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Truist Investment Services and BB&T Securities. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a notary public and works as an outside employee for Kersey Valley, Inc. 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 services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies, supported by advanced advisor tools and a broad platform that includes insurance and banking partnerships.

Chad Barber is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Greensboro, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., Edward Jones, and Blue Ridge Bank. He also serves as a trustee for the James Barber II Revocable Trust. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions through a large network of advisors utilizing various model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Tracy Collins is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. located in High Point, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, Collins worked at several firms including BB&T and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of advisory roles, Collins is involved with Pinnacle Asset Management in a licensed bank advisor capacity and supports clients through Pinnacle Financial Partners/Pinnacle Bank by integrating financial planning with banking strategies. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools to align with client goals and supports municipal and public finance services through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Craig Forys is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Greensboro, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, he worked in the education sector for Guilford County Schools and Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools. He is also a licensed disability insurance agent. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and institutional platforms.

Austin Jensen is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Advanced Space Systems and REI Drilling. 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 uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, including model portfolios for intermediary platforms.

John Thomas is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in High Point, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2019 and previously worked at CipherHealth, Inc. and West Corporation (now Intrado). 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 and offers a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Nathaniel Anderson is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been working since 2021. He has held various roles within the company since 2015, including Investment Consultant, Financial Representative, Workplace Planning & Guidance Consultant, and Financial Associate. Nathaniel's experience spans financial consulting, investment advising, and workplace planning, focusing on helping individuals and families navigate their financial journeys. He works to build plans that support clients' current lives and future legacies. Outside of his professional duties, Nathaniel has personal interests in cars, football, movies, and traveling.