Patricia Slone is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Winston-Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and structured discovery conversations. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Brittany Midyette is a CFP®, CFA®, and holds a Series 66 license, currently working with Wells Fargo Clearing. She has one year of experience at Wells Fargo Clearing and over a decade in the financial industry, including nine years at Bank of America and four years with Wells Fargo Bank. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients through investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Matthew Brown is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Winston-Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Nationwide Investment Services Corporation, Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance, and Stratford Advisors. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by in-house and third-party research.

Sean Bokhoven is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Winston Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Truist Investment Services, BB&T, and related entities. He is also associated with Signature Wealth Group and S&J Wealth Management, LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and institutional entities. The firm focuses on non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting, utilizing asset-allocation analysis and firm research to develop tailored recommendations while leaving final decision authority with clients.

Max Barnhardt III is a CFP® professional with 31 years of experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He was previously with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2012 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, Barnhardt is a co-owner of Sea Oats LMR, LLC and serves on the board of directors for LWS in Winston Salem, NC. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with substantial investable assets, utilizing a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm combines research-driven modeling and tax-efficiency analysis in its approach, while offering a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Rose Gillespie is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Winston-Salem, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company, John Deere Financial, and Drake University. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service, which provides written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

John Schmitt is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a power of attorney for family members in investment-related matters. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Paul Johnson is a financial advisor at Cetera with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked previously with Voya Financial Advisors. Johnson is active in the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) North Carolina Chapter, serving as president-elect and vice chair of the state's Government Relations Committee. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through multiple program structures and affiliations.

Richard Spangler is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Winston-Salem, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at PNC Financial Services before joining Raymond James in 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a rental property in Winston-Salem. Raymond James & Associates is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser with over $500 billion in assets under management and more than 5,400 financial advisors. The firm provides wealth advisory planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and government entities, with a focus on non-discretionary planning and active involvement in municipal and public finance.

William Wall is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Winston-Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Vanguard Group, Inc., Needham & Company, and academic experience at Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona and Wake Forest University. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm delivers advisory work using proprietary capital market assumptions and research from UBS Global Research to tailor plans according to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Carla Thrasher is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including CUSO Financial Services 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 national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Amy Simmons is a Series 66 licensed advisor with Merrill in Winston Salem, NC, where she has worked since 2009. She has 21 years of industry experience. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in a for-profit rental business based in Hyannis, Massachusetts. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Sarah Casey is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Winston-Salem, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2023 and has prior work experience including roles at KHRG Reynolds LLC and Vami LLC. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved as an employee at The Katharine Brasserie & Bar in Winston-Salem. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning that uses firm-approved tools and modeling techniques to assist clients with their financial goals.

Anthony Mason is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Winston-Salem, NC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at SCOTTRADE, TD Ameritrade, and self-employment in financial services. LPL Financial is a national investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and various portfolio strategies.

John Barrow is a CFP® and PFS™ professional with 12 years of industry experience. He currently works at Cetera and has held prior roles at Avantax Investment Services, Blue Rock Wealth Management, and 1st Global Advisors, among others. He is also a financial advisor at Brendle Financial Group, LLC, where he provides wealth management and financial planning services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, as well as institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform that includes discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Mary Martin is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is a co-trustee for two family trusts and is involved in estate planning and investment management for a family partnership. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

William Poole is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in assisting individuals, families, and business owners with growing and preserving their wealth through personalized strategies. His work emphasizes understanding each client's unique financial situation, goals, and family context to develop tailored plans that evolve with their needs. William holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He earned both his bachelor's degree and Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Appalachian State University, where he also served as Student Body Vice President and held multiple leadership roles. He has maintained a commitment to his alma mater through previous service on the Board of Visitors and the Alumni Council. In addition to his professional work, William is involved with the American Heart Association. His approach to financial advising centers on building trusted partnerships to help clients achieve their financial well-being through thoughtful guidance and lifelong relationships.

Phillip Coley is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and based in Winston-Salem, NC. He has experience working at Cetera and Cetera Investment Services LLC since 2026, alongside roles at First National Bank of PA since 2018, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC., and Wells Fargo Bank NA. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers, with more than 10,000 advisors and over $256 billion in assets under management.

Jerry Eades Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Winston-Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2012, including 11 years at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Kelly Lenhardt is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including BB&T Securities and Truist Investment Services. Outside of her advisory role, Lenhardt is a Client Service Associate at Freedom Works Private Advisory Group in Winston-Salem, NC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and institutional entities. The firm provides financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, emphasizing advisory and implementation-support services through a broad range of accounts and outside managers.