Jeffrey Shealy is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley and Citigroup Global Markets. He serves on the Board of Directors for The Dottie Shealy Ministry Foundation. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to develop personalized recommendations, primarily for clients with substantial investable assets.

Jason Zaks is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Winston-Salem, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a senior vice president and volunteer officer on the board of the Old Town Club, a social and country club in Winston-Salem. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that manages approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions supported by a nationwide adviser network.

Jacob Routh is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Winston-Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at State Employees Credit Union and various customer service and educational institutions. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm also engages in fund advisory and manages model portfolios using systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Matthew Thiel is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC for 21 years before joining Raymond James Financial Services in 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of Signature Wealth Group and Covenant Wealth Strategies LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using risk profiling and analytical tools and supports municipal finance and employer advisory programs.

Lori Pettyjohn is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing, where she has been since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a power of attorney for her mother, managing investment-related matters. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Jessica Martin is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Sophia, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2016. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary, written recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team and a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Angel Herman is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Winston-Salem, NC. He holds the Series 66 designation and has 20 years of industry experience, including 12 years at UBS. Herman is also involved with Defining Home, LLC, a privately held business. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to tailor plans according to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Stephanie Johnson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in High Point, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials with 30 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of investment advisory services and financial planning, employing research and analytics to support portfolio construction and offering brokerage and advisory solutions at scale.

Braielyn Peoples is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Primerica Advisors, she worked at Primerica Financial Services and has involvement with Peoples Private Learning Center, Inc. She also spent five years working with Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm uses model-delivery strategies created by unaffiliated asset managers and provides advisory services through a large network of advisors.

James Zich is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Winston-Salem, NC. He holds a Series 66 designation and has two years of experience at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Prior to his financial advisory role, he worked in education with Guilford County Schools and has experience in retail and university settings. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm employs a structured planning process and utilizes tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and secular return estimates to support client goals.

Michael Forsyth is a financial advisor with Merrill in Winston Salem, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2008 and is also affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. outside of regular trading hours, he serves as an advisory board member for Kernersville Little League. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through model-based and discretionary strategies, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

David Lefever is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in Greensboro, NC, with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for Woodbury Financial Services for 22 years. Outside of his advisory role, Lefever is involved in operating a non-securities insurance business. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of brokerage and advisory services and employs various tools such as asset-allocation models and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios tailored to clients' risk tolerances.

Douglas Duvall is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for 23 years before joining Ameriprise in 2020. Outside of his advisory role, Duvall is the owner and operator of Jubilee Legacy, LLC, which manages the day-to-day expenses of his financial practice. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to create personalized written recommendation reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Amy Neely is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she collaborates with a team of educated and experienced wealth management professionals. She is dedicated to developing diversified investment portfolios that align with clients' objectives and support their overall wealth strategies. Her expertise includes creating individualized financial plans that address a broad range of goals such as saving for education and retirement, managing debt, and analyzing life and long-term care insurance to protect families and estates. She also leverages the banking resources of Bank of America to offer comprehensive financial solutions. Amy holds a Bachelor's Degree from Michigan State University and an Associate's Degree from Glen Oaks Community College. She has earned the designations Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Amy lives in Greensboro with her husband, Scott, and their children, Kennedy and Miles. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys reading, hiking, and paddle boarding.

Radford Hyde is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2016. 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 strategies, separately managed accounts, and tax-efficient solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Benjamin Abitz is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera in Winston Salem, NC. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley, Piedmont Capital Management, and TMRW Wealth. In addition to his advisory work, he teaches online courses for the University of Virginia's Certified Financial Planner education program. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a broad range of third-party money managers across multiple program structures.

Barbara Woodcock is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Winston-Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She is also a co-owner of Woodcock Racing Rods and Restorations LLC, an automotive restoration business she operates with her husband. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory services, utilizing various portfolio management styles and supported by extensive research and affiliated sub-advisers.

Mary Newcomb is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she has worked in various capacities including roles in childcare and religious educational settings. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, managing approximately $671 billion in assets and employing over 14,000 financial advisors.

Dan Craver is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he assists clients in developing financial plans aligned with their personal goals. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2015, holding various roles including Workplace Planning & Guidance Consultant, Relationship Manager, Investment Consultant, and currently Financial Consultant. Throughout his tenure at Fidelity, Dan has gained experience in financial consulting and relationship management, contributing to his expertise in building financial strategies for clients. His career progression within the company reflects a sustained commitment to client service and financial planning. Outside of his professional role, Dan has interests in fitness, golf, running, soccer, and tennis.

Justin Berilla is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2022, progressing through roles including Investment Consultant, Workplace Planning Consultant I and II, and Workplace Planning Associate. Justin's experience encompasses various aspects of financial consulting and workplace planning. His professional focus is on helping clients achieve financial purpose, security, and freedom. Outside of his professional work, Justin has interests in art, beach activities, bowling, concerts, fitness, and playing musical instruments.