Evan Dixon is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on helping clients develop personalized strategies to pursue their financial goals by understanding their unique perspectives and priorities. His approach involves connecting clients with the people, plans, and processes that best fit their individual ambitions. Evan's expertise includes general investing, retirement planning, and saving for unexpected events. He provides ongoing advice and guidance to clients as their needs evolve. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. His educational background includes attending the University of North Carolina System without a degree conferred and earning a High School Diploma from West Caldwell High School.

Emily Farrell is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Oak Ridge, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has worked with Edward Jones, Thrivent, W&S Brokerage Services, and Ameriprise Financial Services. She serves on the Board of Directors for The Shepherd’s Center of Kernersville and is Vice President and Programming Coordinator of the Kernersville Women’s Club, a local service organization providing scholarships and community education. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Mahalia Kennon is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2000. 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 offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kimberly Gordon is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Greensboro, NC. She has 18 years of experience with Edward Jones and two years in the financial industry more broadly. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as a lead server at a local restaurant and bakery. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Jill Middleton is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2016, with a five-year period at Commonwealth Financial Network in between. 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, pension plans, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using risk profiling and analytical tools, and supports municipal and public finance work through its affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Joseph Nelson is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Greensboro, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has been with various Fidelity entities since 2015, including Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Nelson is involved in a real estate business focused on buying, building, renovating, and selling properties. 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 utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Johnnie Council is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, previously working at Equitable Advisors and in education roles with Alamance-Burlington Schools, Guilford County Schools, and North Carolina A&T. Council also serves as a board member for the Christine Council Foundation, a nonprofit organization. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm uses model-driven investment strategies developed by internal and third-party portfolio strategists and offers access to various financial planning and consulting services.

Sherri Brown is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65, Series 66, and Series 63 licenses. Her prior work includes roles at Oppenheimer, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of her advisory work, she has served as a poll worker during the 2020 general election. 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 offers both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Timothy Bolinger is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2021 and previously spent five years at Wells Fargo Clearing. 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 and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Timothy Anzulewicz is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at RPM Plastics, Zen Business, and ownership interests in Moon Brew LLC and Full Moon Oyster Bar. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, using a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and manage funds.

James Bowman is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Oak Ridge, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2001. Bowman serves on the finance committee of Central Baptist Church in Oak Ridge, where he is involved in preparing the annual budget and overseeing financial operations. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Regina Edwards is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill since 2009. Prior to that, she worked at Bank of America, N.A., where she remains affiliated. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Vernon Horne is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 48 years of industry experience. He is currently with OSAIC, having joined in 2025 after 17 years at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation and 19 years at Osaic FS, Inc. He is also involved as an agent and owner in insurance-related businesses, including Signature Financial Services Group, LLC, and Horne Financial Services, offering various insurance products. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporations. The firm provides both brokerage and advisory services with a model-based investment approach that includes portfolio optimization, discretionary and advisor-managed strategies, and access to alternative investments through third-party platforms.

Samuel Starling III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Citigroup Global Markets. 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 broad range of services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive advisory tools and oversight of substantial discretionary assets.

Amir Ghalyoun is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Greensboro, NC. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Thrivent since 2025. Prior to his current role, he spent ten years working with Poblanos/Amigos/Sams. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers goal-based financial planning covering a range of topics but does not include implementation or discretionary portfolio management within these services.

Joel Lacsina is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His work history includes positions at Brightway Insurance, BCA Financial Services, Inc., and Publix. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also offers discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery, with notable activities including registration as a commodity pool operator and advisory roles for multiple registered investment companies.

James Kirkpatrick III is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and co-heads KM & Associates, a twelve-person professional wealth management team. He works with high net worth families, corporate executives, and business owners to develop in-depth wealth management strategies that address their complex financial lives. His team assists clients in identifying and prioritizing financial goals before implementing customized plans to pursue those goals. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Business from Wake Forest University and has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). James was born and raised in Greensboro, North Carolina, where he remains active in community affairs. He serves on the Local Leadership Board of Search Ministries and has held leadership roles such as past chairman of the War Memorial Commission, past president of the board of trustees of the Greensboro Historical Museum, and past chairman of the Triad Chapter of Golfers Against Cancer. James and his wife, Katharine, have four children. In his personal time, he enjoys playing golf, following Wake Forest athletics, fitness training, and listening to a variety of music.

David Marcus is a financial advisor with Merrill in Greensboro, NC, holding the Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2009 and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an officer of 3 D Mgmt, a for-profit entity based in Greensboro. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Brian Peters is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Greensboro, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 25 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Lincoln Financial Securities, Wells Fargo Clearing, and BB&T Investment Services. Peters is also involved with RD Marketing Group, a non-variable insurance business based in Greensboro. 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 advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Ethan Gephardt is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, having previously worked at First Horizon Bank and held various roles including delivery driver positions and full-time student status. 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 portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, with a focus on both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.