Megan Ayscue is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at the United States Attorney's Office in Maryland and North Carolina, the United States House of Representatives, and various private sector positions. She is a finance committee member at Highland Presbyterian Church in Winston Salem, where she helps manage church finances. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with 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.

Kenneth Davis is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017, following a 21-year tenure at MetLife Securities Inc. He is also an independent insurance agent at Carolina Benefit Solutions, specializing in life, accident, and health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, utilizing firm-approved tools and structured annual engagements to deliver collaborative recommendations.

Ryan Tilley is a CFP® professional with 14 years of experience at Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2012. He holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Kernersville, NC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

David Cooil is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Winston Salem, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has worked with Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2014 and has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an agent involved in life and fixed annuities. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with a focus on collaborative, goal-oriented client relationships.

Andrew Morton is a financial advisor at Cetera with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Cetera and Cetera Investment Services LLC since 2018. Prior to that, he was employed at First National Bank of PA for 13 years. He also serves as treasurer for the Welcome Booster Club. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with various program options and custodial relationships.

Griffin Smith is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Winston Salem, NC. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he held several roles at Bermuda Run Country Club and Winston Wealth Management. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting over 22,800 advisors and managing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Brittney Schlicker is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2016. Before joining Baird, she worked at United Brokerage Services, INC for two years. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which provides services to individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of financial planning and portfolio management solutions, combining manager-traded and model-traded strategies with tax-management and direct-indexing capabilities.

David Jacobius is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Metlife Securities Inc. for 31 years before joining MassMutual Life Insurance Company and Mass Mutual Investors Services. Outside of his advisory role, he manages an LLC that handles business expenses and payroll related to his work as an agent and sales manager. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning and offers asset management, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

Jennifer Powell is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc. in Winston-Salem, NC. She holds a Series 66 designation and has 21 years of industry experience, with her entire career spent at Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2003. The DDK Group, where she works, is part of Baird’s Private Wealth Management department and serves individuals, corporate clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, separately managed accounts, and brokerage services, supported by internal research and ongoing manager oversight.

Myron Mitchell is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously with Securities America Advisors, Inc. and managed Mitchell Wealth Management Group since 2011. Outside of advising, he owns and manages Greenfield Family Farms, which involves farmland and timber management. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charities, and corporations, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, providing a range of investment strategies and access to third-party managers.

Daniel Branon is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2019. Outside of his advisory role, Branon coaches boys' varsity basketball at both Caldwell Academy and North Carolina Leadership Academy. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard and supporting a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Troy Blamer is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Winston-Salem, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of experience in advisory services. He has been associated with MassMutual Life Insurance Co since 2014. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm employs firm-approved software tools to analyze client goals and offers event-driven planning services including divorce and estate settlement planning.

Ronald Jackson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2017, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. He is also the owner of Barbell Brothers, LLC, a fitness training business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and advisory programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Richard Whitaker is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Winston Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Metlife Securities Inc. for 24 years before joining MassMutual-related firms in 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he designs historical board games. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, employing firm-approved software and collaborative, annual planning relationships.

Grant Bridges is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior work includes 13 years at MetLife Securities and a decade at MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, structuring planning engagements as ongoing, collaborative relationships that focus on goal analysis and strategy recommendations.

Matthew Hornaday is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Winston Salem, NC. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been active in the industry since 2026. His prior experience includes roles at Performance CXO, 2032 Ventures, LLC, and Trust Company of the South. 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, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Robert Saunders Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Winston-Salem, NC. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 11 years of industry experience, all with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated Private Bank since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers structured financial planning supported by proprietary tools and models.

Richard Swink Jr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Lewisville, NC, with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates an ecommerce business selling outdoor gear and shooting sports accessories and creates videos on a YouTube channel focused on projects in his shop and homestead. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

William Cary is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and employs over 14,000 financial advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Jordan Balmforth is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, where he leads the local Investor Center. In this role, he provides financial and investment guidance to customers. Jordan has been with Fidelity Investments since 2005, progressing through various roles including Customer Service Representative, Active Trader Representative, Active Trader VIP Specialist, Client Services Team Leader, Assistant Branch Leader, and currently Branch Leader. This extensive experience reflects his familiarity with client services and investment strategies within the firm.