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.

Emma Crabtree is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Reidsville, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at Aledade and Cone Health in various healthcare roles. She also serves as a director for the YMCA summer soccer camp in Reidsville, where she manages activities for children aged 7 to 15. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with 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 across the nation.

Anne Wishon is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Greensboro, NC. She holds a Series 66 designation and has six years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2019, she worked at Grady-White Boats and spent sixteen years in full-time education. Outside of advising, she serves as Commodore of the Cape Lookout Grady-White Owners' Club and is involved with Windrose Travel Co. 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 institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across various asset classes.

Evan Hunter is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm utilizes model-driven investment implementation and offers services such as financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs.

Anne Fitzgerald is a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services LLC with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Fifth Third Bank and Pinnacle Financial Partners. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement planning with a focus on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

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.

Nora Kowalcheck is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Winston Salem, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2023, she worked at Edward Jones from 2018 to 2023. She also has experience in early childhood education and counseling-related roles, and has operated a Beautycounter business since 2013. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, offering tailored written recommendations on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis in its advisory approach and supports a broad range of investment and insurance solutions.

Laura Clay is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked in educational institutions including Forsyth Country Day School, Chatham Hall, and St Andrew's-Sewanee School. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individuals and institutions, including a broad client base from non-high-net-worth households to corporate clients and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, with reported assets under management of approximately $1.01 trillion supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Robert Higgins is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Greensboro, NC. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been working in the financial industry since 2024. Prior to entering finance, he spent nine years at TEKsystems. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers annual collaborative planning engagements using firm-approved tools and also provides specialized programs such as divorce and estate-settlement planning.

Trevor Haga is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2022. His prior experience includes roles at BDO USA, LLP, Bank of America, N.A., Merrill, and participation in the UNC - Chapel Hill Master of Accounting Graduate Program. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment strategies and advisory services, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Gregory Sardzinski is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Greensboro, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 25 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a variety of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

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.

Douglas Williams Jr. is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones for four years. Outside of his advisory role, he operates Springboard Promotions as an independent contractor, selling promotional products to individuals and businesses. 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, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting based on client goals, using analytical tools and risk profiling.

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 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Prudential Equity Group, LLC in 2003. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and both brokerage and advisory solutions, managing approximately $671 billion in assets with over 14,000 advisors nationwide.

Angela Eddins is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. She holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has 31 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at LPL Financial, BNC Bank, and Pinnacle Bank/Pinnacle Financial Partners. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as an Associate and 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, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm employs analytical tools and risk profiling to deliver non-discretionary consulting tailored to client goals and maintains specialized advisory programs such as municipal and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory Services.

Michael Fischer is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Kernersville, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Fischer serves on the board of the Kernersville Masonic Lodge #669 as Assistant Treasurer and Chairman of the Budget and Finance Committee, and holds leadership positions in several Scottish Rite Masonic organizations, including Secretary of the Winston-Salem Scottish Rite Valley. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written recommendation reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary retirement advice through a centralized consulting team.

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.