Susan Finley is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. and has been involved with the National Network of Digital Schools since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she operates as a wedding minister and officiant through Weddings by Susan and serves as a substitute musician and preacher with Mt. Hope United Church of Christ. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and back-office support, including investment management, compliance, and technology, allowing advisors discretion in portfolio construction alongside managed model portfolios.

Gabriel Lindeen is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with various Truist entities since 2010, including Truist Investment Services and Truist Bank. Truist Advisory Services offers investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary manager relationships and integrates affiliate services to deliver comprehensive investment solutions.

Matthew Mclean is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer and board member for Vineland Station and as treasurer for the campaign of Jess Hill, Clerk of Court of Columbus County, NC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including retirement plan consulting and model portfolio management supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

John Grissom Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2007 and is also a partner in a traditional accounting firm. Additionally, he serves as a trustee for two family trusts in a fiduciary capacity. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Roland Raffanti III is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Mebane, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2015. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary, written Recommendation Reports. As a large institutional firm, Ameriprise provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Malphus Gaines is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following six years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner of a rental property in Greensboro, NC. 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 advice. The firm’s IPS-driven process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Nicklaus Parker is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Mebane, NC, and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Boston Consulting Group and held roles at Emory University and the PGA Tour. He also spent a decade with Fox Sports Carolinas. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of investment strategies, tax-efficient services, and affiliated capabilities. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Kevin Tennyson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 29 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2022, he worked at Cuna Mutual Insurance Society and Cuna Brokerage Services, Inc. for a combined 19 years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of advisors. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and model portfolios from various sources.

Ted Stewart is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He currently works at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., having been with various Raymond James entities since 2011 and previously with Edward Jones for one year. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm uses tailored non-discretionary planning and analytical tools, including risk profiling and probability modeling, and supports municipal and public-finance work through an affiliated municipal advisor.

James Fleming is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Burlington, NC. He began his financial advisory career in 2025, including a position at Betty Andrews Investment Management/LPL prior to joining Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved with the Figure Eight Island Yacht Club. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment strategies and advisory services, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Alec Lloyd is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Burlington, NC. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, he worked at Worldwide Golf Shops and Global Value Commerce. LPL Financial serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers diverse advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside research from multiple sources.

Mackenzie Crawford is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Mebane, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and eight years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked with several organizations including Serco, Inc. and West Genesee School District. He is a co-owner of Why-Am-I Cattle Company, LLC, a non-investment related business based in Burlington, NC. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm uses model-based investment strategies managed by third-party asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through Pershing, focusing primarily on individual investors rather than institutional or pension clients.

Shannon Harris is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2022, Harris worked at Geneos Wealth Management Inc. and HBS Financial Advisors. Harris is also the president and owner of Harris Wealth & Retirement Planning, a separate business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research, model portfolios, and various advanced technologies.

Cole Sanders is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds a Series 65 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Balser Investment Management Group, Commonwealth Financial Network, and various non-financial positions such as at Uline and Cog Hill Golf & Country Club. 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 using analytical tools and models, and it supports advisory programs along with municipal and public-finance work through a municipal advisor affiliation.

Gregory Ellington is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Burlington, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at American National Bank & Trust and American National Investment Services. He serves as a board member at St Marks Evangelical and Reformed Church, advising on financial matters. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to individuals, institutions, and organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports advisory programs across a large network, including specialized municipal and retirement plan consulting services.

Brian Spangler is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Burlington, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President of the Westpark Owners Association, which manages maintenance of office property he owns that is leased to Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including a broad range of households and organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a large network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering a variety of advisory programs and affiliated investment products under a fiduciary standard.

Erin Cockman is a CFP® professional with 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial and has held previous roles at Pinnacle Wealth Partners and other business ventures. She is a passive partner in Plastridge Insurance Agency. 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, and institutions, using tailored, non-discretionary planning and advanced analytical tools.

Kimberly Faucette is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. In addition to her advisory role, she is a notary public and holds power of attorney responsibilities for a family investment entity. 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 IPS-driven approach incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep programs, serving institutional clients with tailored investment solutions.

Angela Hall is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 25 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Raymond James Financial Services and Ancora Wealth Partners. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Samuel Parker III is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Mebane, NC, holding the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations. He has 24 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a video rental business in Hillsborough, NC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.