James Jones is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has served as president of APEX Benefits, a company specializing in group employee benefits insurance. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, families, businesses, trusts, and foundations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement-plan consulting, and specialized advisory services through multiple platforms, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Daniel Kimel is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with SunTrust Advisory Services since 2016 and with SunTrust Investment Services, Inc. since 2005. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, investment policy analysis, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program that combines discretionary and non-discretionary consulting supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Corina Parmenter is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Fidelity Investments, GWFS Equities, Advised Assets Group, Nuveen, and TIAA. Outside of advising, she is the owner of Bue Properties, LLC. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm offers a financial planning service focused on long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing, delivered through an integrated platform connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative systems.

Thomas Laws is a financial advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial and has experience with community organizations such as the Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber of Commerce and First Presbyterian Church Nashville. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse range of clients including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, and wealth coaching, combining discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with technology-driven tools and a network model supported by partnerships with LPL Financial and third-party managers.

Tiffany Caudle is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Lexington, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at Truist Advisory Services and its affiliated entities since 2018, including Bb&T Securities and BB&T Investment Services. Caudle is also a registered notary in Davidson County, North Carolina. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches supported by third-party platforms and AI-enhanced research.

Christopher Borzych is a CFP® with 36 years of industry experience. He is currently with Schwab Wealth Advisory and has previously worked at USAA Financial Advisors and Usaa Investment Management Company. He holds the Series 63 designation. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering annual financial reviews and investment recommendations based on Charles Schwab & Co.’s asset allocation models and research tools. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem, focusing on client education and leaving final trading decisions to clients.

Beverly Settle is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Truist Advisory Services and its affiliated entities since 2013, including Bb&T Securities. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering a range of asset allocation, fiduciary support, and manager selection programs. The firm integrates a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary consulting, supported by AI-enabled research tools and a structured oversight framework.

Lori Williams is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her prior work includes positions at Sterling Wealth Management, LLC and LifeTime Asset Management, LLC. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm supports advisors with operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management services.

Sean Starling is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Clemmons, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Pinnacle Wealth Strategies, LLC and NYLIFE Securities, LLC, alongside tenure with New York Life Insurance Company. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional plans, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Amanda Fleming is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Lexington, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she was involved with several businesses including Max Travels, LLC, a travel agency she founded and where she designed vacations for clients, primarily family. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with a range of investment programs and advisory services supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

David Snapp is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Thomasville, NC, with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and the Series 66 license and has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including households across the wealth spectrum, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory strategies alongside affiliated mutual funds and specialized investment services.

Kenneth Jones II is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding the CFP® designation and Series 66 and Series 63 licenses, with 31 years of industry experience. He worked at Franklin/Templeton Distributors, Inc. for 28 years before joining Edward Jones in 2023. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm is notable for its extensive retail advisor network and affiliated financial services beyond advisory functions.

Stephen Jackson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Lexington, NC, with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 1998. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member and finance committee member for The Life Center of Davidson County and will be president of the board of directors in 2025 and 2026. 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 and offers a variety of advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, tax-efficient services, and affiliated mutual funds.

Jeremy Autry is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 23 years of industry experience, having been with the firm since 2003. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Outside of his advisory role, Autry is a singer/songwriter and founder of Automatic Entertainment LLC, and he coaches basketball at East Forsyth High School. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Mark Walton is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Clemmons, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Allegacy Federal Credit Union, CUSO Financial Services, Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massmutual Life Insurance, and Metlife Securities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, 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 internal and third-party research.

Amy Hill is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 credential and over 30 years of industry experience, including 27 years at Wells Fargo. She has also worked at Principal Trust Company, Ascensus, and Allegacy Federal Credit Union. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, research from multiple sources, and advanced technologies such as machine learning.

Tracy Duncan is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 32 years of industry experience. She is currently with LPL Financial and has worked concurrently with Cuso Financial Services, L.P., and Allegacy Federal Credit Union since 2001. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Jennifer Gibson is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at LPL Financial since 2025. Prior to that, she was affiliated with Allegacy Federal Credit Union and CUSO Financial Services, LP for over a decade. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research from LPL and third-party providers.

Donald Coggins Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Salisbury, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, Coggins is a musician, performing as a keyboard player and singer at various clubs and events in North Carolina, and is also involved in timber farming. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supplemented by research and model portfolios from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Jordan Laws is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he held positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and several other firms across various industries. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and a range of discretionary and non-discretionary management options.