Albert Faber is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with LPL Financial in Kenly, NC, bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial and its predecessor entities since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in senior marketing sales for Medicare Supplement products through multiple agencies. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations via a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Christopher Brooks is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Raleigh, NC. He has prior experience at Resolute International Services and Vetted International, Ltd., totaling over a decade in the industry. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based analyses and a broad range of planning topics without discretionary portfolio management.

William Forster is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Thrivent and related entities since 2023. Prior to this, he held positions at Rocket Mortgage, Caliber Home Loans, Newrez, LLC, State Employees Credit Union, and Ditch Witch of North Carolina. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm provides written recommendations on a wide range of financial topics and integrates planning with its managed-account program under a consolidated billing option called WealthPlan.

Katherine Johnson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Clayton, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Elizabeth Manning is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at the North Carolina Department of Health & Human Services for five years and the Down East Partnership for Children for four years. 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 advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

James Branan Sr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked for Cornwell Quality Tools for 20 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Derrick Williams is a financial advisor at Cetera with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including Charles Schwab and TD Ameritrade. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and a multi-manager platform.

Michael Young is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, he spent 10 years with Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in youth sports as a head coach for the Carolina Junior Hurricanes hockey team. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by in-house and third-party research and a broad suite of investment strategies.

Danny Brown is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a cattle breeding farm. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, advisory services, and access to a range of brokerage and insurance products through an integrated platform combining adviser programs with active sales of financial products.

Ivan Ellis is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Clayton, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at United Parcel Service and attended Western Carolina University. Ivan’s background includes experience in logistics and education. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and maintains a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Johnathan Pulleyn is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2023. He previously worked for Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation for nine years. Outside his advisory work, he owns JOCO Contracting, LLC, a business unrelated to investment advisory services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers financial planning, a variety of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options supported by proprietary and third-party research.