William Thompson is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Clover, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and having seven years with the firm. Prior to joining Edward Jones, his work experience included roles at Print Depot, Hinkle's Animal Hospital, Belk, Inc, Pure Country, and Sparrow Eye Creative. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in cleaning common areas of an office building through a local business in Landrum, SC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and affiliated financial services. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and features a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Lucas Beatty is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Gastonia, NC, holding a Series 66 credential and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, Beatty serves on the boards of the Dallas, NC Boys and Girls Club and Venture Church. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, providing comprehensive, goal-based financial plans without discretionary trading authority, typically delivered through a network of Financial Advisors.

Richard Winn is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Shelby, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2007. Winn serves as an advisory board member for South Mountain Children and Family Services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Carrie Jones is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services and Cambridge Investment Research. Jones serves as a board member for Serenity Pastoral Counseling, a nonprofit organization. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of advisors. The firm utilizes a range of advisory platforms and investment strategies, offering integrated brokerage, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Ryan Welsh is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2022, previously holding roles at Bank of America and several other organizations. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a power of attorney for his parents in cases where they are unable to make decisions for themselves. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Walter Greenwald is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Gastonia, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ic Advisory Services Inc and The Investment Center Inc. for 15 years each before joining LPL Financial in 2025. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, various advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Kristine Pennington is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. Her previous roles include positions at Triad Advisors, Inc., Questar Asset Management, Questar Capital Corporation, and Gcg Wealth Management. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management using research from LPL and third-party subadvisors.

Debra Miller is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Gaffney, SC, where she has worked since 2008. She has 18 years of industry experience. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as secretary for the Buford Street United Methodist Church, handling billing for the church daycare. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients across a broad range of financial needs. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers various advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Joshua Shelton is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Kings Mountain, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, he worked for Broad River Retail dba Ashley HomeStore from 2016 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is vice president of C J Farms Inc in Shelby, NC. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the country.

Adam Larsen is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to that, he operated Larsen’s Greenhouse Inc. for 13 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 services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Dwayne Clendaniel is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and with 34 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2012 and also serves at Sharonview Federal Credit Union, where he has been active since 2004. 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 and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios and proprietary research across various investment strategies.

Paul Bukta is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2011. He is also involved in tax preparation services through a separate business focused on tax accounting and bookkeeping. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations, offering a range of financial planning and advisory programs with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Richard Winn is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked previously at Nationwide Securities, Inc. He is also involved with the Christian Business Men's Committee. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Cassia Reed is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2017 in various roles and has prior experience with Upward Sports. Outside of advising, she is involved in a woodworking and fencing business where she assists in planning and execution. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and investment solutions. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, including tax-efficient services and proprietary investment options.

Jamie Richard is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 24 years of industry experience. He has held Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2001. Richard serves on the board of Care Solutions in Shelby, NC, where he advises on elder health care issues. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves individual and institutional clients across a wide range of account types. The firm offers various investment strategies, including wrap fee programs and separately managed accounts, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Jay Collins is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments based in Bessemer City, NC. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has four years of industry experience, including prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and Digital Intelligence Systems. Outside of finance, he has worked in the hospitality sector, including time with Banner Elk Winery. He is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm uses a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Garrett Sharp is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of TJRH Capital Group LLC, a commercial rental property business in Shelby, NC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs, managed solutions, and affiliated investment products with over $1 trillion in assets under management.

Johnathan Lowery is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation. Lowery also operates Lowery Financial Group, where he offers various insurance products including accident, disability, and long-term care insurance. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing tools like asset-allocation models and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Thomas Mcnichol is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mass Mutual Investors Services in 2017, he worked at Metlife Securities Inc. from 1989 to 2017. He also operates McNichol Insurance Consulting Services, providing fee-based insurance consulting, and is involved in insurance sales and life settlements activities. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC 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, using firm-approved software tools to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.

Brentley Jenkins is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Cherryville, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Rockin J Farms LLC, a cattle-raising farm in Maiden, NC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 23,700 advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.