Natalie Klopfer is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked for Vanguard for five years. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, providing goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm integrates planning with managed account programs under a consolidated billing option while maintaining planning and implementation as separate services.

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.

James Lalor is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Merrill in Denver, NC, with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at both Merrill and Bank of America since 2012. Lalor is also an inactive Ready Reserve Captain in the United States Marine Corps. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of individual, institutional, and charitable clients.

Gene Lenfest Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Denver, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm employs a centralized consulting team and combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, algorithm-assisted recommendations.

Timothy Mcclurg is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with over 32 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and previously worked at Riversource Distributors, Inc. for 15 years before joining Ameriprise in 2022. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide non-discretionary, written recommendations, emphasizing managed accounts and using algorithmic tools overseen by a dedicated committee.

Jay Fitz is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at The Vanguard Group for 10 years, Waters Doctors for one year, and Lu La Rose for four years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Cooper Bumgarner is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Charles Schwab and First Community Bank. He also spent three years at Appalachian State University before starting his career in finance. 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 and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Norman Perkins 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 his current role, he worked for Alliance Coal, LLC for twelve years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and advisory services, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Amy Matthews is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Lincolnton, NC. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for Lincoln County Schools for 12 years before joining Edward Jones in 2025. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Carl Rodgers is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, based in Denver, NC, and has 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2011 and also serves as a financial advisor at Peoples Bank/Peoples Investment Services. Outside of his advisory work, he acts as a power of attorney for personal matters. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance activities through its unique affiliations.

James Sherrill IV is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Dallas, NC, with six years at the firm and a total of four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Sherrill worked in the consumer service industry, including a role at Pressure Washing Plus. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Nicholas St George is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior experience includes roles at Merrill Lynch, Raymond James Financial Services, and UBS Financial Services. He operates St. George Wealth Management, LLC as part of his LPL business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Michael Macomson II is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His background includes multiple roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Company and Mass Mutual Investors Services, as well as experience in the retail and education sectors. Mass Mutual 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 analytical tools and structured, collaborative client relationships.

James Sherrill III is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Dallas, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner of a rental property in Lewisburg, WV. 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, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Glenn Slezak is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His previous roles include positions at Homepoint Financial, ResiCentral, Oxford Solutions, and Allen & Newman, PLLC. He is based in Stanley, North Carolina. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment options. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Brent Reynolds is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 designation, with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2018 and previously spent five years at Verizon Wireless. 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 under management through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and offers a range of advisory and investment solutions including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Jonathan Malcolm is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at various firms including Daly Seven, Inc. and Vincent Valuations. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Elmore Financial Group, Inc., a support company based in Denver, NC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports a broad network of advisors with specialized programs including municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Andrew Howard is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he also owns and manages a rental property in Stanley, 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 solutions, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Kaleb Covington is a financial advisor at Cetera with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. Covington also sells life insurance, fixed annuities, and long-term care insurance as an insurance agent. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and retirement services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Joseph Rhyne III is a CFP® professional with 32 years of experience, currently serving at MassMutual Investors Services since 1996. He has worked with MassMutual Life Insurance Company for 30 years. In addition to his advisory role, he owns an LLC that manages pass-through compensation. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and offers additional programs, including estate settlement and employer-sponsored planning.