Shelli Green is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, a position she has held since 2001. She specializes in developing goals-based strategies tailored for retirees and their families, assisting clients in pursuing both short and long-term financial objectives. Shelli and her team employ a Goals Based Wealth Management approach, which considers clients' experiences with wealth alongside their personal situations and aspirations to create comprehensive financial strategies. Shelli holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation and serves as a Senior Portfolio Advisor, managing custom investment strategies on a discretionary basis. She earned her Bachelor's degree from the University of Florida with a focus on Finance and Economics. Shelli's professional practice emphasizes building enduring relationships with individuals and families, delivering personal service with meticulous attention to detail. In addition to her financial advisory work, Shelli is active in her community through volunteering with organizations such as the Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens and the United Way chapters of Charlotte and Lee Counties. Her personal interests include antiquing, boating, cooking, drawing/sketching, gardening, interior decorating, knitting/crocheting, painting, skiing, and traveling.

Christopher Friend is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Hendersonville, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TD Ameritrade Investment Management and Scottrade, as well as work as a self-employed caregiver. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Eric Perless is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Hendersonville, NC, with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at the North American Securities Administrators Association and 20/20 Vision DC. Outside of finance, he has experience in the hospitality sector, having been involved with Davenport Coffee Lounge. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of investment services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Gloria Dubose is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Hendersonville, NC. She holds a Series 66 designation and has 13 years of industry experience, including roles at Asheville Savings Bank, Invest Financial Corporation, and Merrill. She has worked with LPL Financial since 2015. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services including financial planning, wrap and model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, and supports its advisors with research tools and access to various investment strategies.

Timothy Cawthorn is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Hendersonville, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, he assists with a seasonal fireworks stand business that supports his family during the Fourth of July period. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and maintains a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Keith Holloway is a Client Experience Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with clients to understand their financial situations and introduce them to solutions available through Merrill and Bank of America. Keith's focus is on helping clients during periods of transition, such as job changes, building a business, or preparing for retirement. He holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Keith earned a Bachelor's Degree from Appalachian State University. His client focus areas include legacy planning, managing new wealth, and personal retirement planning. Outside of work, Keith's interests include football, reading, soccer, and spending time with his family.

Sandra Shaw is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2001. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an officer responsible for bookkeeping in a home building corporation owned by her husband. 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 solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

John Boyle III is a financial advisor at OSAIC Wealth, Inc with 45 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Stifel Independent Advisors, Wells Fargo Advisors, and Raymond James & Associates. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an R-1 Steward for the U.S. Equestrian Federation. OSAIC Wealth serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services including financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting discretionary management, third-party managers, and proprietary investment models.

Bruce Searing is a financial advisor with Merrill in Hendersonville, North Carolina, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in rental property investment. Merrill, along 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Eric Dubose Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Helena Agri Enterprises, LLC and Clemson University. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and supports over 14,000 financial advisors.

James Tanner is a CFP® professional with 17 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and spent part of 2009 at UBS Financial Services. Located in Hendersonville, NC, Tanner holds the Series 66 designation. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party analytics.

Beth Head is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Landrum, SC, and has eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, she worked for Tanner Companies, LLC from 2016 to 2018. 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 discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, along with affiliated mutual funds and other financial services.

Cynthia Boyle is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth with 49 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Stifel Independent Advisors, Wells Fargo Advisors, and Raymond James & Associates. Boyle serves on the board of the US Para Dressage Foundation and is an advisor for I.S.L.E. Isle of Palms Literary Events. Osaic Wealth serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform, offering brokerage and advisory services including financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment process emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by risk assessment tools and multiple implementation options.

Deane Gauthier is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Hendersonville, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2019, with prior roles at J.J.B. Hilliard W.L. Lyons, LLC and Merrill. He is part of the DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department that serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers services including financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, separately managed accounts, and municipal advisory services.

Laura Mukosiej is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with eight years of experience, currently affiliated with Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at Guidepoint Global, LLC and Givens Estates. 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 and offers a wide range of advisory solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard and maintaining a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

John Glover is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. in Hendersonville, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert Baird & Co. since 2019 and previously worked at Hilliard Lyons. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a rental property owner. The DDK Group, part of Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of services including financial planning, portfolio management, separately managed accounts, and custody and brokerage services, utilizing manager-traded and model-traded SMA strategies along with tax-management and direct-indexing capabilities.

Patrick Sallee is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at CapFinancial Securities, LLC and Banc of America Investment Services, Inc. Outside of his financial career, Sallee serves as an assistant football coach at Fernleaf Community Charter School, helping to start their football program. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets through over 14,000 advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions and utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third parties.

Mark Isabelli is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Hendersonville, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs and investment options supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

James Morrison is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise serves individuals approaching or in retirement, offering a retirement-income planning service that provides tailored recommendation reports focused on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis within a centralized consulting team to support its advisory approach.

John Linkous is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently an advisor at OSAIC since 2026. He previously worked at Northwestern Mutual in various roles from 2019 to 2026 and was associated with the Linkous Law Firm in 2019. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs a model-based investment approach with portfolio optimization and supports various programs such as Unified Managed Accounts and third-party money manager strategies.