Daniel Schmitz is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at The Vanguard Group, Inc., Kingdom Building Holdings LLC, Grayley Co., and Lincoln Charter School. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and multiple wrap/advisory programs.

Aaron Moore is a Series 66 licensed advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Gastonia, NC. He has three years of industry experience, including roles at Truist Advisory Services, Truist Investment Services, and Truist Bank. Prior to his financial services career, he worked at David's Detailing. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, utilizing a combination of discretionary manager relationships and consulting. The firm integrates inter-affiliate resources and employs AI-enabled tools in its research and manager selection processes.

Brandon Thomas is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. based in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones and Ameriprise. Fifth Third Securities provides brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to a diverse client base, including individuals, charitable organizations, and institutional investors. The firm combines its municipal-advisor registration with its affiliation to Fifth Third Bank to offer a platform featuring multiple discretionary managed-account options, direct indexing, and tax-overlay services.

Robert Moore is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Lowell, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at New York Life Insurance Co., JPMorgan Chase Bank, and Wells Fargo. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, delivering services through an integrated model connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns, annual rebalancing, and clients’ savings rates in its planning approach.

Jonathan Camp is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 11 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Truist Investment Services, BB&T Securities, SunTrust Bank, and related entities. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, utilizing a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting supported by third-party platform and manager arrangements.

Kristen Gurney is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Clover, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing nine years of industry experience. She has worked with PNC Investments since 2016, following three years at TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through various model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model portfolio that uses approved strategies implemented via mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

O Haydon is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2009. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

David Mc Donald is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Gastonia, NC, and has six years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2019 and is also affiliated with the Gastonia Grizzlies. Outside of his advisory role, he occasionally drives for Uber on weekends. 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 approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Patrick Wittekind is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 38 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC for 22 years and has been self-employed for over two decades. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for his own defined benefit and 401(k) retirement plans. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services and supports its large network with advanced planning tools and specialized programs such as municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA Employer Consulting Services.

Garrett Wilson is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with three years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and also operates Wilson Financial Group, LLC. His background includes roles at Heister Wholesale Parts, Campbell University, and Gaston Christian School. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, providing a range of portfolio management options and institutional resources.

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 Series 66 credentialed advisor with nine years of experience at Thrivent Investment Management and Thrivent Financial. He is based in Gastonia, NC. Outside of his advisory role, Beatty serves as a board member for the Dallas, NC Boys and Girls Club and as a trustee for Venture Church. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors, focusing on holistic, goal-based analyses and a broad range of planning topics without portfolio management for institutional clients.

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.

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.

Veronica Lommel is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo and JPMorgan affiliates throughout her career. Outside of finance, she works as a part-time delivery driver for DoorDash. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s investment approach is IPS-driven and uses modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

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.