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 Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Clayton, NC, where she has worked for 13 years. She has spent her entire advisory career at Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a broad network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and affiliated products under a fiduciary standard.

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 in Garner, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, he spent 20 years at Cornwell Quality Tools. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million 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 operates under a fiduciary standard and maintains a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

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 at LPL Financial with 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation for 10 years and BB&T Investment Services, Inc. for one year. Outside of his advisory role, Young coaches youth hockey with the Carolina Junior Hurricanes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions with a broad range of advisory and brokerage services.

Alan Kennedy is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Navy Federal Financial Group, North Star Resource Group, Wake County EMS, and Novartis Oncology. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Danny Brown is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and Valic Financial Advisors. Outside of finance, he is involved in a cow and calf breeding operation through 2B Farms Inc. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach using portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists and offers financial planning, consulting, and access to third-party asset managers.

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® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at LPL Financial since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation, Woodbury Financial Services, Inc., and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he owns JOCO Contracting, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment programs, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies, supported by advanced operational and research tools.