Tammy Childress is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Winston Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates an online clothing consignment business focused on selling used clothing and photography. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Jason Silvia is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Merrill. Silvia is based in Greensboro, NC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Robert Craven III is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services and Wells Fargo Clearing. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sales and service of fixed insurance and annuities. OSAIC serves a diverse range of clients including retail investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients, offering brokerage and advisory services with an investment approach centered on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization.

Kathryn Orlick is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Stephens Inc and Morgan Stanley before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2019. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory options. The firm’s approach 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.

Jessica Chatmon is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Cetera and Edward Jones. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Beauty Society, a home-based multi-level marketing business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Nia Bright is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. She has two years of industry experience, including time at Alliance Bernstein and Ameriprise Financial. Prior to her financial career, she worked in social work and education at East Carolina University and other institutions. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and advisory services supported by extensive research and a broad range of investment strategies.

Colon Knight is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in consulting on quality procedures for a company in North Gibsonville, NC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large national network of advisors and branches.

Andrea Wisekal is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc and Wells Fargo Clearing. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Tracy Dixon serves as Vice President, Executive Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2026. In this capacity, she partners with executives to assist them in understanding and coordinating their benefits, compensation, and financial resources through comprehensive planning. She adopts a personalized and consultative approach to help clients align their wealth with their wishes, aiming to provide confidence and peace of mind. Tracy has been with Fidelity Investments since 2017, progressing through roles including Financial Consultant from 2019 to 2026, Relationship Manager from 2018 to 2019, and Financial Representative from 2017 to 2018. Before joining Fidelity, she worked at Northwestern Mutual as an Associate Financial Representative from 2016 to 2017 and as a Financial Representative from 2012 to 2015. Outside of her professional work, Tracy's personal interests include fitness, exploring food, social events with friends, traveling, and volunteering.

Christine Harrell is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Kernersville, NC, with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of her advisory role, she is a member and manager of DC5 Properties LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Christopher Leak is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Winston-Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member and chairs meetings for the City of Winston-Salem and is involved with Aspire, formerly The Housing Authority of Winston-Salem, focusing on business development. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process utilizing firm-approved tools and market simulations.

Jennifer Cockman is a financial advisor at Stifel with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2017, following three years at Oppenheimer & Co Inc. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment strategy methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Jason Ortiz is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Jamestown, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate firms since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Ortiz is involved in business ownership related to property development and management through several LLCs. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver personalized retirement recommendations. As a large institutional firm, Ameriprise provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Samuel Audet is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Techtronic Industries and Cottage Lane Homes, and also spent 13 years with Chesterfield County Public Schools. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Justin Vidovich is a financial advisor at Stifel with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. He worked at Envestnet, Inc. from 2012 to 2023 before joining Stifel in 2024. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies. The firm also provides services to private funds and pooled vehicles and operates alongside affiliated trust companies and banks.

Justin Moore is a Senior Financial Advisor with KM & Associates at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides financial advice and guidance to individuals and families, focusing on aligning their financial lives with their personal circumstances. Justin works closely with clients to set long-term financial goals and develops tailored wealth management strategies drawing on Merrill's investment insights. Justin joined Merrill in 2011, bringing prior experience as a financial auditor and consultant in the financial services and insurance industries. He holds a bachelor's degree in accounting and finance from North Carolina A&T State University and a master's degree in accounting from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He also holds the Accredited Asset Management Specialist™ (AAMS™) and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designations. Outside of his advisory role, Justin is involved with community organizations including Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Piedmont and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. He resides in Greensboro, North Carolina with his wife Hona and their three children. Justin enjoys traveling and participating in athletics such as basketball, biking, and running.

Robert Timmons is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in financial services in 2000 and joined Merrill Lynch in 2006, focusing on the belief that wealth provides choices. His approach involves a disciplined strategy and financial road map aimed at achieving financial independence through collaboration tailored to each client's goals and circumstances. He holds a bachelor's degree in Economics from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, earned in 2000, and a Certificate of Financial Planning from Georgetown University Center for Professional Development, obtained in 2005. Robert is also a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certificant and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Robert is a member of the Noble Academy Board of Trustees. His professional process emphasizes understanding clients' families, financial situations, and priorities to deliver personalized service and proactive communication.

Matthew Palmadessa is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has over 20 years of experience in financial services, having started his career at Central Carolina Bank before joining Merrill Lynch in 2004. Matthew provides wealth management advice with a focus on personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification from the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., as well as the Chartered Financial Consultant® designation from The American College. Matthew earned a bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Economics from Greensboro College, where he was a four-year letterman on the baseball team. Matthew is a member of the Society of Financial Service Professionals and has served on the board of Greensboro College's Advisory Council. He resides in Greensboro, North Carolina, with his wife Allison and their four children. In his spare time, he enjoys playing baseball, golfing, running, and spending time with his family.

Thomas Emerson Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Winston-Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through a structured planning process without making individual security recommendations as part of standalone planning.

Michael Phelan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Winston Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2020 and held prior roles within Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Investments, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning, delivering tailored recommendations through a variety of investment and advisory programs.