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 businesses, helping clients align their financial lives with their personal circumstances. Justin works closely with clients to set long-term financial goals and develop tailored wealth management strategies that draw on the full range of investment insights available through Merrill. Justin joined Merrill in 2011 and brought with him experience as a financial auditor and consultant within 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 professional role, Justin is involved in his community through board service with Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Piedmont and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. He and his wife, Hona, live in Greensboro, North Carolina. They are members of Calvary Christian Center and enjoy traveling and participating in athletics together.

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.

Paige Crisp is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 28 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Truist Advisory Services, Suntrust Advisory Services, and BB&T Investment Services. 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.

Shannon Guelbert is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2013, including 11 years at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services both directly and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Bronwyn Flower is a Series 66-licensed financial professional with Wells Fargo Clearing in Winston Salem, NC. She has been with the firm since 2016 and has experience spanning 10 years in the industry. 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 a combination of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party data.

Daniel Owen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lexington, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Uvest since 2005 and previously at Harrisdirect LLC. 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 wide range of services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and advanced operational tools.

Brett Moyer is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Winston Salem, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for both Building Youth Leadership, Inc. and The High Point Police Foundation, and is a civil service commissioner for the City of Winston-Salem. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing written recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized, non-discretionary retirement income advice.

Jennifer Schoonmaker Dasch is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Lexington, NC. She has 20 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Bucktail Properties, LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors, offering a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Anna Harshaw is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Greensboro, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning her advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining Ameriprise, she worked at North Carolina State Employees Credit Union and has experience in education and community activities, including roles at Green Valley Swim and Tennis, Lenoir Rhyne University, and Grimsley High School. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written retirement planning recommendations and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

James Daniel Jr. is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Winston Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and with 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at MetLife Securities for 17 years and has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017. In addition to his advisory role, he operates as an independent insurance agent. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, employing firm-approved software and structured planning processes that focus on investment categories and strategies rather than specific product selections.

Stanley Smith is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Winston Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and offering 41 years of industry experience. He previously worked at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. from 2005 to 2008. Smith holds an inactive real estate license in North Carolina. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm employs a research-driven investment approach and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions across a large platform with over 14,000 advisors.

John Katon is a financial advisor with Cetera Wealth Services LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He previously worked with Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc and Equitable Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an Investment Analyst for Vizo Financial Corporate Credit Union, assisting members with certificate of deposit purchases. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform with more than 10,000 advisors and over $256 billion in assets under management.