Timothy Barnes is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Winston Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and with 32 years of industry experience. His career includes ten years at Wells Fargo Clearing and several years at Morgan Stanley in various capacities. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets with over 14,000 advisors and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

John Dinkins is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Winston Salem, NC, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at BFGoodrich and served in the United States Marine Corps for four years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Sandrine Goble is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Winston Salem, NC, where she has worked since 2015. She has seven years of industry experience. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as treasurer for the Davie Trails and Tails 4H Club, overseeing fundraising and spending. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Anisa Nakawatase Ibarra is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Secu Brokerage Services, Secu Life Insurance Company, and New York Life Insurance Company. Fidelity’s affiliate, Strategic Advisers LLC, offers investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors. The firm uses a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios.

Jasmine Mikell is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Winston Salem, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, Fidelity Investments, and CUNA Brokerage Services, among others. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering ongoing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and provides options for implementation through separate brokerage or insurance arrangements.

Steven Brendle is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and has prior experience at Avantax Investment Services, 1st Global Advisors, and leading his own firms including Brendle Financial Group, LLC and Brendle Crouse P.A., a CPA firm he manages. He also holds a real estate broker license and serves as a trustee for an irrevocable life insurance trust. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors, utilizing a multi-manager platform that includes model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized strategies.

Joel Ayers is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Ameriprise since 2018, following prior roles at BB&T Securities and BB&T Investment Services. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a trustee for family-held entities involved in royalty management and real estate. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with at least $1 million in investable assets, offering detailed reports on income, Social Security, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and algorithmic automation to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Andrew Narcisso is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 63 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab since 1997 and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB since 2005. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance using multi-asset model portfolios and maintains a distinctive operational structure that integrates advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services.

Philip Pleasants is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2015. UBS Financial Services Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering a range of solutions including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

Ryan Nance is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial in High Point, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked at Ecolab Inc. for 16 years. He is also an associate at Signature Wealth Group, where he serves as a wealth advisor. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools to support a broad client base, including high-net-worth individuals, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Hardt Bing is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with various Raymond James entities since 2016. Bing is the owner and managing director of Freedom Works Private Advisory Group, LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools such as risk profiling and probability modeling to support client goals.

Keith Wilson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2012, following eight years at Concourse Financial Group Securities, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Wilson teaches video production, covering topics such as camera functionality, lighting, audio, and editing. 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 comprehensive financial planning and investment management, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies across a range of asset classes.

Marty Mitchell is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including LPL Financial, Securities America Advisors, and IFG Advisory. Mitchell is active in community and nonprofit roles, serving on the Board of Directors for East Coast Outreach Ministry and as President of Ocean Place Villas. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored written recommendations and ongoing tax-aware withdrawal advice.

Melina Liliana Alejos Whitlock is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Cetera Wealth Services, Wisdom Wealth Care, Truist Bank, and Guilford County Schools. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of investment management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors, employing a multi-manager platform with various discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

James Galloway Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Winston-Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member on the finance committee of the Old Town Club, a nonprofit organization. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a wide range of clients including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning and investment consulting with a focus on tailored, non-discretionary advice supported by firm research, multiple portfolio management styles, and municipal advisory services.

Clinton Mayfield is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Charles Schwab and Fifth Third Bank, as well as employment at Walt Disney World. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, fund advisory, and model portfolios.

Scott Mendenhall is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Greensboro, NC. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations, as well as a Series 66 license, and has 13 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2017, he worked at Proponent Federal Credit Union/ADP Total Resource. Mendenhall serves as President on the Executive Committee of Alamance Presbyterian Church, where he helps oversee the church trust accounts. 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 advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Robert Nichols is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors based in Winston Salem, NC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 39 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wachovia Securities. He is a 50% owner of Goodson & Nichols Financial Group, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutions by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services tailored to clients meeting certain net-worth thresholds. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory recommendations with multiple financial product offerings.

William Landschoot is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017, following a one-year tenure at Spark Financial. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s 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.

James Kelly III is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with firms including Westhampton Capital, LLC and Waterfall Capital Partners, LLC. Outside of advising, he is an Airbnb host through his ownership of Benzil LLC. 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, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and investment consulting with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.