Evan Handy is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2023. He previously worked at Edward Jones from 2016 to 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the finance committee of Wilkesboro Baptist Church, is a member of the Wilkes Community College Board of Trustees, and acts as a commissioner for Wilkes County, focusing on economic development and budgeting. 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 a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Grant Miller is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He began his financial services career with Merrill in 2020 and assists clients in managing their wealth to meet individual needs by providing a comprehensive approach grounded in understanding each client's goals. Grant's areas of expertise include executive compensation, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, and retirement income. He holds SIE, Series 7, and Series 66 FINRA registrations and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Grant graduated with honors from North Carolina State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, concentrating in Finance. Originally from Hickory, North Carolina, he now resides in Winston-Salem with his fiancée, Bailey, and their labradoodle, Shep. In his free time, Grant enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, playing golf, football, music, and traveling.

Steven Brannan is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Greensboro, NC, holding the ChFC® and Series 66 designations with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Brannan Creations, a business focused on creating custom crafts and gifts, and serves as a media team specialist for The Church on 68. 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 with a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and offers a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products under a fiduciary standard.

Ryan Huggins is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to develop customized financial plans that align with their unique short- and long-term goals. He emphasizes partnership and communication to identify and implement strategies that enhance financial outcomes. He has professional experience as an Associate Financial Advisor at Gate City Advisors in 2022 and at Morgan Stanley from 2018 to 2021. This background has provided him with a foundation in financial advising and planning. Outside of his professional work, Ryan enjoys biking, family activities, hiking, outdoor adventures, reading, and traveling.

Shyanna Phillips is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Winston-Salem, NC, with 7 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at E*Trade Securities, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, ER Select, SoFi, and the University of Utah. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

William Mcneill is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Greensboro, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial and its predecessor firm since 2004. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and nonprofit organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Robert Ketner is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 45 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with UBS since 2010. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers proprietary research, custody, underwriting, and capital markets services.

James Abernethy is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 14 years. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by offering a broad range of investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm provides tailored recommendations supported by proprietary research and planning tools, with a focus on various specialized planning areas for clients who meet certain net-worth thresholds.

Elijah Payton is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several organizations including Doordash and The Carolina Inn. Fidelity’s affiliate, Strategic Advisers LLC, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Nathan Shelby is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Good Samaritan Society–Home Care and Oasis Vape. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, fund advisory services, and model portfolios, incorporating systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Lauren Barnes is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2025, she was affiliated with Monkees of Blowing Rock for one year and was a full-time student from 2016 to 2024. 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 manages approximately $671 billion in assets and employs over 14,000 financial advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

John Scott Jr. is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2017. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association from 2015 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he contributes to education institutions as an Investment Committee Member at Greensboro College and Finance Committee Member at Greensboro Day School. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, providing brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

David Schofield is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving clients since 2023. In this role, he partners with clients to develop customized financial plans tailored to their individual situations and goals. Prior to his current position, David worked as a Workplace Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2023, providing workplace financial planning services. David's professional experience also includes roles as a Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual from 2020 to 2021 and as an Account Manager at Northwest Federal Credit Union from 2019 to 2020. He holds an Arkansas Insurance License, which supports his work in the financial services industry. Outside of his professional career, David enjoys outdoor and recreational activities such as camping, canoeing, snowboarding, and surfing. He also has an interest in cooking and baking.

Matthew Shade is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Greensboro, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the finance team at Muirs Chapel United Methodist Church, where he helps plan the annual budget and oversees endowments. 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 wrap fee strategies. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Nicole Helcher is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. She has held various roles within the financial services industry, including Planning Consultant and Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments, as well as Registered Client Service Associate positions at Independent Advisor Alliance, LPL Financial, and Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. Prior to these roles, she worked as a Client Service Expert at Jackson National Life Insurance. Nicole's experience spans client relationship management and financial planning, focusing on guiding clients to make informed financial decisions that align with their individual goals and values. She emphasizes building trust and strong client partnerships to develop evolving financial plans. Outside of her professional work, Nicole enjoys activities such as hiking, outdoor adventures, photography, reading, traveling, and participating in social events with friends.

Charles Corpening is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2016, working out of Winston-Salem, NC. Raymond James & Associates serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and investment consulting through multiple advisory programs. The firm provides municipal advisory services and access to various portfolio management styles supported by affiliated research and sub-advisers.

William Spry Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Winston-Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2016. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional and pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and advisory services through tailored, primarily non-discretionary consulting relationships supported by a wide range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Debora Ryder is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Winston-Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2016. 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 that includes individuals, institutional and pension plans, charitable organizations, and government entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

James Kluttz is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Winston Salem, NC, holding a Series 63 designation and 48 years of industry experience. He has worked across several Wells Fargo entities since 2009. Outside of advising, he serves as a director of Accusport, Inc. and holds ownership interests in inherited farmland and a vacation property. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions, offering a broad range of planning options including retirement, education, risk management, and niche areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning. Advisors utilize Wells Fargo’s research and planning tools to create tailored recommendations, with clients retaining discretion over implementation.

John Cox is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Winston Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. 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 grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.