Mary Thackerson is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Winston Salem, NC, bringing three years of industry experience. Her prior work experience includes roles at Raymond James & Associates, Oracle, and Lenovo. 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 based on its research and planning tools, with planning engagements typically being discrete rather than ongoing.

Bryan Dixon is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Winston Salem, NC, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2006 and previously worked at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. from 2004 to 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of Dixon Holdings LLC, a real estate holdings company. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm is notable for its large advisor and branch network and its affiliated capabilities beyond advisory services.

John Mathews is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Winston-Salem, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Allegacy Federal Credit Union, CUSO Financial Services, Wells Fargo, Scottrade, PNC Wealth Management, BB&T Investment Services, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of investment programs, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools for operational and research purposes.

David Maynard is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Winston Salem, NC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and with 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc., and LPL Financial. In addition to his advisory role, he manages a wealth management business providing investment advisory and financial planning services. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a wide network of advisors and multiple platforms. The firm employs a range of asset allocation tools and offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with access to various investment products and third-party managers.

Todd Adams is a CFP® certificant with 21 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and previously worked at Grove Point Investments, H. Beck, Inc., and Bass Financial Strategies, where he held leadership roles. Adams serves as vice chairman of the local board of administration at Shady Grove Wesleyan Church and has been involved in various church leadership and teaching roles. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement services through a network of independent professionals, employing a variety of portfolio management approaches and platform arrangements tailored to client objectives.

Gregory Gonzales is a financial advisor with Stifel in Greensboro, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the advisory board of the Moses Cone Healthcare Cancer Center and is a board member of the Ross Angel Foundation. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Robert Maltzahn is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Winston Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and with 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2005, with a brief period at Merrill from 2008 to 2016. Outside of advising, he owns and operates an online retail business called The Maltz Shop. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions, incorporating research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources into its investment approach.

Bernard Franko III is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Edward Jones, Wells Fargo Clearing, and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. prior to joining Raymond James Financial. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using risk profiling and analytical tools, and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Morris Moser is a CFP® professional with 36 years of experience in financial advising, currently affiliated with Raymond James & Associates. His career includes roles at firms such as Cetera, Avantax, World Equity Group, and Taylor Capital Management. Outside of his advisory work, he is engaged in teaching financial and retirement topics locally and is a partial owner involved in oversight of a car wash business. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions, with a diverse array of portfolio management styles supported by affiliated research and sub-advisers.

Robert Garland is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Edward Jones, Wells Fargo, Truist, FurnitureLand South, and Premier Listings. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its registration as a commodity pool operator, advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies, and use of algorithmic and AI-driven investment methods.

Lauren Robinson is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates holding a Series 66 designation. She has prior experience at Linden Thomas & Company, Stearns Lending, Cardinal Financial, and was self-employed for two years. Lauren is based in Winston-Salem, NC. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. 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, institutional clients, and municipalities, offering financial planning and consulting with a variety of portfolio management styles supported by firm research and affiliated sub-advisers.

Almog Olshtein is a Financial Advisor with KM & Associates at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Based in West Palm Beach and Greensboro, North Carolina, he serves a diverse clientele including physicians, corporate executives, tech employees, and investment management professionals. Almog leverages analytical rigor and a teaching approach to help clients navigate complex financial decisions, with a focus on equity compensation, concentrated stock positions, private investments, and major liquidity events. Almog holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Business Institutions from Northwestern University, where he served as captain of the varsity men's swimming team. He also earned a Certificate in Quantitative Finance and holds professional designations including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Prior to joining Merrill in 2021, he worked as a Business Development Analyst at AQR Capital Management. Originally from Haifa, Israel, Almog represented the Israeli national swimming team and was the 2011 Israeli national champion in the 50m freestyle event. Outside of work, he enjoys activities such as camping, cooking, fishing, hiking, rock climbing, swimming, tennis, and volleyball. He resides in Greensboro with his wife Lauren and their two daughters, Noa and Mika. Almog is also involved with the Special Olympics as part of his community engagement.

Cody Smith is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2024. Prior to this role, he served as a Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments in 2024. His career in financial services began at State Employees' Credit Union, where he progressed through various roles from Financial Services Representative in 2018 to Financial Services Officer by 2019, continuing until 2022. Throughout his career, Cody has focused on understanding clients beyond their finances to develop comprehensive plans that reflect their individual values and life goals. This approach emphasizes a holistic view of financial planning tailored to each client's unique circumstances. Outside of his professional life, Cody has interests in cars, family activities, football, kayaking, music, and writing.

Joanna Page is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a 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 institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisers, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

William Stone Jr. is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with six years of experience in the industry. Before joining Thrivent, he worked at Gilbarco/Veeder-Root for seven years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a real estate investment company involved in home renovations and property management. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on comprehensive, goal-based financial planning without discretionary portfolio management.

Howard Coley is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on helping clients pursue their long-term financial goals through personalized wealth management strategies. His client focus areas include college education planning, equity compensation services, legacy planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Howard holds a Bachelor's Degree from North Carolina State University. He has earned professional designations including Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He draws on the resources of Merrill and Bank of America to provide investment insights as well as banking and lending solutions. In addition to his professional role, Howard participates in community activities and volunteers with local organizations. His personal interests include boating, fishing, football, music, running, skiing, tennis, yoga, and spending time with his family.

Christina Van Voorhis is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in High Point, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at State Farm VP Management Corp and Zach Barnes Insurance Agency, as well as over two decades with Enterprise Leasing Company Southeast LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment options, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

James Graham is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Winston Salem, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. 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 wide range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by extensive research and analytics.

Joseph Mc Kee is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining MassMutual and its affiliated entities in 2026, he worked with NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life from 2023 to 2026. Before entering the financial services sector, he spent 15 years at T-Mobile. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC, a subsidiary of MassMutual, serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, structuring planning engagements as annual, collaborative relationships that use firm-approved tools to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.

Denise Bunton is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Stifel Nicolaus & Co and Wells Fargo Clearing. Denise is involved with the R.B. Mitchell Team Powered by LPL Financial in a non-investment capacity. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research tools while managing over $819 billion in discretionary assets.