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 at Raymond James & Associates in Winston-Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2016. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets and serving a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting supported by various portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

James Kluttz is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 49 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2023 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for seven years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a director of Accusport, Inc. in Winston Salem, NC. 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 investment and financial planning services tailored to clients’ specific needs, utilizing proprietary research and planning tools.

John Cox is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Winston Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has 34 years of industry experience, including time at Wachovia Securities and over 10 years with Wells Fargo Clearing. 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 both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Christopher Harding is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Winston-Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 50 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services, Inc. since 1996 and has worked with Connecticut Mutual Life since 1973. Outside of his advisory role, Harding is also an agent with D L Davis & Co Inc., focusing on individual, group life, and group health insurance. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative planning relationships and using firm-approved analytic tools to develop written recommendations.

Andrew Holmes is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and FTB Advisors. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies supported by advanced operational tools.

Mahogany Mohammed is a financial advisor at Fidelity with eight years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation. Her prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Abercrombie and Fitch. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm serves a variety of clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund, and incorporates systematic methodologies and oversight controls in its investment process.

Jonathan Hendrickson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Amazon Inc, Symmetry Financial, and various service and retail companies. He works within Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a systematic investment process combining proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Jarrod Dunbar is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Lexington, NC, and has six years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2020. Outside of advising, he is a joint owner of a beach house rental property in Myrtle Beach, SC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by an extensive nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Cynthia Kelley is a financial advisor with Merrill in High Point, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Equitable Advisors and Axa Advisors LLC. Merrill serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charities, and institutional clients. The firm offers managed account programs, discretionary portfolio management, brokerage execution, and custody services, with investment management delivered through multiple program strategies and an extensive roster of manager-constructed strategies.

Karver Bolton is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Robert Baird since 2014. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management through various separately managed account programs, and custody and brokerage services, utilizing both internal research and advanced tools such as artificial intelligence in client advice.

Kristopher Mc Cord is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation. His prior experience includes roles at MegaCorp Logistics LLC, Seaside Linen & Rental Company, and the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools to support its advisory process.

Douglas Kenely is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has a background that includes service in the United States Air Force and roles in various companies prior to joining Ameriprise. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Bailey & Smith Partnership, managing an advisory business. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports on income, Social Security, and tax strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in a centralized approach, supported by algorithmic automation and oversight committees.

Kent Simmons is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2001. He is based in Greensboro, NC. Simmons is also a member of the advisory board for Wesleyan Christian Academy in High Point, NC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Catherine Whicker is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Kernersville, NC, where she has worked since 2009. She has 17 years of industry experience. Outside of her advisory role, she is a managing member and co-owner of Southern Creations and Design, a construction business based in Lewisville, NC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Todd Chase is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Winston Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 32 years of industry experience. His career includes two tenures at Wells Fargo Clearing totaling 16 years, an eight-year period at Merrill, and a brief time at Wachovia Securities. 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 brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.