Daniel Branon is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2019. Outside of his advisory role, Branon coaches boys' varsity basketball at both Caldwell Academy and North Carolina Leadership Academy. 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 and investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard and supporting a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Troy Blamer is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Winston-Salem, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of experience in advisory services. He has been associated with MassMutual Life Insurance Co since 2014. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm employs firm-approved software tools to analyze client goals and offers event-driven planning services including divorce and estate settlement planning.

Ronald Jackson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2017, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. He is also the owner of Barbell Brothers, LLC, a fitness training business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and advisory programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Richard Whitaker is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Winston Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Metlife Securities Inc. for 24 years before joining MassMutual-related firms in 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he designs historical board games. Mass Mutual Investors Services 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, employing firm-approved software and collaborative, annual planning relationships.

Kia Streater is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2013 to 2016. Streater serves as a finance committee member for The Foundation for a Healthy High Point. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach includes investment policy preparation, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking, with a notable range of financial product options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Grant Bridges is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior work includes 13 years at MetLife Securities and a decade at MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, structuring planning engagements as ongoing, collaborative relationships that focus on goal analysis and strategy recommendations.

Robert Saunders Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes firm-approved planning tools and investment models as part of its structured financial planning process.

Richard Swink Jr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2019. Outside of his financial advising role, he owns and operates an ecommerce business selling outdoor gear and shooting sports accessories, and he produces YouTube videos focused on shop and homestead projects. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including a wide range of households and organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers various advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

William Cary is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Greensboro, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2009 to 2016 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing, where he has been since 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non‑qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a range of financial products that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

David Austin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones and Signing Carolina Inc, as well as a long tenure at The UPS Store. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside model portfolios and third-party research.

Jordan Balmforth is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, where he leads the local Investor Center. In this role, he provides financial and investment guidance to customers. Jordan has been with Fidelity Investments since 2005, progressing through various roles including Customer Service Representative, Active Trader Representative, Active Trader VIP Specialist, Client Services Team Leader, Assistant Branch Leader, and currently Branch Leader. This extensive experience reflects his familiarity with client services and investment strategies within the firm.

Christopher Pizzitola is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Winston Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2016. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of advisers. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources to support diversified investment strategies.

Nora Kowalcheck is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Winston Salem, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2023, she worked at Edward Jones from 2018 to 2023. She also has experience in early childhood education and counseling-related roles, and has operated a Beautycounter business since 2013. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, offering tailored written recommendations on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis in its advisory approach and supports a broad range of investment and insurance solutions.

Matthew Hynek is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2019 and previously spent seven years at BB&T. Hynek serves as Chair of Financial Capabilities for the Asset Building Coalition of Forsyth County. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Louise Rider is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and worked previously for Dimensional Fund Advisors from 2015 to 2023 before joining Raymond James. 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, and municipalities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Dominic Esposito is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2022, he worked at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist for eleven years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Roof Restoration, LLC, a company specializing in roof repairs and restoration treatments. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

James Dicus is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2019, following prior roles at AxA Advisors and Vann York Honda. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as a sales associate with multiple businesses including Dergalis Associates and Oakbridge Financial Group, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, operating primarily through LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed third-party managers.

Thomas Dillon is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. He is also associated with Harbor Wealth Partners, LLC. 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 services. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Randall Richard is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation for 11 years before joining LPL Financial in 2019. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in selling fixed annuities, long-term care insurance, disability insurance, and life insurance through an affiliated marketing business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Ti'tiana Davis Frederick is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Winston Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 17 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2013. Outside of her advisory work, she owns and operates small family-owned trucking and freight brokerage businesses, as well as a freight and warehousing consulting firm. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by research and a variety of investment management options.