Scott Southerland is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with over 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial since 2020, following 14 years at BB&T Securities LLC. Outside of advising, Southerland is active as a musician in the band Dead Drag Motion and serves as Treasurer and Finance Committee member for Home Moravian Church. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm delivers non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

Brian Holden is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Winston-Salem, NC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 15 years of industry experience. Holden has worked with MassMutual Life Insurance Co since 2010 and with MassMutual Investors Services since 2013. He is also involved in insurance brokerage through Holden & Mickey, Inc., focusing on individual and group life and health insurance sales. MassMutual Investors Services is a subsidiary of MassMutual that offers financial planning and investment advisory services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides asset management, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

Gerald Malmo III is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 1994 and with MassMutual Life Insurance Co. since 1992. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in individual and group life and health insurance sales and owns The Malmo Group, LLC, an entity used to receive income and pay operational expenses. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC 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 offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements and a range of investment and educational programs.

Kimberly Moser is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 16 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Raymond James & Associates and Morgan Stanley. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates a small crafts business called A&K Crafty Corner. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports its offerings with municipal advisory services and specialized employer retirement programs.

Fitzhugh Mc Murry III is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at several firms including Piedmont Advantage Credit Union, CUSO Financial Services, Bank of America, Merrill, and Branch Banking and Trust Company. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, leveraging its scale and diverse financial activities alongside its advisory platform.

Andrew Clyne is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in financial services in 2013 and joined Merrill in 2016. In his role, Andrew focuses on working with affluent individuals to develop personalized financial strategies that address their short-, mid-, and long-term goals. He serves as a resource for clients on topics ranging from investing to retirement planning and saving for unexpected events. Additionally, he offers access to Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and business solutions. Andrew holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ designation and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional. He earned a bachelor's degree in Finance from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2011, where he was a member of the Cross Country and Track & Field teams. He is also involved in the community as a member of the UNCG Alumni Leadership Board. Andrew resides in Greensboro with his wife, Bridgette, and their three sons. His personal interests include basketball, golfing, running, and spending time with his family.

Jill Painter is a CFP® certificant with 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at UBS Financial Services from 2001 to 2006. Outside of her advisory work, she serves on the endowment committee for Westminster Presbyterian Church in Greensboro, NC, and is treasurer for the nonprofit A Simple Gesture. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm combines research-driven investment strategies with a range of brokerage and advisory solutions, managing approximately $671 billion in assets through a nationwide network of over 14,000 advisors.

Lisa Aldridge is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in High Point, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, PRUCO Securities, Mass Mutual Investors Services, Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Metlife Securities. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, corporate, and charitable entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm’s approach is primarily model-driven, offering financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and a wrap program, along with affiliated trust and insurance services.

Jonathan Szarke is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Greensboro, NC. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with LPL Enterprise since 2026. Prior to his current role, his professional experience includes positions outside the financial services industry, such as working at Epic Chophouse and WhiteStone: A Masonic and Eastern Star Community. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and affiliated trust and insurance services.

Candace Farabee is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Merrill since 2016. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individual, high-net-worth, pension, corporate, and charitable clients, supported by internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers.

William Goodson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Winston Salem, NC, bringing 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2023 before joining Wells Fargo Advisors. Goodson serves on the advisory board and as vice chairman of the Finance Advisory Board at the Poole College of Management, supporting student engagement and strategic initiatives, and participates on various local boards and committees including the Trellis Supportive Care Foundation. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, providing a broad range of planning solutions supported by Wells Fargo research and tools. The firm integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels to deliver tailored recommendations and options for implementation.

William Cobb is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in High Point, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 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 both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Carly Diaz is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, she worked at SG Americas Securities, LLC, and has a background including roles at Societe Generale, PTC Inc, and Emory University. Raymond James & Associates 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, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Rodney Alexander is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Qorvo, Inc., Pike Corporation, and Ernst & Young, LLP. He holds a Series 66 designation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including households of varying net worth, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering a variety of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Amanda Hall is a financial advisor at Cetera with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Prior to joining Cetera, she worked at Capital Guardian Wealth Management and has been involved with Masters Private Client Group LLC since 2015. Outside of advising, she provides accounting services including financial statement preparation and account reconciliations. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a large multi-manager platform serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a broad network of over 10,000 advisors and manages more than $256 billion in assets.

Carma Wentzlaff is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Winston-Salem, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with 24 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at UBS Financial Services, JP Morgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, Bank of America Corporation, and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, utilizing structured financial planning tools and investment strategies supported by its Global Investment Committee. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies.

James McBride Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Winston-Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc., Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation, and Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member for Window World, Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, and institutions. The firm offers diverse investment solutions such as financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supporting its large network of advisors with research and operational tools.

Grant Kunkel is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2026, he worked at AllianceBernstein Investments, Inc. for 16 years. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by proprietary research and technology tools.

Bryson Mckinney is a CFP® and ChFC® with 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Raymond James Financial and has prior experience at Pinnacle Bank, Pinnacle Financial Partners, BNC Bank, and LPL Financial. He also serves as an investment consultant for Pinnacle Asset Management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, using tailored, non-discretionary strategies supported by advanced analytical tools.

George Gillespie is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously was with Wachovia Securities in 2002. Gillespie serves as co-trustee for his mother’s trust and his brother’s portion of the trust. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and employs over 14,000 financial advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.