John Scala is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Winston Salem, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at FTB Advisors, CitiGroup, Capital One Advisors, Capital One Investing, and Merrill. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. It offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Erick Ellsweig is a Managing Director and Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill, where he also holds the Sports and Entertainment Advisor designation. He has over two decades of experience working with high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families, including clients from the entertainment and technology industries, entrepreneurs, business owners, and senior executives. Erick and his team provide holistic wealth management services, focusing on areas such as family wealth management strategies, sports and entertainment, and retirement income. Erick grew up involved in a multi-generational family business, an experience that informs his approach to advising clients through significant financial decision points and wealth planning. He has earned recognition from Barron's, Forbes, and the Financial Times for his work in the industry. Erick holds a bachelor's degree in political science from Northwestern University, where he remains active in volunteer leadership, and a law degree from Brooklyn Law School. He also holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) designation and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. In addition to his professional work, Erick serves as co-chair of the National Alumni Admissions Council and Director for South Florida at Northwestern University. He is involved with Northwestern University, Chabad, and Sigma Chi - Omega Chapter. Erick resides in Palm Beach County with his wife and three children and enjoys music, traveling, spending time with his family, and watching movies.

Trent Reisberger is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been serving clients, primarily in the Greensboro area, since 2012 while stationed at the Friendly Center Bank of America. Trent earned a bachelor's degree from Marietta College in Ohio in 2003. Prior to his career in financial advising, he operated his own business for ten years. He obtained the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation in 2016 from The College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp. He also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional work, Trent spends considerable time with his wife and three daughters, often traveling as his daughters participate in competitive athletics.

Jeremy Bush is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Winston-Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has three years of industry experience, including prior roles at Cetera, Avantax Advisory Services, and Maestro Wealth Advisors. Outside of advisory work, he has experience in the restaurant industry, having worked at Cicciones Restaurant and Famous Toastery. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base—including individuals, institutions, and municipalities—and offers financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Walter Lambeth is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Greensboro, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Prudential Equity Group, LLC in 2003. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and both brokerage and advisory solutions, managing approximately $671 billion in assets with over 14,000 advisors nationwide.

Angela Eddins is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. She holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has 31 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at LPL Financial, BNC Bank, and Pinnacle Bank/Pinnacle Financial Partners. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as an Associate and Operations Manager at Pinnacle Asset Management and as a Registered Principal at Anchor Wealth Advisors. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm employs analytical tools and risk profiling to deliver non-discretionary consulting tailored to client goals and maintains specialized advisory programs such as municipal and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory Services.

Ernest Osborn is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Winston-Salem, NC, with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, and Citigroup Global Markets prior to that. He serves as a board member of 920 Outdoor Youth, Inc., a nonprofit organization focused on children and youth. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers planning services both directly and through employer relationships.

Michael Fischer is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Kernersville, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Fischer serves on the board of the Kernersville Masonic Lodge #669 as Assistant Treasurer and Chairman of the Budget and Finance Committee, and holds leadership positions in several Scottish Rite Masonic organizations, including Secretary of the Winston-Salem Scottish Rite Valley. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written recommendation reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary retirement advice through a centralized consulting team.

Alana Ibironke is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, she worked at Cetera Wealth and Tapfin/EY, among other firms. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of 605 Rental LLC, a real estate business. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, along with affiliated trust and insurance services.

Mark Witte is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he provides wealth planning and investment management services to families and high net worth individuals. He focuses on goals-based wealth management, including wealth accumulation, preservation, and generational wealth transfer. Mark specializes in areas such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, and retirement income. Mark has been serving the financial industry since 1998 and joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2000. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Mark earned a bachelor's degree in Finance from Clarion University of Pennsylvania in 1997. Outside of his professional role, Mark is an active member of the Crescent Rotary Club of Greensboro and serves on the Board of Directors of Junior Achievement of the Triad. He enjoys biking, cooking, golfing, running marathons, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Christopher Barbee is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Stifel since 2017. Prior to joining Stifel, he worked at Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. from 2014 to 2017. He serves on the Greensboro Financial Services Advisory Council as a board member. Stifel provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm’s investment approach incorporates proprietary methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group, offering analysis and guidance intended to support client decision-making.

Anna Knight is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2025, she spent a total of nine years affiliated with Emory University in various capacities. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Alejandra Rico Rivera is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She previously worked for seven years at Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance before joining Merrill. Merrill, along 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Tracie Lucas is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Greensboro, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 12 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Truist Investment Services and BB&T Securities. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a notary public and works as an outside employee for Kersey Valley, Inc. 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 services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies, supported by advanced advisor tools and a broad platform that includes insurance and banking partnerships.

Chad Barber is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Greensboro, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., Edward Jones, and Blue Ridge Bank. He also serves as a trustee for the James Barber II Revocable Trust. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions through a large network of advisors utilizing various model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Craig Forys is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Greensboro, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, he worked in the education sector for Guilford County Schools and Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools. He is also a licensed disability insurance agent. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and institutional platforms.

Austin Jensen is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Fidelity Investments, Advanced Space Systems, and REI Drilling. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also serves multiple registered investment companies and develops model portfolios using systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

John Thomas is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in High Point, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2019 and previously worked at CipherHealth, Inc. and West Corporation (now Intrado). 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 and offers a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

John Dubel Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Greensboro, NC, holding the CFP® designation along with Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. He has 26 years of industry experience, including roles at Dubel Wealth Design and Raymond James Financial Services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to illustrate potential outcomes, supporting implementation through advisory programs and maintaining unique municipal and SIMPLE IRA advisory offerings.

Nathaniel Anderson is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been working since 2021. He has held various roles within the company since 2015, including Investment Consultant, Financial Representative, Workplace Planning & Guidance Consultant, and Financial Associate. Nathaniel's experience spans financial consulting, investment advising, and workplace planning, focusing on helping individuals and families navigate their financial journeys. He works to build plans that support clients' current lives and future legacies. Outside of his professional duties, Nathaniel has personal interests in cars, football, movies, and traveling.