Robert Northington Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Winston Salem, NC, holding a Series 63 designation and over 54 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Raymond James since 2009 and was also associated with Pennington Financial Group during part of that time. Northington Jr. owns a support company that operates as an independent contractor for Raymond James Financial Services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to support client decision-making, with notable offerings in municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory services.

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.

Julia Powers is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Winston Salem, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She previously worked at Bermuda Run Country Club and Austin Eye Clinic. Powers is also a commissioned notary in Salem, NC. LPL Financial serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to multiple model portfolios and research resources.

Christopher Collins is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2019. He collaborates with clients to provide education, tools, resources, and support to create and maintain personalized financial plans. His approach focuses on helping clients understand how they are invested and why, aiming for clients to clearly articulate their strategy to those impacted by their plan. His experience in the financial services industry includes roles as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2016 to 2019, a Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2015 to 2016, a Financial Representative at Western and Southern Life from 2014 to 2015, and an Insurance Agent at The Collins Group from 2010 to 2011.

Grayson Harris is a Planning Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he collaborates with clients to develop financial plans tailored to their individual goals and circumstances. Grayson emphasizes education and relationship building to help clients gain confidence in making financial decisions aligned with their long-term aspirations. He has held the position of Workplace Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2024. Outside of his professional work, Grayson enjoys attending concerts, participating in family activities, exploring food as a foodie, and following football.

Joshua Donley is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving at LPL Financial since 2011. He is based in Winston Salem, NC, and holds the Series 66 credential. Donley is involved with Mosaic Capital Management, where he focuses on fixed insurance products alongside his advisory role. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios, research, and various institutional services.

Jacob Hoheisel is a CFP® with two years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. He previously worked at Autumn Branch Capital, PYA Waltman Capital, and Comprehensive Wealth Management. Outside of finance, he has experience with Muirfield Village Golf Club and Liberty University. He is part of The DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies alongside internal research and technology tools.

Patrick Crowley is a financial advisor at Stifel with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2022. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2022. Stifel serves a diverse clientele, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach relies on proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, using forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to support asset allocation and financial planning.

Wesley Perry is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following two years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a 33% owner of Herron View, LLC, a real estate investment entity. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and includes a broader range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options, than is typical for large institutional advisers.

Jessica Barger is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2018, previously holding positions at RBC Wealth Management and Bank of America. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an executor and holds power of attorney for her parents. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering both model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients.

Bryce Brooks is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Prudential Advisors and Automation Design + Entertainment. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors as well as registered investment companies. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

David Smith is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Winston-Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2009. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client investments.

James Gooding Jr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in High Point, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and maintaining a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, tax-efficient services, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Salvador Valencia III is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Winston Salem, NC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank in 2025, he worked at Edward Jones and First Citizens Investor Services. Outside of finance, he coaches youth soccer with the NC Rush Triad club during the fall and spring seasons. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Elisabeth Sanders is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at several firms, including Cetera, HMC Partners, LLC, Summit Financial Group, LPL Financial, and Morgan Stanley. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a precinct official for the Davidson County Board of Elections in Wallburg, NC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and affiliated services under a fiduciary standard. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Jon Canupp is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Winston-Salem, NC. He has two years of industry experience and previously worked for Joe Gibbs Racing, Inc. and the City of Winston-Salem. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Brett Ledgerwood is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in developing personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients' individual goals and priorities. Brett's areas of focus include college education planning, corporate benefits, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Wake Forest University and has earned several professional designations, including Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Brett emphasizes building enduring relationships with individuals, families, and business owners by providing intelligent, organized financial guidance designed to reduce complexity and address clients’ financial concerns. In addition to his professional responsibilities, Brett is committed to community involvement, volunteering with local organizations in line with Merrill’s tradition of community service. Outside of work, he enjoys biking, fishing, gardening, golfing, music, reading, skiing, soccer, and spending time with his family.

Beth Croxall is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. She has worked with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2022 and previously held roles within the broader Raymond James organization and AJB Financial Services Inc. Croxall also serves as a Client Relationship Manager at All Seasons Wealth in Winston-Salem, NC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs fact-finding, risk profiling, and analytical modeling to tailor non-discretionary planning and investment consulting to client goals.

Patrick Mcgowan is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he supports an online course on business communication for Wake Forest University School of Medicine. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings. The firm integrates proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances, while combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services.

John Smith is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Merrill for 18 years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2024. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process using firm-approved tools and market modeling techniques.