Joel Payne Jr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, he worked for 24 years at Furnitureland South, Inc. 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 through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Jennifer Beane is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at First Bank and BB&T. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in construction renovation businesses, managing financials for Bella Lan Renovations Inc. and Badin Lake Builders LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Matthew Thiel is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC for 21 years before joining Raymond James Financial Services in 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of Signature Wealth Group and Covenant Wealth Strategies LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using risk profiling and analytical tools and supports municipal finance and employer advisory programs.

Stephanie Johnson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in High Point, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials with 30 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of investment advisory services and financial planning, employing research and analytics to support portfolio construction and offering brokerage and advisory solutions at scale.

Jordan Laws is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he held positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and several other firms across various industries. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and a range of discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Radford Hyde is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2016. 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 strategies, separately managed accounts, and tax-efficient solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Timothy Gibson serves as a Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch, where he has been a team member since 2011. With over a decade of experience in the financial industry, he specializes in developing customized financial strategies for individuals, small business owners, non-profits, and foundations. His client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, institutional investment consulting, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, and small business strategies. Timothy holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management and Administration from North Carolina Central University and a Master's Degree from Colorado Technical University. He has earned several professional designations, including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He is also a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Residing in Greensboro, NC with his wife Kate and daughters Elizabeth and Kimberly, Timothy is actively involved in his community, including participation with the United Way of Greensboro. He enjoys spending time with his family and engaging in activities such as biking, football, hiking, music, running, and scuba diving.

William Rives is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 29 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, he worked at Avantax Insurance Agency and Avantax Investment Services, and he also has over 40 years of experience as a CPA at W. Leon Rives CPA. Outside of advising, he serves as a board member at Wake Forest/Lexington Medical Center and is a partner in an accounting and tax preparation firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individual and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, operating a multi-manager platform with flexible program options and custodial arrangements.

Dustin Van Weerdhuizen is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Lexington, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2016 and previously at Bank of North Carolina and LPL Financial. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors. The firm offers various advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Eric Crowl is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2025, he held positions in a variety of industries including manufacturing, distribution, and landscaping. Outside of financial advising, he co-owns and produces content for a small YouTube channel focused on the game Magic: The Gathering. 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, and institutional investors.

Kendra Steele is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2024, following a previous 22-year tenure at the firm in various roles. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors.

Brian Buttolph is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in High Point, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Buttolph Properties LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Patrycja Gelenberg is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with seven years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her work history includes roles at Anchor Wealth Advisors, Pinnacle Financial Partners, Pinnacle Asset Management, and BB&T. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Donnette Draper is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 25 years of experience in the financial industry. Her approach centers on building personalized wealth plans that align with clients' family dynamics, financial situations, and long-term goals. She emphasizes frequent, comfortable conversations to understand clients' visions and values, focusing on disciplined strategies rather than chasing industry benchmarks. Prior to joining Merrill in 2021, Donnette spent 27 years at BB&T (now Truist) as a wealth advisor and wealth client associate. She leverages her strong banking background to address both assets and liabilities, offering clients access to lending and banking solutions through Bank of America, N.A. Additionally, she coordinates with clients' CPAs and attorneys on tax-minimization and estate planning strategies and assists with protective components such as long-term care and life insurance. Donnette holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of North Carolina System and carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She resides in McLeansville, North Carolina with her husband and is involved in community organizations including Junior Achievement of North Carolina and the SPCA of the Triad. She enjoys spending time with her family, participating in adventure sports, and engaging in music.

Suzette Mc Intyre is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Lexington, NC, and has 17 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, she worked at Pinnacle Bank, Raymond James Financial Services, and LPL Financial. Outside of her financial advisory role, she is involved in a remodeling and construction business focusing on house flipping in Winston Salem, NC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, tax-efficient services, and affiliated investment products through a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

David Kraftchick is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in High Point, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Tracy Dixon serves as Vice President, Executive Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2026. In this capacity, she partners with executives to assist them in understanding and coordinating their benefits, compensation, and financial resources through comprehensive planning. She adopts a personalized and consultative approach to help clients align their wealth with their wishes, aiming to provide confidence and peace of mind. Tracy has been with Fidelity Investments since 2017, progressing through roles including Financial Consultant from 2019 to 2026, Relationship Manager from 2018 to 2019, and Financial Representative from 2017 to 2018. Before joining Fidelity, she worked at Northwestern Mutual as an Associate Financial Representative from 2016 to 2017 and as a Financial Representative from 2012 to 2015. Outside of her professional work, Tracy's personal interests include fitness, exploring food, social events with friends, traveling, and volunteering.

Jason Ortiz is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Jamestown, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate firms since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Ortiz is involved in business ownership related to property development and management through several LLCs. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver personalized retirement recommendations. As a large institutional firm, Ameriprise provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Daniel Owen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lexington, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 26 years of industry experience. He has worked with Uvest for the past 21 years. 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 and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with support from its own research and third-party subadvisors.

Jennifer Schoonmaker Dasch is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Lexington, NC. She has 20 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Bucktail Properties, LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors, offering a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.